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Photography Composition: Mastering the Flatlay
Jul
16
10:00 AM10:00

Photography Composition: Mastering the Flatlay

Besides lighting, composition is a key skill that will take your photography to the next level. In this class, we’ll discuss the techniques and elements of composition through styling a flat lay photograph, perfect for social media or website photography.

Please note: A camera optional but not required.

Get a ticket: https://rochesterbrainery.com/collections/photography

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Photo Essentials: Using Your DSLR & Shooting in Natural Light
Jul
9
10:30 AM10:30

Photo Essentials: Using Your DSLR & Shooting in Natural Light

Want to better understand your digital camera? Overwhelmed by shooting in manual mode? In this class, you’ll learn how to handle your DSLR - from exposure settings and file formatting to aperture and shutter speed. When it comes to photography, light is the most important element to any photo, and natural light is the easiest, most affordable way to get it right. This class will teach the tools and techniques in lighting anything (still life, portrait, food, etc.) using just natural light.

Please note: A DSLR camera (or other camera with manual capability) is highly recommended for this class. Bringing your camera manual to class is also highly recommended. If you don't have it in print, they're easy to find and download online for free.

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Editing & Retouching Photos
Jun
8
6:30 PM18:30

Editing & Retouching Photos

This class will teach the basics of balancing and retouching photographs in Adobe Camera Raw/Lightroom, Photoshop, and smartphone apps for a more professional look. Sample photographs will be provided so that students can edit together during class. Whether shooting portraits, products, food, or another subject entirely, students will learn a number of techniques to improve curves, color balance, workflow, and much more.

Please note: To show the widest range of editing capabilities, Adobe Camera Raw/Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop will be the focus in this class, so they're highly recommended but not required. If you don't want to download their free trial, you can use similar editing apps Cara goes over in class, or just watch as she edits.

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Food Photography & Styling
Jun
1
6:00 PM18:00

Food Photography & Styling

Whether you’re shooting a big event tablescape or just snapping quick iPhone photos for Instagram, there’s a particular way to photograph food to make it look totally mouth-watering. This workshop will teach the tools and techniques to help students get the most out of their natural light food photography.

Get a ticket: https://rochesterbrainery.com/collections/photography

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Editing & Retouching Photos
May
10
6:30 PM18:30

Editing & Retouching Photos

This class will teach the basics of balancing and retouching photographs in Adobe Camera Raw/Lightroom, Photoshop, and smartphone apps for a more professional look. Sample photographs will be provided so that students can edit together during class. Whether shooting portraits, products, food, or another subject entirely, students will learn a number of techniques to improve curves, color balance, workflow, and much more.

Please note: To show the widest range of editing capabilities, Adobe Camera Raw/Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop will be the focus in this class, so they're highly recommended but not required. If you don't want to download their free trial, you can use similar editing apps Cara goes over in class, or just watch as she edits.

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Photography Basics - Using Your DSLR & Natural Light
Apr
2
10:00 AM10:00

Photography Basics - Using Your DSLR & Natural Light

Want to better understand your digital camera? Overwhelmed by shooting in manual mode? In this class, you’ll learn how to handle your DSLR - from exposure settings and file formatting to aperture and shutter speed. When it comes to photography, light is the most important element to any photo, and natural light is the easiest, most affordable way to get it right. This class will teach the tools and techniques in lighting anything (still life, portrait, food, etc.) using just natural light.

Please note: A DSLR camera (or other camera with manual capability) is highly recommended for this class. Bringing your camera manual to class is also highly recommended. If you don't have it in print, they're easy to find and download online for free.

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Editing & Retouching Photos
Aug
12
6:30 PM18:30

Editing & Retouching Photos

Want to learn how to make your photos look more professional? In this class you'll learn how to balance and retouch your photographs in Adobe Camera Raw/Lightroom, Photoshop, and on smartphone apps. Whether you’re shooting portraits, products, food, or another subject entirely, you’ll learn a number of techniques to get better at curves, color balance, workflow, and much more. 

