Using your Digital SLR  on Wednesday April 11th, 2012 from 7-9 pm at Studio M 58 Carlyle Plaza Drive, Belleville, IL 62221.

$35 at the door.

Learn how to get the most out of your DSLR and use the Manual Mode. Amy will explain ISO, shutter speed, and aperture and walk you through the steps of how to properly expose an image. Bring your camera.

Please RSVP here or by emailing Amy.

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Photography Basics Workshop on Wednesday March 28th, 2012 from 7-9 pm at Studio M 58 Carlyle Plaza Drive, Belleville, IL 62221.

$35 at the door.

Whether you have a Point & Shoot or a DSLR this class will help you take better photographs. Amy will review some of the settings on your camera, talk about using light properly, and discuss using creative composition. She will also review how to fix common photo problems.

Please RSVP here or by emailing Amy.

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Image Critique Workshop on Wednesday March 14th, 2012 from 7-9pm at Studio M 58 Carlyle Plaza Drive, Belleville, IL 62221

$35 at the door

Amy will lead a group discussion providing constructive criticism and critique on your images. Bring up to 4 images to share with the group on a flash drive. Each member of the workshop will have the opportunity to share their images and offer opinions and suggestions to other attendees. You are welcome to remain anonymous when we discuss your images. This is a great opportunity to discuss images with other photo enthusiasts. Professional and amateur photographers are welcome.

Please RSVP here or by emailing Amy.

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Are you interested in learning how to use your Digital SLR camera in the Creative Modes? Check out our class through the UrBaN aRt Co-Op! Here are the details:

Thursday May 20th and 27th from 6:30-9:30 at the UrBaN aRt Co-Op Building in Collinsville.

This workshop will focus on using a Digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera in the Creative Shooting Modes (Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual). Students will learn how to use camera functions and properly expose an image. If you own a Digital SLR and are interested in learning more about how to use your camera to get the images that you want, then this IS the Workshop For You!

Contact Ali (618) 698-4716 for more info or to register.

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There are still a few spots available for my April 17th Intermediate Digital Photography Class. This is a great class if you own a DSLR and want to learn how to photograph on more than just the Auto setting. The class is from 9-3:30 and includes lunch. Contact Ali at (618) 698-4716 for more information or to register.

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My Intermediate Digital Photography class was such a huge success, I am offering it again as well as a follow-up class. Here are the details!

Intermediate Digital Photography

Saturday March 6, 9am-3:30pm, UrBaN aRt Co-Op, Collinsville, IL $100

The class will teach you how to use your camera in the Creative Modes – Manual, Aperture Priority, and Shutter Priority – instead of on Auto. We will also discuss tips for taking great photographs including composition. I promise very little techy talk!  The class fee includes a boxed lunch and two weeks of email critique and post-class help from me. To register call Ali at (618) 698-4716 to reserve your spot. Limit 10 students.

Shoot With Me – Photography Workshop

Saturday March 20, 12:30-3:30 $35

Wednesday March 24, 9:30-12:30 $35  Sold Out!

Wednesday April 7, 9:30-12:30 $35

This small-group workshop goes a step beyond Intermediate Digital Photography. We will spend our time photographing out in the community. The workshop is geared towards individuals that know how to use the Manual Mode on their DSLR and are looking for more guided practice and the opportunity to receive instruction while shooting. Locations may include the St. Louis Riverfront, Forest Park, Downtown Belleville or Lebanon, IL and will be determined by the interest of the group. To register call Ali at (618) 698-4716 to reserve your spot. Limit 4 students.

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My class is starting to fill up – so if you are interested give Ali a call to register today.

Learn how to use your Digital SLR or SLR-like camera in my photography class!

I am very excited to be offering a Digital Photography Class through UrBaN aRt in Collinsville this winter. The class will teach you how to use your camera in the Creative Modes – Manual, Aperture Priority, and Shutter Priority – instead of on Auto. We will also discuss composition and using photo editing software. I promise no techy talk! The class is 4 weeks long on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30, January 26th-February 16th. For more information and to see the other classes avaialble, check out the UrBaN aRt Co-Op Website.