Even before I bought by Nikon D90 I knew it was going to be an investment, an investment in time and learning as well as a hole in my pocket financially! Well its taken me a while to decide exactly how and where I want to go about learning the basic knowledge that allows me to use my new camera as something more than just an expensive and bulky point and shoot!!
I researched many options - Rice University, Community College, Leisure Learning Institute... before finally settling on the Houston Centre for Photography mainly because.. well mainly because their workshops are just so darn hard to get into... and thats got to be a sign of something good right?!?!?!
Anyway pre-enrolment opened last week for HCP members and I've been stalking the website ever since as I am just a poor general lay person (I did look into becoming a member but at this point its just not worth it). So, today, finally was the day - enrolment for us plebs!! Worried, of course, that the classes would sell out before I even had a chance to fight my way into a spot, the first thing I did when I arrived at work at 7am, yes before I even went and made myself a cuppa, was start up the 'puter and try to enrol... Well much to my surprise they hadn't opened enrolment yet... so like a good little stalker I kept refreshing the page every 15 minutes until 4 hours later I finally got the chance to jump on the coveted spot in the class of my choice...
Beginning Photography: Camera
with Laszlo Perlaky May 5, 12, 19, & 26, 7pm - 9pm
This four-session, hands-on course is the first step towards mastering the art of photography. Here, you will be introduced to the basics of composition, color theory and white balance. Terms such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO and white balance will no longer seem mysterious as you learn what they are and how to use them to gain creative control over your images. The instructor will guide you in discovering how to maneuver through the different menu functions on your digital SLR camera. In addition, there will be out-of-class assignments that will help you to practice your newly gained technical knowledge. This class is great for the beginner who wants hands-on practice in learning to use his or her camera.
This course includes outside-of-class assignments to practice what you’ve learned.
This course includes: • Shutter speed, aperture and ISO
• White balance
• How to make your pictures look the way you want them to
• Hands-on practice
• Feedback on your images
So yes I know i have to wait until May (my fault... blame my work schedule) but I can't wait to discover all the really cool things my new toy can do... oh and of course start bugging Paul for all the new lenses I'm just going to haaaaaave to have!! :D
This four-session, hands-on course is the first step towards mastering the art of photography. Here, you will be introduced to the basics of composition, color theory and white balance. Terms such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO and white balance will no longer seem mysterious as you learn what they are and how to use them to gain creative control over your images. The instructor will guide you in discovering how to maneuver through the different menu functions on your digital SLR camera. In addition, there will be out-of-class assignments that will help you to practice your newly gained technical knowledge. This class is great for the beginner who wants hands-on practice in learning to use his or her camera.
This course includes outside-of-class assignments to practice what you’ve learned.
This course includes: • Shutter speed, aperture and ISO
• White balance
• How to make your pictures look the way you want them to
• Hands-on practice
• Feedback on your images
So yes I know i have to wait until May (my fault... blame my work schedule) but I can't wait to discover all the really cool things my new toy can do... oh and of course start bugging Paul for all the new lenses I'm just going to haaaaaave to have!! :D
Awesome Bee!! Can't wait to hear/see how it goes!! Don't forget, if you require a cute fluffy for a model, you know who to call ;) xo
ReplyDeleteawwww I miss Toby'licious... I need to come up and visit you guys.. get some puppy cuddles, collect your slow cooker for my next task and of course catch up over a cuppa.. maybe next weekend?? I'll bring the sprinkles cupcakes ;) x
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