Indigo Portrait Studios providing artistic wedding photography for Tacoma, Seattle, Olympia in the Puget Sound region

You bought the camera with all the bells and whistles, now lets learn how to put them to work. During the flight to your vacation or honeymoon destination is not the best time to read the manual on how to use your camera. These classes will quickly bring you up to speed and make sure you are ready to capture that action shot or perfect sunset when it happens.

The first class focuses specifically on the technical aspects of how to use your new camera. The second class covers how to improve the quality of your photographs. No more disappointment over dark images with poor color, or lots of image blur.

Get More Out of Your Camera - Maximize Your Camera's Potential
When: March 28th, 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Where: Indigo Portrait Studios
Who: Anyone who would like to learn how to better use their camera
Cost: $45
Reserve Your Seat Online

CLASS CONTENT OVERVIEW - Course will cover the following material

Hands-on Initial Camera Setup ~ How to adjust your camera's default settings for your style of shooting
White Balancing Act ~ What you don't know about WB can destroy your images every time
"P" is not for Professional ~ What "P" means to you and how to use it
Digital Noise and How to Silence it
So What are the Rest of These Buttons For? ~ How to maximize your camera's potential
Exposure Modes ~ What are they and how will they improve my photographs?
To Delete or NOT Delete? ~ The pros and cons of deleting your images or reformatting your memory card

Shoot Like a Pro - 8 Secrets to Better Photographs
When: April 11th, 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Where: Indigo Portrait Studios
Who: Anyone who would like to learn how to better use their camera
Cost: $45
Reserve Your Seat Online

CLASS CONTENT OVERVIEW - Course will cover the following material

1. Let Your Whites Be Bright ~ White balance is everything
2. Put Your Subject in its Best Light ~ Don't be afraid to turn off the flash
3. Decent Exposure ~ The "ABC's" of exposure
4. Feed Your Need for Speed ~ When to change your camera's shutter speed
5. Go Steady ~ $20 can save your photographs
6. Compose Yourself ~ Turn your camera and other secrets to great composition
7. Sweet Nothings ~ The small things make all the difference
8. Walk in Someone Else's Shoes ~ Change your perspective
Bomus: Don't Leave Home Without it ~ When in doubt, don't leave it out.
Extra Bonus: A few comments and suggestions on printing your photographsl