Education
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Classes and workshops are held either digitally via Zoom, or at the Clubhouse 4 Photography Classroom. Announcements of upcoming classes are emailed to all members.
Dates and times for educational events are listed as soon as schedules are confirmed.
Scroll down for details about Workshops, Classes, and other educational resources available through our Club.
Workshops / Classes
Workshops and Classes for 2023 include:
- “Travel Photography”
Mary Madden
NOVEMBER 10, Friday 1:00PM-3:00PM
A avid traveler and photographer, Mary gives us tips on travel photography, including packing camera equipment.
Clubhouse #4, Photography classroom - “iPhone Photography”
Kim Signoret Paar
OCTOBER 26, Thursday 10:30AM-12:30PM
NOTE – registration NOT available until October
Location TBD - “Elements – Intermediate”
Art Ramirez
OCTOBER 13 though NOVEMBER 28
Class 1 Friday 9:00AM-11:00AM
Class 2-7 Tuesdays 9:00AM-11:00AM
(no class on the Nov 21 week of Thanksgiving)
$70 for 7 classes
Zoom - “Photoshop – Intermediate”
Art Ramirez
OCTOBER 13 though NOVEMBER 28
Class 1 Friday 12:00PM-2:00PM
Class 2-7 Tuesdays, 12:00PM-2:00PM
(no class on the Nov 21 week of Thanksgiving)
$70 for 7 classes
Zoom - PART 3: “Learn to Edit Your Night Sky Photos”
Ted Koelsch
DATEto be determined after the Milky Way Photoshoot.
Part 3 of a 3 part workshop. View Flyer
Zoom - “Beginning Editing and Critiquing our Work”
Art Ramirez
SEPTEMBER 29, Friday 1:00PM-3:00PM
For the person just beginning to edit photos but not ready to invest in Photoshop or Light Room.
Clubhouse #4, Photography classroom - PART 2: “Milky Way Photoshoots”
Ted Koelsch
SEPTEMBER 10-15, Day TBD Evening
Two nights will be scheduled subject to weather and astronomical considerations.
Part 2 of a 3 part workshop. View Flyer
Heisler Park, Laguna Beach - PART 1: “Intro to Night Sky Photography”
Ted Koelsch
SEPTEMBER 8, Friday 1:00PM-3:00PM
How to photograph the night sky from the Milky Way to star trails.
Part 1 of a 3 part workshop. View Flyer
Clubhouse #4, Photography classroom - “Beginning Lightroom”
Ed Stewart
AUGUST 22-October 3, Tuesdays 9:30-11:30AM (6 classes)
NO class Sept. 12th
$60 fee payable by check View Flyer
Zoom - “Black and White Conversion and Printing”
Barry Evans
AUGUST 11th, Friday 1:00-3:00PM (COMPLETED)
Clubhouse #4, Photography classroom - “Photo Restoration”
Art Ramirez
JULY 28th, Friday 1:00-2:30PM, Part 2 (COMPLETED)
Clubhouse #4, Photography classroom - “Photo Restoration”
Art Ramirez
JULY 25th, Monday 1:00-2:30PM, Part 1 (COMPLETED)
Clubhouse #4, Photography classroom - “Beginning Photography”
Jack Salvador
JUNE 23, Friday 1:00-3:00PM (COMPLETED)
Clubhouse #4, Photography classroom - “Getting off Automatic on you Camera”
Susan Bouet
JULY 15th, Saturday 11:00AM-1:00PM (COMPLETED)
Clubhouse #4, Photography classroom - “Intermediate Elements Editing Program”
Art Ramirez
MAY 2 – JUNE 13 (7 weeks), Tuesday’s 9:00-11:00AM (COMPLETED)
Zoom - “Intermediate Elements Editing Program”
Art Ramirez
MAY 2 – JUNE 13 (7 weeks), Tuesday’s 9:00-11:00AM (COMPLETED)
Zoom - “Intermediate Photoshop Classes”
Art Ramirez
MAY 2 – JUNE 13 (7 weeks), Tuesdays 12:00-2:00PM (COMPLETED)
Zoom - “iPhone Photography”
Kim Signoret Paar
JUNE 12 (Monday), 1:00-3:00PM (COMPLETED)
Clubhouse #4, Photography classroom - “Travel Photography”
Mike Bray
MAY 12 (Friday), 1:00PM (COMPLETED)
Clubhouse 4, Photo Classroom - “Telling a Story with More Than One Image”
Jim Selkin
MAR. 31 – 1:00PM, APR. 14 – 1:00PM (COMPLETED)
Clubhouse 4, Photo Classroom
You will be asked to choose a topic, develop a shoot list and execute it for the follow-up session in 2 weeks.
