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This 4 week 12 hour class will move you from being a picture taker to an image maker. You will learn the fundamentals of photography including how and why the mechanics of the camera work the way they do. We’ll cover the interplay between apertures and shutter speeds and when/why to change them. You’ll learn how to take control over your exposures and how to use your camera as a light meter. On-line course materials included. Tuition includes 4.712% Oahu General Excise Tax.

POSING FAMILIES AND GROUPS
With Stan P. Cox II

Concept/ Dynamics
Purpose/ Use for the Portrait
Relationships

Composition
In Studio
On Location
Indoors or Environmental

Two Subjects
Friends; Siblings; Couples; Parent & Child

Three to Six Subjects
Co-workers; Friends; Siblings; Family

Seven to Fourteen Subjects
Co-workers; Friends/Clubs; Family

Fifteen or More
Family (Reunions); Friends; Company/Clubs/Sports Groups

Module 1: Introduction to Digital Photography–Basic Camera Mechanics is now live! This module will teach you the basics of exposure control; the three components of your camera that determine your exposure; how to meter light with camera; when and why to change your aperture (f-stop), shutter speed and ISO; lenses; depth of field and capturing motion, understanding White Balance and more–all at your own pace! You will receive a password giving you access to the class web page. Web page is yours to bookmark and return to whenever you wish.

Join Stan P. Cox II for a 2.5 hour in studio discussion of how to understand and effectively use small portable light sources to create beautiful portraits on location. You will then join Stan on location for 3.5 hours while he shows you how to put the morning session to work. Class participants will act as each others subjects and will all set up the lights and see how it works first hand. Tuition includes 4.712% Oahu General Excise Tax

Join Stan P. Cox II for a 2.5 hour in studio discussion of how to understand and effectively use small portable light sources to create beautiful portraits on location. Tuition includes 4.712% Oahu General Excise Tax.

Join us for a three and 1/2 hour mini-workshop devoted to showing you ways to work models to create outstanding portraits and fashion images. You will work with one of Oahu’s most beautiful and talented models in a professional studio setting. The first hour will be spent setting up the studio and discussing some of the basics of model photography. Two hours will be spent on the set. We’ll discuss issues related to posing and interacting with your model. We’ll start with a head and shoulders portrait and then move to full length and show some of the common posing mistakes and how to fix them. The final half hour will be spent tearing the studio down and discussing common post-production issues. Tuition includes 4.712% Oahu General Excise Tax.

NOTE: We will discuss some basic lighting issues and you’ll learn proper metering techniques, but this is NOT a lighting course. Full day and mini-lighting workshops are available.

8-hour one day seminar focuses on the basic of photographic lighting in an outdoor location. You’ll learn the laws that govern how light works and how to modify them to fit your needs in the morning session. You’ll apply what you learned in the morning by working with one of Oahu’s best models. We’ll cover how to work with models and some basic posing techniques too. Tuition includes 4.712% Oahu General Excise Tax.

8-hour one day seminar focuses on the basic of photographic lighting in a studio situation. You’ll learn the laws that govern how light works and how to modify them to fit your needs in the morning session. You’ll apply what you learned in the morning by working with one of Oahu’s best models. We’ll cover how to work with models and some basic posing techniques too. Tuition includes 4.712% Oahu General Excise Tax.

This 4 week 12 hour class will move you from being a picture taker to an image maker. You will learn the fundamentals of photography including how and why the mechanics of the camera work the way they do. We’ll cover the interplay between apertures and shutter speeds and when/why to change them. You’ll learn how to take control over your exposures and how to use your camera as a light meter. Film shooters welcome! Tuition includes 4.712% Oahu General Excise Tax.

This three hour class will show you why and how to use the different modes and settings on your new camera. We will discuss ISO and WB settings as well as the differences between program, aperture/shutter priority and manual modes. The class will usually be held on location so you will immediately apply what you learn. Tuition includes 4.712% Oahu General Excise Tax.

Learn basic composition and lighting techniques that will greatly improve the images you create with your point and shoot camera. This two hour class will usually be held on location so you can immediately apply what you learn. Tuition includes 4.712% Oahu General Excise Tax.

Join your hosts, Stephen Dantzig and Stan Cox II, two of Hawaii’s premier photographers/educators, as we teach you how to create your own breathtaking images while basking in nature’s glory. Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens will be our first stop, but the photography lessons will begin on the bus ride to the park. We’ll spend 1 to 1 1/2 hours exploring and photographing the magnificent views of the majestic Ko’olau Mountain Range. The next stop will include lunch at Honey’s at the Ko’olau Golf Course. We’ll have a few more minutes to talk story and answer more of your photography questions on the short drive around to Little Makapu’u Beach Park. This beach offers a great view of Rabbit Island and the shoreline leading up to the Makapu’u Light House. We’ll have about an hour to explore the different photography opportunities here. The bus ride home can be spent reviewing your photographs and answering any final questions. Tuition includes 4.712% Oahu General Excise Tax.

Join your hosts, Stephen Dantzig and Stan Cox II, two of Hawaii’s premier photographers/educators, as we teach you how to create your own breathtaking images while basking in nature’s glory. Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens will be our first stop, but the photography lessons will begin on the bus ride to the park. We’ll spend 1 to 1 1/2 hours exploring and photographing the magnificent views of the majestic Ko’olau Mountain Range. The next stop will include lunch at Honey’s at the Ko’olau Golf Course. We’ll have a few more minutes to talk story and answer more of your photography questions on the short drive around to Little Makapu’u Beach Park. This beach offers a great view of Rabbit Island and the shoreline leading up to the Makapu’u Light House. We’ll have about an hour to explore the different photography opportunities here. The bus ride home can be spent reviewing your photographs and answering any final questions. Tuition includes 4.712% Oahu General Excise Tax.

Learn the science and creative uses for one of the most versatile tools in any photographer’s toolkit: the softbox. Learn how and why they work and how to combine them with other light sources to unleash your creative control over your lighting–in the studio and on location! Order your signed copy here.

Learn the science and creative uses for one of the most versatile tools in any photographer’s toolkit: the softbox. Learn how and why they work and how to combine them with other light sources to unleash your creative control over your lighting–in the studio and on location! Order your signed copy here.

LIMITED OFFER: Learn the basics of lighting in the studio and on location and then go in depth with outdoor location lighting with this SIGNED two book set! See individual products for details.

LIMITED OFFER: Learn the basics of lighting in the studio and on location and then go in depth with outdoor location lighting with this SIGNED two book set! See individual products for details.