• Learn the basics of photography from an award winning  practicing professional photographer with many years of experience.

• Learn how to use your digital or film camera to get the quality images you've admired and always wanted to be able to make yourself.

• Learn how to archive and protect your images so they can be passed-on to future generations.

Tuesday Classes Beginning
April 17th, 2012 - 6:30 pm
Continues for a total of 6 Tuesdays.

$169.00
Reserve Now With a $50 Deposit

Call 325.677.5446 or email me
for more information or to enroll.

Interested in a Friends Class?

Round up 6 or more friends and have your own private class. You can even choose the day of the week!

Individualized One-on-One Instruction
is also available.

Instructor: Paul White

Course Requirements

The student will be expected to provide a camera (film or digital) and sufficient film or digital media to make at least 24 exposures per class session. For maximum benefit, the student should bring a camera that has adjustable focus, aperture and shutter speed. If the student uses film, he/she will be responsible for having the film developed after each class in time to bring the prints to the next class session. If the student uses digital media he/she will be expected to bring either printed images (at least 3 ½” x 5” in size - inkjet OK) or a CD, media card or thumb drive containing the images to the next class session.

Students should bring to the first class no more than four of their photographs that they consider representative of their best work. Again, they can be prints or digital files.

 Class Size & Length

Class size will be limited to no more than ten students in order to provide individualized attention to each student. A minimum of 3 students is required for the class to "make."

The course consists of six sessions of approximately two hours each, plus an optional final exam. The classes usually meet on Tuesday or Thursday evenings - subject to change depending upon student schedules. Optional additional "field trip sessions" may be included.

 Planned Learning Outcomes

• Evaluation of student skill levels by testing and critique of existing work. (Non-graded)

• The Basics of Good Composition

• The 3 Exposure Control Factors: ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed

• How the 3 Factors interrelate and how to manipulate them to achieve desired results.

• How an Adjustable Camera Works

• Guidance to each student on using their specific camera.

• Seeing & Using Light – the photographer’s “paint.”

• Workflow: Introduction to Post-processing, image organizing and archiving.

• Advice on software, cameras and accessories

• Introduction to Portrait Photography

• Final Exam (optional, but required for Certificate.)

 Instructional Methods and Delivery Formats Utilized

 Classes will consist of various combinations of lecture, demonstration, question/ answer and guided student performance and will utilize the instructor’s originally produced curriculum.  PowerPoint will be utilized to teach and demonstrate specific concepts, and to display the student’s and instructor’s work for illustration.

 Learning Support, Materials and Resources Provided

The student will be provided with various written instructional materials explaining specific concepts and techniques. A list of Bibliographic recommendations will be provided for further student study.

• Advice on purchasing cameras and accessories.

• Sources for purchasing equipment and accessories at discounted prices.

Course Outline

(Subject to change based upon assessment of initial student skill levels)

• Evaluation of student skill levels by testing and critique of existing work. (Non-graded)

• The Basics of Good Composition

• The 3 Exposure Control Factors: ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed

• How the 3 Factors interrelate and how to manipulate them to achieve desired results.

• How an Adjustable Camera Works

• Selective Focus and Depth of Field Manipulation

• Lens bokeh

• Using fill-flash

• Understanding histograms

• Introduction to HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography

• Guidance to each student on using their specific camera.

• Seeing & Using Light – the photographer’s “paint.”

• Workflow: Introduction to Post-processing, image organizing and archiving.

• Advice on software, cameras and accessories

• Introduction to Portrait Photography

• Open Book Final Exam (optional, but required for Diploma.)

Demonstration of Attainment of Learning Outcomes

Requirements For Satisfactory Completion of Course of Study & Awarding of Diploma

Student attainment of learning outcomes and satisfactory completion of the course of study will be demonstrated by achieving a score of 70 or above on an optional comprehensive final exam, upon which a Diploma will be awarded.

About the Instructor

Paul White is a graduate of the Winona School of Professional Photography and has been the owner of White's Photography in Abilene, Texas for over 40 years. He has taught photography at Abilene Christian University, has mentored several aspiring photographers who have gone on to establish careers of their own, and has taught advanced courses to other professional photographers. Numerous awards and accolades have been awarded to him, including Abilene's Best Photographer.

Cost

Cost of the course is $169.00, with a non-refundable $50 deposit required to reserve a place.

For further information, or to enroll in the course, call 325.677.5446 or email me.

Additional Courses Offered
As Demand Requires

• Intermediate Photography

• Advanced Photography

• Basic Photoshop for Photographers - Next class now forming.

• Intermediate Photoshop for Photographers

• Advanced Photoshop for Photographers

• Basic Portrait Photography

• Advanced Portrait Photography

• Every Woman is Beautiful: Photographing the Female Form

• Image Post-Processing & Workflow

• One-on-One Mentoring & Instruction

• Specialty Classes as requested

Call 325.677.5446 or email for details.

"Paul's Basic Photography class was just what I needed to gain the basic understanding of photography that I need to get better use out of my new DSLR. He is VERY knowledgeable and VERY helpful – always ready to answer my questions. I would definitely recommend (and take another class) from Mr. White!" Keri B.

Calling All Models & Prospective Models

If you are interested in modeling for one of our photography classes please call
325.677.5446 or email us.