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Darkroom Rental
The darkroom is available for rental. Crealdé membership is required. For more information, call 407-671-1886. 


Note: 3 hour Evening Workshops start at 6:30 p.m.

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Photography Department
 
Classes are 8 weeks long unless otherwise noted. See Workshops at bottom of page.
                                                


Fall I & II classes now available, see below.

Note: Office closed on Labor Day, September 6. To transfer or cancel a class, 24 hours notice is required.
 

3-hour Digital Photography
Workshops o
nly $35 each
(No discount on workshops.)


Basic Concepts
covers photography essentials such as exposure systems, metering systems and composition as it applies to different types of photographic situations. This is a great opportunity to improve your photography one day at a time. The workshops explore your specific camera to introduce you to menus, file formats, ISO (the digital version of film-speed) and care of your new digital camera.

Workshop Instructors
Rick Lang, Jon Manchester or Frank Mardle

Designed to educate students about their specific cameras, these weekly workshops will provide an overview of menus and usage for better control of your photographs. Some classes will feature information about different types of photographic genres such as travel and people photography. These workshops are offered in conjunction with Colonial Photo & Hobby. You may register there or at Crealdé. Please specify the date of the workshop when you register for any of the workshops below:


Held on Wednesday or Friday from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Note: HC indicates the Heritage Center;
all other workshops held at Crealdé in Studio 3.
3 Hr. Digital Workshops:

● Canon Digital Rebel
Friday 9/3, 10/8, 11/5, 12/3 Frank Mardle
 
● Canon 20D-50D & 7D
Friday 11/19 Frank Mardle

● Basic Concepts: Digital Photography
Weds. 9/1, 11/3 Rick Lang
 
● Nikon D90
Weds. 9/8, 11/10, 12/15 Rick Lang

● Techniques of HDR / HC
Weds. 10/13 Jon Manchester
 
● Nikon D-3000
Wednesday 10/6, 12/8 Rick Lang

● Nikon D300
Wednesday 10/13 Rick Lang

● Nikon D5000
Wednesday 9/22, 11/17 Rick Lang

● Nikon D40 & D60
Wednesday 9/15 Rick Lang

● Portraiture & Photoshop / HC
Wednesday 9/22 Jon Manchester

● Photoshop in Black & White / HC
Wednesday 9/29 Jon Manchester

● Lightroom & Aperture
Wednesday 10/6 Jon Manchester|

Note: HC indicates the Heritage Center; all other classes are held at Crealdé in Studio 3 on our main campus.

 

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WEEKEND WORKSHOPS & TOURS

The Holga Camera with Perry Dilbeck
October 2, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Studio 5
Registration Deadline: Sept. 24, #WKPH10
Members $150 • Non-Members $170
Learn how to take fine art images using a simple plastic camera. Explore the history of the Holga camera and examine the various bodies of work created with this toy. The technical aspects of film loading, focusing, exposing, light leak prevention, and other special applications will be covered. Participants will shoot on location, bring film back for processing and the results will be reviewed in class. If students do not own a “Holga,” cameras will be provided.
Perry Dilbeck has published a book of his Holga work called “The Last Harvest” and has exhibited widely.

Photo Festival XVI: Day of Workshops
October 16, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Studio 3
Registration Deadline: Oct. 1, #WKPHF001
Members $55 • Non-Members $75
Photo Festival gives you the opportunity to select from five one-hour workshops on a wide variety of photographic subjects, such as photographing the landscape, portraiture, hand coloring, and much more. Also, Southern Photo Technical Services will provide a free camera check-up and cleaning. All tuition from Photo Festival XVI will go to benefit the Photography Department.

Rick Lang, Crealde’s Director of Photography, has over 20 years experience as a professional photographer with an extensive exhibition and awards record.
Jon Manchester, Senior Faculty member, has extensive experience in teaching both traditional and historic photographic processes as well as digital techniques.

The History of Photography and 19th Century Processes
with Jon Manchester & Rick Lang Studio 5
Nov. 5, 7:00–9:00 p.m. & Nov. 6, 10:00–5:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: Nov. 1, #WKPH15
Members $200 • Non-Members $220
On Friday night, students will learn about the history of 19th century processes as it applied to the aesthetics of the period. On Saturday you will have the opportunity to work with two 19th century photographic processes such as Cyanotypes and Van Dykes prints. Students should bring two digital images to print.

How to Make Holiday Photo Cards
with Jon Manchester & Rick Lang
Nov. 13, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Heritage Center
Registration Deadline: Nov. 6, #WKPH16
Members $100 • Non-Members $120
In the morning you will have the opportunity to take family portraits to be used in the making of holiday cards. In the afternoon, students will adjust their images in preparation for printing as cards at the local camera shop or drug store.

