Our Student surveys indicate they prefer in-person workshops, so we are currently offering in-person interactive workshops through the Chester Municipality Recreation Spring Program which will be open for Registration starting April 13th 2023.
Keep an eye on this web site for any further notifications in relation to our upcoming courses/workshops.
We also provide Private In Person Interactive Training sessions as well:
Private sessions are geared toward identifying specifically what you want to learn and then we create a plan and material to achieve that goal.
Looking for private “individual (on-on-one) @$25/hr”, “a group of two @$35/hr”, or Photoshop training, we can tailor a session(s) to meet your needs. Any of the private session options can be held in-person, or remotely via Skype or Zoom. To discuss your private session/workshop please contact us directly at info@dibphoto.ca or via our contact form. Please note that each private session requires booking a minimum of two hours and also involves homework prior to the session.
How the private sessions work:
- Free initial 1/2hr zoom/skype or phone call to identify what you want to learn
- Agree on a time and place for the session
- Send a payment via an e-transfer, for 2hr min session fee, to payment@dibphoto.ca
- You’ll receive homework material via email to complete before the session
- Meet for the 2hr one-on-one session (following current provincial Covid-19 guidelines)
- Free follow up 1/2hr zoom/skype or phone call to answer any questions you may have
- Enrolment to participate in the Monthly challenge for a 12 month period
All of our high quality classes are priced to be affordable providing great value for your money paid and also come with great benefits:
- Once our student you are always our student, provides access to getting your questions answered, even after you have completed your course (some restrictions apply)
- Included with the Introduction to Digital Photography courses you are enrolled in 12 free monthly photo challenges with the added befit to submit one image each month to receive constructive feedback.
We are currently offering Four (4) Instructor Led live in-person Workshops, if you are interested please sign up once enrolment is open:
1. Spring 2023 – Lightroom Classic For Photographers 101 – Photo Importing and Organizing Workshop
Offered through the Chester Municipality Explore Life Program
Six (5) Week in person Workshop
Cost $100 per person
(Monday evenings 6:45pm – 9:00pm) April 24th through May 29th.
Registration opens April 13, 2023
2. Spring 2023 – Lightroom Classic For Photographers 102 – Photo Editing Workshop
Offered through the Chester Municipality Explore Life Program
Seven (6) Week in person Workshop
Cost $125 per person
(Monday evenings 6:45pm – 9:00pm) Jun 5th through July 17th.
Registration opens April 13, 2023
3. Spring 2023 – Introduction to Digital Photography 101 – Foundation
Offered through the Chester Municipality Explore Life Program
Six (6) Week in-person Workshop plus three (3) Field Trips
Cost $100 per person
(Wednesday evenings 6:45pm – 9:00pm April 26, 2023 through May 31, 2023 plus three (3) Saturday on location field trips)
Registration opens April 13, 2023
4. Spring 2023 – Introduction to Digital Photography 102 – Techniques & Composition
Offered through the Chester Municipality Explore Life Program
Six (6) Week in-person Workshop plus three (3) Field Trips
Cost $100 per person
(Wednesday evenings 6:45pm – 9:00pm Jun 7, 2023 through July 19, 2023 plus three (3) Saturday on location Field Trips)
Registration opens April 13, 2023
Course Title: Lightroom Classic For Phototographers 101 – Photo Importing and Organizing Workshop
Spring 2023 Dates:
Monday hands on interactive in person Workshop Sessions (5 Weeks): Apr 24, May 1, May 8, May 15, May 29.
Class Session Time: 6:45pm – 9pm (2 hrs)
Location: In person at Forest Heights Community School & Simultaneously via Zoom
Cost: $100
Maximum # of Students: 8
Student Age: 16+
Registration/Payment Starts: April 13th 2023
Register via Chester Municipality Recreation: chester.ca or call 902-275-3490
Workshop Description:
This workshop is the first part of a two part series for the Photographer who wants to learn how to import and organize their digital images using Adobe© Lightroom Classic. If you are new to Lightroom Classic or still have difficulty understanding how to use the software this course is for you.
This hands on interactive in person workshop will cover how to import and organize your photos using Lightroom Classic; from setting it up to, keeping it up to date, importing, the catalog, key wording, sorting & filtering, exporting, import presets, collections, as well as backing up your images and the catalog. Sample images are provided for students to follow along.
The workshop will be provided in person at Forest Heights Community School for students with a laptop computer as well as simultaneously online via Zoom for those students who use a desktop computer.
