Photography 101

The Exposure Triangle

The Exposure Triangle is at the foundation of photography. More than just a representation of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, it is a concept, the understanding of how your camera captures light. The exposure triangle is also a tool, a usable chart showing you how to adjust your exposure to capture the image you desire.

Greg Holden

Abstracts are one of, Colorado Photographer, Greg Holden’s favorite things to photograph and he views it as an exercise in learning to see things in different or unusual ways. Often, an abstract is capturing a small part of a larger scene and attempting to offer an alternate perspective.

Travel Photography

Northwest Arkansas commercial photographer, Stephen Ironside talks about ways he captures dynamic images while traveling the world. From tips on how to travel inexpensively to what gear to bring to how to engage with people, it’s sure to be a wild ride.

Eclipse Photography

Unlock the secrets of celestial beauty with our Eclipse Photography Class! Join us for an immersive experience where you’ll learn the art and science of capturing the awe-inspiring phenomenon of a lunar & solar eclipse through the lens of your camera.

Composition

Taking inspiration from the greatest photographers and painters we will explore the many aspects of composition. How to lead the viewer’s eye, visual weight, balance, divine proportions, and a plethora of ideology to create fundamentally sound and creative compositions that goes way beyond the “rule of thirds” Photographer: Brian DeMint More PSNWA Classes Online

Street Photography

Street photography, a genre of photography that records everyday life in a public place. The very publicness of the setting enables the photographer to take candid pictures that can portray the joy, monotony and even social pressures of the time and culture. Documenting people in their everyday environment is not always easy. Brandon will take […]

Photographing Fireworks

It’s the weekend of July 4th, and you’re ready to get out there and photograph those fireworks.  Or are you? Fireworks can be tricky to photograph, but once you know the technique, it’s not hard at all. Here are a few tips to get the best fireworks photos.  What You’ll Need – Lens, Tripod, Remote  […]

The One Lens Exercise

Unlike many other photographers, I am not always able to plan my photo opportunities in detail. I, of course, have a general idea, such as I want to capture a sunset while there, but other travel considerations mean I am not always able to plan extensively for a specific image. I needed a camera system […]

Viewfinding: Creative Composition

Through a variety of examples, John explores seven classic rules of photo composition. The art of photography is capturing a scene in a way that invites the audience to linger for a moment. These time-honored rules help us achieve that goal by coaxing the eye to move around our photos. Finding a great subject is […]

Photographing Fireworks

Want to know how to get those streaks of fireworks? Eager to photograph special July 4 events? Melissa provides insight on how to photograph fireworks, from huge displays to at-home celebrations; including, suggestions on equipment, settings and general know-how for fireworks photography.

Hot Air Balloon Photography

Tom Ewart explores all aspects of Hot Air Balloons including photographing and festivals. Tom addresses what takes place at most festivals and why. Some basic balloon knowledge and how to get the most out of photographing these 7 story, sometimes glowing, but usually beautiful beasts. Combining elements of color, light, fire and man’s desire for […]

Creative-Block Busting

Brian DeMint provides a deep exploration of ways to overcome creative block and produce more original concepts and methods of working. From lateral thinking and mind maps, chance operations, idea mining and much more, this program will give you the inspiration and tools to develop your work with innovative ideas. Photography is not a game […]