PHOTOlearn sessions

DIGITAL OR FILM
high school-adult
$775 each session

 Call for available sessions to suit your schedule. Each session is two hours.
Popular topics are listed below, others available upon your individual request.

 
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
LAFAYETTE, CO  
 

Camera Operation 
& Equipment Purchase
(film or digital)   
       
Learn and understand the parts of a camera and how they function. Here's your opportunity for a pro to help you know your camera!Camera maintenance will be discussed. We’ll evaluate f-stop basics.  You'll not only have a keen understanding of f-stop characteristics, but also discover the best f-stop decisions for the image you photograph.  Learn the best "resolution" settings to capture your photographs.

Topics include: aperture depth of field (minimum and maximum), aperture priority, proper film loading, rewinding partially exposed rolls of film for re-use, selecting the proper f-stop, digital verses film camera options, camera manufactures, and purchasing a camera, lenses, and additional equipment (resources).

Fees include all printed materials. 
Participants should bring all their photographic equipment 
(including owner’s manuals, tri-pods, etc.) and wear CASUAL CLOTHING.
REGISTRATION (970) 903-0038

    LAFAYETTE, CO  
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO  
 

F-stops and Shutter Speeds   

Learn how to select the right shutter to help create better images.  
Advantages of slow and fast shutter speeds will be discussed. Participants will shoot an assignment with Wen during this session.

Topics include: slow shutter speed effects, fast shutter speed effects, 
shutter speed camera priority, balancing shutter speed and aperture, 
logistics of shutter speed, manually setting your shutter speed, and image composition.

This segment is dedicated to help you understand why f-stops are important for you to control.  Explore the advantages and disadvantages of speeds ISO settings. 

Topics include: selecting the right film speed for the action scenario, 
 best exposure settings (aperture and shutter) to suit the intent of your photo.


Fees include all printed materials. 
Participants should bring all their photographic equipment 
(including owner’s manuals, tri-pods, etc.) and wear CASUAL CLOTHING.
REGISTRATION (970) 903-0038

    LAFAYETTE, CO  
 PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO  

Natural Light (+/- exposure)   

This segment is dedicated to help you understand why f-stops are important for you to control.  Explore the advantages and disadvantages of ISO speeds.  Create the best exposure without an electronic flash.

Topics include:  adjusting the right  speed for the lighting scenario, 
using over and under exposure through f-stops, choosing the right resolution setting, 
right exposure settings (aperture and shutter), and image perspective.

Fees include all printed materials. 
Participants should bring all their photographic equipment 
(including owner’s manuals, tri-pods, etc.) and wear CASUAL CLOTHING.
REGISTRATION (970) 903-0038

 
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
LAFAYETTE, CO 

Electronic Flash Systems       

Does the electronic flash have you puzzled?  
Are you interested in obtaining better images using your flash? 
This session will give you confidence to easily use your flash.  

For those who don't have a flash- you can rent one for $20 
and discover the right flash to purchase!  


Topics: Shadowless images, reducing red-eye, using a LumiQuest 
bouncer, fast recycle times with battery pack options, adjusting 
exposures for particular lighting conditions. 

Topics include: aperture and shutter settings, flash settings (TTL, auto, manual), flash manufacturer options, creating "shadowless" flash images, using the flash outdoors and indoors, film speed options, camera hot shoe or camera bracket options, and pc cord adaptors.

Fees include all printed materials. 
Participants should bring all their photographic equipment 
(including owner’s manuals, tri-pods, etc.) and wear CASUAL CLOTHING.
REGISTRATION (970) 903-0038

    LAFAYETTE, CO
       PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO  

B/W FILM PROCESSING        

   Bring an exposed roll of black and white film and process it yourself. Wen will provide all the necessary items to show how you can process your b/w film without a darkroom!  Through Wen's step by step instructions, you'll process your film and learn the chemicals and supplies of the film processing processing.

Topics include: step-by-step film processing
(chart & steps provided), choosing the right film processing materials
and equipment, vendor resources for materials/equipment purchase.
Participants will process an exposed black and white film roll, with Wen's supervision.

Fees include all printed materials. 
Participants should bring all their photographic equipment 
(including owner’s manuals, tri-pods, etc.) and wear CASUAL CLOTHING.
REGISTRATION (970) 903-0038

B/W DARKROOM PHOTO PRINTING       

   Here's  an opportunity to learn the fine art of black and white photo printing.  In Wen's darkroom, she'll take you step by step in how to make a photographic enlargement.  You'll see how simple it can be to set-up your own darkroom!

Topics include: step-by-step photograph enlargement making,
(chart & steps provided), enhancing your photograph through burning and dodging,
and equipment, vendor resources for materials/equipment purchase.  

Fees include all printed materials. 
Participants should bring all their photographic equipment 
(including owner’s manuals, tri-pods, etc.) and wear CASUAL CLOTHING.
REGISTRATION (970) 903-0038