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Our Introduction to and Understanding Photography six-part program is open to all OVCC members with no requirement for dues.

This is the third of six classes of An Introduction to and Understanding Photography. The concepts that will be presented over the six sessions will cover the early history of photography, exposure, composition, camera settings for specific images, and an introduction to Lightroom. The class is intended for beginners to intermediate level photographers. Even if you have been around photography for years you will learn something new in these sessions.

Today’s session will cover:

• Auto, Program, Aperture, Shutter, & Manual Camera Modes
• Equivalent Exposure Values
• Using the Different Exposure Metering Modes
• Setting White Balance, What is 18% Gray?
• Exposure Compensation
• Understanding Focusing
• Histograms
• Different Exposure Techniques(ETTR)
• Putting It Altogether

The six session series will cover:

1. Introduction to Photography
2. Exposure, Part 1
3. Exposure, Part 2
4. Intro to Composition & Specific Image Setups
5. Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 2)
6. Image Storage Workflow & Intro to Lightroom

Attend any or all of the classes!

The class will be conducted on-line with each session following one week after the prior session. A pdf copy of the presentation will be emailed after each session to attendees.

Please note that Sessions 4, 5, and 6 will be held in March as I will be traveling in February.

Please join my meeting 15 minutes early, from your computer, tablet or smartphone. This extra time will allow you time to resolve most software issues or figuring out the controls for your camera and mic.