Workshops
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
NEW for 2021! iPhone Photography Class
All courses are taught via Zoom and in coordination with Adult & Continuing Education departments in Fairfield County, Connecticut and Westchester County, New York. Course details are listed below, including dates and times. Check department websites for fees and how to register. All courses are open to everyone, regardless of your location.
2021
DSLR CAMERA
FEATURES & SETTINGS: BEYOND AUTO
Learn the tools and techniques to use your camera beyond automatic and program modes.
Take the mystery out of what all those dials, settings and menu items are on your camera and practice using them.
Topics covered include (but not limited to):
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exposure and metering modes
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lighting (natural, ambient, and flash)
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aperture and depth of field
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shutter speeds and motion freeze/blur/pan
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focusing modes
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histograms
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white balance
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quick fixes when the camera gets it wrong
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Bonus material is provided between each session to provide a session recap, supply additional resources, and offer at-home exercises to improve your photography.
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This course is taught via Zoom. Choose a date that best fits your schedule or support your local Adult & Continuing Education department.
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Number of Sessions: 3 (via Zoom)
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Fee: Varies by date
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Winter/Spring 2021
Mondays, February 1, 8, 22 (Bronxville)
Tuesdays, March 9, 16, 23 (Greenwich)
Wednesdays, March 10, 17, 24 (Stamford & Ridgefield)
Thursdays, March 11, 18, 25 (Chappaqua)
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Don't see a location or dates that fit your schedule? Private and semi-private sessions are available. Contact us for more information.
2021
PHOTOGRAPHY:
THE ART OF
COMPOSITION
This session will introduce the artistic aspects of photography.
Learn how to see a subject in different ways and create better images with confidence and creativity using elements of composition like . . .
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symmetry
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lines, shapes
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perspective
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depth and dimension
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color
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and more.
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Number of Sessions: 1 (via Zoom)
Length of Session: One hour
Time: Exact times vary
Fee: Varies by date
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Note: This class is taught separately but in conjunction with People and Places on the same night.
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Winter/Spring 2021
Monday, March 1 (Bronxville)
Tuesday, February 23 (Stamford & Ridgefield)
Monday, April 12 (Chappaqua)
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Don't see a location or date that fits your schedule? Private and semi-private sessions are available via Zoom.
Contact us for more information.
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Join our mailing list to receive notices about future courses.
2021
PEOPLE AND PLACES PHOTOGRAPHY
Learn how to see the world like a professional photographer - the do’s and don’ts of photographing your family and friends and techniques to capture the beauty and unique aspects of the places in your travels near and far.
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Number of Sessions: 1 (via Zoom)
Length of Session: One hour
Time: Exact times vary
Fee: Varies by date
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Note: This class is taught separately but in conjunction with Photography: The Art of Composition on the same night.
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Winter/Spring 2021
Monday, March 1 (Bronxville)
Tuesday, February 23 (Stamford & Ridgefield)
Monday, April 12 (Chappaqua)
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Don't see a location or date that fits your schedule? Private and semi-private sessions are available via Zoom.
Contact us for more information.
New for 2021!
INTRODUCTION TO
PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS
Photoshop Elements has everything you need to make your photos look amazing, turn them into beautiful creations, and share them with family and friends.
The work we’ll do on images in class will start with techniques to fix the most common photo problems and then we’ll explore some very cool tricks to enhance and transform your images. Learn how to . . .
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remove unwanted areas/items in your image
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correct the exposure and color
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convert to black and white
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replace background/sky
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add text and borders
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merge two images
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retouch faces
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use artistic filters such as watercolor effects
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and much, much more
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Note, this course is for beginner photographers and those new to image editing. Only Quick and Guided Editing Modes will be explored.
For more experienced photographers (shooting RAW images, for example) and more advanced image editing, check out the Advanced Photoshop Elements course.
Practice photos will be provided by the instructor.
Photoshop Elements is a one-time purchase of less than $100. You can obtain a free 30-day trial download of the latest version of this program (2021) from the Adobe.com website. If you have a recent version of the software that will suffice.
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Number of Sessions: 3 (via Zoom)
Length of Session: Two hours
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Winter/Spring 2021
Wednesdays, April 7, 21, 28 ( Ridgefield)
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Don't see a location or date that fits your schedule? Private and semi-private sessions are available via Zoom.
Contact us for more information.
New for 2021!
ADVANCED
PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS
Photoshop Elements has everything you need to make your photos look amazing, turn them into beautiful creations, and share them with family and friends.
This advanced course only covers the Expert editing mode in Photoshop Elements. Advanced image editing techniques will be explored, such as . . .
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advanced editing tools
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edit images created in Quick & Guided modes
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RAW image file processing
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working with layers
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layer masks
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layer adjustments
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advanced exposure correction
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combining multiple images
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filters, styles, graphics
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Note, this course is for intermediate and more experienced photographers and those looking for more advanced image editing. A basic knowledge of Photoshop Elements is a plus.
Practice photos will be provided by the instructor.
Number of Sessions: 3 (via Zoom)
Length of Session: Two hours
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm​
Winter/Spring 2021
Tuesdays, May 4, 11, 18 ( Ridgefield)
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Don't see a location or date that fits your schedule? Private and semi-private sessions are available via Zoom. Contact us for more information.
New for 2021!
iPHONE
PHOTOGRAPHY
Use your iPhone to its fullest potential by knowing how to control its features and settings. Get the best results from your iPhone and take better photos by knowing the basics:
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settings
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lenses
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techniques
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focusing
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lighting
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focusing
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exposure compensation
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and more
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Number of Sessions: 1 (via Zoom)
Length of Session: 1.5 hours
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Fee: Varies by date
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This class is for all iPhone types.
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Winter/Spring 2021
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Tuesday, February 2 (Chappaqua)
Thursday, February 4 (Greenwich)
Thursday, February 11 (Bronxville)
Tuesday, April 27 (Ridgefield)
Wednesday, May 5 (Chappaqua)
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Don't see a location or date that fits your schedule? Private and semi-private sessions are available via Zoom.
Contact us for more information.
BUSINESS WORKSHOPS AND SERVICES
Instruction and Services Provided by Deborah Tual
Deborah Tual is an experienced marketing and business professional with over 25 years of experience working for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and multinational corporations. She earned a BA degree from the University of Pennsylvania and specializes in business and brand marketing and promotion.
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Workshops
Business instruction includes PowerPoint and Constant Contact applications and website design using Wix. Workshops are taught via Zoom and sessions are groups, semi-private and private.
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Services
Deborah designs and maintains websites for several non-profits and small businesses. Services include updating and improving existing websites and creating new sites. read more
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"I worked with Deborah to create a website for my art work. I had a clear idea of what I wanted and showed her some examples. Well, she quite simply, "nailed it"!! Talented and wonderful to collaborate with, I highly recommend her services. So happy with my website, I then had Deborah create some promotional materials. Another " win, win".
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Lauren Hunt, abstract artist
