With all the advances in photography, including digital cameras, you may wonder if there is any point in learning to operate a conventional film camera. It's still the only way to produce a 'photograph' with all its unique visual appeal. Explore camera functions such as F-stops, depth of field, shutter speeds, exposure values. Learn basic camera functions that apply to both digital and film cameras. Understand photo composition and recognize the qualities of objects or people that make them photogenic. Each student is asked to complete a photo project that is shared with the class at the fourth meeting. NOTE: This class is intended for students who have a 35mm or digital camera that can be manually operated. If you own a camera, please bring it to class. You must attend the first class to come to subsequent classes.

Want to learn how to use your camera but don't have a lot of time? Participants will learn how a digital SLR camera works, how to understand aperture and shutter speed, how to select the right resolution, composition, color harmony and 15 ways to improve your photography. NOTE: This class is intended for students who have or are planning to purchase a digital SLR camera that can be manually operated. Please bring your camera and camera manual to class if you have them.

Now that you've learned the basics of photography, learn a bit more. Learn how to use your film or digital SLR camera to take better photos of pets, children, family gatherings, how to photograph at night, and how to take better photos on vacation. Please bring your camera and camera manual to class. NOTE: Prior enrollment in Basics of Photography 0912 or 0920 is recommended.

Digital SLR cameras have become the camera of choice. Whether you've bought a digital SLR to take photos of the kids or professional portraits, there are important points to learn about these cameras. Bring your camera to class and learn about exposure latitude, white balance, file formats, histograms, highlight indicator and other menu settings. In addition, there will be a brief overview of moving photos to the computer and managing files for archiving. NOTE: Prior enrollment in 0912 or 0920 Basic Photography is highly recommended.

Tired of washed-out or dark images when you use a flash with your SLR film or digital camera? Confused by all the fancy language in your flash manual? Using your flash to enhance your photos isn't hard once you learn the basics. Learn how your camera and flash communicate, how to understand the controls of your flash and how to avoid mistakes. In class photograph objects under low light. Bring your camera, flash, film or storage card, camera and flash manual and tripod. The tripod is needed to complete the class exercises. NOTE: Prior enrollment in Basics of Photography is recommended.

You've seen it, now do it. The fireworks and the lights of the city will never look the same again. Use the buildings and streets near class to learn how to capture different indoor and outdoor lighting situations, how to get a correct exposure, and how your camera works under low light situations. Musts for this class are a tripod, camera with wide-angle lens, extra battery, flash, camera manual, small flashlight, film/memory card, small camera bag and comfortable walking shoes. NOTE: This course is designed for students with film or digital SLR cameras. Prior enrollment in 0912 or 0920 Basic Photography is highly recommended.

You've seen it. Now do it and the fireworks and the lights of the city will never look the same again. Use the buildings and streets near class to learn how to capture different indoor and outdoor lighting situations, how to get a correct exposure, and how your camera works under low light situations. Musts for this class are a tripod, camera with wide-angle lens, extra battery, flash, camera manual, small flashlight, film/memory card, small camera bag and comfortable walking shoes. NOTE: This course is designed for students with film or digital SLR cameras. Prior enrollment in 1601 or 1605 Basic Photography is highly recommended.

You've seen it, now do it. The fireworks and the lights of the city will never look the same again. Use the buildings and streets near class to learn how to capture different indoor and outdoor lighting situations, how to get a correct exposure, and how your camera works under low light situations. Musts for this class are a tripod, camera with wide-angle lens, extra battery, flash, camera manual, small flashlight, film/memory card, small camera bag and comfortable walking shoes. NOTE: This course is designed for students with film or digital SLR cameras. Prior enrollment in 0912 or 0920 Basic Photography is highly recommended.

Do your friends and family tell you that your photographs should be in a calendar? Would you like to see your photos in a magazine? Marketing your photos to magazines, calendars and note cards is no secret but it can be an overwhelming experience. Kathy Adams Clark has been marketing her photos and the work of other photographers since 1992. She'll teach you how to break the process into simple, manageable steps. Learn the language of the market, how to catalog photos, how to package them, and how to establish pricing. Helpful books and websites will be discussed.

Give your holiday photos a great new look! Incorporate the techniques you learn in this class and your photos will be brighter and more beautiful. Learn how to include holiday decorations in your photos, how to photograph outside lights, and how to make your holiday guests look their best. This class is designed for people using SLR film or digital cameras. Bring your camera, fully charged battery, camera manual, flash, and tripod to class. Participants will have an opportunity to practice their newly learned skills during class.

Digital photos are just as valuable as photos taken with film. Unfortunately, many people store their digital photos on one computer. That leaves treasured photos vulnerable if a computer crashes or a hard drive fails. Learn how to create catalogues of images in various software packages, how to add metadata and rename photos, options for storing photos on external media, copyright protection, and archival protection for digital images. All digital camera users are welcome.

Adobe Photoshop CS is a powerful tool for photographers shooting with digital cameras. It offers an unlimited number of options but unfortunately those options can be overwhelming. Learn about Camera Raw, the application used to open and enhance raw images using exposure, shadows, brightness, contrast and saturation. Learn how to read a histogram and spot clippings. You'll also learn about the file browser, your mission central if shooting raw. This section includes an overview of metadata. End with ideas for a smooth workflow. Users of Photoshop Elements can also benefit from the information presented. NOTE: This class complements the more comprehensive 9958: Adobe Photoshop.

In this salon-type setting, limited to six students, with former Houston Chronicle photographer Ben DeSoto, take your photographic skills to the next level. Regardless of what you're shooting, in either film or digital formats, receive ideas on how to shoot, edit and present your works. In each class, projects that you decide to do, will be discussed.

Study the subject of portrait photography with an emphasis on lens, settings, natural and studio lighting. The opportunity to work with models is a part of this class.

Beginners, get hands-on training with your Point-and-Shoot camera. Learn how to take good photos using your camera's features and flash. See how to easily transfer photos to a computer and edit photos using image-editing software. You will take and review photos during class. Bring your camera (with a charged battery) and the instructions that came with it.