DP Classes

Danforth Museum
123 Union Street, Framingham MA 01702
4 classes – Wednesdays, July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 7:00 to 9:30 pm
Register at www.danforthmuseum.org/education.html

This four-session course is suitable for point-and-shoot and SLR camera users who have a basic understanding of the menus and buttons on their camera and want to be more creative with it. Topics to be covered include depth of field, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual settings, understanding scene modes, composition, light modification and what to put in your gear bag.

Bring your camera and manual to each class. There will be a photography assignment each week to do on your own that will be used as a learning tool in the following class. Please email two of your photos (good or with issues) in JPEG format to classes@DamianosPhotography.com by Monday, July 19th with the subject line “DanforthBB_HW1_YourLastName” (or bring them in to class in a separate folder on a thumb drive or your camera’s flash card).

Zeff Photo Supply
11 Brighton Street, Belmont MA 02478
3 classes – Thursdays, July 29, August 5 and 12, 5:30 to 8:00 pm
Register at www.zeffphoto.com/content/workshops/

Learn a variety of lighting techniques to enhance your portraits of family and friends. Create pleasing indoor or outdoor portraits using natural light and/or flash. This course will include lectures, demonstrations and hands-on photography sessions and a review of students’ images. Topics to be covered include posing, composition, depth of field and modifying light with reflectors, diffusion and flash.
 
Requirement: Basic knowledge and familiarity with your camera (whether SLR or point-and-shoot) and flash. Bring your camera manual and tripod if you have one.

Damianos Photography
59 Fountain Street, Framingham MA 01702
2 classes – Thursdays, August 5 (studio), August 12 (location TBD), 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Presented by guest lecturer Nicole Connolly
Register by calling Nicole at 508.873.6387 or email Nicole@NicoleConnolly.com, $95.

If you are like most passionate travelers, you want to bring back vacation pictures that you can enjoy and share with your family and friends upon your return. How do you go about getting those stellar vacation shots though? How can you improve your travel photography? How can you easily share your pictures with your friends? Professional travel photographer Nicole Connolly will take you on an inspiring journey and reveal how you can take memorable pictures on your own trips, no matter what type of camera equipment you own or the level of experience you have. Topics will include creative lighting techniques, taking your camera equipment to another level, noticing and capturing the essence of a place, and applying all those newly learned tricks on a hands-on photography field trip.

Nicole was born and raised in Southern Germany and is a graduate of BU's Center for Digital Imaging Arts. She has worked as a freelance travel photographer for the past two years, visiting Iceland, Denmark, Hungary, and Italy. What country will she visit next?

What to Bring to your First Class?

• The camera equipment you intend to take on your next trip.
  
• 1-2 pictures from your last trip to share with the class (email JPEGs to Nicole@NicoleConnolly.com by 8/4/10 or bring your prints)
  
• A list of all your burning travel photography questions.
  

Photograph: "Pedal & Roses - Copenhagen, Denmark" by Nicole Connolly

Joseph P. Keefe Technical School - Continuing Education
750 Winter Street, Framingham MA 01702
4 classes – Mondays, September 20, 27, October 4 and 18, 2010 (no class 10/11)
6:30 to 9:00 pm
Register at www.ktconed.org/photography.htm

This four-session course is an introduction to photography for those who want to improve their digital pictures, whether point-and-shoot or SLR camera users. Topics include the components of a good photograph, angle of view, composition, perspective/zoom, quality of light, flash & exposure compensation, white balance, file type and appropriate file sizes for specific uses. Read your camera manual thoroughly before the first class. Bring your camera and manual to each class. There will be a photography assignment each week to do on your own that will be used as a learning tool in the following class. Email two of your photos (good or with issues) in JPEG format to classes@DamianosPhotography.com by Friday, September 17 with the subject line “KeefeDig_HW1_YourLastName” (or bring them in to class in a separate folder on a thumb drive or your camera’s flash card).