Travel the Back Roads to Historic Places in Central Florida
with Peter Schreyer
November 13, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: Nov. 1. WKPH12
Members $95 • Non-Members $115
Explore hidden architectural and cultural treasures in Volusia and Lake County that provide a window to the past, including crossing the St. Johns River on a 19th-century ferry. Demonstrations, lunch and a follow up critique are included.

Land of Enchantment: A Photographic Tour of New Mexico
with Peter Schreyer, October 17–23
Registration Deadline: Aug. 1
Members $1,250.00 • Non-Members $1,295.00
New Mexico provides some of our country’s most unique and diverse landscape in scenery, people, history and culture. The seven day tour includes visits to Santa Fe, Taos, Indian Pueblos, Mission Churches, historic sites on the Santa Fe and Turquoise Trail, Route 66 and many places not yet discovered by large numbers of visitors. During this unique adventure trip with a seasoned tour guide, enjoy beautiful fall weather and delicious local food. For details, please call Peter Schreyer at 407-671-1886, or see Educational Tours at crealde.org.

Peter Schreyer is an internationally exhibited, award winning photographer who has documented America’s cultural landscape for three decades. He was named Arts Educator of the Year in 2009.

 

Digital Photo Classes  8 weeks long

Single Lens Reflex camera needed for all except PH165.
All courses emphasize individual assignments with follow-up evaluations in class. Limited use of black and white darkroom is included in tuition except for classes PH142, PH147, PH148, PH165.
Classes are 8 weeks long unless otherwise noted. 

PH142 Intro to Film Photography

Instructor: Anna Jannotti Fall I
Monday, 7:30–9:30 p.m. Studio 5 ONLY 1 SEAT LEFT
Gain a thorough understanding of all 35mm SLR camera controls, exposure, basic composition, depth of field, film, equipment (lenses, zooms, flashes) and the importance of light. Class will also include an introduction to the black & white darkroom. There will be a limited number of cameras available for student’s use during field trips.
Members $185 • Non-Members $205

PH147 Digital Photography I
Instructor: Rick Lang, Jon Manchester
or Michael van Gelder Fall I & Fall II
Monday, 7:45–9:45 p.m. Studio 3
Monday 5:30–7:30 p.m. Studio 3  SOLD OUT
Tuesday, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Studio 3  SOLD OUT
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Studio 3
Tuesday, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Winter Garden
Learn the basics of digital photography. Topics include resolution, digital controls, composition, lighting, and lens use, enabling you to make better photos.
Members $185 • Non-Members $205

PH148 Digital Photography II
Instructor: Rick Lang, Jon Manchester, Brian Becker, Betsy Hansen Fall I & Fall II
Tuesday, 7:45–9:45 p.m. Studio 3 CANCELLED
Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 Studio 3
Thursday, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Studio 3
Thursday, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Winter Garden
Students delve deeper into composition, lighting, flash, and special equipment. Manipulating images for printing or posting online are covered. Prereq: Digital Photo I or similar experience.
Members $185 • Non-Members $205

PH258 Basic Photoshop for Photographers
Instructor: Jon Manchester Fall I & Fall II
Monday 7:00–9:00 p.m. Heritage Center                       CANCELLED
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.–12:00   ONLY 2 SEATS LEFT
Learn Photoshop CS5 functions used by most photographers. Topics include levels, filters, curves, image size, layers and myriad other functions of the program. Class will be held in our new, fully-equipped digital classroom with nine work stations and is limited to nine students. Prereq: Digital Photo II or similar experience.
Members $200 • Non-Members $220

PH264 Basic Photoshop Elements  SOLD OUT
Instructor: Jon Manchester Heritage Center
Wednesday, 7:00–9:00 p.m. Fall I & Fall II
Four week class begins Fall I: Aug. 25; Fall II Oct. 27. Learn Photoshop Elements functions used by photographers. Topics include levels, filters, curves, image size, layers and myriad other functions of the program. Class will be held in our new, fully-equipped digital classroom with nine work stations and is limited to nine students. Prereq: Digital Photo II or similar exp.
Members $105 • Non-Members $125

PH270 New! Making Movies with Your SLR Digital Camera
Instructor: Jon Manchester Fall II
Wednesdays, 6:30–9:00pm Heritage Center
Three-week class begins December 1. This class is designed for students with Digital SLR cameras that have video capabilities such as the Nikon D90 or the Canon 7D. Students will learn how to maximize the functions of the camera to get best results and to edit their movies using I- Movie. Prereq: Basic Photoshop or similar experience.
Members $105 • Non-Members $125

PH241 Photo III
Instructor: Peter Schreyer Fall II
Monday, 7:00–9:00 p.m. Heritage Center
Landscape, portrait and documentary photography themes are examined through lectures, slide presentations, assignments, critiques and field trips. A special session and field trip on night photography are also featured. Designed for the visual and photographic growth of intermediate level students working in color or black and white, film or digital. Prereq: Photo II, Digital Photo II or similar exp.
Members $200 • Non-Members $220

