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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
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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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