JCP offers photography seminars and classes. Class size is limited to maximize your learning experience.
JCP is firmly committed to photography education and will be continuously adding new classes and
instructors.
Current Classes:
Call for current schedule. 860.432.0125
Introduction to Photography Workshop
Have a new camera (or thinking of buying one), and need a jump-start on learning the features and how to
use them? This six hour workshop helps the new camera owner become familier with his camera and other
accessories. We give you an overview and basic understanding of the camera, film, flash units, filters
and how to choose and use them. Bring you camera equipment, all manuals, roll of film and a bag lunch.
1 six hour lesson OR 2 three hour sessions.
Introduction to Digital Photography Workshop
Digital photography is revolutionizing the world of photography. If you would like to find out more
about basic digital cameras, scanners, computers and software, this six hour workshop is for you! In
very easy to understand language, we will talk about choosing and using a camera, and the accessories
you will need to be a successful digital photographer.
1 six hour lesson OR 2 three hour sessions.
Basic Photography
Basic photography introduces you to the exciting world of photography. We will discuss in detail such topics
as film types and selection, camera types, features and formats, lens selection, filters for color and black &
white photography, exposure control, composition and a variety of other subjects. Students are encouraged to
work on assignments.
6 two hour sessions.
Portrait Photography
People photography is challenging and rewarding. This seminar for intermediate and advanced photographers will
begin with the concepts of "classic" portrait photography and teach you to apply them to a wide variety of
people picture situations. Bring your camera and film or your digital camera. We'll start in the studio and
work our way outside for environmental portraits.
4 two hour sessions.