Upon completion of this workshop you will understand and be able to use the Lightroom Classic application to import, organize and export to share your digital images.
Each student is required to have their own computer capable of running and have installed version 12 of Adobe Lightroom Classic. Although the instructor uses a computer with the Windows 10 operating system, students with Apple computers will be able to follow along equally as well.
This workshop assumes that the participant already has basic computer skills and understands the basics of computer file management which is a perquisite knowledge required for the class.
Weekly Assignments
■ There will be an assignment each week intended to practice what you learned in class as well as reinforce any parts of the exercises presented.
Workshop Outline: Lightroom Classic For Photographers 101 – Importing and Organizing
1. Introduction to Lightroom Classic
■ Setup & Updating via the Adobe© CC App
■ Catalog
■ Backups
■ Interface
■ Solo Mode
■ Shortcut Keys
2. Library Module Part 1
■ What is DNG and XMP
■ Where to store and find your photos
■ Folders
■ Importing
■ Previews
■ Import Preset
3. Library Module Part 2
■ Keywording and Keyword List
■ Metadata
■ Rating and Sorting
■ Library Filter
■ Quick Develop
■ Collections
4. Exporting
■ Exporting
– image sizing
– export dialog
– sharing images digitally
Course Title: Lightroom Classic For Phototographers 102 – Photo Editing Workshop
Spring 2023 Dates:
Monday hands on interactive in person Workshop Sessions (6 Weeks): Jun 5, Jun 12, Jun 26, Jul 3, Jul 10, Jul17.
Class Session Time: 6:45pm – 9pm
Location: In person at Forest Heights Community School & Simultaneously via Zoom
Cost: $125
Maximum # of Students: 8
Student Age: 16+
Registration/Payment Starts: April 13, 2023
Register via Chester Municipality Recreation: chester.ca or call 902-275-3490
Workshop Description:
This workshop is the second part of a two part series for the Photographer who wants to learn how to edit digital images using Adobe© Lightroom Classic. If you are new to Lightroom Classic or still have difficulty understanding how to use the software this course is for you.
This hands on interactive in person workshop will cover how to edit your photos using Lightroom Classic; important settings, keeping it up to date, editing, exporting, presets, collections, and round tripping to Photoshop.
The workshop will be provided in person at Forest Heights Community School for students with a laptop computer as well as simultaneously online via Zoom for those students who use a desktop computer.
Upon completion of this workshop you will understand and be able to use the Lightroom Classic application to edit, export, make use of presets and collections as well as understanding sharing your digital images. Sample images are provided for students to follow along.
Each student is required to have their own computer capable of running and have installed version 12 of Adobe Lightroom Classic. Although the instructor uses a computer with the Windows 10 operating system, students with Apple computers will be able to follow along equally as well.
Prerequisite knowledge required for this course:
1. This workshop assumes that the participant already has basic computer skills and understands the basics of computer file management.
2. This workshop assumes that the participant already understands the basics of Digital Photography.
Weekly Assignments
■ There will be an assignment each week intended to practice what you learned in class as well as reinforce any parts of the exercises presented.
Workshop Outline: Lightroom Classic For Photographers 102 – Editing
1. Develop Module Part 1
■ Histogram
■ Adjustment Panels
– Basic, Tone Curve, HSL, Color Grading
– Detail, Lens Corrections, Transform
– Effects, Calibration
■ Camera Profiles
■ Sync, Auto Sync
■ Loupe, Reference & Before\After views
2. Develop Module Part 2
Tool Strip
– Crop, Healing
■ Masking
– Subject, Sky, Background
– Brush, Linear gradient, radial gradient
– Range; color, luminance
– People
■ Presets
– Using, Installing, Creating your own
■ Black & White
3. Exporting
■ Introduction to Screen Calibration
■ Introduction to Camera Color Calibration
■ Exporting
– image sizing
– print aspect ratios
– export dialog
– watermark
– export presets
– sharing images digitally
– sending images to a Photo Lab
4. Round Tripping to Photoshop
■ Lightroom Settings
■ Color Space
■ Basic Photoshop Introduction
– Introduction to Layers
– Cloning & Healing
Course Title: Introduction To Digital Photography 101
Spring 2023 Dates:
Wednesday – Six (6) in-person workshop interactive sessions: Apr 26, May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31.
Saturday – Three (3) Field Trips: May 13, May 20, May 27.
