My lesson is about the history of photography from the 1800's to present day. We learn about where the first pictures came from and what it looks like, what the first few cameras were and how they worked, along with watching video clips about the development of film photography. We will learn about photographer historical figures like Niepsce, Deguerre, and Talbot. Homework will be assigned to find the oldest picture in your home and to take a few fun pictures to share with the class next time. 

 My lesson is about the cameras from 1950-present day. We look at cameras such as box cameras, point and shoots, bridge cameras, DSLR's and Mirrorless cameras. We discuss our own cameras and explore how the settings are utilized. We use our cameras by trying our manual focus modes vs. auto focus. This is a fun class where we connect history with our present day love for photography! Homework will be assigned to take a few pictures with manual focus and auto focus to master the skill of focus. 

 My lesson is about creating a good subject and framing the subject well. Using these 3 steps, the learner sees how to create a good subject and show off in his or her photography skills! This is a step by step guide to 'seeing' a good photograph and 'knowing' how to create one! This class is essential to creating a great image. The basics of photography are covered when framing is discussed as well. Homework will be assigned to use the steps and framing to create images and upload to the class. 

 My lesson is about creating awe-inducing composition in your photos by using these three rules, rule of thirds, symmetry and leading lines. We will have a presentation and videos about each type of composition and then in-class photo assignments using each one. The learners will then show their photos in class by just turning their cameras around in the zoom video. Then there will be homework assigned using the same techniques and then upload the images to the classroom for next class.