Reference Photography for Artists

Group Class

A beginner-friendly class that thoroughly covers and demonstrates how to use photography as reference material for artistic endeavors.

Learn essential photography concepts specific to the needs of artists, including how to select and use effective reference images, camera settings, composition, natural lighting, perspective, and practical techniques for creating your own reference photographs.

  • Welcome & Orientation

  • Reference Photography: Purpose & What Makes a Good Reference

  • Camera & Smartphone Essentials

  • Exposure, Focus, Color & Capturing Detail

  • Light, Shadow, Value & Form

  • BREAK

  • Perspective, Proportion & Distortion

  • Composition, Staging & Capturing Multiple References

  • From Scene to Studio: Selecting, Editing & Using Reference Material

  • Q&A, Wrap Up, and Next Steps


$39 / person

2 Hours

Dates & Times:

Duration:

Price:

Select the Book Now button for your desired location below for Dates & Times

  • Union, MO: Third Monday of the Month at 4:30 pm (Central)

  • Online: Third Saturday of the Month at 4:30 pm (Central)

Locations:

NOTE: This Class is offered in TWO locations

1. Scenic Regional Library - Union, MO

2. Online (Virtual) Class - Google Meet

The meeting link will be provided at checkout.

NOTE: Please click the meeting link before the call to set up Google Meet.

Recorded Classes (Online Class Only)

If everyone in the class agrees, we will provide the following for each class (we will do our best to group similar preferences):

  • Recording of your actual Class

  • Transcript

  • Summary

How It Works:

  • Book Now to select an available class that works for you.

  • Small groups (max 10 guests online, 20 in person)

  • Fill out the form during checkout to select your charitable organization and note if you agree to recording the class

  • Join on time … there’s a lot to cover.

  • Your guide will provide instructions during a brief introduction

What You Should Have:

Required:

  • Internet Connectivity

Optional:

  • Notepad

  • A nice warm cup of tea

What We Provide:

  • One or more experienced photographers will lead your class

  • Recording of your class, transcript, summary (pending all participants’ consent)

  • Some classes include downloadable digital content

Refunds, Cancellations, & Rescheduling:

Private Class

Experience the same great class, one-on-one.

Benefits of a Private Class:

  • Additional time - We can typically stay in the meeting a little longer if needed, and with fewer people, there’s less of a chance that there will be questions/discussions that don’t pertain to you (different brands, goals, experience levels).

  • It’s all about you! We can modify the curriculum to serve you best. If there’s a topic you already know thoroughly, we can cover it quickly and spend more time on a topic that interests you.

  • The instructor can use examples that fit you better personally.

  • Great for groups traveling and/or learning together!


$199 (includes up to 2 people)

2+ Hours

$49 / additional person (max of 5 in a group)

To add additional participants, select 1x, 2x, or 3x Additional Person in the “Add to Class” section during booking.

Private classes are limited to 5 participants to allow for the best tailored experience.

Dates & Times:

Duration:

Price:

Select the Book Now button for your desired location below for Dates & Times

  • Union, MO: Third Monday of the Month at 1:00 pm (Central)

  • Online: Third Saturday of the Month at 1:00 pm (Central)


Give the gift of photography.

You can give this class as a gift certificate.

* Certificate valid for 1 Year from the date of purchase.

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