(ALTERNATE CLASS DATES & TIMES)

Fall Series

October Classes

Learn the Basic Camera Settings for general landscape and outdoor portraits, how lens Aperture and camera Shutter Speed interact creating the exposure, and how camera ISO affects the dynamic range, noise levels and brightness of an image. These simple adjustments are the basis for any camera including film, DSLR or mirrorless. Understanding these concepts will help when photographing your children, pets, sports, landscapes, wildlife and portraits.

Field Trip to Hurd Orchards, Holley, NY

October Zoom Meeting & Class Schedule

  • Zoom meeting on Monday Oct 13th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

  • Class One on Wednesday Oct 15th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

  • Class Two on Wednesday Oct 22nd from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

  • Field Trip on Saturday Oct 25th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

  • Class Three on Wednesday Oct 29th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

November Classes

This month, we will learn how to compose Color, Structure and Texture in a scene, learn which Camera Settings work the best to achieve the results we are looking for, learn about Shadows and Highlights and how to bring out the details in a scene and learn about Depth of Field and how to Focus the lens for different situations. All of which are important skills for making dramatic images that draw attention.

Field Trip to Mt. Hope Cemetery, Rochester, NY

November Zoom Meeting & Class Schedule

  • Zoom meeting on Monday Nov 3rd from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

  • Class One on Wednesday Nov 5th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

  • Class Two on Wednesday Nov 12th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

  • Field Trip on Saturday Nov 15th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

  • Class Three on Wednesday Nov 19th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Winter Series

December Classes

Time to move indoors and check out the Eastman House & Museum in Rochester. A great place to not only learn some photography history, but more about your own camera and how it works. Building on things learned in prior classes the Eastman House offers great historical subjects to photograph using the soft natural light inside. Skills learned here can be used for all sorts of photo projects in your own home during the holidays and upcoming special events with your children.

Field Trip To The George Eastman House

  • Zoom meeting on Monday Dec 1st from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

  • Class One on Wednesday Dec 3rd from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

  • Class Two on Wednesday Dec 10th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

  • Field Trip on Saturday Dec 13th from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

  • Class Three on Wednesday Dec 17th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

December Zoom Meeting & Class Schedule

January Classes

No need to wait until spring to photograph plants and flowers. Again, using natural available light, the Lamberton Conservatory offers a variety of subjects requiring special techniques and different camera settings. These skills can be used when visiting the many Rochester parks with their magnificent trees and blooms.

Field Trip To The Lamberton Conservatory

  • Zoom meeting on Monday Jan 5th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

  • Class One on Wednesday Jan 7th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

  • Class Two on Wednesday Jan 14th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

  • Field Trip on Saturday Jan 17th from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

  • Class Three on Wednesday Jan 21st from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

January Zoom Meeting & Class Schedule

February Classes

Hundreds of butterflies live at the Butterfly Garden and are waiting to be photographed. With the ingredient of movement and action, capturing a butterfly in flight can be a very tricky experience. Learn the proper camera techniques and settings to capture these little critters in a dramatic image. Skills picked up here can be used for all sorts of action photography including sports events and the larger wildlife found around Western New York.

Field Trip To The Strong Butterfly Garden

  • Zoom meeting on Monday Feb 2nd from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

  • Class One on Wednesday Feb 4th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

  • Class Two on Wednesday Feb 11th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

  • Field Trip on Saturday Feb 14th from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

  • Class Three on Wednesday Feb 18th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

February Zoom Meeting & Class Schedule