Event Notes

Creative Fine-Arts Photography

Mondays, September 15-November 3  *no class September 22

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Location: Cooney Hall 229

Instructor: Ken Boyd

Fine-art photography is a medium for creatively and passionately expressing the vision of a photographer, while also communicating an idea, emotion or concept to the viewer.  This course will thoroughly examine the basic fine-art image constructs of subject selection, lighting, composition, colors, tones, moods, depth, and perspective to challenge and inspire students toward a personal style and a consistent, skilled and refined approach in their work.  The course will also introduce a series of specific creative photographic techniques such as print treatments, hand coloring, infrared, black & white and multiple imaging to guide students as they strive to identify individual goals and objectives in their work.  Image finishing, matting, framing and presentation will also be covered.

Prerequisites: Photography I, Photoshop, Lightroom, or permission of the instructor.  Requirements: Digital camera, tripod.          Ages 18+   

*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 

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, Cooney Hall 229 will be on your left as you top the hill. 

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. Cooney Hall 229 is at the top of the hill on your left past 2 stop signs. 

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