From the intricacies of learning to shoot with a digital or film camera to exploring 19th century alternative photo processes, the Studio School has a photo class for everyone. Traditional photo darkroom enthusiasts can refine both technical and creative skills and learn about photo history and aesthetics.
Instructors Monica Escamilla and Georgianne Stinnett teach most weekly classes.
Class Schedule
Digital Photography for Beginners - AM [31]
Tue, Jun 4–Jul 9, 10 am–1 pm (6 sessions) | Studio School, 1st floor
MONICA ESCAMILLA
Find out what white balance, resolution, and mega pixels are all about. This class teaches students to use their digital cameras more effectively, including the fundamentals of image capture, camera operation, proper exposure, and using a flash. Weekly assignments and sharing images in class help beginning photographers troubleshoot and develop a creative eye. Bring a digital camera with manual adjustments and the camera manual to the first class.
$175 (VMFA members $155)
Digital Photography for Beginners - PM [32]
Tue, Jun 4–Jul 9, 7–10 pm (6 sessions) | Studio School, 1st floor
MONICA ESCAMILLA
Find out what white balance, resolution, and mega pixels are all about. This class teaches students to use their digital cameras more effectively, including the fundamentals of image capture, camera operation, proper exposure, and using a flash. Weekly assignments and sharing images in class help beginning photographers troubleshoot and develop a creative eye. Bring a digital camera with manual adjustments and the camera manual to the first class.
$175 (VMFA members $155)
iPhone Photography Workshop [33]
Sat, Jun 22, 10 am–3 pm (1 session) | Studio School, 2nd floor Conference Room
TRAVIS FULLERTON
Do you use your iPhone to make photos more than your digital camera? Learn from a professional photographer who uses his iPhone regularly in his studio practice. Students will learn the various camera functions and will practice shooting during in-class exercises.
$90 (VMFA members $75)