Photography 1: Introduction to Photography
In this 4 week class we will learn the basics of photography and complete some great Photography projects! Work on any camera you have to jump into the basics of planning, framing, making, and even editing your photos.
Tamea
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4.9
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What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursClass Experience
We will focus on the basics of photography and throughout class we will work on building confidence in taking and presenting photographs. Weeks 1-3 will each include a project to be completed for the following Monday. This will ensure student critiques and feedback before moving on to the next week's project. In week 4 we will be turning in and gaining feedback on our final projects. Week 1: In the first class: *Introduction to cameras, and the equipment we will be using for this class. (In this class a smart phone will be enough to complete the assignments, but I always encourage the use of a DSLR camera when possible.) We will also talk about the fundamentals of photography, composition, lighting, and more. In the second Class: *We will discuss and plan out projects. Each student will have an opportunity to ask questions about their project plan. *This project will both be a great intro project but will also assess each student's experience and strong points in their photography.) Week 2: In the first class: *We will share our projects and offer critiques. *I will also introduce the new information for week 2. We will focus on natural light photography. In the second class class: *We will discuss and plan our projects as well as learn more techniques for completing the project. *We will be working on natural light, positioning, safety, and more. *I will introduce the Rule of Thirds and when to break the rule (Let's learn the rules before we break them!), exposure, and focus. Week 3: In the first class: *We will share our projects and offer critiques. *I will also introduce the new information for week 3. *We will work on taking photos of and directing a subject. In the second class class: *We will learn some directions, some things to avoid and things to work on working on our project assignments. *We will again plan out projects and work together to reach our photography goals. Week 4: In the first classClass: *This week will be a bit different. We will be presenting our project, assessments and kind critiques of photos. To close out the class, each student will have the mini project. In The second class Class: *We will present our mini project and meet to ask any follow up questions any student may have. IMPORTANT: We will have critiques, so student feedback and comments on each other's work will be encouraged! I do however reserve the right to remove a student should bullying or non-constructive criticism become an issue and does not stop after a warning. It is important that we cultivate a community where students can gain confidence in their photography while learning from their work and the work of others.
Learning Goals
It is my goal to have each student finish this camp with more confidence in their photography as well as project ideas to keep growing in their photography. They will also have a better understanding of their own camera and general photography terms.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Each student will be asked to turn in photos and I will require that all students keep from presenting photos with violent or explicit content. Please make sure that your learner's computer permissions allow for screen sharing. If you are not comfortable with your learner sharing screen to share their photos, they are welcome to send their photos to me (through Outschool) and I will share my screen for them.
Please note: Outschool requires verification of each learner. This means that unless Outschool has verified your learner, I will require learners to turn on their live cameras for a beginning of class check in. If cameras are not working or learners are not comfortable with this, please contact Outschool help for verification before class begins. I will not offer transfers or refunds in the event that this policy is not followed. This is for the safety and security of learners on the platform.
Supply List
A camera! (and everything your camera needs to work. Charged batteries, camera cards, card reader or USB cord to upload photos etc.) For this class we will be learning about the basics of photography, lighting, and composition. A quality smartphone will be sufficient for this class, but I do recommend considering the use of a DSLR or mirrorless camera (the Canon Rebel or M50 or the Nikon thousand Series Cameras are great to get started with). We will also need to be able to upload photos to our computers to share with the class. This will require either a card reader or a USB connection that came with your camera. Optional supplies: If you have a phone camera or an ipad, these can be used to add some versatility to the cameras. They are by no means mandatory, but they are a great and affordable way to have a mini upgrade. https://amzn.to/3iGsuMX
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Ohio University (Scripps College of Communications)
Hello there!
Who am I?!
Hi! I'm Tamea! I'm a photographer and I have been a professional photographer for more than 10 years. In that time I am proud to have been published in Billboard Magazine, in Calendars, on clothing and merchandise, and publications around the world. I specialize in travel, live events, and portrait photography and I bring each of these specialities to my classes. I have been teaching and sharing my love of photography for years, and I am glad to be here to share my love of photography with your learner!
Thanks to wonderful teachers I have had in my life, I went from taking pictures and developing them in a dark room for fun, to taking pictures that were published around the world.
I welcome you to see my work at photobytamea.com. While we will focus on many kinds of photography in class, you can see samples of my own work here.
In my photography classes, I will use hands on activities and kind critiques to advance learning and confidence in taking pictures.
When I am not here, I am always with my cameras and take pictures even on my days off. My favorite photo adventures always include my puppy, Chaplin, who loves to tag along. She will be in some of my photo examples in classes. She's a cutie!
General Class Policies:
- Most important! My classroom is a safe and inclusive place! Learners are expected to treat each other with kindness and respect. Bullying will not be tolerated and I reserve the right to remove any student who treats other learners disrespectfully.
- If a scheduled class does not meet the minimum enrollment, I may contact the parent approximately 24 hours before class time to offer to either transfer their learner to a new day and time. If requested, I may choose to teach the class at the original time.
- Classes will begin on time, even if all learners have not yet arrived.
- If no learners are present in the classroom, I will wait 10 minutes into the scheduled time before exiting the classroom. This will be considered a Student no show.
- If I am late because of having technical challenges myself, I will offer to stay late to make up the missed time, or transfer learners to a new session.
-Please note: Outschool requires verification of each learner. This means that unless Outschool has verified your learner, I will require learners to turn on their live cameras for a beginning of class check in. If cameras are not working or learners are not comfortable with this, please contact Outschool help for verification before class begins. Learner's may be placed in the waiting room while they are resolving their camera issues. I will not offer transfers or refunds in the event that this policy is not followed. This is for the safety and security of learners on the platform.Reviews
Live Group Class
$110
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 839 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-9 learners per class
