Intro to Digital Photography (Westlake)

It’s easy to take a picture, but not so easy to create an interesting image. To get new photographers beyond just pushing the button, this introductory class will begin with ideas like “What makes a ‘good’ photo?” and what motivates them as photographers. We’ll  move into the basics of capture, composition, and exposure, then discuss how photographers use the camera to explore their surroundings, and communicate through photographs. Students will be given weekly assignments, and will complete a short series on a subject of their choosing. Any camera is welcome, from smartphones, to point-and-shoots, to “advanced” cameras.