3/13/2010 @ 12:00

3/13/2010 @ 12:00

Postal code 60613, US
Chicago, IL 60613

"WE TEACH YOU HOW TO MAKE THE WORLD'S MOST IMPORTANT PHOTOGRAPHS, YOURS" Chicago Photography Classes offers a one-day Boot Camp, from 10:00am to 4:30pm. Or 5:00pm, or maybe 6. (how passionate are you to learn?) This Boot Camp is for people with a DSLR camera or for people who are thinking about buying one. If you don't have a camera, we will provide you with a Nikon D-80 (or better) and with a fast lens (you will learn what that means). The camera has a Depth-of-Field preview button and the Lens has a Depth-of-Field Scale which is the only way to learn about how to have in focus, the parts of your image you want in focus. Please bring your camera manual if you have one. If not, don't worry. Be happy. We will teach you what you need to know. This is a workshop for people just starting out. Our motto: "The less you know, the better we like it." We won't have to un-learn you. In the morning, Richard will go over digital camera settings, he will also help you understand "correct exposure" and than, the "how and why" of shutter speeds. The subtleties of aperture (f-stops) and Depth-of-Field (focus) will be explained. You will also learn to understand and use the, "language" of photography. Then you will go outside and shoot two assignments in the neighborhood, so wear your boots. Durning your working lunch, we will help you understand the subtle differences of cameras and between camera manufactures. Also which cameras are a best buy "used" if you choose to try and save some money. Richard has had, in his hands, every Film SLR and DSLR camera that has been made in the last five decades, (starting 1965). We have both desktop and laptop computers, PC's & New iMAC's for you to use in our Computer Lab. In the afternoon, you will learn how to save your images and print with archival, ink jet printers. You may print as many, 6" X 9" photographs, on 8-1/2" X 11" archival paper, as time allows. A review of your notes and a critique at the end of the day will help you understand what you did rightâ€"andâ€"wrong with your pictures. Special bonus: After you've completed this workshop, you will be entitled to call Richard with questions for the rest of his life. ;-) Cost for the Day is $175, cash or check only. (White bread and water are provided at no charge.) "At Richard Stromberg's Chicago Photography Classes we won't try to sell you a "membership", caps or t-shirts with our logo on it. We won't ask you for contributions or charge you to attend a party for a Show Opening. We will, teach and work to foster a safe community where you will learn something every time you walk through the door." Richard 312-671-7717 1/1/10 LAUGHTER WILL BE HEARD & LEARNING WILL OCCUR