July 11-15 

Gain invaluable experience by shooting in a variety of locations (including a commercial portrait studio) and employing a range of lighting techniques. Through discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on application, students will expand their understanding of the technical and aesthetic principles of photography.

The curriculum is designed to cover a more in-depth study of photography including:

Achieve creative and technical control over the image-making 

process by understanding how to operate your camera and 

interpret its various modes.

Learn to take the time to compose your shot to achieve the best results possible and spend less time editing in post-production.

Learn to shoot for your subject (landscapes, people, sports, nature, etc.) and choose the right lens (wide-angle, telephoto, macro) and filters for the job.

Using Adobe Photoshop and other related software, explore the art of resizing your photographs, cloning, controlling contrast and color, adding borders, creating silhouettes, utilizing layer masks or overlaying graphic elements to enhance your final piece.

Weekly class critiques will encourage students to talk about their work, and "Photo Challenges" will aid in the progression of their personal style. Receive information about purchasing photographic supplies, and receive sample legal forms such as model releases and contracts.

  July 18-22 

Students will enhance their photographic abilities, discover a personal style and gain valuable knowledge about the photographic industry. There will be a special guest appearance and slideshow by an industry professional! All aspects of the curriculum are intended to encourage and inspire the students to further express and strengthen their artistic voices. 

By the end of the second week, students will have created a beginning portfolio, developed an artist's statement as well as a business or contact card. Photographs produced will be showcased in a student gallery exhibition that will open to family and friends on the final day of the academy.