week one

First class! Last night we were introduced to some of the CPC staff and I got the list of things I need for the class. The CPC recommends getting supplies online from B & H or Adorama.

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Richard, the Photo 1 teacher, talked about proper exposure and said that there were only two rules to remember for this week's assignment:

*Rule Number One: If you’re holding the camera, your exposure must be 60 (one 60th of a second) or shorter to avoid camera shake
*The Supreme Rule: Always have the correct exposure

We talked about correct exposure and members of the CPC staff helped us play with the buttons and dials on our cameras.

Assignment: Shoot one 512MB card full of images.

[embarrassing aside: I thought maybe the people teaching would be a little, er, intimidating. Or something. But instead the environment has been pretty warm.]

the night before

Tomorrow I start Photo 1 at The Chicago Photography Center. I'm planning to post new digital work here. I’m also thinking that this blog will be a great way to remember all the things I learn each week.

I got my camera last year, but have mostly used its auto settings. I’m hoping to become more comfortable with it. I also hope to shoot better work (not just slightly awkward posed photos of friends or washed out landscapes).

Here's something I shot with my camera right after I got it. So this is my photography BEFORE Photo 1 class.



I did a quick drive-by of the CPC. The building is fantastic. I can’t wait.

[photo stolen from CPC's site]