George Qua-Enoo s Photography Curriculum

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1 Gerge Qua-En s Phtgraphy Curriculum Level 1 Fundamentals f Phtgraphy Digital SLR Basics 101 Lighting Basics 101 Intrductin T Adbe Lightrm The Fundamentals f Phtgraphy Ever wnder what all thse buttns and dials are n yur digital camera? This class will lk at the majr cntrls n digital cameras and hw yu can use them t get the images yu want. Hw yur camera recrds images What aperture, shutter speed and ther manual settings mean What mdes t use and when Understanding fcusing and metering mdes Basic principles f cmpsitin Digital SLR Basics 101 This curse builds n the fundamentals f phtgraphy and teaches hw t use the manual cntrls n yur camera. During this curse we will learn hw yur camera determines expsure and prvides an easy-t-fllw methd fr checking and crrecting expsure errrs. The difference between Prgram, Aperture Pririty, Shutter Pririty, and Manual Mdes alng with the prs and cns f each Hw t set yur camera manually A quick repeatable methd fr checking expsures and hw t imprve yur technique Lighting Basics 101 Have yu wanted t take yur phtgraphy t the next level? Have yu wanted t add that prfessinal lk t yur prtraits? In this curse we will learn the basics f studi lighting, and use f light mdifiers. Yu will learn the fundamentals t get yu started what t buy and hw t set up a basic studi.

2 Several flash techniques: bunce, ff camera flash, mdifiers etc... Basic Studi set up (1 and 2 light set up) Cmpsitin and hw t use light t yur advantage Adbe Lighrm Basics (Nte: Students must bring their wn laptps with lightrm installed fr this hands-n class) Adbe Phtshp Lightrm sftware prvides a cmprehensive set f digital phtgraphy tls, frm pwerfully simple ne-click adjustments t cutting-edge advanced cntrls. Find ut hw t take full advantage f all the pwer and tls fund within the awesme Lightrm prgram. During this intrductry curse yu will be knwledgeable n the key elements f the prgram and able t wrk n sample images. 1. Getting Started: Mdules and Menus 2. Managing the Library, Plus Quick Develp 3. Develp Mdule: the Mst Imprtant Mdule f All! 4. Wrking with Slideshw, Print and Web Mdules Wh shuld attend: Owners f entry-level DSLRs r thse wh plan t purchase ne. This curse is ideal fr peple wh enjy image making but want t better understand the range f cntrls available n a mdern DSLR. SLR users with sme familiarity f their camera and features. Thse lking t purchase r have just purchased their first lighting set.

3 Level 2 Flash Phtgraphy Studi Lighting Basic Lighting fr Prtraiture, and Tabletp Phtgraphy Intrductin t psing Travel Phtgraphy Flash Phtgraphy Tday's dedicated DSLR flash units are pwerful, sphisticated light instruments. This seminar will demnstrate hw t get the mst frm them. Terminlgy used in flash phtgraphy, such as TTL, rear-curtain flash, and synchr-sync Hw t use fill flash fr better images in sunny cnditins Hw t sften the effect f direct flash fr mre flattering shts Using yur camera's aperture and shutter speed fr better flash phts Studi Lighting In this curse we will demnstrate lighting basics and prvide tips t help yu take great lking pictures. Basic ne-light and tw-light prtrait setups Using light mdifiers such as sftbxes and umbrellas fr flattering results Brad and shulder lighting, hair lighting Using accessries such as grid spts fr md lighting

4 Basic Lighting fr Prtraiture, and Table-Tp Phtgraphy This curse will cver the elements f prtrait and still life lighting using varius styles and set ups. 1, 2 and 3 light setup main light, key light and backdrp light Hw t use bm arms, reflectrs, snts and sft bxes Which accessries are must-haves The light t dark" backgrund Table-tp lighting Intrductin T Psing Learn hw t create pses, sets, and lighting setups n the fly. Gerge will lead the class thrugh several exercises n hw t interact with new and experienced mdels t create unique and exciting images. The usual psing tips will be discussed, but we will quickly mve n frm there t learn hw t create images that are fresh and alive. This class is suitable t phtgraphers wh wishes t learn hw t pse their subjects. In the last sectin f this curse, phtgraphers will get a chance t direct the mdels and use their wn cameras t capture images using lighting setups. Travel Phtgraphy This Travel Phtgraphy curse is designed t teach yu the fundamentals f shting great vacatin shts as well as capturing culture and landscapes in their best light. This is a hands n wrkshp that cvers everything frm preparatin befre yur trip t hw t sht while yu re there. Preparatin befre yu g Camera equipment & prtecting yur camera and equipment Inspiratinal sessin; including a review f travel images Expsure review / Key settings t cnsider when traveling

5 Wh Shuld Attend Intermediate phtgraphers lking t gain basic prtrait studi lighting skills. Attendees shuld be familiar with using manual settings n their camera. Intermediate phtgraphers lking t get the maximum use frm their n-camera flash units Intermediate phtgraphers wh wn (r are abut t buy) a lighting setup and wh wish t make the mst f it. Anyne lking t learn the best methds and variatins available with bth single and multiple light setups.