PHOTOlearn sessions
high school-adult (FILM OR DIGITAL)
$65 each session
 $259 five sessions

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS1/2 PRICE
(SPACE PERMITTING)

JUNE 20
    LAFAYETTE, CO  
6:00-8:00pm

MARCH 27 
or 
JUNE 11 
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO  
5:30-7:30pm 

35mm Camera Operation 
& Equipment Purchase 
ages high school-adult  
       
Learn and understand the parts of a camera and how they function. 
Camera maintenance will be discussed. We will 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.  

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).

$65 each session
(all 5 classes just $259) 
(high school students- 1/2 price) 

Fees include all printed materials, film, images processing.  
Participants should bring all their photographic equipment 
(including owner's manuals, tri-pods, etc.) and wear CASUAL CLOTHING.

LAFAYETTE REGISTRATION: 303.517.3741
PAGOSA SPRINGS REGISTRATION 970.264.5020

F-stops and Shutter Speeds 
ages high school-adult 

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 during this session with provided film (black and white or color). 

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

This segment is dedicated to help you understand why f-stops are important for you to control.  Explore the advantages and disadvantages of film speeds from ISO 400-3200.  Color and Black & white films will be discussed and demonstrated.  Experiment with ISO 3200 black & white film OR color ISO 800 exposure without a flash. 

Topics include: selecting the right film speed for the lighting scenario, 
using over and under exposure through f-stops, using high film speeds 
instead of camera flash, film manufactures (Kodak and Fuji) options, 
right exposure settings (aperture and shutter).

$65 each session
(all 5 classes just $259) 
(high school students- 1/2 price) 

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

LAFAYETTE REGISTRATION: 303.517.3741
PAGOSA SPRINGS REGISTRATION 970.264.5020

JULY 19
    LAFAYETTE, CO  
6:00-8:00pm


MARCH 29
or 
JUNE 13 
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO  
5:30-7:30pm  

Natural Light (+/- exposure)   
ages high school-adult  

This segment is dedicated to help you understand why f-stops are important for you to control.  Explore the advantages and disadvantages of film speeds from ISO 400-3200.  Color and Black & white films will be discussed and demonstrated.  Experiment with ISO 3200 black & white film OR color ISO 800 exposure without a flash. 

Topics include: selecting the right film speed for the lighting scenario, 
using over and under exposure through f-stops, using high film speeds 
instead of camera flash, film manufactures (Kodak, Fuji, Ilford) options, 
right exposure settings (aperture and shutter).

$65 each session
(all 5 classes just $259) 
(high school students- 1/2 price) 

Fees include all printed materials, film, images processing.  
Participants should bring all their photographic equipment 
(including owner's manuals, tri-pods, etc.) and wear CASUAL CLOTHING.

LAFAYETTE REGISTRATION: 303.517.3741
PAGOSA SPRINGS REGISTRATION 970.264.5020

JULY 17
    LAFAYETTE, CO  
6:00-8:00pm

MARCH 31
(SATURDAY)
9:30am-noon  
or
  JUNE 14 
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO  
5:30-7:30pm  

Electronic Flash Systems       
ages high school-adult  

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

$65 each session
(all 5 classes just $259) 
(high school students- 1/2 price) 

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

LAFAYETTE REGISTRATION: 303.517.3741
PAGOSA SPRINGS REGISTRATION 970.264.5020

JULY 21
(SATURDAY)
    LAFAYETTE, CO  
9:30am-noon

MARCH 31
(SATURDAY) 
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO  
1:00-4:00pm  

35mm B/W Infrared Film 
& B/W FILM PROCESSING  
ages high school-adult        

Infrared film can provide a very artistic rending of life's boring situations.  
If Infrared photography may interest you, but you're afraid to shoot it or have 
had unsuccessful results, then you will gain a better understanding of the 
principles of infrared in this session.  Wen will discuss the "zen" of infra. 

Topics include: Effects of Infrared, The NoNos of Infra, Exposure Decisions, 
Focusing Perils, Infra Equipment (filter, camera, lenses), and B/W Infrared Processing Options.  You'll shoot with black and white Infrared film, with Wen's supervision. This class always fills early!  Register now! Discover how to use this unpredictable film and how to expose properly. Participants will photograph step by step infrared subject matter.

Learn and understand the processing of black and white film with actual film processing.  Participants may bring film shot from previous classes or an exposed black and white roll of film. All processing materials are included in the fee. 

Topics include: perils of film processing, 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.

$65 each session
(all 5 classes just $259) 
(high school students- 1/2 price) 

Fees include all printed materials, film, images processing.  
Participants should bring all their photographic equipment 
(including owner's manuals, tri-pods, etc.) and wear CASUAL CLOTHING.