Workshop Flyer (PDF, 0.5 MB) - “How to Prep Images for Critique”
Rodney Cooper, Ken Furata, Louise Stuart
MAR. 8, 10:30AM (COMPLETED)
The Zoom class video is available online:
How to Prep Images for Critique (YouTube) - “Beginning Photoshop Classes”
Art Ramirez
FEB. 3 – MAR. 17, 10AM-12PM (COMPLETED)
Zoom
Cost: $70 - “Beginning Elements Classes”
Art Ramirez
FEB. 1 – MAR. 25, 9-11AM (COMPLETED)
Zoom
Cost: $70 - “The Baker’s Half Dozen” – Beginner and Intermediate Photography Class
David Dearing and Friends
JAN. 27, 1:30PM (COMPLETED)
Photo classroom of Clubhouse 4
Class & registration details (PDF, 1 MB)
The Camera Club replies on our dedicated Member volunteers.
If you are a Club Member, and you want to join the Education Committee, or have experience presenting workshops, training instruction, and/or classes (2 to 4-hour), please contact us at: education@cameraclublwv.org.
Presenter and Training Assistant volunteers – please include a brief description of your experience and/or educational product.
Photo Lab – Fred Granger Learning Center
Located at Clubhouse 4 in the Photo Lab, The Fred Granger Learning Center provides a classroom like setting for various in-person workshops and classes available through our Educational Program.
The Photo Lab also has a wide range of equipment and supplies for use by Camera Club Members and Laguna Woods Village residents.
Supervisors can provide guidance during open hours on using the Lab computers, software, printers, tools, and equipment.
Lab hours: 10:00AM–2:00PM Tuesday-Friday, and additional hours designated for in-person classes and workshops.
Map of the Clubhouse (JPG, 175 KB)
The Resources/Lab Page – details about the Photo Lab.
Saddleback College Emeritus Institute
The Institute was established as an educational opportunity for the pursuit and enhancement of lifelong learning, primarily for the older adult. The Emeritus Institute offers several photography-related courses – free to Village Residents – that meet in the Clubhouse 4 Photography Classroom.
You can pick up a copy of the class catalog at the Emeritus Institute office in Clubhouse 4.
Emeritus Institute Classes: http://www.saddleback.edu/emeritus/.
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Handouts / Guides
Recommended Smart Phone Apps for PhotographersBy Erin Manning, Travel Photographer
An informative list of smarting phone apps for photography, video, and travelling.
Photographic Apps, by Erin Manning (PDF, 157 MB)
Print MattingHandout from Alan Pollock’s class, May 6, 2013.
Print Matting (PDF, 637 KB)
Ways to Share Your PhotosPresentations from Joel Goldstein’s class, July 18, 2017.
Sharing Photos Workshop Outline (PDF, 116 KB)
Ways to Share Your Photos (PDF, 2.5 MB)
Learning Google Photos (PDF, 2.4 MB)
How to Take Great Pictures of PeopleHandouts from Cliff Getz’s workshop, September 24, 2013.
PowerPoint Presentation (PDF, 4 MB)
Handout (PDF, 188 KB)
Epson 4800 PrinterHandout from Tim Talbert’s workshop on the Epson 4800 Printer, January 15, 2013.
Epson 4800 Printer (PDF, 767 KB)
Printing GuideA 2-page guide on how to print photos.
Printing Guide (PDF, 652 KB)
Wildlife PhotographyHandouts are from the Wildlife Photography workshop held on February 14, 2012
Wildlife Photography Tom Getz (PDF, 53 KB)
Wildlife Photography Mike Bray (PDF, 8 KB)
Uses for Your CameraHandouts from Joel Goldstein’s workshop on Uses for Your Camera
Uses for Your Camera (PDF, 12 KB)
Valuables Inventory (PDF, 119 KB)
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Other Resources
Adobe Learn
Adobe TV has been phased out and replaced with “Adobe Learn”, with hundreds of informative videos. Adobe “Discover” displays free assets and giveaways.
Photoshop Cafe
Originally “Software Cinema”, Photoshop Cafe offers a large selection of Free and “Premium” (pay) online tutorials.
Phtographer and educator Tim Cooper has several excellent tutorials in this collection.
