Students will learn how a camera works, basic design principles, and the skills needed to create strong images.  

I have a BFA in Computer Arts from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.  In addition, I have taken photography courses at City College in San Francisco, Northern Virginia Community College, the Smithsonian Institution, and the International Center of Photography.  I have worked as a photojournalist for a small newspaper in the Washington D.C. area, and I have taught photography at a recreation center in Northern Virginia and for six years through my own photo walking tour company in New York City.  

As a fashion photographer, my work has been published in VenusZine, Ouch Magazine, Runway Magazine, Futureclaw, Ins & Outs, and MOVES magazine.  As a fine art photographer, I have exhibited my work in San Francisco, Washington D.C. and New York City.  My work resides in the collections of the National Cathedral in Washington D.C., Northern Virginia Community College, the Maitri Hospice, and numerous private collections.  

宿題が提供されます
Each week there will be a shooting assignment for students to complete.  Students will need to post their image for the assignment in the classroom by 24 hours prior to the next class under the appropriate thread.  

Student images from the previous week's assignment will be reviewed in class and feedback will be given.   Feedback will be structured so that students are given an idea of what is working in their image.  If a student wishes, they may also ask for suggestions for improvement.  Students will have the opportunity to comment on each other's images in an appropriate fashion.  

Assignments will be presented for those who have a digital camera that can stop or blur motion and can blur the background, however there will be alternate assignments for those who have a camera that is not capable of these features.  
授業以外に週あたり 1 - 2 時間の学習が期待されます
評価が提供されます
Learners will receive in class feedback on their assignment every week that will help them identify what is working in their photograph, as well as on their final project.  A short optional assessment will help learners determine how well they understand the workings of the camera. 
成績が提供されます
If a student wishes a grade for the class, they may receive one based on their performance on their weekly assignments and final project as well as the otherwise optional assessment.  

Students will receive an e-booklet (in PDF form) after the first class that describes how a camera works, design principles, and how to create a strong image.  We will look at images by well-known photographers from the International Center of Photography's website for analysis and critique as well as images created by the teacher.