Technology has made taking pictures available to everyone. It does not matter what camera you own (professional DSLR camera, pocket-size digital camera, or smart cellphone). However, technology cannot provide the ability to take artistic, good pictures. Snapshots provide memories; but they can also be pictures you would be proud to hang on your wall.

Morning session: 09:00-12:00 - How to take pictures you can be proud of

Good pictures have little to do with the camera you own. Good pictures have everything to do with how you see light, your subject, and background. In just a few hours I can show you how to turn your snapshots into photographs.

Afternoon session: 13:30-16:30 - Introduction to post processing (what you do after the picture is taken)

Good pictures start at the camera. Great pictures are post processed. The afternoon session introduces two pieces of software, one free (Microsoft Photo Gallery) and one subscription program (Adobe Lightroom). This session compares these two pieces of software and shows how to make good pictures great. This comparison should provide enough information for you to decide what is best for you.

With many years experience, I can show you how to take pictures you would be proud to hang on your wall.  Class size is limited to 18 people.

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Fee: 60 Euro per session or 100 Euro for the full day. DAZ members 50 Euro per session or 90 Euro for the full day.

This class is taught in English

Location: Classes are at the German American Center (Deutsch-Amerikanisches Zentrum) Stuttgart, Germany.

To register contact the DAZ: E-mail info@daz.org - Telephone 0711/22818-0

Past Classes

Advanced Digital Photography - Learning How to See

Do you want to take your photography to the next level?  Then this two-Saturday, 12-hour course is just what you need!  It starts with a review of camera technique and quickly moves onto the next level giving the photographer the information necessary to take control of the camera and express his or her artistic vision. This class includes both visual design and post processing raw files using Lightroom.

This lecture series is intended for people with a fundamental understanding of the single lens reflex camera or high-end digital compact camera. Some experience with either Lightroom or Photoshop is helpful.  Class size is limited to 18 people.

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This class is taught in English