Looking Glass Classes
Bay
Area Photo Event Calendar
send your event announcements to info@lookingglassphoto.com. All events
are subject to changes, typos, wrong addresses and the whim of their organizers.
Classes and informational sessions
Looking Glass Photo Classes!
Demystifying
your Digital Camera
Saturday June 14 12p-2p
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. Clear up the
mysteries with our point and shoot specialist, David Weitz!
Class size is limited to 8 students.
$60
Getting
the Most from Your DSLR 101
Saturday, June 14,
2:30 - 4:30
If you have
a DSLR and
suspect that you’re not getting all the
power from it, this is the class for you. In this informal setting,
you’ll
learn how to unlock the creative potential and features
hidden in your camera.
Looking Glass staff members make it fun and easy.
Topics include advanced exposure and focus modes, using an on camera
flash, how using the right lens effects
your final results, controlling white balance, saturation,
sharpness, and noise reduction, shooting JPEG vs RAW, using software
to enhance your images, and how to back up and store your images.
Bring
your
questions. Class size is limited to 8 students.
$75
Getting
the Most from Your DSLR 201
Saturday,
June 28 12p-2p
In this class, you'll learn how to master the more advanced features of your DSLR, including manual camera controls, metering modes, ISO control and M, Tv, AV shooting, and more. You'll discover the pros and cons of shooting in different formats including RAW and TIF as well as get answers to the age-old question "What resolution should I shoot at?" Learn how, when, and why to change color spaces, white balance and more! Also covered: how to get more from your flash. Class size is limited to 8 students.
$75
Intro to PhotoShop CS/2/3
Mondays June, 2, 9, 16 & 23rd class time: 6-8pm
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
PS installed. Assignments allow students to practice the tools and techniques
learned in class.
Instructor: Tom Crews, CPC
Class size is limited to 8 students, Fee $199
Take Control Of
Your Camera
Six-Session Class: Tuesdays 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 class time:
6-8pm.
This six-session 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
Fee $199
Intro
To Color Management
Next class date: TBA
This class is for anyone who has struggled to get what they see on their screen onto paper. We'll talk about the difference between RBG and CYMK color, gamuts, color management systems and demonstrate monitor calibration and the use of icc profiles for printing.
You'll
learn how to preview what you're going to get, and exactly how
to set up Photoshop
for the best results possible. Our Photoshop 101 class or basic familiarity
with Photoshop or Photoshop Elements will help you get the most
from
this class.
Class limited to
8 students.
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
