Photography Classes St. Louis, MO

This digital photography and smartphone skills course teaches students how to take professional-looking photos with their mobile devices. Participants will learn the basics of photography and smartphone photo editing techniques, such as how to properly adjust lighting and composition. In addition, students will learn the best tools they can use to edit their photos.

This beginning course on photo editing is designed to help those with minimal experience develop an understanding of Adobe Photoshop Elements. Participants will learn how to use layers, edit color, and create selections, to turn ordinary photos into beautiful images.

This photography class provides students with an overview of alternative, non-digital processes in photography such as anthotypes and other organic processes. Students will learn the creative and artistic possibilities of these processes with lots of resources for guidance and exploration of the techniques and materials required to produce successful prints.

In this online course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the photobook, from its origin to its present-day popularity. Participants will explore the relationship between photobooks and photojournalism, and the different formats and technologies that have been used to produce photobooks. They will also learn how to identify the key components of successful photobooks and gain valuable insight into this field.

This course will introduce participants to the structure of photobooks, exploring the history and design elements necessary for success. Covering topics like design theory, sequencing, pacing, textual composition, and choosing the right paper type, participants will understand how to make a dynamic and attractive photo book.