FREE Photography Class, part 1 of 4 — Aperture

Part 1 of our 4 Part Learn Your Camera Series

Learn the Ins & Outs of You Camera's Aperture — with Jeff Donald

This is part one of a four part series. This evening's two hour class will explain what an aperture is, how it affects exposure, shutter speed, ISO, the perceived sharpness of your photos and much more. By the end of the evening, we guarantee you'll be an expert when it comes to aperture.

Aperture not only is an integral part of the Exposure Triangle, but is one of the factors that controls one of the most important aspects of your photos, Depth of Field. During the class Jeff will use actual photos and other visual teaching aids to insure that your understanding of aperture is complete.

The class is a more formal structure (unlike our Tuesday night sessions) and Jeff will be using both a Keynote (PowerPoint) Presentation and a White Board to explain the basics of Aperture.

The entire class is recorded, with audio, and will be available to download or stream for FREE for those that attend. Students will also be provided with a link to download all the slides used in the Keynote in PDF format. This will simplify note taking for some students.

If you do not attend the class or you miss a class, the recordings will be available to purchase or FREE for FCCP Supporter members.

The following three classes will cover Shutter Speed, ISO and the Camera. One topic will be covered each night. They will follow the same structure.

Do You Want to Continue the Learning After the Class and Get All Your Questions Answered?

Join fellow students and FCCP photographers for Photography After Hours at O'Keefe's Family Tavern. No purchase is required to join the discussion at O'Keefe's following our Beginning Photography Class.

What FCCP Members are saying about the class.

Jeff explains patiently, in a logical sequence, and with strict clarity. He continually checks for understanding, and dignifies all questions. His sense of humor puts everyone at ease . . . . . . Cade

Great class and great studio! I love learning in depth how a program works, so this class was spot on. I will be there next week! . . . . . . Kelly

Great group of people, great teacher & a comfortable, quiet meeting site! . . . Jane

I have had good instructors in the past, but Jeff Donald is by far the best. He speaks clearly and loudly, he knows his subject, he knows what is important to cover, he stays on task, he repeatedly asks for questions, he is friendly, he has a sense of humor, and he is everyone’s idea of a leader. . . . . . John

Upcoming 2018 FCCP PhotoTours

Ghost Towns & Spring Wildflowers, Western Montana — May 16 ~ 22, 2018 ( https://www.meetup.com/Florida-Center-Creative-Photography/events/242874394/ )

Ghost Towns & Spring Wildflowers, Western Montana — May 23 ~ 29, 2018 ( https://www.meetup.com/Florida-Center-Creative-Photography/events/246175160/ )

Yellowstone/Tetons Wildlife with Fall Colors — September 19 ~ 25, 2018 ( https://www.meetup.com/Florida-Center-Creative-Photography/events/244223235/ )

Yosemite, Light and Landscapes — October 24 ~ 30, 2018 ( https://www.meetup.com/Florida-Center-Creative-Photography/events/244643761/ )

Yellowstone in Winter — Feb/March 2019

Ghost Towns & Spring Wildflowers, Western Montana — May 2019

Yellowstone/Tetons Wildlife with Fall Colors — September 2019

Fall Colors & Lighthouses, Acadia National Park/Portland — October 2019

Polar Bears & Northern Lights, Churchill, MB — Oct/Nov 2019

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Bringing you the activities and this site is now a full time job (typically 60-80 hours per week). Thus, I depend on membership fees and on the commissions received from you using the links on this site to make any purchases. My family and I are grateful for your support! - Jeff

FCCP Membership Options:

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