The first step in learning photography is to understand exposure. In essence, we need to capture the right amount of light for the right length of time and at the right speed. Simple enough, yet complex enough to be deserving of it's own lesson.

What you'll learn in this class

I'll lead you through basic photography to make sure you understand how to make a correct exposure. How to use your shutter speeds, f/stops (aperture) and ISO to create properly exposed images every time.

This class is geared towards providing you with the basics of photography from the ground up as they relate to Digital (and Film) cameras. Here's some of the many topics we'll discuss:

• ISO - What it is and how to select the right setting.

• Setting the f/stop, shutter speed, and ISO to achieve the correct exposure.

• Taking great photographs in some of the worst conditions.

• How to come home from your vacation with photos that you'll want to share with everyone.

• Getting professional looking results with a basic camera.

• Buying the camera that best fits your needs and photographic interests.

This is just an outline of the topics we'll discuss.

We're going to talk about photographing your friends and family, your pets, your car, your house, nature, and just about anything that you might want to photograph. If you have a camera I encourage you to bring it along so you can get an idea of where everything is on your own camera as we move through these topics.