Classes

In-depth comprehensive learning

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Dedicated professional instructors

knowledgeable in all cameras

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Weekly homework

assignments

Photo 1

Beginner Class

Join our super-beginner Photo 1 class - where we thoroughly cover the essentials of your digital camera and basics of photography.

- Buttons you do and don’t need to know
- Aperture and depth of field for the perfect portrait
- Shutter speeds and controlling motion for freezing the moment
- ISO sensitivity - controlling details and
- Getting the right color with white balance
- Lenses and focal length
- Exposure compensation for special situations
- Intro to Composition & Rules of great photography

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Photo 2

Intermediate Class

Our intermediate photography class at Atlanta School of Photography offers budding shutterbugs the opportunity to take their skills to the next level.

- Mastering Manual Mode
- Night Photography
- Lenses - which one is right for you?
- The magic of Light Painting
- Unique motion with panning

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Business of

Photography

Make your dream a reality

Looking to start your photography business? Join professional portrait photographer, Casey Gardner Ford for this four week in-depth class to get your professional side in gear!

- Different types of photography businesses and finding your niche
- Marketing
- Website building
- Invoicing
- Financials
- Business Structure
- Licensing your images
- Copyright and trademarks
- Tips from industry experts

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Lightroom

Organize and Edit

Tired of unorganized photos and digging through folders to find them? Want an easy, efficient way to edit and share photos among all devices?

- Understanding the Interface: Get comfortable navigating Lightroom's powerful tools and features.
- Importing and Organizing Photos: Discover how to streamline your workflow by efficiently importing and organizing your images.
- Basic Editing Techniques: Learn how to enhance your photos with essential adjustments like exposure, contrast, and color correction.
- Advanced Editing Skills: Dive into more sophisticated editing techniques, including tone curves, masks, and presets for that extra ‘wow’ factor!
- Exporting for Success: Find out how to export your images in various formats and sizes, perfect for sharing on social media or printing.

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Photoshop

Edit like a pro

Are you ready to unleash your creativity and explore the world of digital manipulation? Join our intro to Photoshop class and embark on a transformative journey into the realm of visual storytelling.

- Week 1 - Learning the Layout
  - Opening photos in Photoshop
  - Learning the layout
  - Customizing and Trimming Down the Menu Bar
  - Basics of the Toolbar
  - Color Palate
  - Quick Mask
  - Change Screen Mode
  WEEK 2 - LAYERS & SELECTIONS & MASKING
  - How to make selections
    Basic Selection Tools
    Better Selection Tools
    Working Smarter, Not Harder: Select Subject
    Adjustment Layers to selections
  WEEK 3 - MASKS
  - Masks
    Why do we use masks?
    Where are the masks?
    How do we know it’s a mask?
    What can we do with masks?
    Remove Power Lines
    Removing People
    Sky Replacement
  WEEK 4 - Retouching & Compositing
  - Retouching
    Blemishes
    Teeth Whitening
    Hair
  - Compositing
    What works and what doesn’t!