Photography Fundamentals – Thursday, Aug 20 – 6:30pm-8pm

Learn photography this summer in a sequence of 5 classes offered in Dallas by Matthew Hine and Don’t Be Strangers.

Photography has never in history been more popular than right now – literally everybody now has a camera in their pocket. But learning the fundamental skills of photography has maybe never seemed less relevant. Why mess with all those complicated settings when everybody’s phone makes good pictures automatically, and AI will generate any picture you want?

I’m going to show you how photography really works, and how learning the skills can be a real improvement to both your pictures and your life.

Here’s an article I wrote about why photography is still worth learning.

Who are these classes for?

The classes are designed for just about anybody who has a curiosity about photography and a desire to learn, no matter what kinds of pictures you want to take.

Everybody has a camera in their phone, and if that’s all you’ve got, we’ll get started there and maybe you’ll end up convinced to take the next step with a dedicated camera. If you’ve already got one – from a retro pocket cam to a big pro dSLR – bring that along and you’ll learn how to get the most out of it.

What will the classes cover?

Over the 5 weeks, each 90 minute class will cover one topic.
In each class, I’ll use examples, live demonstration, and clear explanation to show you how cameras really work and the results you can get. You’ll learn what all the confusing photography terms mean and what all of the buttons and controls on your camera (or camera app) do, so they become tools rather than barriers.

My mantra in these classes is going to be “see for yourself”. The best way to learn how to use your camera, and to take pictures that are more meaningful to you, is to experiment, see the results, and repeat.