Looking Glass Classes
Classes and informational sessions
Looking Glass Summertime Photo Classes
- NIKON SCHOOL -
Fast,
fun & easy! Digital SLR Seminars.
Nikon D40/D40x/D60
Date: Thursday, June 25th Time: 4-6pm
Location: Periscope Cellars, Emeryville
Fee: $25 advance, $35 at the door
Ever experienced not getting the shots you want? Wish your family
photos were breathtaking? Have you missed a great picture opportunity
due to camera shutter delay? Are you ready to move into a point-and-shoot
digital SLR camera that is fast, fun and easy? If so, then this
seminar is for you! Step up to the Nikon D40 and D60 series digital
cameras.
Forget the "technical stuff" and learn why the Nikon D40/D40x/D60
can help you take incredible pictures - easily!
Intimidated? Don't be. Anyone can take incredible pictures with
a D40, D40x, or D60. Spend two hours with Nikon and they will guide
you through a simple, concise seminar to create great pictures.
Call
or come by Looking Glass to make a reservation.
The Nikon D90 - Take Your Passion Further
Date: Thursday, June 25th Time: 7-9pm
Location: Periscope Cellars, Emeryville
Fee: $25 advance, $35 at the door
Now is the time for new creativity, and to rethink what a digital SLR
camera can achieve. Join Nikon representative Jason S. for a fun and
informative two hour seminar on the amazing new features of the Nikon
D90 Digital SLR camera. In this class you will learn how to use the D90
in a wide range of shooting situations and utilize some of its unique
features such as the Retouch Menu, Cinematic D-Movie Mode, Wireless Flash
Commander and Picture Control settings. Whether you own a Nikon D90 or
are thinking about getting one, this seminar is for you.
Call or come by Looking Glass to make a reservation
SUMMER LECTURE SERIES at PERISCOPE CELLARS
We begin our first ever Summer Lecture Series on Thursday
July 2nd with
the immensely talented Hugh Shurley.
Mr. Shurley is a self-taught photographer who has worked as an art director,
teacher, and professional visual artist. His life has revolved around
images, and he believes in being absolutely true to yourself in your
art - that you should never apologize for your creations, nor should
you be fearful of making mistakes, since some of your best work will
come out of trial and error. Mr. Shurley will be speaking on this philosophy,
and sharing some examples of his work.
He is also inviting you to bring along some samples of your own work
to the lecture - he will be happy to review it and offer a sincere critique,
as well as some advice to help guide you towards a more cohesive manifestation
of your artistic vision.
To read Hugh's full bio and see more of his work please visit his website, hughshurley.com
This lecture will be held at Periscope Cellars in Emeryville, Thursday
July 2nd. Doors open at 6pm, and the lecture begins at 6:30pm.
Following the lecture there will be a question & answer period,
wine tasting, and the chance to speak with Mr. Shurley about his work
and
show him your own creations, if you like.
Read more about Periscope Cellars here:
periscopecellars.com
Tickets are $20, and to keep the event intimate and be sure everyone
gets the most out of the experience we are limiting seating to 50 attendees,
so don't wait to reserve your spot. You can pay in person at Looking
Glass, or call us and pay over the phone. (We'll keep your ticket at
will call.)
This is a wonderful opportunity to hear an inspiring man speak about
his life's work and get an invaluable critique of your own work, while
supporting an awesome local winery. See you there!
People have been loving these classes
Take Control Of
Your Camera
Six-session class: Thursday nights, 6-8pm
May 7, 14, 21, 28, and June 4th & 11th.
$199
This six-session
plus 1 field trip class is for photographers who have a Digital SLR
or Compact Digital Camera, who wish to improve their photographic skills.
We will
explain
camera functions, transferring, burning cds, digital accessories, and
image file management. We will explain resolution and compression,
investigate the creative aspects of digital photography, and will discuss
the importance of obtaining correct exposure and how to use your camera's
histogram to achieve this goal. Some other concepts and techniques
covered will be shutter effects depth of field, and creative use of
white balance and filters. The student will learn a clear and understandable
approach to composing great photographs, and how to gain more control
over the design of their pictures by subject placement, proper framing,
and selecting a point of view. Photographic assignments and a field
trip will allow the student to practice the tools and techniques learned
in class. The destination of the field trip will be announced in class.
Instructor:
Tom Crews, CPC
Class size is limited.
Intro to Photoshop
CS/2/3 plus and RAW processing
Five-session class: Wednesdays May 20th & 27th, & June
3rd, 10th and 17th. Class time: 6-8pm
$199
Adobe Photoshop is the professional standard in desktop digital imaging.
This class will concentrate on those features needed to edit your digital
images. We will cover the basics for understanding Photoshop including:
viewing and saving your files, resizing and cropping, and using the canvas.
We will focus on understanding layers, image adjustments, using levels
and curves, hue/saturation, color balance, black and white conversion,
how to use the select and image editing tools to work on photographs,
and more. Finally, we will discuss the importance of proper color management
and workflow techniques. Although not a mandatory requirement, to get
the most out of this class students should have a laptop computer with
Photoshop installed. Assignments allow students to practice the tools
and techniques learned in class.
Instructor: Tom Crews, CPC
Class size is limited to 8 students
Demystifying
Your Digital Point & Shoot
Date: Sunday June 7th
Time: 12 - 2pm
$69
Today’s point and shoot cameras are packed with so many features,
it‘s confusing to just about everyone. In this class, we’ll
show you how to get the most out of your digital camera. Get tips for
specific shooting situations and learn how to adjust for different lighting,
how to control file sizes, how to deal with shutter lag, how to manage
and print your pictures.
Instructor: Tom Crews, CPC
Class size is limited to 8 students.
*** WATCH THIS SPACE, MORE CLASSES COMING SOON ***
Bay
Area Photo Event Calendar
Send your event announcements to info@lookingglassphoto.com. All events are subject
to changes, typos, wrong addresses and the whims of their organizers.
Berkeley
Camera Club
Every Tuesday at 7:30 pm at the Northbrae Community Church, 941
The Alameda, Berkeley, California, in the Parlor Room. (Park at the rear
of the church off Los Angeles St.) visit berkeleycameraclub.org for
more info.
Hayward
Camera Show
Centennial Hall - 22292 Foothill blvd.
9:30 to 3:00 $3 admission
All kinds of photographic merchandise: Darkroom, Film and Digital supplies,
Collectibles, Large format, Lighting & etc. Seller space still available
- low table price.
For more info call: Tim Rice at or email: camerashow@gmail.com
San
Francisco Camera Swap
* 435 Bryant St. Free admission.
* 1st Saturday of the month, every month!
* show time: 9am to 3pm
San
Jose - Photo Fair
Napredak Hall
770 Montaque Expwy
San Jose, CA 95131
www.photofair.com
Photofair is held quarterly
Exhibitions and special events
