The Mission of the Photography Forum is to encourage photographers of all levels to continue to study the art of photography, practice and produce new work, and to share ideas and experiences. Meets third Tuesday of each month (June through May) to share images, critiques, technical developments, and hear guest speakers. Photographic Field Trips and Workshops allow members to broaden their knowledge of photography. Field trip expenses are the responsibility of participants. Attendance at one meeting is free to enrolled CAE students.

INSTRUCTOR: Tom Crews
LOCATION Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

Class 23315     Tue          7:00-9:30pm                    6/18-5/20

 ADULT

Learn about all of the features of your Canon EOS Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera. We will cover all of the functions of the camera’s buttons, dials, and menus and how these features will help in improving your photography. Bring your camera, instruction book, and questions.

INSTRUCTOR:  Tom Crews
LOCATION  Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

Class 22832     Sat          10:30am-1:00pm             8/3

 ADULT

Learn about all of the features of your Nikon Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera. We will cover all of the functions of the camera’s buttons, dials, and menus and how these features will help in improving your photography. Bring your camera, instruction book, and questions.

INSTRUCTOR:  Tom Crews
LOCATION  Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

Class 22833     Sat          1:30pm-4:00pm               8/3

 ADULT

Learn a clear and understandable approach to composing great photographs and how to gain more control over the design of pictures by subject placement, framing, and selecting a point of view. Camera functions, transferring files, and image file management will be explained. We will investigate the creative aspects of digital photography and discuss the importance of obtaining correct exposure. Photographic assignments and a field trip will allow practice using tools and techniques learned in class. Field trip 7/27, 11am-1pm. Bring camera and manual.

INSTRUCTOR:  Tom Crews
LOCATION  Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center

Class 22829     Thu          6:30pm-9:00pm               6/20-8/1

                       Sat          11:00am-1:00pm             7/27

No class 7/4

 ADULT

Having trouble getting your camera to give you the results you want? Instructor will bring in different camera types. Learn to make better creative decisions, how to control lighting, movement and flash. Learn how to download pictures from your camera to the computer and the best way to save, store and archive your images. Bring your camera, manual and questions to class for individual help.

INSTRUCTOR:  Greg Hazard
LOCATION  Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center

Class 22835     Mon         6:30pm-9:30pm               7/15-8/5

 ADULT

This class will concentrate on those Photoshop features needed to edit digital images including resizing and cropping, understanding layers, image adjustments, using levels and curves, hue/saturation, color balance, black and white conversion, how to use the select and image editing tools to work on photographs, and the importance of proper color management. Laptop with Photoshop installed highly recommended. Assignments allow students to practice the tools and techniques learned in class.

INSTRUCTOR:  Tom Crews
LOCATION  Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

Class 22828     Wed        6:30pm-9:00pm               6/19-7/24

 ADULT

Are you frustrated by how complex Photoshop seems? This class will show beginners how to achieve beautiful editing in Photoshop the easy way! No layers, no complex commands to follow--just straight forward ways to make your images look beautiful! Laptop computers with Photoshop CS3 are provided if you do not have Photoshop on yours. Bring your own images on a USB thumb drive or memory card. The instructor will also Photoshop an image from each student as you follow along step by step on your own computer.

INSTRUCTOR:  Greg Hazard
LOCATION  Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

Class 22836     Tue          6:30pm-9:30pm               6/18-7/9

 ADULT

An expanded working knowledge of equipment and techniques helps photographers create fantastic close-up photos. How to get close to the subject, lighting considerations, how to stabilize your camera, depth of field, compositional elements, and more! An assignment and field trip provide you with an opportunity to practice the tools and techniques learned and allows the instructor to observe and improve your techniques. Provide your own camera and have some working knowledge of the basic photographic principles. No special close-up equipment required.

INSTRUCTOR:  Tom Crews
LOCATION  Youth Art 1, Shadelands Art Center

Class 22831     Sat          10:30am-1:00pm             7/13-7/20

Field Trip         Sat          1:30pm-3:00pm               7/13

 ADULT

Starting with pre-travel planning we will discuss what kind of equipment and supplies to take, researching your trip, dealing with local regulations, passing through customs and more. We will cover photographing landmarks, photographing people, payment for photography, and shooting in places of worship. A field trip to the San Francisco Farmers Market located at the San Francisco Ferry Building will allow students to practice the tools and techniques learned in class.

INSTRUCTOR:  Tom Crews
LOCATION  Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center

Class 22830     Tue          6:30pm-9:00pm               7/2-7/9

Field Trip         Sat          10:00am-2:00pm             7/6

 ADULT

Introductory course designed to give students the skills necessary to produce quality videos suitable for YouTube or DVD. Learn all the steps: scripting, storyboarding, filming, and editing your production. Students will get an intensive yet fun hands-on experience in the art of moviemaking with provided professional HD video cameras, audio recorders, Apple laptops and professional (FCP) editing software. Students who have Windows laptops with Adobe Premiere or Elements are welcome to use them in the class.

INSTRUCTOR:  Frank Pappas
LOCATION  Civic Park Preschool, Park Place

Class 22837     Tue          6:30pm-9:30pm               6/18-8/20

 ADULT

Lighting is the basis for all great photographs. Uncover the mysteries of light. Hands-on course for beginners with any type of camera. The instructor will bring all types of lighting and camera equipment and demonstrate different techniques for lighting any subject matter including portraits, jewelry, pets and more! We will discuss indoor and outdoor lighting techniques and include a Saturday morning outdoor photo shoot.

INSTRUCTOR:  Greg Hazard
LOCATION  Youth Art 2, Shadelands Art Center

Class 22834     Mon         6:30pm-9:30pm               6/17-7/8

                       Sat          9:00am-1:00pm               7/6