PH243 Basic Portraiture
with Rick Lang Fall I
Thursday. 7:45–9:45 p.m. Studio 3
Basic lighting and posing techniques and the use of flash and natural light are covered. Focus is on defining the photographic portrait to reveal a subject’s unique personality. Students can work in black and white or color. Prereq: Photo II or similar experience.
Members $200 • Non-Members $220

PH246 Flash Photography
Instructor: Rick Lang Fall II
Thursday, 7:45–9:45 p.m. Studio 5
Four-week class begins October 28. Learn to mix flash with available light, bounce flash, use of TTL metering system, and special effects. Students will learn to become more comfortable working with their external flash. Prereq: Photo II or similar experience.
Members $105 • Non-Members $125

PH249 Studio Still Life
Instructor Betsy Hanson Fall II
Thursday, 7:45–9:45 p.m. Studio 3
In this class students will be provided with an overview of the different techniques of creating masterful still life images in the studio and on location. Hands-on demonstrations and in-class assignments will give the students the opportunity to practice these techniques. Prereq: Photo III or similar experience.
Members $200 • Non-Members $220

PH250 Night Photography
Instructor: Rick Lang Fall II
Thursday, 7:45–9:45 p.m. Studio 5
Four-week class begins December 2. Learn to make successful photos in low-light situations. ISO speed, timed exposures, and metering low-light areas are covered. Creative use of white balance will also be covered, along with issues of noise reduction. Prereq: Photo II or similar experience.
Members $105 • Non-Members $125

PH252 New! Matting and Framing Photos and 2-D Art
Instructor: Rick Lang Fall I
Friday 6:00–8:00 p.m. Studio 5
Four week class starts August 27. In this class students will learn the basics of matting and framing photographs and other works on paper. Students will learn about mat board choices, various mounting techniques, and how to properly cut a window mat to prepare work to be framed. The class will also include instruction on how to install matted work into a metal or wood frame and the pros and cons of each. Prereq: Photo II or similar experience.
Members $105 • Non-Members $125

PH253 The Natural Landscape CANCELLED
Instructor: Milton Heiberg Fall I
Tuesday, 7:30–9:30 p.m. Studio 5
Field trips scheduled on the following dates (all Saturdays): August 28th, September 18th & 25th, and October 2nd. Learn to use timing, weather prediction, composition, equipment, and exposure to create outstanding landscape photos. Four Saturday field trips and four classroom critiques/lectures. Bring three slides or prints of any subject to first class. Prereq: Photo II, Digital Photo II or similar exp.
Members $200 • Non-Members $220

WG/PH341 Documentary Photography as Community and Public Art CANCELLED
Instructor: Peter Schreyer Fall I
Tuesday, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Winter Garden
Intermediate to advanced level. Learn the history and techniques of the classic documentary photographic style, photographing our daily surroundings, showing a mirror to the present and creating an important record for the future. The class will develop an on site documentary in the historic city of Winter Garden, learn about project development and implementation, how to establish community contacts, caption writing and finishing a body of work for display.
Members/WG residents $205 • Non-Members $225

PH345 The Art of Photographing People
Instructor: Linda Carpenter Fall II
Monday, 7:30–9:30 p.m. Heritage Center
Three projects (portrait of a family member, self portrait and “street” photography) are used to develop emotional content and composition skills to create rich imagery, drama and aesthetic appeal. Emphasis on black-&-white photography, but students can work in color or use digital technology. Prereq: PH144, Photo III or similar exp.
Members $185 • Non-Members $205

PH358 Nature Photography
Instructor: Milton Heiberg Fall II
Tuesday 7:30–9:30 p.m. Studio 5
Field trips are scheduled for the following dates:
Saturday, Oct. 30, Nov. 13 & 20; Sunday, Nov. 28. Learn skills to improve your nature photography. Subjects include approaching and photographing wildlife, flash and close-ups. Students practice their new skills on four Saturday field trips. Prereq: Photo II or similar experience.
Members $205 • Non-Members $225

PH364 Location Photography NEW START DATE: SEPT. 2
Instructor: Betsy Hanson Fall I
Thursday, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Studio 5
This course will take place at locations throughout central Florida. We will meet at Crealdé during the first class to discuss locations and necessary equipment. The course will focus primarily on the fundamentals of taking a fine art portrait on location. Students will work with battery powered strobe lighting, umbrellas, camera flashes, reflectors, and natural lighting. The course will also explore the aesthetics involved in composing an image on location and using the environment to enhance the portrait. Prereq: Basic Portraiture or similar exp.
Members $205 • Non-Members $225


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