PACA-Pickens Arts & Cultural Alliance

Photography 101 4 of 4 Class Series
2026-06-24 17:30 - 18:50 (America/New_York) | GA
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Ready to ditch Auto and actually drive your camera? Photo 101 is a lively, beginner-friendly adventure into the technical and creative foundations of photography. We break down the exposure triangle of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO in ways that are ways to understand and feel intuitive, empowering, and surprisingly fun. You will learn how to control your camera, freeze motion, blur motion, control depth of field, nail focus, and choose lenses that shape the story you want to tell.
This class is not just about buttons and settings. We also explore creative techniques that help you see with intention, including how light direction changes mood, how framing guides the eye, and how small choices can transform an ordinary scene into a compelling photograph. Expect hands-on practice, approachable challenges, and plenty of aha moments.
By the end, you will feel confident making decisions behind the camera and excited to keep exploring your own creative voice.
Equipment Requirements
This class is designed for students using a digital SLR or mirrorless camera with exposure controls and interchangeable lenses. Any make or model is welcome, and there is no need for professional level equipment. If you are just getting started and need help choosing a camera, we can recommend a range of budget friendly options and starter kits.

Learn your camera. Unlock your creativity.

$150-4 session classes
WEDNESDAYS June 3, 10, 17, 24
5:30 to 6:50pm

Light Room 101 4 of 4 Part Session
2026-06-24 19:00 - 20:20 | Pickens County Recreation Department, 1329 Camp Road, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States
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Lightroom 101 is a four week, hands-on introduction to the tools and techniques that make photo editing both powerful and enjoyable. In this 90 minute weekly class, you will learn how to organize your images, build a clean and efficient Library, and understand the Develop tools that shape exposure, color, contrast, and detail.
We start with the basics of importing, rating, and managing your files so you always know where your photos live. Then we dive into creative editing, including how to correct exposure, enhance color, use presets, and apply masks to guide the viewer’s eye. You will practice simple workflows that help you edit faster and more intentionally, and you will learn how to export and share your finished images with confidence.
This class is designed to be fun, supportive, and full of aha moments. By the end of the four weeks, you will feel comfortable navigating Lightroom, making thoughtful edits, and developing a style that feels like your own.
This class requires a laptop computer with Lightroom Classic installed. Students should have basic computer skills such as naming and saving files, along with a reliable internet connection. A 1 TB or larger external hard drive is optional but helpful for storing and backing up photos.
Adobe photography Plans – https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/compare-plans.html – If you are a student or teacher be sure to register for the education discount.

Learn Lightroom editing with clarity and confidence

$150 4 session classes; WEDNESDAYS June 3, 10, 17, 24 7:00 to 8:20pm
