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Learning at The Bakery

Due to the lowered costs of digital cameras, photography as a hobby and as a profession has reached incredibly new heights. To assist many of these new enthusiasts, we began offering formal classes and courses in our studio in Washington, DC. Sure, many can learn a lot online by “teaching themselves”. However, in our structured environment, we can offer hands-on instruction, outings led by some of the areas most talented photographers, the opportunity to use studio lighting on professional models, as well as paid opportunities tailored towards new photographers upon completion of courses.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES
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ADVANCED IMAGING I

This course is designed to teach each student to be able to efficiently and consistently capture all types of photographic images using standard digital cameras with removable lenses (DSLRs) or film equivalents. By learning the various camera settings, functions, traditional and contemporary means of composition, to manipulate studio and/or natural lighting, at the completion of this course each student will have a solid foundation upon which he/she will be able to produce incredible images. In achieving the above goals, the course will assist students in locating, manipulating, and mastering the settings on their cameras. The course is also frequented by guest lecturers with a wealth of field experience.

Instructor: Derrel R. Todd

Duration: 6 months

Dates: April 13, 2023 -October 5, 2023 

Days Held: Thursdays

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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ADVANCED IMAGING II

This course is designed to teach advanced professional photographers the skills that will differentiate them from their peers and colleagues in the industry. Those key distinctions come in the form of lighting, moreover light manipulation, contracting, the mastering of social media and marketing, as well as high-end branding & sales, to be able to efficiently and consistently capture all types of photographic images using standard digital cameras with removable lenses (DSLRs) or film equivalents. In achieving the above goals, the course will assist students in locating, manipulating, and mastering the settings on their cameras. The course is also frequented by guest lecturers with a wealth of field experience.

Instructor: Derrel R. Todd

Duration: 6 months

Dates: April 12, 2023 -October 4, 2023

Days Held: Wednesdays

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

VIDEO COURSES
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CINEMATOGRAPHY I

This course is designed to teach each student to be able to efficiently and consistently conceive, create, and edit several types of motion filled imaging using standard DSLR and/or Mirrorless cameras, and the latest industry standard editing software. By the completion of the course, the student will also be familiar with camera movements, lighting techniques, and the latest in editing trends when processing recorded footage. By learning various lighting diagrams, audio recording and microphone placement, camera settings & functions, as well as traditional and contemporary means of composition, continuity, capture, and editing, each student will have a solid foundation upon which he/she will be able to produce incredible moving images.

Instructor: Miesha Dennis 

Duration: 6 months

Dates: April 11, 2023 -October 3, 2023

Days Held: Tuesdays

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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MOBILE VIDEOGRAPHY

Let’s face it, content is king and social media is here to stay, which means mobile videography is on the rise! This course is designed to teach students how to efficiently plan, capture, and edit videos using their mobile device(s). Students will learn how to storyboard and setup videos, lighting techniques, quality audio capture, and much more! While learning how to edit using various video editing apps, students will stay up to date with the latest social media video technology, trends, and tips. By the end of this course, students will have the necessary tool needed to produce professional looking and compelling content based videos that will not only appeal to their audience and potential clients, but enhance their online and social media presence overall.

Instructor: Miesha Dennis 

Duration: 6 months

Dates: April 10, 2023 -October 2, 2023

Days Held: Mondays

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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PHOTO EDITING CLASSES
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DIGITIAL ARTISTRY II |
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 

This course is designed to teach each student the functions of the various tools in Photoshop, how to retouch people/skin, correct poor exposures, add graphics and text to images, as well as remove unwanted persons or items from images. In addition, correcting so-so images, or "rescuing" bad ones will also be covered. By learning how to use the various tools and features available in Photoshop, several plugins, as well as other software to create exciting new images, each student will be able to take their photography hobby or business in an exciting and limitless new direction!

Instructor: Kenny Cox

Duration: 3 months

Dates: April 4, 2023 - June 27, 2023

Days Held: Tuesdays

Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm

For questions about upcoming courses, workshops, and/or tours, please contact us at info@footprintfotos.com

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