Introduction to Sports Photography | 6 weeks

This course is meant for the new digital photographer, who wants to use new photo skills to photograph local sports events, school sports events, and youth action involving family and friends. Required is knowledge of how your own camera works, the ability to set manual and automatic exposures by using a camera or hand-held meter, and basic compositional skills. Students will learn how to photograph under available light, what ISO setting to use, freezing or blurring the action, looking for that dramatic photo through pre-visualization and timing. Useful, but not required, telephoto lenses and external flash. Preferable equipment choices will be discussed.

Prerequisite: Introduction to digital photography or equivalent

Who Should Attend: Level Two

Equipment: Digital SLR camera.

Instructor: Douglas Cunningham

Cost: $250.00 | 30% non-refundable administrative fee

Sports Photo 101

Days and Times: Thursdays 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Dates: October 30 - December 11.

2008 Course Sessions
Jan 7 - Feb 15
March 3 - April 16
April 28 - June 9
June 30 - Aug 8
August 25 - Oct 6
Oct 27 - Dec 12
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Student Levels

Level I. For beginners and those who want to refresh their basic skills. You will gain a good foundation in photographic fundamentals.

Level II. For those with a basic understanding of photographic fundamentals and equipment. You will gain expertise in more advanced applications.

Level III. For photographers who have demonstrated photographic skills. You will concentrate on specific technical aspects and creative approaches.