“Introduction to Digital Photography” Class in Franklin

Jay Fitzpatrick leads three four-hour sessions

April 18, 2015 • Saved under Arts
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Students at the May "Introduction to Digital Photography" class in Franklin will learn how to use their cameras and appropriate settings to create better photos and will have an opportunity to photograph some of Franklin's oldest buildings. This picture was taken inside the Odd Fellows building on Central Street. Photo: Jay Fitzpatrick
Students at the May “Introduction to Digital Photography” class in Franklin will learn how to use their cameras and appropriate settings to create better photos and will have an opportunity to photograph some of Franklin’s oldest buildings. This picture was taken inside the Odd Fellows building on Central Street. Photo: Jay Fitzpatrick

Want to take better pictures? Understand your camera and its various settings? Jay Fitzpatrick of East Andover, owner of F8 Photography, has teamed up with Franklin’s Toad Hall Art Gallery to offer photography classes and photo tours of some of Franklin’s historic downtown buildings.

Introduction to Digital Photography, a 12-hour course and workshop, will be offered at the Toad Hall Art Gallery, 316 Central Street, Franklin, on the Saturday mornings of May 16, 23, and 30.

This program is designed to give you a better understanding of how the selection of F-stops, shutter speeds, ISO settings, and white balance affects your final images. Learn about various shooting modes, depth-of-field, motion blur, photo composition, and photo editing software programs.

Also to be discussed: lenses, camera care, natural and artificial light sources, flash units and studio lighting, light manipulation, and the use of tripods.

A variety of free resources designed to help you take better pictures and become a more creative photographer will be shared.

Students will have an opportunity to photograph some of Franklin’s oldest downtown buildings, using the lessons learned in the class. A model will also be with us, for portrait lessons. Homework assignments will be given and on the third morning, students’ images will be viewed and discussed.

The class, offered by F8 Photography, will run from 8 AM to noon on those dates. The cost is $50 per person, which includes instruction, course materials, and model fees. Class size is limited to 15. Payment may be made at the door. Participants will be asked to bring their cameras, lenses, flash units, and instruction manuals. To register or for more information, send an e-mail to jall@nulltds.net or call 455-6595.

Jay also offers private lessons to photo enthusiasts.