Photography

Beginning Digital Photography

Learn to create more thoughtful digital photographs. Students will be given exercises to improve knowledge about photography in general with weekly critiques. A digital SLR camera and a laptop computer will be required for this course. In addition, students will need either Photoshop or Photoshop Elements programs. If the student does not have either of these programs, information will be given on how to get them. Please bring laptop, camera, and camera manual to each class. Class size limited to 12 students.

Photo by JC Johnson, Sarratt Art Studios Instructor

Basic 35mm Camera

This is an introductory course designed to teach students about the camera and the art of black and white film photography. You will learn to operate your manual or automatic camera, process black and white film, and print our own photographs. A 35mm SLR camera is required to take this course. A $30 lab fee covers use of the darkroom, chemicals, and one roll of b/w film and a pack of photo paper. Photo paper, film and protective sheets are available for purchase in our studio. Class size limited to 10 students

Holga Cameras and Alternative Photo Techniques

Holga cameras are often nicknamed “toy cameras” as they are not as light tight, have a plastic lens and each camera provides the artist with its own unique special effects. Holga cameras also use a different size film from regular cameras. Alternative photo techniques, like cyanotype, are non-camera techniques that you can expose images on to hand made paper, fabric, or anything that will hold the emulsion. Once you’ve created a “negative” you expose it to light to print your image. A $30.00 lab fee covers the cost of the Holga camera and chemistry for alternative processes as well as unlimited use of the darkroom during our session. Film, photo paper and negative sleeve protectors will be available for purchase in the studio. Class size is limited to 10 students.

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