Danforth Museum
123 Union Street, Framingham MA 01702
4 classes – Fridays, September 24, October 1, 8 and 15, 2010
9:00 to 11:30 am
Register at www.danforthmuseum.org/education.html

This four-session course is an introduction to photography for those who want to improve their digital pictures, whether point-and-shoot or SLR camera users. Topics include the components of a good photograph, angle of view, composition, perspective/zoom, quality of light, flash & exposure compensation, white balance, file type and appropriate file sizes for specific uses. Read your camera manual thoroughly before the first class. Bring your camera and manual to each class. There will be a photography assignment each week to do on your own that will be used as a learning tool in the following class. Email two of your photos (good or with issues) in JPEG format to classes@DamianosPhotography.com by Wednesday, September 22 with the subject line “DanforthDig_HW1_YourLastName” (or bring them in to class in a separate folder on a thumb drive or your camera’s flash card).

Danforth Museum
123 Union Street, Framingham MA 01702
4 classes – Wednesdays, October 20, 27 November 3, 10, 2010
3:30 to 6:00 pm
Register at www.danforthmuseum.org/education.html

In this introductory class for teens and adults, learn how to print and process black and white film using traditional techniques. Create images from capture to print by controlling the entire process yourself! Printing and developing basics will be covered as well as more advanced techniques for dodging and burning a print, filter use, controlling print exposure, density and contrast. Group critiques will promote student work and progress.

Students are required to have a 35mm SLR with manual controls or plenty of 35mm negatives to print from for this course. Bring a notebook, pencil, your camera and manual to the first class.

Joseph P. Keefe Technical School - Continuing Education
750 Winter Street, Framingham MA 01702
1 class – Thursday, October 14, 2010
6:30 to 9:00 pm
Register at www.ktconed.org/photography.htm

Are you frustrated in trying to use your digital camera, and the manual isn’t really helpful? Learn how to take photographs easily during this hands-on workshop. Topics include camera use and settings, minimizing shutter lag, optimizing image quality, zoom, flash & exposure compensation and white balance. Please read your camera manual beforehand and bring it with you along with your camera and fresh batteries. This workshop is suitable for point-and-shoot or beginning SLR camera users. A handout will be provided.

Danforth Museum
123 Union Street, Framingham MA 01702
1 class – Sunday, October 17, 2010
2:00 to 4:30 pm
Register at www.danforthmuseum.org/education.html

Are you frustrated in trying to use your digital camera, and the manual isn’t really helpful? Learn how to take photographs easily during this hands-on workshop. Topics include camera use and settings, minimizing shutter lag, optimizing image quality, zoom, flash & exposure compensation and white balance. Please read your camera manual beforehand and bring it with you along with your camera and fresh batteries. This workshop is suitable for point-and-shoot or beginning SLR camera users. A handout will be provided.

Danforth Museum
123 Union Street, Framingham MA 01702
2 classes – Tuesdays, November 9 and 16, 2010
4:00 to 6:00 pm
Register at www.danforthmuseum.org/education.html

Learn the basic skills you need to make composition decisions in camera. Learn guides to composition such as format, subject placement, pattern and line. Tools of composition will be reviewed including lens focal length and depth of field. Examine framing, camera angles and detail images to improve your photographic vision.

This one session class will key you into the instinctive choices you make about your images and show you why you are making those compositional decisions. A handout will be provided.

Danforth Museum
123 Union Street, Framingham MA 01702
4 classes – Fridays, October 22, 29, November 5 and 12, 2010
9:00 to 11:30 am
Register at www.danforthmuseum.org/education.html

This three-session course is suitable for point-and-shoot and SLR camera users who have a basic understanding of the menus and buttons on their camera and want to be more creative. Topics include depth of field, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual settings, understanding scene modes, composition, light modification and what to put in your gear bag. Bring your camera and manual to each class. There will be a photography assignment each week to do on your own that will be used as a learning tool in the following class. Email two of your photos (good or with issues) in JPEG format to classes@DamianosPhotography.com by Wednesday, October 20 with the subject line “DanforthBB_HW1_YourLastName” (or bring them in to class in a separate folder on a thumb drive or your camera’s flash card).

