Instructor: Brenda Hipsher

Course Level: All Levels

Do your prints match your monitor? Are you disappointed when you send your files to a lab? Are you throwing away paper and ink and spending time frustrated over prints that are not what you expect coming out of your inkjet printer?

Now there's an affordable solution! Learn to profile your monitor, printer, and even your LCD projector with a single device. Join us for a detailed look at X-Rite's new device called Color Munki Photo. Color management has never been so easy and so affordable.

We will discuss the reasons why color management is necessary and experience live demonstrations that will show you that making prints that match your monitor is as simple as 1, 2, 3.

1. Profile your monitor.
2. Use the correct workflow for selecting printer profiles.
3. Make custom profiles for your printer, paper, and ink combinations.

No jargon. No mystery. Leave this session with confidence and go home to immediate improvement and prints that match your monitor every time! Come Meet the Munki and learn how color management can make your life easier, give you great looking prints and save you money.

Brenda Hipsher is Regional Manager for New England, MAC Group.

*Participants in this seminar will receive a $20.00 off coupon toward the purchase of the Color Munki Photo.

Instructor: Carol Padden

Course Level: Beginner Digital

You've got your digital camera, now what? What are all the buttons and menus, and what do they do? With Digital 101, you will learn how to use your camera's features to get great photos in all conditions. Learn how to take better indoor, action, night shots and portraits. Class size is limited to 10 students.
*If you buy your digital camera from Zeff Photo Supply, you get 50% off the cost of this informative class!

Instructor: Carol Padden

Course Level: Beginner Digital

You've taken Digital 101 and are becoming familiar with using your digital camera, now what? In this course you will learn how to transfer images from your camera or card to your computer. Try different methods of viewing your photos and access hidden information stored with your images. Find out how to make a CD or DVD, email or share your photos online and get good digital prints. Class size is limited to 10 students.

Instructor: Carol Padden

Course Level: Beginner to Intermediate

You've got your Digital D-SLR camera, now what? What are all the buttons and menus, and what do they do? You will learn how to use your camera's features to get great photos in all conditions and learn how to take better shots in various lighting conditions. Already using your camera in basic or auto mode? Discover and use the additional features of your D-SLR. Learn to use focus lock, change your metering mode, create a custom white balance and more. Find the quick access features to change settings on the fly so you never miss a shot! Class size is limited to 10 students.

Instructor: Carol Padden

This course is 2 sessions in length and is held on the following dates:

• May 8, 2008 (Thursday, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
• May 15, 2008 (Thursday, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.)

Instructor: Jennifer Morin

Course Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Workshop Price: $129.99

Ever wonder why your snapshots don't look as good as you'd like With Intro. to Image Composition, you will learn how to make your everyday photos more visually interesting. The two day workshop will be a mix of lecture, discussion, and hands-on shooting. You are encouraged to bring in your own pictures (prints or on your laptop) for critique. There will be a shooting assignment between classes so you may practice what you learn!

For this class you should have a basic understanding of your digital or film camera. Please bring your camera, charged battery, and memory card or film to class. If you have images to review on a computer, please bring your own laptop. (Zeff U has a limited number of laptops available for rental during a course. Call for details.)

Instructor: Jennifer Morin

This course is 2 sessions in length and is held on the following dates:

• June 21, 2008 (Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
• June 28, 2008 (Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.)

Instructor: Pearl Racette

Course Level: Beginner to Intermediate

This workshop is limited to 10 students for optimal learning experience.
In this class, you will learn to create professional looking portraits without studio equipment. In fact, many photographers have been able to expand their photography business without purchasing expensive studio lighting equipment… they learn to use available light. By the end of this four week workshop you will know how to use natural light both indoors and outdoors to create strong and beautiful portraits. We will cover all the fundamental technical as well as the aesthetic aspects of indoor and outdoor Natural Light Portraiture. Whether you are a seasoned pro or just starting out, if you want to learn to shoot professional looking portraits in natural light both outdoors and on location, this workshop is for you. SLR film or digital camera is required for this course.

This course is 3 sessions in length and is held on the following dates:

• August 3, 2008 (Sunday, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.)
• August 10, 2008 (Sunday, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.)
• August 17, 2008 (Sunday, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.)

Instructor: Carol Padden

Course Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Photoshop Elements is a powerful image editing program that lets you do really cool things to your digital images. Did you know you could make Aunt Eileen happy by taking away a few crow's feet from around her eyes? Or how about turning that great vacation seascape into a watercolor painting? With Photoshop you can even turn day into night! Don't miss this opportunity to expand your digital photography horizons. Class size is limited to 8 students. A laptop loaded with Elements 3.0, 4.0 or 5.0 is recommended for optimal learning. While a limited number of laptops are available for rent from Zeff Photo, students will be required to install their own required software for the duration of the class. This course is for PC users only.

This course is 2 sessions in length and is held on the following dates:

• February 14, 2008 (5:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
• February 28, 2008 (5:30 - 8:30 p.m.)

Instructor: Pearl Racette

Studio Lighting Techniques: Learning How to Use Studio Lights Creatively

Whether an experienced photographer or a hobbyist, understanding and managing light can make a difference between a good portrait and a great portrait. If you like to take photos of people, knowledge of lighting and its properties will help you create portraits that are striking and unique. Requirements: Students must have their own camera, digital or film. Students must have a basic knowledge of photography and a working knowledge of their own camera equipment.

Instructor: Pearl Racette

Note: Class size is limited to 10 students for optimal learning.

Price is for six sessions
Start Date: May 22, 2008 (Every Thursday for 6 Weeks)
Time: All Sessions (5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)

Instructor: Pearl Racette

Course Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Learn what makes a good portrait and how to improve the pictures you take of family & friends. Whether you're photographing your kids at the beach, friends at a party, or the face of a stranger, this course will teach you how to take more interesting photos. Through lectures, viewing of portraits and actual shooting, you will learn about lighting techniques, depth of field, composition, and more, in order to best photograph people to capture their personality. There will be a shooting assignment between classes so you can practice what you learn in class! Requirements: basic knowledge and familiarity with your camera & flash is recommended. Students may use digital or film cameras.

This course is 2 sessions in length and is held on the following dates:

• August 2, 2008 (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)
• August 9, 2008 (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)