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The Creative Arts Center of Dallas is partnering with Dallas Darkroom to offer students the tools and skills need to become better photographers. Taught by photojournalist and architectural photographer Michael Blackwell, Dallas Darkroom @ CAC will provide the opportunity to explore your creative side and to gain photographic experiences that will enhance your skills and talent. Classes are small, fun and friendly. Please choose from the following.

WORKSHOP   DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – LEVEL I  
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – LEVEL II  
 

WORKSHOP

FIGURE STUDY WORKSHOP
Instructor: Michael Blackwell
Nude & The Landscape is a one-day workshop for those wishing to explore artistic photography of the male and female form using available light. The workshop will be held on private property south of Dallas and is open to all levels of adult photographers. Digital or film cameras of all descriptions are accepted. We’ll begin with a review of the rules and basics of landscape and fine art nude photography then class will be divided into three groups. Each group will work with a model for about two hours then change to another location model. Supervision and instruction will be on-going through-out the day. Lunch is provided. Students will provide their own transportation and camera equipment. Model fees are included in the price. Minimum of 6; maximum of 25.

Date & Time April 12
SATURDAY (1 day) , 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location Private Porperty South of Dallas
Cost $225 Members ($255 Non-Members)
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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – LEVEL I

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – LEVEL I
Instructor: Michael Blackwell

In Digital Photography Level I you will learn to use your digital camera. We’ll begin with basics then advance to using the various functions of your equipment. The class will cover camera operations, terms and terminology of photography, composition, flash photography and introduce you to Adobe Photoshop. We’ll learn about printing digital images and how to matt/mount & frame in hand-on exercise. Weekly assignments will challenge your new skills. Limit 12.

Week 1:
Introduction to digital photography. Shutter speeds and f.stops – what they do. What is ‘correct” exposure. Camera functions and when to use them. Terms & definitions. Assignment.

Week 2:
Review assignment. Continue with introduction to digital photography and camera functions. Lens and lens selection for various types of photography. Using flash. Assignment.

Week 3:
Review assignment. Introduction to printing techniques. Introduction to Adobe Photoshop, editing and sizing for printing. Terms & definitions. Assignment for 4th class.

Week 4:
Review assignment. Discuss low light photography using tripods and fill-flash techniques. Begin preparing for framing photos. Assignment.

Week 5:
Review assignment. Explore photographic composition for: landscape, architecture, people/portraits, etc. Discuss portraits using available light and small flash. Assignment.

Week 6:
Review assignment. Review images for framing. Discuss digital printing variables/paper/inks/photo lab vs inkjet. Assignment.

Week 7:
Review assignment. Begin mounting images and cutting matts.

Week 8:
Continue mounting and matting, frame images and review all images.

Date & Time April 28 - June 16 (8 weeks)
MONDAYS , 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location Creative Arts Center
Cost $350 Members ($380 Non-Members) $45 Materials Fee
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Date & Time June 23 - August 11 (8 weeks)
MONDAYS , 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location Creative Arts Center
Cost $350 Members ($380 Non-Members) $45 Materials Fee
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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – LEVEL II

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – LEVEL II
Instructor: Michael Blackwell

Advanced digital photography for those familiar with the operations of their camera. This session will deal with artistic expression using your camera. We’ll cover studio lighting with models, advanced photoshop and advanced digital printing. The class project is to produce a coffee table book and print the book with on-demand publishing. Limit 12.

Week 1:
Review manual photography techniques, f.stops and shutter speeds. Discuss photojournalism and fine-art photography. Assignment.

Week 2:
Review assignment. Continue discuss of fine art photography; techniques and equipment.

Week 3:
Review assignment. Introduce studio lighting; techniques for still life and preparation for model shoot. Assignment (bring in clipping of photo styles you want to photograph with model).

Week 4:
Studio lighting techniques – small flash, one light, two lights, three lights, four lights. Assignment (edit images and bring best 12 photos to class week 7). Assignment II - collect and bring project images to next class.

Week 5:
Review assignment. Discuss advanced printing techniques. Discuss and demonstrate Adobe Photoshop portrait techniques. Assignment – assigned pages for coffee table book.

Week 6:
Review assignment. Prepare book for printing. Assignment, see week 4 .

Week 7:
Review studio lighting images, Advanced Photoshop techniques for editing, color correction and enhancements.

Week 8:
Review and critique of coffee table books.

Date & Time June 25 - August 13 (8 weeks)
WEDNESDAYS , 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location Creative Arts Center
Cost $375 Members ($405 Non-Members) $45 Materials Fee
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