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Photography 101

Photography 101 is a five week evening class held at the museum which will help you gain a better understanding of your camera, camera settings, photo composition, lighting, aperture setting, and shutter speed.

Photographs will be taken both in and out of the classroom, with weekly photo assignments
. Each class will consist of time devoted to one aspect of photography, and one aspect of technology related to photography.

Of course, there will be time during each class to take pictures!  You can learn the technical, artistic, and practical uses of your camera and have some fun at the same time.

The next class begins on Tuesday, October 21 and runs five consecutive Tuesday evenings through  November 18
, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Classes for 2009 to be held:
    January 6 through February 3, 2009 and March 24 through April 21, 2009

This class is being taught by Chip Weiner of Chip Weiner Photographic Arts.  He has 20 years of photography and editing and classroom experience.  He brings humor and practical experience to enhance learning. You may see his work at www.chipshotz.com.  If you have any questions about class content please feel free to call the instructor at 813-786-7780.

Course Content:
Week 1 Introduction; camera types, advantages and disadvantages of film and digital cameras, the parts of the camera and their functions.  Getting your photos from your camera to your computer.

Week 2 Understanding shutter speeds and apertures (f-stops) THE most important issue. Introduction to printing your images.  Advantages up printing at home and using a commercial lab darkroom.

Week 3 What is White Balance?  What makes a good photograph?  KISS!  Composing portraits, artistic shots, nature, and landscapes.

Week 4 Exposure methods; understanding histograms.

Week 5 Camera lenses, types and applications; introduction to the digital darkroom.  Learn the basics of cropping, red eye removal, and other components of producing and printing better images.


Cost for the 5-week class is $110.00 for members and $140.00 for non-members.  CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED.  Due to the small size of the classes, paid-in-advance reservations are required within 24 hours before each class.  To enroll, please call the Museum Manager at 813-221-2222.  Credit cards are welcome.  Please bring your camera and your camera's manual to the first class.  Cancellation Policy: Full refund up until one week before the class.  After that, there are no refunds but students may make up missed classes in the next series.

The next class runs five consecutive Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. starting
October 21 and ending November 18, 2008.

FMoPA Camera Donation Program. Do you have a digital camera that you are not using. FMoPA is looking for cameras to use in our outreach program for children.  If you have a digital camera in GOOD OPERATING CONDITION, with batteries, manual, media card, and at least 5MP, we would love to give it a new home.  It will help us spread the joy of photography to everyone.

For more information or to register, call the museum at (813) 221-2222.

The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts is located at
 200 N. Tampa Street, Suite 130 in downtown Tampa
Entrance on Jackson Street between Ashley and Tampa Street.
Metered parking north of Kennedy Blvd. is free after 6 p.m. weekdays
 and all day on weekends.

Workshops, seminars, and educational programs presented by the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts provide an opportunity for community members of all ages to enhance their knowledge of photographic arts, techniques, and related subjects.

To keep informed
of future shows and programs at the museum as they become available:  Subscribe to our Free Newsletter or call the Museum at 813.221.2222

FMoPA Hours and Location

Do you have a digital camera and only use Auto settings? Want to learn how to get great holiday pictures? The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts has the answer for you.  Sign up now for FMoPA’s PHOTOGRAPHY 101!

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