Photoshop Cafe
Tim Cooper Tutorials
ON1 Free Adobe Presets
Two sets of Free presets from ON1 and ON1 partners.
Free Camera Raw Presets for Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) work in Adobe Photoshop CS6 or Creative Cloud.
Free Adobe Lightroom Presets work with Adobe Lightroom 4, 5, 6, and Classic CC.
Adobe RAW Presets
Lightroom Presets
Stephen Burns Photoshop Tutorials
Photographer, instructor and author Stephen Burns has a series of excellent short tutorials on beginning and advanced subjects. You can even learn to calibrate your printer.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning now manages the resources previously found on Lynda.com
These classes are an excellent, extensive resource for learning software and processes for photography, video, email, social media, and website building.
Online training is based on either a monthly or yearly fee.
CreativeLive
CreativeLive is a web site offering tutorials on photography, Lightroom, and Photoshop. When a class is being broadcast “live,” you can watch it for free.
You must create an account to participate, but registering does not obligate you financially.
You can also purchase unlimited viewing rights to any of their classes.
Highly recommended are the Photoshop classes taught by Ben Willmore and Leza Snyder.
Simplephotoshop.com
This site has free tutorials on basic topics. You can also order an online book that has a more in-depth set of tutorials.
View Tutorials
Purchase Photoshop Book
PhotoPills
More than 35 eBook photo guides, workshops, a blog, camps, and a Photo App are part of the PhotoPills mission to “help you improve your photography, and have lots of fun doing so”.
Location Ideas for Shoots
Heritage Hill Historical Park, Lake Forest
Heritage Hill Historical Park, near the Ralphs Shopping Center at Serrano and Lake Forest Drive in Lake Forest has historical buildings and old farm equipment that you can photograph. The park is open on Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is free. During the school year, be aware that groups of school children frequently tour the park in the mornings, so it is best to plan your visit for the afternoon.
Flower Fields
The 50-acre Flower Fields in Carlsbad is a great place to shoot spring blooms. The site is open only between March 1 and May 13 in 2012, so be sure to plan a visit. Hours are from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. Admission is $11 for adults and $10 for seniors who are 60+.
Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Laguna Niguel Regional Park at 28241 LaPaz Road offers opportunities for images of Great White egrets, geese, and squirrels before noon. A small stream flows through the park near the entrance. Further into the park there is a lake with fishing from the shore and small boats.
San Juan Capistrano
The City of San Juan Capistrano offers several areas for photography. Get there by taking the 5 Freeway south and exit at Ortega Highway. Turn right to access the mission and the historic district.
Los Rios Historic District, SJC
The Los Rios Historic District (PDF, 6.2 MB), in San Juan Capistrano includes 31 structures which line both sides of Los Rios Street, between Del Obispo and Mission Streets. The District comprises one of the oldest continuing neighborhoods in Orange County, and includes three adobe homes built in 1794 for Mission families. Park at the San Juan Capistrano train station and walk across the tracks to Los Rios Street. You must purchase a photography permit from the city to be able to take photos in this district.
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Historic Mission San Juan Capistrano is an architectural jewel that attracts thousands of visitors and offers myriad possibilities for photographers. After exiting the freeway at Ortega Highway, turn right and proceed approximately three blocks. The Mission is on the right side of the street, with free parking is available in two adjadent lots. Hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. Admission is $9 for adults and $8 for seniors.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
The Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa provides good opportunities for architectural images and reflections. Be aware that security guards are very protective and might ask you to leave.
Soka University
Soka University offers excellent opportunities for architectural images. The fountains in front of the complex are active subjects in early morning. Late afternoon offers great opportunities for architectural studies with shadows and reflections.
Union Station, Los Angeles
Take the Metrolink into Union Station for an opportunity to photograph this art deco architectural treasure. Tripods are not allowed, but you can freely roam the site and take unlimited hand-held shots. Be sure to increase your ISO for the dim lighting.
Your Ideas
Share your favorite locations for photography in Southern California. Send an email to cameraclub@cameraclublwv.org about your favorite locales, any links associated with them, and other tips (such as the best time of year or best time of day to photograph that locale).
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Suggest Training Resources
If you have favorite resources for online Photography and software training, please email us with your suggestion(s):
education@cameraclublwv.org
Clubhouse 4 Photo Lab classroom
iPhone Photography Class, Kim Paar, June 2023
Clubhouse 4 Photo Lab classroom
“Black and White Conversion and Printing”
Barry Evans, August 2023
Clubhouse 4 Photo Lab classroom