In this foundational course, students will learn how to harness the creative and technical power of a digital camera, combined with the professional workflow of Adobe Lightroom Classic. Through weekly sessions that blend discussion, presentations, and hands-on camera work (both indoors and outdoors around the Fleisher neighborhood), you’ll build the core skills needed to capture compelling images and manage your digital workflow. Depending on class interest and pace, a field trip may also be scheduled to further enrich your learning experience.

Students are expected to have reliable access to a camera throughout the semester. While many camera types are welcome, models with interchangeable lenses—such as DSLRs and mirrorless systems—are highly recommended to take full advantage of the techniques taught. The first class will include an orientation to various camera types and recommendations to help you optimize your gear.

What you will learn:
1. Operate your camera using essential controls: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO
2. Understand and apply foundational photographic concepts such as equivalent exposures
3. Create long-exposure images and practice “painting with light” techniques
4. Use Lightroom Classic to edit, process, enhance, and export your photographs
5. Organize, catalog, and manage your photo library using Lightroom Classic’s tools and best practices

Course Format & Activities
Weekly mix of components:
• Conceptual discussions and image critiques ?
• Demonstrations and live walkthroughs
• Software training: Guided steps and assignments in Lightroom Classic will accompany the camera work, reinforcing a real-world photographic workflow. Prerequisites & Equipment • No prior experience is necessary—this is a beginner-to-intermediate level class.

You must have regular access to a digital camera for the duration of the course. To fully engage with all lessons, a camera with interchangeable lenses (DSLR or mirrorless) is strongly recommended. In the first class, we’ll cover how to choose or optimize your camera setup, so bring any questions about your gear.

Note that this classroom is accessible by stairs only; please contact Fleisher for more information.