Summer 2022
Intro to Photography 2: Post-Processing Your Images with Lightroom Classic
Now that you have captured an image in your camera, learn how to post-process it for printing and posting to the internet. You will learn how to download images, storing them in searchable catalogs, cropping, burning, dodging, exposure adjustments, contrast adjustments, color balancing, saturation, image sharpening, saving and exporting to different file formats. This class will be using Adobe Lightroom Classic, although the concepts learned should be applicable to many other post-processing applications. Students should bring a flash drive to save their work and may opt to bring their own laptop.
- Instructor: Doug Bergeron
- Date: Tue., June 7-July 5
- Time: 7-9 p.m.
- Location: Menard Hall, Room 2226
- Ages: 19 and over
- Fee: $65
- Course Code: CEW 104-09
Intro to Photography 1: The Camera and the Image
Learn how to get the most creative control out of your camera by using the Manual Mode. You will learn the technical and functional aspects of camera shutters, apertures, ISO and how to use the exposure meter. We will unravel the often confusing and complex world of lenses. We will discuss and practice the essentials of image composition, including previsualization, mise en scene, light and shadow, and perspective. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to visualize an image before it is captured, identify and adjust the compositional elements to achieve the desired image and be able to make the technical adjustments to the camera to capture the visualized image. Please bring a camera with an interchangeable lens and hard copy of the manual for the camera.
- Instructor: Doug Bergeron
- Date: Wed., June 8-July 13
- Time: 7-9 p.m.
- Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 2101
- Ages: 19 and over
- Fee: $75
- Course Code: CEW 104-10
Photography Lighting 2: Basic Portraiture Lighting
In the Basic Portrait Lighting seminar, we will introduce you to single and multiple light lighting systems for portraits, what each light is for, and lighting angles. You will learn about the tools used to correctly set exposure and color balance. We will also discuss the appropriate lenses for portrait work. You will learn and use 4 basic portrait lighting approaches. A portable studio will be set up where you will be able to photograph a model using the tools and lighting techniques you will be learning. Bring your camera, charged batteries, and memory cards.
- Instructor: Doug Bergeron
- Date: Sat., July 30
- Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Location: Trutter Center
- Ages: 19 and over
- Fee: $29
- Course Code: CEW 104-13
Fall 2022
General Portraiture
Say goodbye to awkward family photos, and hello to framers! Learn tips and tricks to taking photos you will actually want to print. Couples, family and senior portraiture will be covered. Within these units, lighting and technique will also be demonstrated. Please bring your camera.
- Instructor: Tabitha Bock-Matlock
- Date: Thu., Sept. 8-29
- Time: 6-7 p.m.
- Location: Kreher Agriculture Center, Room 1121
- Ages: 19 and over
- Fee: $45
- Course Code: CEW 104-14
How to Use Natural Lighting and Flash
Learn how to use natural lighting to benefit your photographs in addition to how to use external lights such as flashes, lamps and work lights to enhance your work. Please bring your camera and a piece of lighting.
- Instructor: Tabitha Bock-Matlock
- Date: Fri., Sept. 9-30
- Time: 5-7 p.m.
- Location: Kreher Agriculture Center, Room 1121
- Ages: 19 and over
- Fee: $55
- Course Code: CEW 104-15
Becoming a Professional Photographer
Start making money through your passion! Learn from a professional Wedding and Studio Photographer the tips, tricks and secrets to marketing yourself as a professional. Please bring camera or phone.
- Instructor: Tabitha Bock-Matlock
- Date: Tue., Sept. 20
- Time: 6-8 p.m.
- Location: Sangamon Hall, Room 2210
- Ages: 19 and over
- Fee: $19
- Course Code: CEW 104-16
Intro to Photography 2: Post-Processing Your Images with Lightroom Classic
Now that you have captured an image in your camera, learn how to post-process it for printing and posting to the internet. You will learn how to download images, storing them in searchable catalogs, cropping, burning, dodging, exposure adjustments, contrast adjustments, color balancing, saturation, image sharpening, saving and exporting to different file formats. This class will be using Adobe Lightroom Classic, although the concepts learned should be applicable to many other post-processing applications. Students should bring a flash drive to save their work and may opt to bring their own laptop.
