
Dan and Deborah Tual
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.
DSLR Camera
Features & Settings
Take your photography to the next level and off Auto Mode! Learn More
Intro Photoshop Elements
Learn the basics. Perfect for beginners and those new to photo editing.
The Art of Composition
Learn how composition can improve your photography instantly
Advanced Photoshop Elements
The Expert editing mode will be explored in detail. Perfect for more advanced photographers and image editing.
People and Places
Transform you images from so-so to awesome! Learn More

iPhone Photography
Use the full potential of your iPhone to take amazing images.
Learn more
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
Bonus material is provided between each session to provide a session recap, supply additional resources, and offer at-home exercises to improve your photography.
This course is taught via Zoom. Choose a date that best fits your schedule or support your local Adult & Continuing Education department.
Number of Sessions: 3 (via Zoom)
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Fee: Varies by date
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.
Number of Sessions: 1 (via Zoom)
Length of Session: One hour
Time: Exact times vary
Fee: Varies by date
Note: This class is taught separately but in conjunction with People and Places on the same night.
Winter/Spring 2021
Monday, March 1 (Bronxville)
Tuesday, February 23 (Stamford & Ridgefield)
Monday, April 12 (Chappaqua)
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.
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.
Number of Sessions: 1 (via Zoom)
Length of Session: One hour
Time: Exact times vary
Fee: Varies by date
Note: This class is taught separately but in conjunction with Photography: The Art of Composition on the same night.
Winter/Spring 2021
Monday, March 1 (Bronxville)
Tuesday, February 23 (Stamford & Ridgefield)
Monday, April 12 (Chappaqua)
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
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.
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)
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
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)
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
Number of Sessions: 1 (via Zoom)
Length of Session: 1.5 hours
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Fee: Varies by date
This class is for all iPhone types.
Winter/Spring 2021
Tuesday, February 2 (Chappaqua)
Thursday, February 4 (Greenwich)
Thursday, February 11 (Bronxville)
Tuesday, April 27 (Ridgefield)
Wednesday, May 5 (Chappaqua)
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.
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.
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
"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".
Lauren Hunt, abstract artist


PowerPoint
Create an Impressive Presentation
Winter/Spring 2021
Step-by-step instruction on how to use the program, pro-tips on what elements to add to your presentation for maximum effectiveness and success, and why you should use them. Topics covered include text, images, animations, transitions, color and template designs.
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Thursday, March 4 (Stamford)

Website Design Guide
Checklist for a Successful Website
Winter/Spring 2021
Plan, design and develop an effective and successful website with a step-by-step guide.
Number of Sessions: 1
Length of Session: 2 hours
Wednesday, March 3 (Greenwich)
Monday, March 22 (Chappaqua)
Tuesday, April 6 (Ridgefield)

Constant Contact
A Guide to Successful and Effective Email Marketing
Winter/Spring 2021
Email marketing is a powerful tool to grow your business and reach current customers and prospects. Give your message and products maximum exposure with well designed emails to targeted contacts. Constant Contact is very effective and easy-to-use.
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 1
Thursday, February 18 (Bronxville)
Thursday, April 1 (Chappaqua)
Thursday, April 29 (Stamford)

Create a Website: Easy with Wix
Winter/Spring 2021
Easily build a stunning Wix website from start to finish - for yourself, your business, or for someone else.
Number of Sessions: 2
Length of Session: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Tuesdays April 13 & 20 (Stamford & Ridgefield)