Shallow Depth of Field
Sunday 29 June
Crest St, Rock Hill - 4pm - 3 Hours
Jordan Ellis
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance. We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
Drawing for Beginners
Saturday 05 July
Dilworth - 10am - 2 Hours
Ana Montoya
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.
We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.
Perfect for complete beginners.
Outdoor Portraits
Saturday 12 July
Mallard Creek Church Rd - 4pm - 3 Hours
Jordan Ellis
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background composition. On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as models.You will preferably need a normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 19 July
Camp Rd, Druid Hills South - 1pm - 3.5 Hours
Jordan Ellis
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 26 July
Mallard Creek Church Rd - 10am - 3.5 Hours
Jordan Ellis
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Drawing for Beginners
Saturday 26 July
Dilworth - 10am - 2 Hours
Ana Montoya
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.
We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.
Perfect for complete beginners.
Composition in Photography
Saturday 02 August
Sample Rd, Huntersville - 3pm - 2 Hours
Jordan Ellis
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.1 Rule of thirds2 Shapes3 Negative Space- Positive4 Line5 Symmetry and patterns6 Points7 Color8 Tone9 Distance10 BalanceAs a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
Using Light Shadow in Photography
Saturday 09 August
Sample Rd, Huntersville - 3pm - 3 Hours
Jordan Ellis
Light and shadow photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing the interplay between light and shadow in a particular scene. This style of photography often produces dramatic and compelling images that can evoke strong emotions in the viewer.Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photoopportunities, as well as some challenges! In this meetup, we will be looking at how you can use your camera's settings to nail the exposure.
