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Classes and events are virtual and in-person. Registration is strongly encouraged for in-person events, attendance may be limited.

Per CDC guidance, people may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask. Stay at home if you are sick or if you have been in close contact with a person with COVID-19.

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Sunday December 3 4:00pm

Melrose Center (Photo Studio)

Event Categories: Photography

The rules of thirds is probably the most often referenced photography rule of composition. It is all about subject placement within the frame.

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Monday December 4 11:00am

Melrose Center (Photo Studio)

Event Categories: Photography

Explore the basic operations of the Photo Studio cameras and lenses to optimize your photography skills. Learn basic camera settings and the use and care of camera lenses.

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Monday December 4 1:30pm

Melrose Center (Photo Studio)

Event Categories: Photography

Demystify the complex concepts of exposure. Learn how aperture, shutter speed and ISO affect the focus, blurriness or graininess of your photos.

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Tuesday December 5 4:30pm

Melrose Center (Photo Studio)

Event Categories: Photography

Tour the Photography Studio and explore the training options available. Learn the studio workflow, procedures and best practices. Recommended Audience: Adult

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Wednesday December 6 4:00pm

Melrose Center (Melrose Classroom)

Event Categories: Photography

Discover how to achieve flawless and smooth skin on your photographs. Work with commonly used tools and techniques to remove blemishes, soften skin and restore an image’s texture.

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Thursday December 7 4:30pm

Melrose Center (Photo Studio)

Event Categories: Photography

Get hands-on experience with Melrose Photo Instructors in a session designed to help answer your questions about Photography (Cameras, Lighting, Studio, etc.)

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Friday December 8 2:00pm

Melrose Center (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Photography

Create spectacular and vibrant images through high dynamic range (HDR) photography. Learn the basic camera settings necessary and merge photos into an HDR image using adjustment layers.

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Sunday December 10 2:00pm

Melrose Center (Photo Studio)

Event Categories: Photography

Have your holiday-themed portraits taken and receive a free digital photo by our Melrose Photography Instructor. Please bring a USB drive or provide an email in person to receive your free photo.

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Monday December 11 10:30am

Melrose Center (Photo Studio)

Event Categories: Melrose Studio Reservation; Photography

Photo Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Photo Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.

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Monday December 11 4:00pm

Melrose Center (Photo Studio)

Event Categories: Photography

Explore the basic studio set up and the workflow in the studio environment. Learn the importance of good lighting and how to light for best results. Practice using our portable backdrops.

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