Once you've learned to make a good exposure you'll want to arrange your subject matter appropriately. That's what we commonly refer to as Composition, and that's what this class is all about.

What you'll learn in this class

I'll teach you how to compose your images in such a way that your viewers will be captivated and you'll be able to command their interest. We'll discuss ways of improving your images so you can truly take them from being snapshots to being real photographs. Your friends will be waiting for you to come back from trips so they can see your photos, and they'll really enjoy seeing them.

This class is geared towards providing you with the concepts of composition so you'll be able to effectively communicate your subject to your viewers (without you being there to guide them through your albums). Here's some of the many topics we'll discuss:

· Depth-of-Field - The first element of composition.

· Rule of Thirds - A place for everything and everything in it's place.

· Framing - Bring out the best of your subject while you focus your viewers' interest.

· Balance - Making sure your viewer feels comfortable looking at your photos.

· Mergers - Avoiding the ones you should and creating the ones you need.

· Simplicity - Yeah, you know, that old principle... Keep it simple...

· Perspective - Bringing your viewer into the scene you want them to experience.

This is just an outline of the topics we'll discuss. We'll discuss how you can bring all the features of your camera together to create the photograph you really want.

We're going to talk about photographing your friends and family, your pets, your car, your house, nature, and just about anything that you might want to photograph. If you have a camera I encourage you to bring it along so you can get exposure to the parts on your own camera as we move through these topics.

This Workshop will include a 2-hour presentation followed by 2 hours of hands time to deal with your individual cameras and needs.