Tri-County Photography

# #150 The Art of Seeing – A Five Week Class with Field trip Starting Wednesday May 27, 2026 6:30PM-10:00PM

After completing the #101 Fundamentals and/or the #120 Intermediate Shooting Techniques Class and #210 Adobe Lightroom; if the photographer is still struggling with the creative side of photography; like how to see the light and compose your image, the #150 The Art of Seeing class is for you! During the #101 Class, only one session was dedicated to issues the exploration of learning to see and composition. This five-week class will include time each night plus multiple field trips to put into practice a thorough understanding of: The Rule of Thirds, The Light Isolate Theory, the use of negative space and positive space, the use of repetitive shapes, patterns and textures as design elements. Learn about the past master photographer's work and how they still influence photographers today. You will have the opportunity to explore the differences between color and monochrome (Black & White) image making and design. Learn how social, emotional and spiritual influences can and should enhance your vision. This class will provide a foundation leading towards the mastery of evaluating, designing and executing an outstanding composition using your camera. Ansel Adams coined the phrase "Pre-visualization" during which, the photographer mentally imagines what the final image will look like before setting up the camera and tripod. Then apply what it takes for that mental image to come to fruition. The field trips will inspire understanding and application of the photographic principles to achieve the image you imagined. Images made during the field trips will be critiqued in the classroom. During the field trips, each student will see and interpret the same subject differently (being in basically the same place at the same time). Celebrate and learn from each other; the synergism of creating images. People who are naturally very meticulous, precise and orderly, often may struggle with composition and struggle with what constitutes "ART" as a left brained person. If so, this class is for you! This class is well suited for the right brained person as well. We will spend much time concentrating on what constitutes a strong image and what does not. We will do this by emphasizing the procedures necessary to create an a better three-dimensionality to your images including height, with, but most importantly, depth. You will have opportunities during the field trips to learn about focus stacking, HDR and the use of a ten-stop neutral density filter and more. This class is relevant to the landscape, portrait, travel and architectural photographer.

# #101 Fundamentals of Photography – A six week class starting Thursday May 28, 2026 10:30AM-2:30PM

This is a six-week, 4 hours per night or 4-hour daytime class, (seven-session class). It is designed for the beginning photographer who has recently purchased a digital SLR camera, a mirrorless camera, or even for people looking for a refresher on technique. This is NOT a fluff class or a watered down adult education class taught by some well intentioned hobbyist. It is presented at the same pace and intensity as a for college credit class. This class covers: exposure, shutter speeds, ISO selection, f/stops and how to read a histogram. Learn composition techniques such as: The Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines, S Curves, C curves and the Light Isolate Theory. In addition to learning about the use of filters, extension tubes, and tele-convertors; students will also receive instruction on flash photography, portraiture, close-ups (Macro Photography), and how to overcome full automation in today's cameras. Learn about how to photograph wildlife, nature and sports. We may view a couple of photographs of the portrayal of the artistic nude model as fine art. Any digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) or mirrorless camera that can be adjusted for manual operation was well as automatic exposure is welcome provided it is not an an automatic exposure only style camera. No point and shoot or cell phone cameras permitted. This class is about 30-hours in total. There is also an all-day Saturday or Sunday session at the end of the class. Expect homework assignments! GPS coordinates: 42°26'31.0603" N 83°19'54.2024" W

# #101 Fundamentals of Photography – A six week class starting Thursday May 28, 2026 6:30PM-10:30PM

This is a six-week, 4 hours per night or 4-hour daytime class, (seven-session class). It is designed for the beginning photographer who has recently purchased a digital SLR camera, a mirrorless camera, or even for people looking for a refresher on technique. This is NOT a fluff class or a watered down adult education class taught by some well intentioned hobbyist. It is presented at the same pace and intensity as a for college credit class. This class covers: exposure, shutter speeds, ISO selection, f/stops and how to read a histogram. Learn composition techniques such as: The Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines, S Curves, C curves and the Light Isolate Theory. In addition to learning about the use of filters, extension tubes, and tele-convertors; students will also receive instruction on flash photography, portraiture, close-ups (Macro Photography), and how to overcome full automation in today's cameras. Learn about how to photograph wildlife, nature and sports. We may view a couple of photographs of the portrayal of the artistic nude model as fine art. Any digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) or mirrorless camera that can be adjusted for manual operation was well as automatic exposure is welcome provided it is not an an automatic exposure only style camera. No point and shoot or cell phone cameras permitted. This class is about 30-hours in total. There is also an all-day Saturday or Sunday session at the end of the class. Expect homework assignments! GPS coordinates: 42°26'31.0603" N 83°19'54.2024" W

# #508 Fashion Photography Downtown Detroit – A one day workshop starting Friday May 29, 2026 6:00PM-10:00PM

This four-hour workshop involves photographing a Fashion/Portrait Model downtown Detroit after dark using primarily the available light of street lights and other ambient light sources. In addition, the second half of the class involves using multiple electronic flashes to supplement and blend with the ambient city light. Bryce will demonstrate the use of GoDox AD 200 flashes with remote triggers and the use of a flash meter. Students will want to bring a wide angle zoom (perhaps 24-70mm) and a telephoto zoom (perhaps 70-200mm), Tripod, ample media cards and cable release. We will meet at the foot of the Joe Lewis Fist at the foot of Woodward Ave and West. Jefferson. GPS. Coordinates: 42°19'43.5621" N 83°2'40.2811" W at 6:00 PM. Parking is convenient at nearby Ford Underground Parking. Rain date is the following evening.