Let’s Edit This Summer! Photography Editing.
This is a 2-week camp focused just on photo editing in Gimp, Photoshop, or their app of choice.
Alyssa Teaches Photography
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(120)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
The focus of this class will be editing photos that have already been taken. Your images can be from a Digital DSLR camera, a compact camera, or a phone, the most important thing is to have high quality images to edit. Also, either Lightroom or Photoshop (or GIMP, free version, see resources below) or Lightroom Mobile are great tools to use for this class. See the materials list below. Our classes will be as follows: Day 1: Basics and Histogram Day 2: Tone Curve, Detail, and Optics Day 3: Color Mixer, Split Toning and Calibration Day 4: Black & White Editing, Geometry and Effects At the beginning of class, the learners will share a photo that they will be editing during class so we can all see it before editing. Then I will teach by a visual presentation explaining the editing tools of the day, then we will all edit together during class while I am sharing my screen and showing my actual editing process with those tools, there will also be discussion and feedback requested from the learners to assess comprehension. Then everyone will share their editing photos at the end of class. My teaching style is that I want my learners to feel like I am approachable, easy to understand, and engaging. The learners are welcome to comment on each others images. Required experience is to be somewhat familiar (no worries if don't know too much) with your editing software before class and have your photos added to your editing software so you are ready to start editing in class. We will not take the take to do this during class and it should be done prior to class time.
Other Details
Supply List
Photos ready to edit are required, these can be from a Digital DSLR camera, a compact camera, or a phone camera. Also editing software as listed above are needed. Just one editing software is necessary as I gave several options in the materials list. The Photoshop or Lightroom for desktop or laptop are student versions that cost $19.99 a month, the other options listed are free.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined November, 2020
4.9
120reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree from Bethel University (College), Mishawaka, IN
Hello & Welcome! My name is Alyssa Chirch and I am your learner's Photography teacher!
WHAT I TEACH
During the school year, I offer full curriculum courses in photography for middle school and high school students, and 1:1 tutoring for photography. I teach in the evenings during the school year and have daytime or evening camps, groups, and tutoring in the summer. Grades can be given for full curriculum courses as requested.
MY BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION
Currently, I am a family photographer in South Florida and I teach 4th grade at a Christian school.
I love photography, have a family photography business, and have been teaching photography on Outschool since 2019. I have taught virtually or in-person for over 12 years in various subjects. In that time, I have taught English, Spelling, Reading, Physical Education, Praise Dance, Ballet, and Bible. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible & Ministry from Bethel College in Mishawaka, IN. I also have my temporary teacher certificate in the state of Florida for elementary education and am working toward my permanent licensure.
I have worked in the social work field with people with disabilities, as an employment specialist, and as a foster parent recruiter. These experiences have prepared me to work with all levels and abilities as well as helped me develop patience and compassion for my students so they feel safe and encouraged in my classes.
WHY & HOW I TEACH
My philosophy behind teaching is that I want every student to feel welcome and open to share in my classes. I want to create a place where the students feel comfortable interacting with each other as well as with me. I think it’s really great when the students help each other in class as well. I am very interactive and ask for feedback from my students to support their learning. This feedback can be verbal responses to questions about learning, sharing their photos and answering questions about them, or sharing what they like about certain concepts discussed in class. I also give positive encouragement and constructive criticism to help them in the learning process.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME
In my spare time, I enjoy traveling with my family to experience new places. Most recently we have been exploring South Florida, since we moved here from small-town Indiana in 2019. My husband and I have 5 kids, 3 are grown and 2 are still at home. I have kids with special needs, as well, which continues to prepares me to work with all sorts of learners. I love to draw and paint as a hobby and play with our 2 beloved cats, Felix & Marie (Disney names, if you know-you know). Fun fact about me, I love to exercise and explore health-related concepts to stay in good health.Reviews
Live Group Class
$39
for 4 classes2x per week, 2 weeks
50 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-9 learners per class
