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

Sunday June 30 3:30pm

Melrose Center (Photo Studio)

Event Categories: Photography

Join us on this exciting journey into one of the oldest photographic printing processes. Learn a brief history of photography, basics of composition, and create your own 5×7″ Cyanotype to bring home!

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Monday July 1 11:00am

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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Monday July 1 2:00pm

Melrose Center (Photo Studio)

Event Categories: Photography

Explore our lens collection, gain knowledge on how to choose the right lens for the photos you’re taking, and cover the basic differences between camera types and how they function.

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Tuesday July 2 11:00am

Melrose Center (Photo Studio)

Event Categories: Photography

Learn the art of photography as we experiment with the camera’s basic settings such as the shutter speed, aperture and more on a simulated DSLR camera.

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Tuesday July 2 1:30pm

Melrose Center (Photo Studio)

Event Categories: Photography

New to Photography? This class is for you. We cover introduction to basic photography concepts including the exposure triangle, using a DSLR camera, different shooting modes, and much more!

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Wednesday July 3 11:00am

Melrose Center (Photo Studio)

Event Categories: Photography

Get hands on training with the studio lights, stands, backgrounds, and more. This class is recommended to anyone interested in taking the Studio Only or Full Access Assessments.

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Wednesday July 3 2:00pm

Online (Virtual Melrose Classroom 1)

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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Wednesday July 3 3:00pm

Melrose Center (Photo Studio)

Event Categories: Photography

Learn the basics of DSLR and Mirrorless camera functions. Get hands on experience with our cameras, while learning all about the safety and skills required to handle them.

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Wednesday July 3 3:30pm

Online (Virtual Melrose Classroom 1)

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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Friday July 5 10:30am

Melrose Center (Photo Studio)

Event Categories: Photography

Learn the Photography Studio workflow, procedures and best practices.

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