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Digital Photography II

Price

$700 per person

Duration

20 Hours





Introduction to Digital Photography II


Course Overview:


1. Review of Core Photography Principles

  • Quick review of ISO, aperture, shutter speed, and exposure triangle

  • Understanding the relationship between manual settings for better control

  • Addressing common challenges faced by intermediate photographers


2. Advanced Composition Techniques

  • Beyond the basics: leading lines, symmetry, and dynamic tension

  • Using negative space and patterns creatively

  • How to tell a story through composition

  • Practical exercises to enhance your creative vision


3. Lighting Mastery

  • Understanding natural vs. artificial light in depth

  • Using reflectors, diffusers, and off-camera flash

  • Working with harsh or low-light environments

  • Light shaping for portraits, landscapes, and still-life photography


4. Specialized Shooting Techniques

  • Portraiture: posing, lighting, and capturing emotion

  • Landscape photography: working with weather, time of day, and long exposures

  • Action photography: freezing motion and panning techniques

  • Night photography and low-light challenges

  • Creative use of depth of field and motion blur


5. Introduction to Adobe Lightroom

  • Overview of Lightroom interface and workflow

  • Importing, organizing, and managing photo collections

  • Basic and intermediate editing tools: cropping, exposure, white balance, and color correction

  • Presets, filters, and creative effects

  • Non-destructive editing and the importance of RAW files

  • Exporting and sharing high-quality images


6. Final Project and Peer Review

  • Students will work on a final photography project using the skills learned

  • Peer critique and constructive feedback to help improve work

  • Guidance on how to develop your personal style and voice as a photographer

  • Discussion on the next steps for continued growth in photography


What You’ll Learn:

  • Advanced camera settings and manual control for greater creative flexibility

  • How to compose visually dynamic and storytelling-rich images

  • Mastery of lighting in various environments, both natural and artificial

  • Specialized skills in portrait, landscape, action, and night photography

  • Essential post-processing techniques with Adobe Lightroom to enhance and refine your photos


What You’ll Gain:


By the end of this course, students will have developed a deeper understanding of the art and technique of photography. They will be able to shoot in more challenging situations, handle a wider range of subjects, and use Adobe Lightroom to edit and perfect their images. This course will provide a solid foundation for those aiming to build a photography portfolio, take on more advanced photography projects, or pursue a career in the field.



Your Instructor

Rom Avendano

Rom Avendano

Rom Avendano is a passionate photographer based in Hawaii, known for capturing stunning natural landscapes and candid, emotive moments. With a unique blend of technical expertise and artistic vision, Rom specializes in wedding photography, documentary-style videography, drone photography and creative outdoor shoots. His ability to tell stories through his lens, coupled with a deep connection to the Hawaiian landscape, allows him to deliver memorable and timeless images for his clients. Rom's dedication to his craft and personal touch ensures that every session is a truly special experience.

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