Class Session Time: 6:45pm – 9pm (2 hours)
Field Trip Time: TBD – based on participant preference
Location: In-person Workshop Forest Heights Community School and at Field Trip locations
Cost: $100
Maximum # of Students: 10
Student Age: 16+
Registration/Payment Starts: Apr 13th, 2023
Register via Chester Municipality Recreation: chester.ca or call 902-275-3490
Course Description:
This Digital Photography 101 course is the first of a two-part series consisting of six in-person sessions at Forest Heights Community School plus three on location field trips focused on learning how to make better images. Intended for the beginner, this course sets the foundation on topics such as; exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation, metering modes, including camera settings, and is for anyone not happy with their photos. This course includes; instruction, hands on learning, weekly assignments and on location field trips. Student images are reviewed during the in-person sessions providing positive feedback to help everyone improve their photography.
The camera requirement for this course is the use of a DSLR, Mirrorless, or Bridge camera with manual control. No post-processing software is required for this course.
During the program we will follow the provincial Covid-19 masking and social distancing regulations that are currently in effect.
Field Trips
■ There will be three (3) field trips to practice what we have learned during the online lectures focusing on how to achieve a proper exposure and one on one help from the instructor. Each field trip will take approximately 2 – 3 hours.
Assignments
■ There will be an assignment each week intended to help reinforce the class lecture as well as image submissions from the field trips.
Course Outline: Photography 101 Foundation
1. Aperture
■ How Aperture controls exposure
■ Creative Control with Aperture
■ Depth Of Field
■ Hyper Focal Distance
2. Shutter Speed
■ How Shutter Speed controls exposure
■ What is focal length
■ How does shutter speed relate to motion
3. ISO
■ How ISO controls exposure
4. Exposure
■ The Exposure Triangle
■ What is exposure compensation
■ Understanding metering modes
■ The Histogram
5. Camera Settings
■ White Balance
■ The camera mode dial
■ Auto focus basics
Course Title: Introduction To Digital Photography 102
Spring 2023 Dates:
Wednesday – Six (6) in-person workshop interactive Sessions: Jun 7, Jun14, Jun 28, Jul 5, Jul 12, Jul19.
Saturday – Three (2) Field Trips: Jun 24, Jul 8, Jul 15
Class Session Time: 6:45pm – 9pm (2 hours)
Field Trip Time: TBD – based on participant preference
Location: In-person Workshop Forest Heights Community School and at Field Trip locations
Cost: $100
Maximum # of Students: 10
Student Age: 16+
Registration/Payment Starts: Apr 13, 2023
Register via Chester Municipality Recreation: chester.ca or call 902-275-3490
Course Description:
This Digital Photography 102 course is the second of a two-part series consisting of six in-person sessions at Forest Heights Community School plus three on location field trips. We concentrate on techniques and composition intended for the beginner to intermediate photographer, who wants to learn more about understanding light, colour, resolution, controlling your camera in different situations, introduction to post-processing and what to do with your photos. This course includes; instruction, hands on learning, weekly assignments and on location field trips. Student images are reviewed during the in-person sessions providing positive feedback to help everyone improve their photography.
Prerequisite is the Introduction to Digital Photography 101 course or already has similar knowledge.
The camera requirement for this course is the use of a DSLR, Mirrorless, or Bridge camera with manual control. No post-processing software is required for this course. Post-processing software is not required for this course but can be helpful.
During the program we will follow the provincial Covid-19 masking and social distancing regulations that are currently in effect.
Field Trips
■ There will be three (3) field trips to practice what we have learned during the online lectures focusing on techniques, composition and one on one help from the instructor. Each field trip will take approximately 2 – 3 hours.
Assignments
■ There will be an assignment each week intended to help reinforce the class lecture as well as image submissions from the field trips.
Course Outline: Photography 102 Techniques and Composition
1. Advanced Camera Settings
■ What is Colour Space
■ Image Resolution
■ Jpeg vs. Raw
2. Techniques
■ Minimum focus distance
■ Plane of focus
■ Another look at hyper focal distance
■ Exposing to the right
■ Exposure settings process
■ Learn about light
3. How to control your camera
■ What are the important settings for various genres of photography
■ Learn the techniques, tools and self analysis
4. Composition
■ What makes a good image
■ Rule of thirds, leading lines, frames, depth, etc…
5. Post Processing
■ Introduction to postprocessing
■ Simple examples using:
Photoscape X, Lightroom, Photoshop
6. Specialty Techniques
■ HDR
■ Panoramas
■ Slow motion & Long exposure
7. What to do with you photos
■ Backup
■ Image resolution for print
■ Prints, Books, Essays, etc…
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