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SBO University: Photography for the Cool Scrapbooker

Photography for the Cool Scrapbooker
Instructor: Andie Smith (SBO Member)


Photography by Andie Smith

Did you just purchase a new camera? Are you wanting to learn about photography and all those cool techniques used in the published layout of the top scrapbooking mags? Join freelance photographer Andie Smith as she teaches you the basics and helps your pictures to jump to the next level. Let’s get people to say “WOW!” when they are flipping through your albums. You will leave this class with a level of security about taking that next family portrait with success.

This class will be held for 4 weeks starting March 4th. The class will have 4 weekly assignments and all registered students will have access to the SBO University Classroom for this class. You will be sent assignments on a weekly basis and the class will share their work in the classroom gallery. There are also private classroom forums and weekly chats will be planned for all participants.

SAMPLE CLASS SCHEDULE

Week 1:
What is everyone talking about? Is ISO, aperture, f/stop, and depth of field Greek to you. Andie will go over photography vocabulary the 1st week of class. Also we will learn about some of the masters of the art. What is Ansel Adams famous for? Who was Man Ray? The 1st week is all about being able to carry on a conversation using the right terms.

Week 2:
Exposure is a necessity in photography. Learn what perfect exposure will make your pictures improve tenfold. Exposure is the base of everything else in photography.

Week 3:
Rule of thirds isn't just for scrapbookers! Learn about rule of thirds and other rules of composition with different types of subjects.

Week 4:
What is scrapbooking with out pictures of your family and friends? Do you want your portraits to look even better? Well round up some friends and family so you can practice all these great tips you have learned!

The class Fee for Photography for the Cool Scrapbooker is $25.00 per student. This class is available for purchase through the SBO store NOW. There is no class kit with this class.

Register here
Photography For The Cool Scrapbooker Registration

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