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Title   Instructor Duration 2012
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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS  

Brown Bag Workshop - Part I
Covers the basics of digital camera operation, including how manual settings relate to the automatic settings of most consumer "point and shoot" and SLR digital cameras.

  Jim Reiman 1-day January 15
February 12

Brown Bag Workshop - Part II
Picks up where Part I left off and will emphasize the rules of photographic composition and introduce slightly more advanced technical skills.

  Jim Reiman 2-days Jan. 22 & 29
Feb. 19 & 26

The Business of Photography
Deals with the aspects of photography as a small business venture.

  Pierre Dutertre 3-days February 20 & 27, March 5

Camera RAW Crash Course
Develop a basic understanding about the advantages of working with RAW files and how to process them in advanced image editing software.

  Jim Reiman 1-day January 29

Dog Photography Workshop
2-day workshop for those interested in improving their dog photography skills who are fluent with a dSLR camera and have intermediate knowledge of Photoshop.

  Bob Rosinsky 2-days March 24 & 31

Focus on Your Talent
Discovery of your potential for creating a solid body of photographic work based upon a single concept is at the core of this intensive seminar.

  Pierre Dutertre 4-days March 19 & 26, April 2 and 9

Focus on Your Talent Refresher
Open to anyone that has attended a past Focus on your Talent series of seminars, to offer a follow through on the continuing or new projects achieved after the completion of the original classes.

  Pierre Dutertre 1-day April 16

History of Photography
This is a key course: a two-hour succinct presentation of the history of the medium with an emphasis on the stylistic movements of the past centuries, as well as its processes.  As photographers living and working in the post-modernism period of the medium, it is crucial to know how photography evolved, both in terms of technology as well as creatively.

  Pierre Dutertre 2-days January 23 & 30

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Workshop
Photoshop Tools That Photographers Should Know
Three-hour afternoon workshop intended for photographers that are just beginning to work on their photographs in Adobe Photoshop. Knowledge of general computer usage is required.

  Jim Reiman 1-day February 26

Photography 101
Gain a better understanding of your camera, camera settings, photo composition, lighting, aperture setting, and shutter speed. You can learn personal, artistic, and practical uses of your camera and have some fun at the same time. 

  Chip Weiner 5-days Start Dates:
February 21
April 3
May 15
June 26

Photographic Art Appreciation
The intent of this class is to open a new window of understanding into the medium, in a light-hearted fashion, but with a solid foundation in the knowledge of What, Why, and How we create images and Whom are they intended for.

  Pierre Dutertre 1-day January 16
Workshop on Still Life Photography
Learn how to light, photograph & Photoshop still-life.
  Bob Rosinsky 1-day February 11
Workshop on Photo Restoration
Learn how to scan, touch-up and restore faded, torn & damaged pictures.
  Bob Rosinsky 1-day February 18

Cell Phone Photography Workshop for Kids
Teaches students how to utilize the most ubiquitous form of photographic technology today, the camera phone.

  Jeremy Chandler 1-day TBD

Desktop Printing Workshop
Addresses a range of common printing issues such as monitor and printer calibrations, color management, printing workflow, and more.

  Pierre Dutertre 1-day TBD

Kids' Photography Workshops
Structured to help kids ages 7 - 15 learn basic photography skills in an entertaining environment.

  Jenn Gilgan 1-day TBD

Painting with Light
In this class for adults, we'll explore various techniques for creating Light Paintings - using flashlights, stencils, and bokeh filters.

Jenn Gilgan 1-day TBD

Photo Book
This adult class we will explore if self-publishing a photo book is for you. We'll look at some of the self-publishing websites and options, and discuss their pros and cons.

Jenn Gilgan 1-day TBD

Portfolio Review Workshop
Improve your picture-making skills and clarify the elements in good photographs by developing a greater understanding of the foundational elements that create memorable images.

  Marcia Treiger 1-day TBD

Restoring Memories and Fabricating Dreams Using Photoshop
Learn more advanced compositing techniques to use to edit your restored images in order to fabricate dreamlike imagery.

  Jim Reiman 3-days TBD

Storytelling through Sequential Images Workshop  *NEW*
Students who take part in this workshop will focus on the art of storytelling using sequential imagery. The two-part class coincides with FMoPA's Duane Michals exhibition. Michals is considered by many in the fine art world to have revolutionized photographic storytelling with his vast body of work.

  Jim Reiman 2-day TBD

Studio Lighting Overview
Examines a variety of light modifiers and their impact on the quality of light produced by each.

  Pierre Dutertre 1-day TBD

Toy Cameras: Playing with Photography
Learn how to prepare and work with a Holga, the most popular of medium format toy cameras, in addition to learning about other types of low-tech cameras.

  Jim Reiman 1-day TBD

 

SAFARIS

Downtown Tampa Sunset and Nightime Photo Safari
Learn techniques for shooting legendary Florida sunsets and downtown Tampa at night.

  Chip Weiner 2.5 hours March 15
2012

Florida State Fair Safari
Join us for a fun night in the target rich environment at the Fair. The lights, the action, and the people are awesome!  A great way for learning and enhancing your night/low light photography skills.

  Chip Weiner 2.5 hours February 16 2012

Night-time Streetcar Photo Safari
Depart from downtown on the TECO Streetcar Line, take an enjoyable evening trip into Ybor City and shoot some of the lights, architecture, and other wonderful elements of this part of town.

Chip Weiner 2.5 hours January 26
2012

Florida Strawberry Festival Night Safari
Great place to take colorful and action-oriented night shots in a photographically rich environment great for learning and enhancing your night/low light shooting skills.

  Chip Weiner 2.5 hours March 8
2012

Teens' Photography Safaris
Practice Makes Perfect, so come out with us and start shooting! These safari trips for teens include visits to Curtis Hixon Park, Ybor City, and Channelside. Lesson topics will vary depending on individual interest and ability - all levels of photographers welcome.

Jenn Gilgan 2-hours TBD

Ybor Photo History Safari
Take this very enjoyable and educational photo safari through Ybor City presented with the Tampa Bay History Center.

  Jeremy Chandler and
Lou Dobon
3-hours TBD
         

CAMPS

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