Action Sports Photography
Saturday 12 July
Foster St. Durham - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
This session will show you how to capture those high action sports shots with use of quick shutter speeds and dynamic angles. We will also look at how to do a portrait of a sports person, not as a standard portrait, but the use of props and angles of their chosen sport. This will be high action photography at its best.
Beginners Oil Painting Class
Saturday 12 July
West Raleigh - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Thomas Guadalupe
In this class, you will learn the basics of oil painting, including color mixing and brush techniques, to create your own artwork. Please bring your own materials and get ready to explore your creativity!
Low Light Portrait Photography Class
Sunday 13 July
Downtown Raleigh - 6pm - 3 Hours
Cammel Hurse
Join our Low Light Portrait Photography class and unlock the secrets of capturing stunning portraits in challenging lighting conditions. Whether you're a beginner or an enthusiast, this class will empower you to capture captivating portraits that truly shine, even in the dimmest of environments.
Double Exposure Class
Saturday 19 July
Durham - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
A double exposure is a photograph composed of two combined and overlaid images. You can create double exposures in Photoshop or with digital cameras using a special setting. These images often have a dreamy, otherworldly feel and you can use them for great artistic effect, with both digital cameras and film.Come and learn double exposure with us!
50mm Lens Meetup
Sunday 20 July
5 Beryl Rd. - 2pm - 2 Hours
Cammel Hurse
The 50mm lens is one of the flexible and useful lenses in any photographers gear bag. It is neither a wide-angle or telephoto lens, but allows the camera to see on the same scale as your eye. As such, it can be used for a variety of styles, from landscape and street photography to portrait and product photography. In this meetup, well review the basic camera settings. Well then cover some of the advantages of shooting with a prime lens, and some basic techniques to using the 50mm lens. As always, there will be ample opportunities for you to put your new knowledge into practice.
Bokeh for Beginners
Saturday 26 July
Eno River - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
The goal of this session is to learn how to add the Bokeh affect to your photos. We will also be working on photography in low light with and with camera flash.
Rule of Thirds
Saturday 02 August
University Drive - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
One of the most basic tenets of composition is the Rule of Thirds. Although most people are familiar with this technique it is often forgotten in the haste to take a photo. However you ignore it at your peril as it can make an average snap into something which is has tension and dynamism.
In this meetup we will practice using the Rule of Thirds in a setting full of photographic possibility.
Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography
Saturday 09 August
Chapel Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
Learn to use intentional motion blur to enhance your photography. We will cover a range of blurring techniques including long exposures, panning and intentional camera movement for artistic purposes. Not all blurry photos are accidents!
Knowing how to control the blur can help lead you to new creative opportunities, expanding your photographic possibilities.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 10 August
Downtown Raleigh - 2pm - 3 Hours
Cammel Hurse
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.
Understanding Metering and Histogram
Saturday 16 August
Pogue St - 10am - 3 Hours
Richard Tholen
Having troubles with getting the correct exposure? Curious what the histogram is and how to read it? In this meetup I will discuss how your camera's light meter works, how metering affects your meter, as well as what your histogram is and how to read and understand the information it is giving you.
Composition in Photography
Saturday 23 August
Durham - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Tholen
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 thirds
2) Shapes
3) Negative Space- Positive
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance
As 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.
Flash Photography Class
Sunday 24 August
Downtown Raleigh - 4pm - 3 Hours
Cammel Hurse
As a photographer, mastering flash photography will hugely improve your photography and understanding of lighting.In this class, we will cover how to properly use your external Camera FlashSpeedlite and learn the settings and modes, including the widely used TTL Metering mode, which is a common mode in your camera that fosters seamless communication between your camera and Speedlite.Lastly, we will also learn the difference between fill light and key light. Exploring the interplay between available lighting and flash photography.We'll explore these concepts as we troubleshoot, make adjustments, and skillfully capture portraits and landscapes.
