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Crash Course in Digital Photography with John Greengo

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Sun., July 29, 2012 – Sun., Aug. 5, 2012
9 –  1 pm
$175 for Burke Members, $225 for the general public.

This two day class taught by photographer John Greengo is the perfect quick training session for anyone looking to learn the fundamentals of photography. Whether you are a new photographer needing to learn the basics or a seasoned shooter wanting to brush up on the world of digital, this class puts all students on firm ground to advance their photography skills.

 Learn the basic principles of photography including:

• Camera Settings - Learn the settings & get your camera set up right
• Depth of Field - What it is, and how to use it to make better photos
• Exposure - Get it right in the field without any fuss
• Focus - Learn how focus is affected and how to take control of it 
• Composition - Explore the rules and learn when to break them

The class will also explore the artistic side of photography covering topics such as light, composition, point of view and subject placement. Students can expect clear and thoughtful explanations with a wide variety of photographic examples from all seven continents.

Classes are from 9am - 1pm on both days. Cost is $175 for Burke Members, $225 for the general public. Please contact Burke Education at burked@uw.edu or 206-543-9681 for details and registration.