- Instructor: Doug Bergeron
- Date: Tue., Sept. 27-Oct. 25
- Time: 7-9 p.m.
- Location: Menard Hall, Room 2226
- Ages: 19 and over
- Fee: $65
- Course Code: CEW 104-17
Intro to Photography 1: The Camera and the Image
Learn how to get the most creative control out of your camera by using the Manual Mode. You will learn the technical and functional aspects of camera shutters, apertures, ISO and how to use the exposure meter. We will unravel the often confusing and complex world of lenses. We will discuss and practice the essentials of image composition, including previsualization, mise en scene, light and shadow, and perspective. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to visualize an image before it is captured, identify and adjust the compositional elements to achieve the desired image and be able to make the technical adjustments to the camera to capture the visualized image. Please bring a camera with an interchangeable lens and hard copy of the manual for the camera.
- Instructor: Doug Bergeron
- Date: Wed., Sept. 28-Nov. 2
- Time: 7-9 p.m.
- Location: Menard Hall, Room 1175
- Ages: 19 and over
- Fee: $75
- Course Code: CEW 104-18
Photography Lighting 1: Navigating Lighting Technology
If you want to take your photography to the next level by taking control of your lighting, but can’t sort out the myriad of lighting options, this is for you. We will explain the differences between constant lighting, speed lights, monolights, and studio lights, the differences between triggers and controllers, and introduce you to an array of light modifiers. We will talk about why and where you use the different technologies, helping you to decide what lighting solution might be best for your goals. You will have the opportunity to actually work with different flash technologies, as well as constant lighting sources, during the seminar. We will show you how to determine proper exposure when using flash systems, without a handheld light meter.
- Instructor: Doug Bergeron
- Date: Sat., Oct. 1
- Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Location: Trutter Center
- Ages: 19 and over
- Fee: $29
- Course Code: CEW 104-19
Photography For Beginners
Learn the history of where photography came from to where it is now, as well as the basic functions of your camera and what each symbol means. Learn the difference between JPEG, RAW and TIFF files, in addition to the best ways to capture the images you are wanting. Upon Completion of this course, you will leave with the knowledge and understanding of how your own personal camera functions to capture those moments. Please bring your camera with your specific manual.
- Instructor: Tabitha Bock-Matlock
- Date: Tue., Oct. 4-25
- Time: 6-8 p.m.
- Location: Millennium Center, Room 2237
- Ages: 19 and over
- Fee: $55
- Course Code: CEW 104-20
Photography Lighting 2: Basic Portraiture Lighting
In the Basic Portrait Lighting seminar, we will introduce you to single and multiple light lighting systems for portraits, what each light is for, and lighting angles. You will learn about the tools used to correctly set exposure and color balance. We will also discuss the appropriate lenses for portrait work. You will learn and use 4 basic portrait lighting approaches. A portable studio will be set up where you will be able to photograph a model using the tools and lighting techniques you will be learning. Bring your camera, charged batteries, and memory cards.
- Instructor: Doug Bergeron
- Date: Sat., Oct. 15
- Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Location: Trutter Center
- Ages: 19 and over
- Fee: $29
- Course Code: CEW 104-21
How to Capture Portraits of Your Kids
Learn how to properly work with kids to get them to pose while having fun. Please bring your camera.
- Instructor: Tabitha Bock-Matlock
- Date: Mon., Nov. 7-28
- Time: 6-8 p.m.
- Location: Logan Hall, Room 1132
- Ages: 19 and over
- Fee: $55
- Course Code: CEW 104-22
How to Capture Landscape
Say goodbye to awkward family photos, and hello to framers! Learn tips and tricks to taking photos you will actually want to print. Couples, family and senior portraiture will be covered. Within these units, lighting and technique will also be demonstrated. Please bring your camera.
- Instructor: Tabitha Bock-Matlock
- Date: Tue., Nov. 8-29
- Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
- Location: Sangamon Hall, Room 1104
- Ages: 19 and over
- Fee: $49
- Course Code: CEW 104-23
