DP Classes

Damianos Photography
59 Fountain Street, Framingham MA 01702
2.5 hour session (ongoing), $240.00 for one to four people
Register by calling 508.872.4880 Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Check, MC, Visa or AMEX accepted.

Custom workshops are a great way to refine your photography process and learn the answers to your specific questions which aren't covered in big group seminars. We offer a variety of classes custom tailored to meet your specific needs, working with all skill levels in a variety of topics from basic camera operation to architectural photography tips and techniques. We ask questions about what you would like to learn and craft a workshop around your needs.

A two and one-half hour session for one to four people is $240 and includes instruction and handouts where applicable. Shorter or longer workshops will be pro-rated.

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Damianos Photography
59 Fountain Street, Framingham MA 01702
2.5 hour session (ongoing), $240.00 for one to four people
Register by calling 508.872.4880 Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Check, MC, Visa or AMEX accepted.

Are you looking to break into the photography market? Assisting is an excellent way to learn from a working professional photographer and get hands-on experience. This workshop will give you the tools you need to jump into a project and know what needs to be done. The best assistants anticipate the photographer's needs before words are spoken. Learn how to prepare a location or product for photography, how to identify concerns before they become issues, gear needed, time management, cleaning and organization tips, as well as "best practices" every assistant should know. A handout will be provided.

Damianos Photography
59 Fountain Street, Framingham MA 01702
20 minute session (ongoing), $30.00
Register by calling 508.872.4880 Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Check, MC, Visa or AMEX accepted.

Looking to buy your first digital camera or moving from a point-and-shoot to a DSLR? Depending on the subject matter you like to photograph, your budget and the results you hope to achieve, we can help you find the right camera. Join us in our studio or on the phone for a 20-minute consultation. We'll come up with recommendations based on your photographic needs. Contact us for a custom equipment consultation solution.

Damianos Photography
59 Fountain Street, Framingham MA 01702
60 minute session (ongoing), $60.00
Register by calling 508.872.4880 Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Check, MC, Visa or AMEX accepted.

Creating photographs is largely a solo experience. After a while you may realize you're the only decision maker building your portfolio. If you are in need of creative or technical feedback on your work and progression, an individual portfolio review is the answer. How do you want to grow as a photographer? We can help you develop your vision, edit your portfolio, hone in on your key themes and subjects, and identify techniques and approaches, which are working and those that are not. We invite both digital and printed portfolios for review.

Joseph P. Keefe Technical School - Continuing Education
750 Winter Street, Framingham MA 01702
1 class – Thursday, November 1, 2012
6:30 to 9:00 pm
Register at www.ktconed.org

Do you ever wonder why your portraits of family and friends don’t look as polished as you’d like? This presentation will give you a jumpstart to useful techniques for creating a great portrait, including aspects such as posing, overall composition, focal length, depth of field, composition and lighting. Email five of your photos in JPEG format (up to 15 MB total per email) to classes@DamianosPhotography.com by Tuesday, October 30 with the subject line “KeefeP_YourLastName” for inclusion in the discussion.

Danforth Museum
123 Union Street, Framingham MA 01702
1 class – Friday, November 2, 2012
9:30 to 12:00 pm
Register at www.danforthmuseum.org/education.html

Do you ever wonder why your portraits of family and friends don’t look as polished as you’d like? This presentation will give you a jumpstart to useful techniques for creating a great portrait, including aspects such as posing, overall composition, focal length, depth of field, composition and lighting. Email five of your photos in JPEG format (up to 15 MB total per email) to classes@DamianosPhotography.com by Tuesday, October 30 with the subject line “DanforthP_YourLastName” for inclusion in the discussion.

Concord Art Association
37 Lexington Rd Concord, MA 01742
2 classes – Friday, November 6 and 13, 2012
10:00 to 1:00 pm
Register at http://www.concordart.org/education/education_classes_spring_addon_2012.php

Class 1: Learn how to photograph both 2-D and 3-D artwork.  Angle of view, lighting, metering, polarizing and appropriate lens type/focal length will be covered. Basic knowledge and familiarity with your camera is required (whether SLR or point-and-shoot).

Bring your camera and fresh batteries, manual, and tripod if you have one, plus a 2-D or 3-D work of art to photograph.  A handout will be provided.

Class 2: You know how to photograph your artwork but the pictures are still on your camera. This course will teach you how to work with the digital images to resize them for competition submission, website portfolio and printing. We will also cover best practices for working with images, creating a workflow, organizing your collection and back up solutions. Topics include use of Photoshop and Bridge.

Bring a laptop with your image files (preferred) to work on during class. If you are using a different version of Photoshop/Elements or another editing/catalog software the same concepts can be applied. A handout will be provided.

