Photography for Stock Photos

Imagine seeing your photos featured on websites across the Internet, accompanying web pages in various languages from around the world! This class is for people who want to take their photos into the stock photo realm. You will learn what types of photos are in demand, how to give them a professional look, and how to read the tea leaves of upcoming trends so you can get your photos out there before everyone else! Using your camera or iPhone, you will be given tips and instruction on composition, photography skills, subject matter, and researching and recognizing what’s hot before the crowd figures it out first. The instructor is an accomplished stock photographer on Unsplash.com. This is a class for all levels of photographers: from beginners to more advanced. The course will include "field trips” wherein we meet in places around town or in the area to get photos. You will need to have a DSLR camera, mirrorless camera, quality point-and-shoot, or a smartphone with good camera capabilities for this course.

• 8 contact hours
• 1 section available

Introduction to AutoCAD Windows 2020

Want to learn the fundamentals of creating high precision technical graphics? Computer aided design (CAD) is used in many fields. It can increase the production and clarity of the design concept. Computer-aided design is one of the many tools used by engineers and designers. Take advantage of learning some of the concepts utilized by those in-demand, high paying jobs that utilize this valuable tool. You will learn the alphabet of lines, basic AutoCAD commands used graphically in documenting your ideas, and then how to plot them to paper. While there are no prerequisites for this fundamental CAD course, you should be proficient in basic computer skills.

• 25 contact hours
• 1 section available

Photographic Trip: Yellowstone OR Grand Teton

Love to travel and take photographs? Learn how to get better travel pics (landscapes, animals, people, and “travel experience” shots), as we practice locally and then travel together on a trip to Yellowstone or Grand Teton! The trip destination will depend on class interest and will be a separate cost from the course fee (but will be kept economical). The class is geared toward photographers with at least some experience but beginners are encouraged to enroll and practice with their camera before the course begins (search for free tutorials on Youtube for your specific camera). Students will be responsible for transporting themselves to and from field trip.

• 8 contact hours
• 1 section available

Photography (D/SLR) Workshop

This is an opportunity to build on the basic skills of your D\SLR photography. This workshop is intended to be a hands on workshop. The skills we will be developing out in the field are Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, Composition, Rule of Thirds, Lighting, etc.. We will work together at trying to achieve the best images possible. This is a 4 week session. You will need to bring a notebook, pen. Please dress appropriately for the weather. The first class will meet at Edson Fichter Nature Trail