Novice and Beginner Classes

Welcome to Hawaii School of Photography’s Novice/Beginner classes! There are few things more exciting than discovering the wonderful world of Photography! I fell in love with photography over 40 years ago and embrace your passion for your “new” art form! Your instructors will guide you and support you as you begin and continue your journey. We offer the following classes to start you on your way:

Novice/Beginner Workshops:

1) Would you like to keep it simple and learn how to create better images with your point and shoot (yes, even your phone-camera)? If so then this two-hour bare basics workshop is for you. We’ll cover simple composition guidelines and talk about ways to avoid bad light situations. Details here: http://www.hawaiischoolofphotography.com/about/novice-and-beginner-classes/create-better-photographs-with-your-point-and-shoot-camera/

Next Point and Shoot Workshops: January 28 OR February 25th OR March 24th from 3:00PM to 5:00PM at the Queen Kapiolani Botanical Gardens on Leahi and Monserrat Avenue.

2) Are you wondering how to work the new Digital SLR camera that you got for the holidays? We will host a three hour overview where you will learn how to find the key controls on your camera and what they do for you. Details here! http://www.hawaiischoolofphotography.com/about/novice-and-beginner-classes/so-you-just-got-a-dslr-or-slr-camera-now-what/

So, You Just Got a New DSLR Camera? Now What? February and March classes have sold out! Saturday April 14th and April 28th from 11AM to 2PM are available at Queen Kapiolani Botanical Gardens in Waikiki (space is extremely limited).  OUTDOOR CLASSES ARE SUBJECT TO WEATHER POSTPONEMENTS! BY POPULAR DEMAND WE HAVE ADDED ONE MORE SUNDAY CLASS:  April 15, 2012 FROM 2 TO 5 PM AT THE PARK!

3) Join us as we explore Hawaii’s amazing Koolau Mountain Range and visit Little Makapuu Beach for a beautiful photo excursion through Hidden Oahu! Details here: http://www.hawaiischoolofphotography.com/about/novice-and-beginner-classes/level-one-photography-tours-and-excursions-through-beautiful-hidden-oahu/

Oahu Photo Tour NEXT DATE TBA from 9:00AM until approximately 2PM–meet at Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens Visitors Center parking lot.

4) Are you looking for a class that is a little more in depth? Our Introduction to Digital Photography Class is a 12-hour program spread over 4 weeks that will turn you from a “snap shooter” into an image creator! Details here!http://www.hawaiischoolofphotography.com/about/novice-and-beginner-classes/photography-1-the-basics/

The next Introduction to Digital Photography class will be held on Mondays February 13, 20,27 and March 5th from 6 to 9PM in my Downtown Studio on Nuuanu Avenue.

5) NEW CLASS! Introduction to Flash Photography! Join Stan Cox II as he unravels the mysteries of using your flash on-camera and off! Details here! http://www.hawaiischoolofphotography.com/about/novice-and-beginner-classes/introduction-to-flash-photography/

The next Introduction to Flash Photography Workshop will be held on October 15, 2011 from 3 to 5 PM Location TBA.

6) Photoshop can be a daunting program for newcomers. Don’t fret: We’ve all been there. Our Introduction to Photoshop: Finding Your Way will show you where to find your tools, palettes and filters and briefly introduce the most commonly used features. We’ll have you up and running in no time! Details here! http://www.hawaiischoolofphotography.com/about/novice-and-beginner-classes/introduction-to-the-photoshop-workspace/

Introduction to the Photoshop Workspace: Finding Your Way NEXT DATE October 29, 2011 from 10AM to 1PM at my studio on Nuuanu Avenue in Downtown Honolulu.