Joseph P. Keefe Technical School - Continuing Education
750 Winter Street, Framingham MA 01702
1 class – Tuesday, November 13, 2012
6:30 to 9:00 pm
Register at www.ktconed.org

Have you ever wondered why certain photographs don't come out the way you expect them to? Learn how to modify your camera settings and/or technique for better results the next time! This one-session workshop includes a variety of examples and interaction amongst participants. We've all experienced difficulties and will learn from one another in a fun way. Consider this photographic therapy! You will walk away with more "tools" under your belt and a better understanding of how to handle different photographic challenges.

Bring your camera (with fresh batteries) and manual to class. Email two of your photos with issues in JPEG format (up to 15 MB total per email) and a brief explanation to classes@DamianosPhotography.com by Friday, November 9 with the subject line “KeefeWW_YourLastName” (or bring them in to class in a separate folder on a thumb drive or your camera’s flash card).

Joseph P. Keefe Technical School - Continuing Education
750 Winter Street, Framingham MA 01702
3 classes – Wednesdays, November 28, December 5 and 12, 2012
6:30 to 9:00 pm
Register at www.ktconed.org

This three-session course is suitable for point-and-shoot and SLR camera users who have a basic understanding of the menus and buttons on their camera and want to be more creative. Topics include depth of field, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual settings, understanding scene modes, composition, light modification and what to put in your gear bag. Bring your camera and manual to each class. There will be a photography assignment each week to do on your own that will be used as a learning tool in the following class. Email two of your photos (good or with issues) in JPEG format (up to 15 MB total per email) to classes@DamianosPhotography.com by Monday, November 26 with the subject line “KeefeBB_HW1_YourLastName” (or bring them in to class in a separate folder on a thumb drive or your camera’s flash card).

Danforth Museum
123 Union Street, Framingham MA 01702
4 classes – Friday, January 18, 25, February 1 and 8, 2013
9:30 to 12:00 pm
Register at www.danforthmuseum.org/education.html

This four-session course is an introduction to photography for those who want to improve their digital pictures, whether point-and-shoot or SLR camera users. Topics include the components of a good photograph, angle of view, composition, perspective/zoom, quality of light, flash & exposure compensation, white balance, file type and appropriate file sizes for specific uses. Read your camera manual thoroughly before the first class. Bring your camera and manual to each class. There will be a photography assignment each week to do on your own that will be used as a learning tool in the following class. Email two of your photos (good or with issues) in JPEG format (up to 15 MB total per email) to classes@DamianosPhotography.com by Wednesday, January 16 with the subject line “DanforthDig_HW1_YourLastName” (or bring them in to class in a separate folder on a thumb drive or your camera’s flash card).

Danforth Museum
123 Union Street, Framingham MA 01702
1 class – Thursday, January 24, 2013
7:00 to 9:30 pm
Register at www.danforthmuseum.org/education.html

Have you ever wondered why certain photographs don't come out the way you expect them to? Learn how to modify your camera settings and/or technique for better results the next time! This one-session workshop includes a variety of examples and interaction amongst participants. We've all experienced difficulties and will learn from one another in a fun way. Consider this photographic therapy! You will walk away with more "tools" under your belt and a better understanding of how to handle different photographic challenges.

Bring your camera (with fresh batteries) and manual to class. Email two of your photos with issues in JPEG format (up to 8 MB total per email) and a brief explanation to classes@DamianosPhotography.com by Tuesday, January 22 with the subject line “DanforthWW_YourLastName” (or bring them in to class in a separate folder on a thumb drive or your camera’s flash card).

Danforth Museum
123 Union Street, Framingham MA 01702
1 class – Thursday, February 7, 2013
7:00 to 9:30 pm
Register at www.danforthmuseum.org/education.html

Learn how to photograph both 2-D and 3-D artwork. Angle of view, lighting, metering, polarizing and appropriate lens type/focal length will be covered. Basic knowledge and familiarity with your camera (whether SLR or point-and-shoot) is required. Bring your camera, manual and tripod if you have one and a 2-D or 3-D work of art to photograph (optional). A handout will be provided.

Danforth Museum
123 Union Street, Framingham MA 01702
3 classes – Friday, March 1, 8 and 15, 2013
9:30 to 12:00 pm
Register at www.danforthmuseum.org/education.html

This three-session course is suitable for point-and-shoot and SLR camera users who have a basic understanding of the menus and buttons on their camera and want to be more creative. Topics include depth of field, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual settings, understanding scene modes, composition, light modification and what to put in your gear bag. Bring your camera and manual to each class. There will be a photography assignment each week to do on your own that will be used as a learning tool in the following class. Email two of your photos (good or with issues) in JPEG format (up to 15 MB total per email) to classes@DamianosPhotography.com by Wednesday, February 27 with the subject line “DanforthBB_HW1_YourLastName” (or bring them in to class in a separate folder on a thumb drive or your camera’s flash card).