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Apertures School of Photography
Apertures' first classes were held 16 years ago teaching alternative photography processes. We held workshops in “Platinum & Palladium Printing”, all 3 Polaroid Transfer processes, and Hand Tinting Black & White Photographs. These were all 1 or 2 day workshops that were very informative and fun. After moving into our current location 14 years ago, we held full weekends of workshops where students traveled from class to class every 2 hours learning something new. We taught “Potassium Ferricynide Bleaching”, Cross Processing, Pin-Hole Photography, and 4x5 Photography, to name a few.
Eight years ago we saw a need to start teaching Digital Photography. We found there to be many hobbyists who purchased Digital cameras that knew very little about photography. Along with our Film Photography classes, we added Digital. Today, we are proud to be offering numerous classes, including digital and film photography classes, applied photography classes, and computer classes. All classes are taught by professional photographers who are experts in the subject areas.
Due to class popularity and limited availability, there is a $10.00 non-refundable enrollment fee to reserve your sport for each class.
Classes Offered:
New Classes
| Landscape Photography |
| 6 weeks: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $175 |
Instructors: Jeff Park and Mike Hood |
| Start Date: Saturday, April 24th |
Students will learn the techniques used to produce fine landscape images using either digital or film cameras. Fun and informative, the class will have three lectures and three field trips. Topics covered include: using filters, metering, shooting style, working your subject, plus two critiques and two reviews. More. |
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| Digital I |
| 6 weeks: 6:00-8:00 p.m. $95 |
Instructor: Larry Green |
| Start Date:Thursday, August 5th |
Learn the basics of digital photography with you DSLR camera. Class covers all the modes and buttons on your camera. Step by step instruction. More. |
| Required Equipment: Student must have a DSLR camera |
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| Digital I Accelerator |
| 3 weeks: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $95 |
Instructor: Larry Green |
| Start Date: Saturday, July 17th |
This course is the same as the Digital 1 Photography just condensing the 6 weeks into 3 weeks. Learn the basics of digital photography with you DSLR camera. Class covers all the modes and buttons on your camera. Step by step instruction.More. |
| Required Equipment: Student must have a DSLR camera |
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| Digital II |
| 6 weeks: 6:00-8:00 p.m. $95 |
Instructor: Natalie Green |
| Start Date: Tuesday, July 6th |
This is a continuation of Digital I, with more advanced assignments and instruction. You will learn how to custom white balance and master more menu options. More. |
| Pre-requisite: Digital I |
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| Digital II Accelerator |
| 3 weeks: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $95 |
Instructor: Natalie Green |
| Start Date: Saturday, August 7th |
This course is the same as the Digital 2 Photography just condensing the 6 weeks into 3 weeks. It is a continuation of Digital I, with more advanced assignments and instruction. You will learn how to custom white balance and master more menu options. More. |
| Pre-requisite: Digital 1 |
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| Digital III |
| 6 weeks: 6:00-8:00 p.m. $95 |
Instructor: Mike Hood |
| Start Date: Wednesday, August 4th |
This class is for photographers that want to learn advanced digital techniques, post processing of raw images and high dynamic range and stylizing. More. |
| Pre-requisite: Digital 1 and 2 |
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Film Photography
| Traditional Film I or II |
| 6 weeks: 6:00-8:00 p.m. $95 |
Instructor: Jeff Park |
| Start Date: TBA |
These are black and white film classes for those who want to learn all the properties of film. Metering your camera, control depth of field, and having a good understanding of photography will be taught. More. |
| Required Equipment: Student must have an SLR camera |
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| Holga Photography |
| 3 weeks: Sat. 2:00-4:00 p.m. $65 |
Instructor: TBA |
| Start Date:TBA |
Learn the basics of photographing using 120 film with an artistic flair. You will be instructed on the properties of the Holga and other "toy" cameras. More. |
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Applied Photography
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| The Business of Photography |
| 3 weeks: 6:00–8:00 p.m. $75 |
Instructor: Natalie Green |
| Start Date: Thursday, September 16th |
Would you like to take your photography hobby to the next level? Learn what the government requires, what equipment is necessary, and how to write a business plan. More. |
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| Wedding Photography |
| 4 weeks 6:00-8:00 p.m. $125 |
Instructor: Natalie Green |
| Start Date: TBA |
Learn the techniques of taking a formal bridal portrait and photographing a "mock" wedding. This workshop is taught by a professional wedding photographer with 20 years experience. More. |
Required Equipment: Student must have a film or digital SLR camera and off-camera flash.
Pre-requisite: Digital 1 or instructor approval |
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| Landscape Photography |
| 6 weeks: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $175 |
Instructors: Jeff Park and Mike Hood |
| Start Date: Saturday, April 10th |
Students will learn the techniques used to produce fine landscape images using either digital or film cameras. Fun and informative, the class will have three lectures and three field trips. Topics covered include: using filters, metering, shooting style, working your subject, plus two critiques and two reviews. More. |
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| Sports Photography |
| 6 weeks: 6:00-8:00 p.m. $125 |
Instructor: Rip Stell |
| Start Date: TBA |
Learn from a professional sports photographer! Improve your high-speed photographic skills to capture moments in sports history. Shooting techniques and proper equipment selection will be among the topics. More. |
| Pre-requisite: Digital 1 or instructor approval |
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| Creative Portraiture |
| 4 weeks: 6:00-8:00 p.m. $125 |
Instructor: Jeff Park |
| Start Date: Monday, August 30th |
This class is to help you learn advanced creative techniques in portraiture. More. |
Pre-requisite:
Digital I & Digital II
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| Portfolio Workshop |
| 3 weeks: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $95 |
Instructor: Natalie Green |
| Start Date: TBA |
Are you pondering what should and should not go into your portfolio? We will teach you what it takes to have professional portfolio that you will be proud to show to clients and friends. More. |
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| Street Photography and Photojournalism |
| 4 weeks: 6:00-8:00 p.m. $125 |
Instructor: Rip Stell |
| Start Date: TBA |
Learn how to capture the moment through photojournalism. Topics include style and ethics, as well as event photography. More. |
| Pre-requisite: Digital 1 or instructor approval |
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| Studio Lighting I |
| 6 weeks: 6:00-8:00 p.m. $125 |
Instructor: Jeff Park |
| Start Date: Monday, July 12th |
A hands-on course in studio lighting for portraiture and products. More. |
| Pre-requisite: Film I or Digital I |
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Computer Classes
| Adobe Photoshop CS3/4 |
| 6 weeks: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. $150 |
Instructor: TBA |
| Start Date: TBA |
Learn advanced step-by-step techniques in Photoshop CS3/4.
Required Equipment: Student brings laptop with software installed. More. |
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| Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 |
| 4 weeks: 6:00-8:00 p.m. $125 |
Instructor: TBA |
| Start Dates: TBA |
With Photoshop Lightroom 2.0, you can quickly import, process, manage, and showcase your images — from one shot to an entire shoot. We will show you how to spend less time in front of the computer and more time behind the lens. More. |
| Required Equipment: Student brings laptop with software installed. |
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| Computer Skills for Photographers |
3 hr seminar
$50
Start Date: TBA
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Instructor: TBA |
This workshop is a beginning level computer skills training workshop. Students should already know how to operate their computer. In this workshop we will discuss many topics pertinent to digital photography. More. |
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Please note: Many Classes are TBA (to be announced) as interested photo enthusiasts sign-up to make the class. Please don't hesitate to sign-up for as many classes as you like and when a class "makes," we will phone or email you to see if you are still interested. |
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