Please note: A laptop or tablet is required for this class. Students are asked to please bring their own. We'll be using Adobe software and you'll get the most out of the class if you're using it, but it's not required for the class.

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Styling & Shooting for Social Media
Jul
31
10:00 AM10:00

Styling & Shooting for Social Media

In this hands-on workshop, we’ll go through the ins and outs of easy styling for everyday photography. Using your cell phone, you’ll learn how to set up flatlays, tableaus, and well-lit photographs. We’ll go over creating a beautiful Instagram feed as well as the basics of editing photos on your phone.

*A camera (either smartphone or DSLR) is required for this class.

Get a ticket: https://rochesterbrainery.com/collections/classes

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Photography Basics: Using Your DSLR & Natural Light Photography
Jul
24
10:00 AM10:00

Photography Basics: Using Your DSLR & Natural Light Photography

Looking to better understand your digital camera? Overwhelmed by shooting in manual mode? In this class students will learn how to handle their DSLR, from exposure settings, to file formatting, to aperture and shutter speed and more.

When it comes to photography, light is the most important element to any photo, and natural light is the easiest, most affordable way to get it right. This class will teach the tools and techniques in lighting anything (still life, portrait, food, etc.) using just natural light.

Please note: A DSLR camera (or other camera with manual capability) is highly recommended for this class. Having your camera manual available is also highly recommended! If you don't have it in print, they're easy to find downloadable online for free.

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Food Photography & Styling
Jul
17
1:00 PM13:00

Food Photography & Styling

Whether you’re shooting big event tablescapes or just snapping quick iPhone photos for Instagram, there’s a particular way to photograph food to make it look totally mouth-watering. This hands-on workshop will teach the tools and techniques to help you get the most out of your natural light food photography. 

Please note: A camera (either smartphone or DSLR) is required for this class. Students are asked to please bring their own. 

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Editing & Retouching Photos
May
26
6:30 PM18:30

Editing & Retouching Photos

Want to learn how to make your photos look more professional? In this class you'll learn how to balance and retouch your photographs in Adobe Camera Raw/Lightroom, Photoshop, and on smartphone apps. Whether you’re shooting portraits, products, food, or another subject entirely, you’ll learn a number of techniques to get better at curves, color balance, workflow, and much more. 

Please note: We'll be using Adobe software and you'll get the most out of the class if you're using it, but it's not required for the class.

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Styling & Shooting For Social Media
May
22
12:30 PM12:30

Styling & Shooting For Social Media

This class will go through the ins and outs of easy styling for everyday photography. Students will learn how to set up flatlays, tableaus, and well-lit photographs. The class will go over creating a beautiful Instagram feed, the basics of editing photos on a phone, and some strategies for sharing imagery on Instagram in an effective way.

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Photography Basics - Using Your DSLR & Natural Light Shooting
May
22
10:00 AM10:00

Photography Basics - Using Your DSLR & Natural Light Shooting

Looking to better understand your digital camera? Overwhelmed by shooting in manual mode? In this class students will learn how to handle their DSLR, from exposure settings, to file formatting, to aperture and shutter speed and more.

When it comes to photography, light is the most important element to any photo, and natural light is the easiest, most affordable way to get it right. This class will teach the tools and techniques in lighting anything (still life, portrait, food, etc.) using just natural light.

Please note: A DSLR camera (or other camera with manual capability) is highly recommended for this class. Having your camera manual available is also highly recommended! If you don't have it in print, they're easy to find downloadable online for free.

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ONLINE: Styling & Shooting For Social Media
Apr
25
1:00 PM13:00

ONLINE: Styling & Shooting For Social Media

This class will go through the ins and outs of easy styling for everyday photography. Students will learn how to set up flatlays, tableaus, and well-lit photographs. The class will go over creating a beautiful Instagram feed, the basics of editing photos on a phone, and some strategies for sharing imagery on Instagram in an effective way.

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ONLINE: Editing & Retouching Photos
Apr
19
6:30 PM18:30

ONLINE: Editing & Retouching Photos

Want to learn how to make your photos look more professional? In this class you'll learn how to balance and retouch your photographs in Adobe Camera Raw/Lightroom, Photoshop, and on smartphone apps. Whether you’re shooting portraits, products, food, or another subject entirely, you’ll learn a number of techniques to get better at curves, color balance, workflow, and much more. 