Joseph P. Keefe Technical School - Continuing Education
750 Winter Street, Framingham MA 01702
3 classes – Mondays, November 1, 8 and 15, 2010
6:30 to 9:00 pm
Register at www.ktconed.org/photography.htm

This three-session course is suitable for point-and-shoot and SLR camera users who have a basic understanding of the menus and buttons on their camera and want to be more creative. Topics include depth of field, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual settings, understanding scene modes, composition, light modification and what to put in your gear bag. Bring your camera and manual to each class. There will be a photography assignment each week to do on your own that will be used as a learning tool in the following class. Email two of your photos (good or with issues) in JPEG format to classes@DamianosPhotography.com by Friday, October 29 with the subject line “KeefeBB_HW1_YourLastName” (or bring them in to class in a separate folder on a thumb drive or your camera’s flash card).

Joseph P. Keefe Technical School - Continuing Education
750 Winter Street, Framingham MA 01702
4 classes – Mondays November 29, December 6, 13, 20, 2010
6:30 to 9:00 pm
Register at www.ktconed.org/photography.htm

This four-session course is intended for those who are already familiar with their digital camera and basic image manipulation software and would like to take their photographs to the next level by enhancing images on the computer. Topics include workflow, file information, adjustment layers, masks, transforming, type, converting to B/W, retouching and preparation for printing. There will be computer assignment each week to do on your own that will be used as a learning tool in the following class. Email two of your photos (good or with issues) in JPEG format to classes@DamianosPhotography.com by Friday, November 26 with the subject line “KeefePS_HW1_YourLastName” (or bring them in to class in a separate folder on a thumb drive or your camera’s flash card).

Damianos Photography
59 Fountain Street, Framingham MA 01702
20-minute session, (ongoing), $30.00
Register by calling Lynne or Jeremy at 508.872.4880 Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Check, MC, Visa or AMEX accepted.

Looking to buy your first digital camera or moving from a point and shoot to a DSLR? Depending on the subject matter you like to photograph, your budget and the results you hope to achieve, we can help you find the right camera.

Join us in our studio or on the phone for a 20-minute consultation. We'll come up with recommendations based on your photographic needs. Our resident technology expert, Jeremy Graves, is also available to help you select a wide variety of equipment from lenses to computers and more. Please contact us for a custom equipment consultation solution.

Damianos Photography
59 Fountain Street, Framingham MA 01702
Half hour session, (ongoing), $60.00
Register by calling Lynne or Jeremy at 508.872.4880 Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Check, MC, Visa or AMEX accepted.

Have you looked at your images in Photoshop under magnification only to find light gray circles or lines on your image? If so, dust has found a home on your sensor and is there to stay. In this half hour class, learn how to clean your sensor without having to send it back to the manufacturer for a cleaning.

Topics covered include wet and dry cleaning methods, camera cleaning mode, mirror lock up, proper technique and equipment needed. A handout will be provided that includes a supply list and an outline of techniques.

We also offer camera cleanings at our studio for those who don't have the time, patience or dexterity to clean their own camera. Allow 20 minutes for a thorough cleaning, $50.

Damianos Photography
59 Fountain Street, Framingham MA 01702
One hour session, (ongoing), $60.00
Register by calling Lynne or Jeremy at 508.872.4880 Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Check, MC, Visa or AMEX accepted.

Creating photographs is largely a solo experience. After awhile you may realize you're the only decision maker building your portfolio. If you are in need of creative or technical feedback on your work and progression, an individual portfolio review is the answer.

How do you want to grow as a photographer? We can help you develop your vision, edit your portfolio, hone in on your key themes and subjects, and identify techniques and approaches, which are working and those that are not.

We invite both digital and printed portfolios for review.