The Northern California Center for the Photographic Arts is "On Hold" for the seeable future - For classes, field trips and information please visit the PhotoArts Marin site below.

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These workshops are for emerging photographers who what to better understand and use the "often confusing" functions of their film or digital cameras and then begin to use these functions to make creative high quality photographs.

Fundamentals of Film and Digital Photography
This workshop will cover basic camera operations: f stops, lens focal length, shutter speeds, exposure, ISO, light source, depth of field, white balance and matching film to light and how each of these affect the quality of the image. We will also cover the unique challenges of digital photography: work flow, scanning images, image storage and why it is critical to immediately save and store your images as a file format other than jpgs.
. Included:  A three hour workshop + .5 hr telephone follow up, a guide for your camera and a class guide- $70.00 - 10 people max. (Attendees must have a camera that can be set to manual - call or email me if you are not sure.) I will need the manufacture and model number of your camera in order to prepare your cameras one page operations guide

Beyond the Basics for both Film and Digital Cameras
This workshop will cover shutter speed, ISO, depth of field and how these can all be used to create, not just take photographs. We discuss the elements of composition that transform an image from good to great. 
Included:  A four three workshop + .5 hr telephone follow up, a guide for your camera and a class guide- $70.00 - 10 people max. I will need the manufacture and model number of your camera in order to prepare your cameras one page operations guide.

The Art of Photography
This workshop will cover historical examples of Photography as an Art and why they are considered great works of Art. We will then discuss your work and how to use the functions of the camera and compositional elements to move your images forward to become works of art. Included:  A four hour workshop, a class guide + .5 hr on line review of your new work - $100.00 - 5 people max.

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415 - 450 - 1079
47 De Luca Place #2 San Rafael, Ca. 94901