Photography Class 2018 (Saturday AM)
The GVR Camera Club has been presenting a “Ten Week Camera Class” for several years. In 2018 the Club has decided to change both the name of the Class and it's emphasis. The class is now titled “Photography Class 2018". The popularity of quality cameras in phones and the vast array of features on cameras has shifted the our focus from equipment to the actual photograph.
Even with the new Photographic Paradigm, photographers need a basic understanding of how a digital camera works and the relationship between digital photo files, computers and the Internet.
• All of the “Instructor Handouts”, some instructional videos and other information are available on CD and on the Internet.
• Any Class Information that needs to be updated during the ten weeks will be sent directly to you through the GVR Camera Club’s Wild Apricot system.
• For the first time, the GVR Camera Club will be offering a “Certificate of Completion” to all class participants who meet certain criteria.
Here is a tentative schedule of planned class sessions:
Week 1 - Introduction and Club Tour
Week 2 - Photographic Equipment, Cameras and More
Week 3 - Photographic Vision
Week 4 - Using A Phone for Digital Photography
Week 5 - What You Can Do With Elements
Week 6 - Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Week 7 - Composition
Week 8 - Exhibition Prints
Week 9 - ProShow Gold
Week 10 - Get a free Photo Gallery, Multimedia SIG, Graduation
Scheduling Changes
Participants are registered and assigned by day of the week. A member who signed up for Wednesdays would come every Wednesday at 1:30 PM. A member who signed up for the Thursday session would come every Thursday at 9:30 AM and so on. We understand that emergencies arise and that participants may have scheduling conflicts on occasion. If you have a scheduling problem just come to a different session that week.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I'm going to be away for more than a week?
A particular session is only available on the scheduled dates but you can review the class notes and handouts in the “Ten Week Digital Notebook”
How do I get my “Ten Week Digital Notebook”?
“The Ten Week Digital Notebook”, it will be available on a CD at the first class session.
What should I do if I want a printed copy of The Ten Week Digital Notebook?
Printing the "Ten Week Digital Notebook" can be very expensive. We recommend you just print pages you need for a specific purpose.
Is the course the same as last year?
No, the Camera Club tries to vary the course materials each year but some basic materials remain the same.
Do I have to be a Camera Club member?
Yes you have to be a Camera Club Member for 2018-2019 to take the class and, of course, you also have to be a GVR member.
Do I need to have a digital camera?
Yes, sort of. An iPhone or Android phone is a quality point and shoot camera. Smartphones are welcome.
Do I have to bring my camera to class?
Bring your camera or phone and manual, with charged batteries to Sessions 1 and 2
I have guests visiting me, can they attend a class session with me?
You will have to ask Gene Komaromi to do this at genek6@gmail.com.
To cancel your registration contact cameraclubgreenvalley@gmail.com
You must be a member of GVR and the GVR Camera Club to attend this class.
The GVR Photography Club is located in the Recreation Village of Santa Rita Springs.