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In this in-depth and hands-on course you will learn how to take your digital SLR camera skills to the next level!

If you have taken VPW's Introduction to Digital Photography course or comparable Basic Digital Photography Class, this is the next logical step to advance your skills.

Building on your skills, this intermediate course guides students through mastering their camera functions.

Beyond the introduction to exposure, white balance and composition, we take on studio lighting, post-production, lighting styles, direction and quality, and in depth demonstration and exploration of digital workflow from capture to print using Lightroom in a fun and relaxed environment.

Students are invited to do a course project to focus their learning on a subject or technique that most interests them with full critiques offered in class. Professional studio equipment and location make this course a step above!


New Day-Time Course Discount! Up to $90+ off regular tution fees!

Save $50 on tuition fees when you take one of our most popular Intro and Intermediate Courses during the day. Better yet, you can combine this discount with our 10% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT for a total of over $90 in savings off regular tuition fees.

This offer is valid for all courses starting either at 10am, 1pm, or 2pm. Discount is taken off automatically during the online registration process!

Please Note: SLR Camera only

Session 1 :

Review camera operations for exposure, depth of field, motion, and white balance – aperture, shutter speed, ISO and custom white balance. Compositional techniques and using color to evoke mood along with shooting direct to print (jpeg with Picture Style or Optimize Image settings) versus shooting for post-production (RAW) will be discussed and demonstrated through image samples.  Course projects presented (composition and white balance).

Session 2 :

Light characteristics of quality and direction will be discussed and demonstrated through use of studio lights to create the five different portrait lighting styles.  Introduction of incident light meters and how to handle professional studio lighting equipment and review of flash sync speed.

Session 3 :

Workshop using studio lighting equipment to create five portrait lighting styles with professional models.  Participants assist in setting the lighting styles, posing the models, and using incident light meters to measure exposure.

Session 4:

Lightroom & Photoshop demonstration of workflow – including downloading, backing up, using lightroom presets, cropping versus resizing, printing and optimizing for web.

Session 5 :

Field trip concentrating on composition, fill flash, challenging lighting situations, and long exposures.

Session 6:

Review and feedback on images from models, field trip and course projects.

Pre-Requisites

Level:

Intermediate. Introduction to Digital SLR Photography Course or equivalent basic photography knowledge required.

Enrollment:

Maximum 14 participants.

What to Bring

Equipment Needed:

Bring your camera (must have manual controls) and at least 1 lens.
Optional: additional lenses, camera flash, tripod and laptop.

We Provide:

Detailed course notes in binder.
All lighting equipment and professional models when shooting in a professional studio/location setting as part of this course.

Discounts

Early-Bird Discount:

A 10% discount is applied automatically if you register before the Early-Bird Discount deadline date listed in the registration table below.

CAPIC & PPABC Members:

A 5% discount is available to CAPIC and PPABC members when registering online. Please be prepared to show your membership cards on the first day of your workshop.

Group Discount:

A 5% discount will be appplied if 3 or more people register at the same time for the same workshop. (All 3 tuitions must be paid for by one credit card to be considered a group registration.) Please follow the instructions on the online registration page.

Refunds

In order to provide the best learning environment possible VPW keeps class sizes limited to 12-15 people (depending on the workshop). This is but one reason that we count on you to attend your chosen class, once you have registered for it.

If you must withdraw for any reason please be aware of our refund policy as follows:

For our local workshops, 1 to 5 days in length and our Local 10 Week Courses, VPW requires 15 days written notice (before the workshop start date) of your withdrawal in order to provide a refund. (Email notice is acceptable.)

If you wish to transfer to a different workshop date VPW requires 7 days written notice.
Please Note: $25 refund and transfer charge applies
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"This course has been the best photography class I have ever taken - a perfect combination of lectures, hands-on shooting exercises, critiques and technical advice. And the best value in the City as well. Thanks Marc!"

"Thanks for an excellent workshop. I learned lots, and especially enjoyed the studio shooting session with the models you brought in. I will be back to take more of VPW's courses and workshops!"

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The Six Week Intermediate Digital SLR Photography Course is taught by the following instructors:

Aura McKay
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Marc Koegel
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Syx Langemann
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Please choose your instructor and workshop date from the registration table below.

Class Start Date Time Early-Bird Discount Ends Location Instructor Registration
Mon & Thurs Night x 3 Weeks June 7th, 2010 7pm-10pm May 1st, 2010 VPW Studios Syx Langemann SOLD OUT!
Tues & Thurs Night x 3 Weeks June 22nd, 2010 7pm-10pm June 1st, 2010 VPW Studios Aura McKay SOLD OUT!
Wed Night x 6 Weeks July 28th, 2010 7pm-10pm July 14th, 2010 VPW Studios Aura McKay SOLD OUT!
Tues & Thurs Night x 3 Weeks Aug 17th, 2010 7pm-10pm Aug 1st, 2010 VPW Studios Aura McKay Click Here to Register
Mon & Thurs Night x 3 Weeks Sept 9th, 2010 7pm-10pm Sept 1st, 2010 VPW Studios Syx Langmann Click Here to Register
Tuesday Morning x 6 Weeks Sept 21st, 2010 10am-1pm Sept 1st, 2010 VPW Studios Marc Koegel Click Here to Register
Mon & Thurs Afternoon x 3 Weeks Oct 4th, 2010 2pm-5pm Sept 15th, 2010 VPW Studios Syx Langmann Click Here to Register
Tues & Thurs Night x 3 Weeks Oct 12th, 2010 7pm-10pm Oct 1st, 2010 VPW Studios Aura McKay Click Here to Register
Wed Night x 6 Weeks Nov 17th, 2010 7pm-10pm Nov 1st, 2010 VPW Studios Aura McKay Click Here to Register
TBA TBA, 2010 7pm-10pm TBA, 2010 VPW Studios TBA Click Here for Wait List