Jay Clawson Photography

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Classes


I periodically teach  classes at the Foothills Act Center located in Golden, Colorado.  The Classes vary from beginner to advanced and mostly cover use of digital cameras, post-processing, printing, and presentation. Current class offerings can be found at the  Foothills Art Center website.

Classes planned for 2012 include:

How do I Use My Digital Camera?
A one-day workshop

Class Description: This class will improve your knowledge and usage of your current camera(s), from cell phones, point-and-shoot, to DSLR. Topics include camera selection for your intended usage, basic and advanced camera functions, options for downloading, viewing and saving digital photos, obtaining custom prints from your local store, and discussion of free and inexpensive photo management and editing programs.  Class participants should bring their own cameras to learn how to use their equipment more effectively.

Introduction to Digital Photography
An evening workshop over four weeks

Each week this class will present new topics for in-depth discussion and demonstration starting with digital camera types and selection for your intended usage.  Follow-on topics include downloading and storing your digital files, basic photo editing, High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography, best methods for digitizing your old film negatives and prints, creative photo techniques, home printing options, and obtaining custom prints. Methods for exhibiting your work, making a digital slide show, creating a personal photo book, and uploading to the internet will also be discussed.

Digital Photography for Artists
A one-day workshop

This class covers digital photography skills that support the creative artist.  Topics include: selection and use of cameras and equipment; how to use your camera to capture subjects to aid your creative art process (painting, sculpture, etc.); making photographic copies of your art; making a photographic portfolio of your work; preparing photo files for exhibition submission; and making limited-edition large-size prints of your copied art. The class will work with the artist's own cameras to demonstrate and make digital copies of selected art work brought to class by students.

Secrets to Using your iPhone / Cell Phone Camera
(or How to have Fun with your Cell Phone)
A one-day workshop


Since you always carry your cell phone, why not learn to use its full potential.  Topics include: how good are the cameras in current cell phones (they can be quite good);  should I upgrade my cell phone for one with a better camera; best photo apps for cell phones and iPads/tablets; using the free cloud service offered for most phones; transferring photos/files to your computer, iPad or other tablet; shooting videos; editing images and special effects; sharing images; and much more.  Bring your cell phone and a notebook and learn to have fun and be creative.