From our recent studio session.
The semester's started, your schedule's set. Fall's coming -- so what's stopping you from finally taking the photo classes that will allow you to really use that DSLR of yours. So, if you're game, Saturday photo classes are to begin in earnest from THIS Saturday at 11AM.
The only question to ask is whether you should take the course. Lemme ask you a few questions.
Do you REALLY know how to use that DSLR of yours? Want to buy one but fear not knowing how to use it? Then you've found the right place -- the only regular source of photo classes in Korea, taught by one of the most experienced working photographers in Korea, the Metropolitician -- owner of this site.
Most popular is the Basic Photo I class, where you learn how to operate your camera and the basics of proper exposure over a 4-week period, 3 hours per session. Basically, if you are interested, each class costs 175,000 won, with the Basic Photo I class being offered 10-1 on Saturdays OR a weekday to be determined, if demand allows. The Photoshop class will likely be on a Sunday early afternoon from 2PM.
To guarantee a spot in either a weekday or Saturday Basic Photo I class, get in touch directly to get instructions as to paying and reserving your spot. If you can make Photoshop classes on Sunday, please also drop a line for more info on paying and getting your spot.
There's a nice little review of our class in the Korea Herald, as well as information on the instructor -- me, Michael Hurt. To prepare for the class, please refer to a few links to get you oriented you can prepare for the classes and get some good photo info from my "Photography in Korea" series:
"Photography in Korea, Part 1: Buying a Digital Camera"
"Photography in Korea, Part 2: Basic Photo Knowledge"
"Photography in Korea, Part 3: The Photo Essay"
"Photography in Korea, Part 4: Film or Digital?"
For more information and registration, drop an email through the link at the upper right corner of this page, get ready to transfer 175,000 for the one-month session, and bring your camera on Saturday! Remember, the Basic Photo I class is Saturdays from 11-2.
Session 1 -- Photo theory. What do all the buttons on my camera mean? What is aperture/shutter? All the basics things you need to know to understand your camera.
Session 2 -- Outdoor shoot to Hongdae, really getting an understanding of exposure, fill flash, other basics of photography as applied to real life. What you didn't "get" last week, you'll certainly be be understanding more today!
Session 3 -- Studio shooting w/ a model! Really locks in understanding of aperture/shutter/exposure. One of the most fun and informative chunks of learning you'll ever digest.
Session 4 -- Final wrapup, advanced questions, a little Photoshop, picture management.
Drop a line and found out more if you have any questions!
"May the Force be with you."
