Jackson, MI – Picture This...Jackson will hold eight camera classes through the end of the year at its Wisner St. education center. Each two-hour Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) class starts at 10:00 a.m. and costs $35 at the door. There’s a $5 discount if paid in advance. Each class is taught by Michael MacGuinness, a local photography and technology expert.
Sept. 14 - DSLR 1 - Understanding your DSLR
Topics: Mode dials and the basic settings, shutter speed and aperture, ISO, depth of field, introduction to white balance and more.
Sept. 28 - DSLR 2 - Getting the most out of your DSLR
Topics: Metering modes, auto exposure/focus lock, auto bracketing, exposure adjustment, custom white balance, auto focus modes, focusing areas, and more.
Oct. 12 - DSLR 3 - Lenses and Flash Lighting
Topics: Lenses and flash lighting, Different types of lenses, Lens speed, Image stabilization, Crop factor, Lens hoods, Neutral density filters, Built-in flash, Flash rules and tips, Flash guns, Flash accessories, Bounce cards, Diffusers, Flash brackets, Flash sync.
Oct. 26 - DSLR 1 - Understanding your DSLR
Topics: Mode dials and the basic settings, shutter speed and aperture, ISO, depth of field, introduction to white balance and more.
Nov. 9 - DSLR 2 - Getting the most out of your DSLR
Topics: Metering modes, auto exposure/focus lock, auto bracketing, exposure adjustment, custom white balance, auto focus modes, focusing areas, and more.
Nov. 23 - DSLR 3 - Lenses and Flash Lighting
Topics: Lenses and flash lighting, Different types of lenses, Lens speed, Image stabilization, Crop factor, Lens hoods, Neutral density filters, Built-in flash, Flash rules and tips, Flash guns, Flash accessories, Bounce cards, Diffusers, Flash brackets, Flash sync.
Dec. 7 - DSLR 1 - Understanding your DSLR
Topics: Mode dials and the basic settings, shutter speed and aperture, ISO, depth of field, introduction to white balance and more.
Dec. 21 - DSLR 2 - Getting the most out of your DSLR
Topics: Metering modes, auto exposure/focus lock, auto bracketing, exposure adjustment, custom white balance, auto focus modes, focusing areas, and more.
“Don’t miss capturing a school recital or sporting event because you don’t know how to use your camera,” says Kyle Hockley, co-owner. “Our classes are geared to getting the most out of your camera, whether it was purchased at Picture This...Jackson or not. We’ve helped hundreds of people learn the basics of DSLR photography.”
ABOUT PICTURE THIS...JACKSON
Established in 2009, Picture This...Jackson is the county’s top photography destination. The business is a partnership between local photographers Dave Hood and Kyle Hockley, and has a dedicated staff of experienced professionals.
Picture This...Jackson offers the top names in cameras, including Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fujifilm. The modern store also offers the widest array of printing choices in the area, from standard snapshots on photo paper to gallery-quality canvas wraps.
Company URL: www.picturethisjackson.com
