Focusing on the Foreground and Hyperfocal Distance - TBA - 9am - 2 Hours

n a well composed photograph, one of the key components is a strategically placed element in the foreground. One key advantage to using prominent foregrounds is that it gives the viewer a sense of being there, that one could walk right into the scene. A great foreground will introduce you to a scene, and help the image to come alive. You will learn how to get the whole picture in focus? How do you add depth to a photo? Where do you focus to take a picture? Plus so much more. Understanding about hyperfocal distance will you decide which parts or depth of the background will be in focus.

Holiday Lights - TBA - 4:30 pm - 2 Hours

Festive photography can encompass a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be looking at how you can use different techniques to capture the spirit of the season.

Beginning Camera Raw & Photoshop - Rocklin - 9am - 3 Hours

with the theme of Beginning Camera Raw & Photoshop. This is the ideal class for those who wish are new to Photoshop and Camera Raw. You will learn how to import your images into these programs and the basics fundamentals to ensure you can enhance your images. Location: Rocklin CA Meeting point: 5195 Topaz Avenue Rocklin CA Starting Time : 9:00am -12:00 noon What to bring: Please bring along your camera, camera manual and favourite lens. Don't forget to bring along some images to edit along with your laptop or tablet. Please note that this event is a social session (not a formal lecture) where you have the opportunity to ask the instructor any questions you have and to take pictures to build your portfolio.

Beginners Guide to photography - Rocklin - 9am - 3 Hours

Appropriate for complete beginners, or those who want to brush up on the basics and start enjoying our regular group meet up sessions. Learn how to get off Auto Mode and onto Manual Mode, along with the basics of composition. Cameras, their functions and all their accessories can be overwhelming if you’re not already familiar with them. Discover how to use your camera to capture moments, events, and people in your everyday life. The class will cover a range of technical aspects, including aperture, shutter speed and ISO. You’ll also cover focal length and lenses, lighting and correct exposure. Limited to 6 people per class.

Understanding a Light Meter and Histograms - TBA - 9am - 2 Hours

As a photographer, understanding your histogram is extremely important to improve the quality of your images. The information contained within the histogram is a graphical representation of the pixels exposed in your image. By understanding this information contained within the histogram, it can help with the settings that you use in the conditions you are photographing under. Understanding how to use a light meter works in conjunction with histograms and we will discover how to use these, both as hand held light meters and the light meters found within our camera.

Photographing Historical Buildings - TBA - 9am - 2 Hours

Many historic buildings were not built with the light aspects found with modern buildings. Windows were often small and poky so the light coming through could be in narrow shafts causing chaos for your camera's exposure system. There are many details in and around the building waiting to be explored. You'll be surprised at the stone carvings present on the exterior walls that you miss at a quick glance. Join us as we discuss the historical building of Seattle.

Macro Photography - TBA - 9am - 2 Hours

In macro photography the image is nearly as big as the object photographed. To achieve this the photographer must get object very close to the lens. Learn how to overcome challenges relating to the depth of field and lighting when shooting macro images.

All About Aperture - TBA - 9am - 2 Hours

Aperture is a tool for controlling the depth of field in an image, and choosing what areas are placed in focus. We’ll be exploring how to use aperture creatively, as well as playing with bokeh.