New Year, New Skills: Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 25 January
501 Monterey-Salinas Highway 68 - 10am - 3 Hours
Izzy Lyons
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Nature Photography Walk
Saturday 01 February
Creekside - 10am - 2 Hours
Izzy Lyons
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
Sunrise Photography Meetup
Saturday 08 February
San Juan Bautista - 6am - 2 Hours
Izzy Lyons
Students will learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunrise. You will most likely need to use manual settings or switch to AV (aperture) mode.
Birds and Nature Photography Meetup
Saturday 15 February
Asilomar State Beach, Pacific Grove, CA - 9am - 2 Hours
Izzy Lyons
Are you a bird watcher or a nature lover and have also been wondering how to get sharp photos consistently.
This session plans to take the guess work out of it and get you on your way to capture the wildlife you love. Some of the topics covered will be, optimal settings, light direction, bird habits, equipment and operation.
Come along and lets take some photos that show the natural beauty of birds.
Nature Photography Walk
Saturday 22 February
Creekside - 10am - 2 Hours
Izzy Lyons
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
Sunset Photography Meetup
Saturday 22 February
San Juan Bautista - 4pm - 2 Hours
Izzy Lyons
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.
Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 01 March
Carmel Valley - 10am - 2 Hours
Izzy Lyons
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?
We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.
This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 18 January
Cannery Row - 10am - 3 Hours
Nicole Hoffman
In this class, you'll learn about the key elements of the photographic triangle: shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, and how each of these settings affects your images. We will explore how to adjust these settings for various scenarios, including interior photos, landscapes, and portraits. You'll also learn how to effectively compose your shots using the rule of thirds and how to position your subject within the frame for the best results.
Additionally, we'll touch on basic photo editing and downloading techniques to enhance your images. Our class will include practical photography sessions, capturing scenes like ocean views, statues, architecture, and portraits of people.
