Sacramento Beginners’ Photography classes

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Photography Classes

Teaching students how to make photographs and films is not a trivial matter; what they learn through this medium has real value in their lives. No matter their career paths, the practice of making images and all that it entails, enriches and expands their lives. Photography and video require attention to a wide range of technical and artistic elements, which must align if students are to produce strong images. Attention to detail is pivotal to my teaching. Throughout the classes, I ask detailed questions about each student, talk about the art with the new vocabulary that will soon become second nature to them.

My approach to teaching is similar to the way many artists create their masterpieces. I teach with a passion for things that are not limited strictly to one medium of art – photography, cinematography, painting, etc. Anybody who walks into my class can see how much I truly love working with people. I am able to motivate them by encouraging them to do something different with their lives which prompts them become excited about learning new ways to view the world around them. The same way that I am able to take my students’ enthusiasm and use it as inspiration for continuing my work in the classroom, they are able to take their newfound knowledge away from me and go off into the real world carrying it with them wherever they may go.

STARTS AT $200

What will cover:

• Learn how to adjust the settings and basic control over your exposure mode on your camera for any light condition
• How to adjust ISO, shutter speed, and aperture.
• Learn simple camera tricks, settings, and functions, that can enhance your sharpness, focus, motion blur shots, and more!
• You will learn exposure compensation and basic control to help you use on-camera flash to take night photos.
• introduce all other digital photography-related topics that you will need to know when purchasing a camera.
• Other camera-related related include megapixels, lenses, noise, white balance, ISO, SD cards, and much more.
• Learn about the most popular shooting modes such as Program Auto, Automatic, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Landscape, Sports, Portrait, and more!
• Photo Critiquing, Verbal Instruction, and Hands-on Exercises.
  A mixture to cater to all learning types, outside, and take your newly learned skills to the neighboring streets of Midtown Sacramento.

This is for you, if:

• You’re new to photography and don’t know where to start.
• You have a camera but don’t know how to use it hand-on
• You’ve in the process of purchasing a camera or consider
• You have a good phone camera and want to utilize its potential (highly recommended to take the composition class)
• You’re ready to learn.

STARTS AT $400

What will cover:

Learn the rules before you break them. Learn what you need to know to take better photos.

• Use the rule of thirds. The rule of thirds in photography is one of the first composition techniques you should learn.
• The golden ratio.
• Composed contrast effectively
• Photography Principle & Element
• Look for leading lines,
• Work with framing in your photography.
• Try different viewpoints. Fill the frame.
• Create depth in your composition.
• + more

This is for you, if:

• You’re ready to move to the next level
• You’ve hit a plateau in your career
• You’re ready to stop spinning your wheels
• You know you need an outside perspective, and you know you need results
• You want higher-paying clients, consistently
• You value personalized feedback over one-size-fits-all marketing strategies
• You’re ready to Do The Work

STARTS AT $400

What will cover:

During each session students will be introduced to the fundamentals of video making from tripods to free hand, sound settings and microphones (provided by PhotoManhattan) to composition and motion, video settings and much more. Course will include weekly assignments, and in-class shooting and practice. This course is intended for photographers if you want to learn as cinematographer do take film 101. Limited to 10 Students.

Requirements:

A video-enabled camera.

Level of Knowledge Assumed: basic still photography understanding and practice. Students are expected to feel comfortable browsing camera and exposure settings for still photography. The first half of our Photo I course can suffice depending on each student.

PRIVATE CLASSES ONE-ON-ONE ARE OPEN

“CineCrown really went above and beyond to help us demonstrate the mission and work of our organization on screen. Martin was kind and patient with the subjects of our video, some of whom had survived serious trauma and that made a HUGE difference in comfortably sharing their stories.”

David H. – LGBT President.

“We chose CineCrown above and beyond other solicitations because of their competitive pricing and extensive history working with other agencies. CineCrown proved to be a successful venture in helping us achieve a well-rounded branding campaign. The video series properly educated, informed, and motivated our audience on the importance of seeing, hearing, and reporting . . . It was a pleasure working with Martin Vo and his team.”

Jo N. – Senior Officer at SAC RT

“Corporate marketing vs. website for a nonprofit board. It’s obvious that Martin from CineCrown has a great academic background in IT and graphic design. What really makes for a great experience is his enthusiasm for his craft!”

Ann K. – Attorney