INSTRUCTOR: PEDRO LASTRA
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SIX SESSIONS OF 3 HOURS EACH
$240 class tuition.
MINIMUN 10 STUDENTS
MAXIMUN 14 STUDENTS
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH/SPANISH
SRL CAMERA WITH MANUAL AND TEXT BOOK REQUIERED. PLEASE READ BELOW.


SIGNING STUDENTS FOR NEW CLASS.
NEW CLASS SCHEDULE WILL BE POST IT SOON!
THURSDAY 7PM - 10PM. CLASS WILL BE AT ARTCENTER OF MIAMI STUDIO.
THURSDAY 7PM - 10PM. CLASS WILL BE AT ARTCENTER OF MIAMI STUDIO.
SATURDAY 2:30PM - 5:30PM. CLASS WILL BE AT VIZCAYA GARDENS.*
THURSDAY 7PM - 10PM. CLASS WILL BE AT ARTCENTER OF MIAMI STUDIO.
SATURDAY 2:30PM - 5:30PM. CLASS WILL BE AT VIZCAYA GARDENS.*
THURSDAY 7PM TO - 10PM. CLASS WILL BE AT ARTCENTER OF MIAMI STUDIO.

* THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL $12 ENTRANCE FEE TO VIZCAYA GARDENS WHICH IS NOT INCLUDED IN TUITION, STUDENT MUST PAY FOR THIS FEE. 2 MODELS WILL BE NEEDED. BRING ANY FRIEND FOR POSING. MODEL FIGURE WILL BE USED TO TAKE PICTURES.

BIZCAYA GARDENS 3251 S.MIAMI AVENUE. MIAMI, FLORIDA.

** MAKEUP CLASSES ARE PREPARED UPON REQUEST. $150 ADITIONAL FEE. FOR 1, 2 OR 3 STUDENTS. PAYABLE DIRECTLY TO PEDRO LASTRA.


You own a Digital SLR or advanced Point and Shot camera and want to learn how to take use the many new features in this new technology to create great photography. The class will cover which lenses are best suited to your particular needs and how to use the relevant camera settings to take full advantage of the cameras and lenses. Basic flash and lighting techniques, different focal length lenses, basic camera functions and the unique features of your particular camera will be explained. (Please bring your camera and manual.) Resolution, exposure modes and auto focus will be covered, as well as custom functions and when to use them. The class will discuss cameras made by Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony and Leica. This class will be divided in three alternating modules, which will include:

First, classroom instruction on the equipment and general photography principles, including basic composition.

Second, on the field instruction as we practice the techniques covered in the classroom.

Third, evaluation and critique of the student’s work.

The field instruction modules will be conducted in local Miami venues away from the classroom. There may be entrance fees for access to these locations.
This class will meet for six three hour sections. The first two sessions, the fourth and the sixth will be conducted in the classroom. The third and fifth sessions will be field trips. The classrom sessions will be conducted on Thursdays from 7:00pm to 10:00pm: The field sessions will be conducted from 2:30pm to 5:30pm on Saturday.

The textbooks for this class will be :
National Geographic Photography Field Guide: Secrets to Making Great Pictures, Second Edition
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