Event Notes

Outdoor & Landscape Photography

Thursdays, September 12-October 24,  6-8 PM 

Instructor: Cliff Brane

Cooney Hall101/Field Trips

Ages 18+

Learn the principles of outdoor/natural light and landscape photography in this class. This includes initial visualization, suggested lenses, accessories and camera settings through various choices of software for editing photos. Topics will include composing landscapes, creating panoramas, using multiple exposures, blending single exposures, identifying layers of interest, flowing water and lowlight/harsh light techniques.

This class meets for 7 weeks, includes weekly assignments and 3 or 4 weekend outdoor sessions at locations to be announced at the first class. In previous classes we have invited special guest photographers to discuss their approaches to making good photos. Efforts by the instructor will be made to make any outdoor locations and times as convenient as possible for all class members. The instructor encourages frequent contact throughout the weeks of the class through email, phone, or texting.

Prerequisites: Prior to the first meeting of the class, students are encouraged to submit up to 10 jpeg samples of their photos so the instructor can seek to understand their starting point for the class. Students should have a working knowledge of their camera’s basics and an interest in learning more about taking better pictures outdoors.

Requirements: DSLR or Mirrorless camera, tripod, computer with internet. While not required, some knowledge of Lightroom or other editing software would be helpful.

Directions from I-65:

Take exit 255, Lakeshore Drive. From the north, turn left; from the south, turn right. Continue on Lakeshore Drive for 2 miles, and turn left into Samford University’s main gate. Then take the first right.  Continue past Propst Hall, 2 stop signs. Cooney Hall 101 will be on your left. Park in any available space.

Directions from US-31 and US-280:

Exit onto Lakeshore Drive, going west. Continue on Lakeshore, and turn right into Samford University’s main gate. Then take the first right. Continue past Propst Hall, 2 stop signs. Cooney Hall 101 (Business) will be on your left. Park in any available space.

Parking:

You will be allowed to park anywhere except Handicap Spaces and Fire Lanes.  No parking permit is required after 5pm.

 *Please note: no refunds will be given for cancellations made after 5 business days prior to the start of class.

* $30 processing fee for all cancellations