Please note: We'll be using Adobe software and you'll get the most out of the class if you're using it, but it's not required for the class.

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ONLINE: Photography Basics - Using Your DSLR & Natural Light Shooting
Apr
10
1:00 PM13:00

ONLINE: Photography Basics - Using Your DSLR & Natural Light Shooting

Looking to better understand your digital camera? Overwhelmed by shooting in manual mode? In this class students will learn how to handle their DSLR, from exposure settings, to file formatting, to aperture and shutter speed and more.

When it comes to photography, light is the most important element to any photo, and natural light is the easiest, most affordable way to get it right. This class will teach the tools and techniques in lighting anything (still life, portrait, food, etc.) using just natural light.

Please note: A DSLR camera (or other camera with manual capability) is highly recommended for this class. Having your camera manual available is also highly recommended! If you don't have it in print, they're easy to find downloadable online for free.

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ONLINE: Styling & Shooting For Social Media
Aug
9
12:30 PM12:30

ONLINE: Styling & Shooting For Social Media

This class will go through the ins and outs of easy styling for everyday photography. Students will learn how to set up flatlays, tableaus, and well-lit photographs. The class will go over creating a beautiful Instagram feed, the basics of editing photos on a phone, and some strategies for sharing imagery on Instagram in an effective way.

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ONLINE: Photography Basics - Using Your DSLR & Natural Light Shooting
Aug
9
10:00 AM10:00

ONLINE: Photography Basics - Using Your DSLR & Natural Light Shooting

Looking to better understand your digital camera? Overwhelmed by shooting in manual mode? In this class students will learn how to handle their DSLR, from exposure settings, to file formatting, to aperture and shutter speed and more.

When it comes to photography, light is the most important element to any photo, and natural light is the easiest, most affordable way to get it right. This class will teach the tools and techniques in lighting anything (still life, portrait, food, etc.) using just natural light.

Please note: A DSLR camera (or other camera with manual capability) is highly recommended for this class. Having your camera manual available is also highly recommended! If you don't have it in print, they're easy to find downloadable online for free.

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ONLINE: Styling & Shooting For Social Media
Jul
26
12:30 PM12:30

ONLINE: Styling & Shooting For Social Media

This class will go through the ins and outs of easy styling for everyday photography. Students will learn how to set up flatlays, tableaus, and well-lit photographs. The class will go over creating a beautiful Instagram feed, the basics of editing photos on a phone, and some strategies for sharing imagery on Instagram in an effective way.

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ONLINE: Photography Basics - Using Your DSLR & Natural Light
Jul
26
10:00 AM10:00

ONLINE: Photography Basics - Using Your DSLR & Natural Light

Looking to better understand your digital camera? Overwhelmed by shooting in manual mode? In this class students will learn how to handle their DSLR, from exposure settings, to file formatting, to aperture and shutter speed and more.

When it comes to photography, light is the most important element to any photo, and natural light is the easiest, most affordable way to get it right. This class will teach the tools and techniques in lighting anything (still life, portrait, food, etc.) using just natural light.

Please note: A DSLR camera (or other camera with manual capability) is highly recommended for this class. Having your camera manual available is also highly recommended! If you don't have it in print, they're easy to find downloadable online for free.

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ONLINE: Photography Basics - Using Your DSLR & Natural Light
Jul
11
10:00 AM10:00

ONLINE: Photography Basics - Using Your DSLR & Natural Light

Looking to better understand your digital camera? Overwhelmed by shooting in manual mode? In this class students will learn how to handle their DSLR, from exposure settings, to file formatting, to aperture and shutter speed and more.

When it comes to photography, light is the most important element to any photo, and natural light is the easiest, most affordable way to get it right. This class will teach the tools and techniques in lighting anything (still life, portrait, food, etc.) using just natural light.

Please note: A DSLR camera (or other camera with manual capability) is highly recommended for this class. Having your camera manual available is also highly recommended! If you don't have it in print, they're easy to find downloadable online for free.

