Art of Photography Class w/ Madi Hawn

Class Series: May 16th, May 23rd and May 30th from 5:00-7:00pm

Audubon Center at Riverlands, 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO 63386

This photography course teaches composition and manual camera settings. Learn how to get off auto features and use f-stop, shutter speed, ISO and other settings to get the best results for birds, wildlife, nature and landscape photos. First class will take place in the classroom. Second class with be hands on in the field to practice your new skills. Third Class: Review images and feedback in the classroom

3 weeks -- 2 hours per week

May 16th, May 23rd and May 30th from 5:00-7:00pm

1 Ticket includes all three classes. Cost is $120 per person

Classes are limited to 10 participants

You MUST bring a DSLR or Mirrorless Camera - no cellphone cameras

Course Outline

Class 1:

1. Introductions – Inventory of Basic Knowledge- what do you want to take pictures of and don't know how.

2. Review of Composition, F-Stop, Shutter Speed and ISO – how it all works together.

3. Find settings on your camera and practice

4. Discuss scenarios for different settings

5. Briefly review white balance, metering, and exposure compensation

6. Homework – practice taking pictures with different shutter speeds and f-stops (we will review pictures in the last class)

Class 2:

1. In the field practice – outside shooting at Riverlands in small    groups. I will provide guidance and help with settings for each participant.

Class 3:

1. Bring 3-5 images to class on a flash drive – either taken independently or in class ( I will provide instructions on sizing)

2. Review of images and discussion of settings

                 10.Presentation of equipment, tripods and different lenses

                 11. Q&A and course evaluations – future classes