Rebel With A Cause... Using Your Canon Digital Rebel Camera. Choose Either: Saturday, May 10 OR Saturday, June 14. $79. 12:30 to 6:00 We will cover all the versions of this wonderful camera, from the original 300d to the newest xSi model.  You will learn the various controls, settings and adjustments.  We will explain the various “zones” from Basic to Creative. Custom Functions will be explained as will proper exposures.  Learn about JPEG and RAW; white balance; mirror lockup; auto-focus and much more. Learn the safe way to clean the sensor.  Understand the information in the viewfinder. We’ll also cover downloading, flash and lenses. No matter which digital Rebel you own, this class will put YOU in control of this wonderful camera! Class notes provided via CD. Register early as class size is limited to 15 only. After this class, consider the “Beyond the Basics” class for even more control! Bring your camera & instruction book. Click HERE for a PDF flyer of the Rebel Class.

Using Your Digital Camera…Wed & Thurs, April 16-17, 6 - 9 pm $79 This exciting course is 6 hours packed with info on how to get great photos with your digital camera. You’ll learn the many features your camera offers so you can take great photos. Learn about different exposures, white balance, flash cards, downloading, resolution, histograms, composition and lots more! Demo of Photoshop Elements too. This class is hands-on. Bring your camera and manual so you can get pro tips for great photos. Extensive class notes provided. The best basic digital class in the Grand Valley by the most experienced instructor!

Print Like A Pro... Getting Great Prints From Your Printer: Saturday, May 17, 10:00 - 4:00. FREE Demos, lectures and "inside" tips to get the best quality from your inkjet prints. Greg Schern from Moab Paper will be on hand to answer all your questions. Steve gives a lecture at 11 and again at 2. Lots of door prizes at 4pm. Come for an hour or all day! Click HERE for a PDF flyer that has more information.

Photoshop Elements 6.0 Basics... Choose either: Saturday, June 28, 9:00 - 4:30. OR Saturday, July 26, 9:00 - 4:30 $99. Brand New! Hands-on training for the newest version of Photoshop Elements. Version 6 is the best yet! Use a classroom computer or bring your laptop computer with Elements 6.0 installed (bring an external mouse & AC adapter). Steve shows you many powerful secrets of how to use Elements. We take you thru downloading, organizing, optimizing, printing and saving your images. Learn to enhance and correct your photos. We'll teach you many creative tricks as well. You receive class notes and a CD with the class images for later reference. Dick Colby assists on the June date. Mac users welcome too; bring your Mac laptop with Version 6 installed. NOTE: June class has 3 seats left.

Beyond the Basics...Using Your Digital SLR Camera. Tues & Wed,June 10-11, 6:00-9:00 pm. $89. 

A series of informative and entertaining presentations designed to give you the artistic and technical tools needed to help your photography achieve the next level. Steve’s trademark energy and enthusiasm will truly have you rediscovering the joy of photography! Programs include:

This class is designed for users of digital SLR cameras. These are the same classes Steve presents at his national seminars. Don’t miss this chance to learn from a pro! Bring your camera and instruction manual.

Computer Classes are “hands-on” and feature small class size plus assistant Dick Colby

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Last modified: April 25, 2008