- Students will learn how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO work together to create a photograph. Students will also learn how to use these settings to create photographs.

- Students will be able to apply and describe the principles of effective photograph composition.

- Students will learn to speak about their work with pride, and share it with the group.

- Students will practice the vocabulary and concepts covered in class through positive and technical discussion of everyone's photos each week.  

- Students will create mini-portfolios around a personally-selected visual goal in a final project.

- Each class, students will expand their knowledge of the possibilities of photography, through learning about a the work of a specific photographer from history 

I hold a BA in Studio Art/Photography and Psychology, and am trained both as a photographer and as a Montessori assistant teacher. As an educator I have experience teaching children pre-K through high school. 

Homework Offered
Photography projects will be assigned each week. Projects are set up to encourage discovery, experimentation, and exploration, and help facilitate the photography learning process of applying what is covered in the lesson. The following class, each student will turn in their work to share and discuss their experience and any questions around the assignment. They will also share positive feedback with each other as a way to practice the language around the new terms and concepts. Small class sizes ensure plenty of 1:1 support and discussion of each student's work. 
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Assessment is informal and growth-centered. Learner progress is evaluated through review and discussion of their images using manual photography technique and the terms/ideas from class. Material is cumulative, so assessment is always done for the purpose of clarification and refinement moving forward (rather than memorization or correction).  
Grades Offered
The focus of this class is on exploration and discovery through experimenting with the various skills and techniques. 

Class is not usually graded, but I can offer a grade if needed for your schooling system based on effort and participation upon request, simply message me before the end of class.

🖇️ Prerequisite: None

Learners who thrive in this class range from those who have just gotten their cameras, to those who have explored manual mode on their own and want a structure to make sure they're thinking about it all correctly.