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Travel Photography Travel Photography
Instructor: Alan M. Thornton
Our travel course is geared towards those of us that have a basic understanding of our cameras, as well a sense of curiosity. We will be strengthening some of our basic camera skills and understanding, and applying them to help create the images we see in our minds as we explore.

Learn More                                         US$195   (4 Weeks)
 
Photographing Newborns and Maternity: It's all about Expectations Photographing Newborns and Maternity: It's all about Expectations
Instructor:Tanja Butler-Melone
Want to add newborns to your repertoire but don't know where to start? Are you already photographing newborns but still struggling with the nuances of capturing this difficult subject? Want to increase your newborn sales and market more effectively? This class is for you.

Learn More                                         US$195   (4 Weeks)
The Art of Time-Lapse Photography The Art of Time-Lapse Photography
Instructor: Ben Canales
We will talk about why an indoor timelapse is the easiest thing to start out with and how to use a controlled environment to your advantage. Next, we will go outside to make nature and people time-lapses. Next, it will be time to download, process, and edit all the raw material you have shot.

Learn More                                         US$195   (4 Weeks)
 
Fine Art Nature Photography 2- the Sequel Fine Art Nature Photography 2- the Sequel
Instructors: Kathleen Clemons
The work produced in Kathleen's original fine art class has been phenomenal, and demand for another class with more ideas and challenges hasn't stopped since the class was introduced, so Kathleen is back with a follow up class!

Learn More                                         US$195   (4 Weeks)
Photography for Food Bloggers Photography for Food Bloggers
Instructors:Ron Goldman/Lara Ferroni
If your food blog photos could use a little something more, then join Lara Ferroni (blogger, photographer, stylist and author) and Ron Goldman (photographer and instructor) in a four week class to learn how to take your photos from ok to amazing.

Learn More                                         US$195   (4 Weeks)
 
How to Build Your Own Photography Website How to Build Your Own Photography Website
Instructor:Kevin Focht
We all know we need one, but how in the world do I get started? Where do I buy a domain name, what do I do then? It seems daunting, but once you know the steps it's pretty easy. The key is to be organized and take things one at a time. By the end of the class, you will be able to complete your own website and have it up and running!

Learn More                                         US$195   (4 Weeks)
Wedding Photography by Master Photographer Kevin Focht Wedding Class 1 - Pre Wedding and Engagement Session
Instructor:Kevin Focht
The pre-wedding can be a fast and confusing time at the wedding. You need to be prepared. What lens should you have on one of your cameras at all times? What do you do when you need to shoot the bride getting ready and the groom getting ready? In this two week class, we will answer all those questions and more!

Learn More                                         US$99   (2 Weeks)
 
Wedding Photography by Master Photographer Kevin Focht Wedding Class 2 - The ceremony and formals
Instructor:Kevin Focht
We will cover the shooting the ceremony in length. Where to be during certain times of the ceremony, so you can be assured of the best shot. What shots to make sure you get, and who you should be shooting. We will also cover how to pose and light the formals.

Learn More                                         US$99   (2 Weeks)
Wedding Class 3 - The Couple and the Reception Wedding Class 3 - The Couple and the Reception
Instructor:Kevin Focht
I am here to teach you how and why shooting the couple is THE most important part of making more money on the final album and art prints. The reception is the part of the wedding where you need to be ready for anything and everything. I will take you through the steps that I take to make sure you get the shots that you HAVE to get.

Learn More                                         US$99   (2 Weeks)
 
Wedding Class 4 - How to use your flash at a wedding Wedding Class 4 - How to use your flash at a wedding
Instructor:Kevin Focht
We will cover how to bounce light to create flat, short, and long lighting. How to create wonderful backlit images using your flash off camera. How to get amazing spotlight effects using one speedlight. What diffusers work and which ones don't. How to control the background of the image to create those amazing shot with the really dark sky...

Learn More                                         US$99   (2 Weeks)
Wedding Class 5 - Post processing and Wedding Album Design Wedding Class 5 - Post processing and Wedding Album Design
Instructor:Kevin Focht
We will cover. Culling your images fast; Lightroom basics for wedding photography; Basic retouching to give you images that finished look with a few simple steps; How to set up and design a wedding album. I will walk you through the steps to speed up your workflow and help you make more money.

Learn More                                         US$99   (2 Weeks)
 
Wedding Class 6 - The Business of Wedding Photography Wedding Class 6 - The Business of Wedding Photography
Instructor:Kevin Focht
We will cover how to market yourself, and help define your client and your business. Who to market to and how to reach them. How to shoot for the album so you will have larger up sell dollars at the end. How to price yourself according to standard business practices, and using real world examples to show you how.

Learn More                                         US$99   (2 Weeks)
Water Drop Refraction Water Drop Refraction
Instructor:Ron Goldman
With the techniques taught in this class you will not only be able to create amazing images of subjects inside a single drop of water but also learn how to stack images with multiple drops as well as some very cool abstracts using drops on glass.

Learn More                                         USD99   (2 Weeks)
 
Baby's First Year Baby's First Year
Instructor:Tanja Butler-Melone
Tanja will cover designing the plan, tips for successful sessions at each phase, and creating packages and products to maximize sales. She will cover the structures of plans she has tried in the past that haven't worked for her and why, as well as her current 4, 8, 12 month plan and why she considers this structure the most effective.

Learn More                                         US$195   (4 Weeks)
Wedding Class 5 - Post processing and Wedding Album Design Professional Food Photography Class 1
Instructors:Ron Goldman/Lara Ferroni
Join Ron Goldman and Lara Ferroni for this first in a series of two week Food Photography classes where you'll learn about the different specialties of food photography, what camera and lighting gear you'll need (and what you won't), how to build your portfolio and how to get (and charge for) your first food photography assignments.

Learn More                                         US$99   (2 Weeks)
 
More about color More About Color
Instructor: Cheryl Machat Dorskind
Due to the outpouring of student's enthusiasm to the class 'All About Color' and the students desire to delve further, Cheryl Machat Dorskind has created a new color class, 'More About Color.'

Learn More                                         US$195   (4 Weeks)
Water Drop Refraction Water Drop Refraction
Instructor:Ron Goldman
With the techniques taught in this class you will not only be able to create amazing images of subjects inside a single drop of water but also learn how to stack images with multiple drops as well as some very cool abstracts using drops on glass.

Learn More                                         USD99   (2 Weeks)
 
Baby's First Year Baby's First Year
Instructor:Tanja Butler-Melone
Tanja will cover designing the plan, tips for successful sessions at each phase, and creating packages and products to maximize sales. She will cover the structures of plans she has tried in the past that haven't worked for her and why, as well as her current 4, 8, 12 month plan and why she considers this structure the most effective.

Learn More                                         US$195   (4 Weeks)
Apple Aperture Essentials Advanced Editing in Aperture
Instructor: Jon Canfield
In four weeks, you'll cover all of the essential features of Aperture, from importing and managing your images, to learning the various adjustment tools, to outputting your images.

Learn More                                         US$99   (2 Weeks)
 

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