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ONLINE: Editing & Retouching Photos
Jul
2
6:00 PM18:00

ONLINE: Editing & Retouching Photos

Want to learn how to make your photos look more professional? In this class you'll learn how to balance and retouch your photographs in Adobe Camera Raw/Lightroom, Photoshop, and on smartphone apps. Whether you’re shooting portraits, products, food, or another subject entirely, you’ll learn a number of techniques to get better at curves, color balance, workflow, and much more. 

Please note: We'll be using Adobe software and you'll get the most out of the class if you're using it, but it's not required for the class.

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ONLINE: Food Photography & Styling
Jun
28
3:30 PM15:30

ONLINE: Food Photography & Styling

Whether you’re shooting big event tablescapes or just snapping quick iPhone photos for Instagram, there’s a particular way to photograph food to make it look totally mouth-watering. This workshop will teach the tools and techniques to help students get the most out of their natural light food photography.

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ONLINE: Styling & Shooting For Social Media
Jun
27
10:00 AM10:00

ONLINE: Styling & Shooting For Social Media

This class will go through the ins and outs of easy styling for everyday photography. Students will learn how to set up flatlays, tableaus, and well-lit photographs. The class will go over creating a beautiful Instagram feed, the basics of editing photos on a phone, and some strategies for sharing imagery on Instagram in an effective way.

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ONLINE: Editing & Retouching Photos
Jun
24
5:30 PM17:30

ONLINE: Editing & Retouching Photos

Want to learn how to make your photos look more professional? In this class you'll learn how to balance and retouch your photographs in Adobe Camera Raw/Lightroom, Photoshop, and on smartphone apps. Whether you’re shooting portraits, products, food, or another subject entirely, you’ll learn a number of techniques to get better at curves, color balance, workflow, and much more. 

Please note: We'll be using Adobe software and you'll get the most out of the class if you're using it, but it's not required for the class.

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Editing & Retouching Photos
Mar
23
6:30 PM18:30

Editing & Retouching Photos

Want to learn how to make your photos look more professional? In this class you'll learn how to balance and retouch your photographs in Adobe Camera Raw/Lightroom, Photoshop, and on smartphone apps. Whether you’re shooting portraits, products, food, or another subject entirely, you’ll learn a number of techniques to get better at curves, color balance, workflow, and much more. 

Please note: A laptop or tablet is required for this class. Students are asked to please bring their own. We'll be using Adobe software and you'll get the most out of the class if you're using it, but it's not required for the class.

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Editing & Retouching Photos
Feb
17
6:30 PM18:30

Editing & Retouching Photos

Want to learn how to make your photos look more professional? In this class you'll learn how to balance and retouch your photographs in Adobe Camera Raw/Lightroom, Photoshop, and on smartphone apps. Whether you’re shooting portraits, products, food, or another subject entirely, you’ll learn a number of techniques to get better at curves, color balance, workflow, and much more. 

Please note: A laptop or tablet is required for this class. Students are asked to please bring their own. We'll be using Adobe software and you'll get the most out of the class if you're using it, but it's not required for the class.

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Natural Light Photography
Feb
2
12:30 PM12:30

Natural Light Photography

Light is the most important element to any photo, and natural light is the easiest, most affordable way to get it right. This hands-on workshop will teach the tools and techniques in lighting anything (still life, portrait, food, etc.) using just natural light. Using either your cell phone camera or your DSLR, we’ll go through how to use light and shadow to your advantage while photographing.

Please note: A camera (either smartphone or DSLR) is required for this class. Students are asked to please bring their own.

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Using Your DSLR
Feb
2
10:00 AM10:00

Using Your DSLR

Looking to better understand your digital camera? Overwhelmed by shooting in manual mode? In this class you’ll learn how to handle your DSLR, from exposure settings, to file formatting, to aperture and shutter speed and more. This hands-on workshop will show you how to easily incorporate the elements of your camera into an average photoshoot.

Please note: A DSLR camera is required for this class. Students are asked to please bring their own.

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