In this class you will see over 200 photos that will illustrate how to use photographic composition to take stunning photos. You’ll learn how to use your photos to tell a story and how to use framing and cropping to create beautiful photos. You’ll become familiar with black and white photography, negative space, how to create an environment, use props, and see different flash techniques and lighting. This class is appropriate for cameras and smart phone cameras.

The majority of Americans use smartphones to take photos and videos but really don’t know how much better these photos could be. This class will offer a brief introduction on photographic composition and light, hardware and software that is available to make your photos even better, and hands on time in class to explore and learn what the capabilities of your phone’s cameras are. We’ll also learn how to share your photos and how to print them.