Craig norton photography, Hartford CT photography class, photography expressive art

"My greatest joys and learning experiences have come through teaching what I love. Its more about inspiration and creative expression than learning by the book. I am privileged to be a Teaching Artist at The Benton Museum at UConn, New Britain Museum of American Art, West Hartford Art League, CT Children's Medical Center and Young Audiences/VSAarts for long term artist residencies in schools. Beginning in 2011, I will be in the State of CT Commission on Culture's Teaching Artist Directory."
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Private Photography Lessons and Corporate Staff Training/Professional Development: Craig offers private lessons and professional development for individuals, companies and schools who want an individualized learning experience. Craig Norton's private lessons offer specialized training in all aspects of photography so the subjects covered are only what you want to learn and specific to your camera. Private students will find a profound and meaningful leaning takes place as they practice what they learn outside the traditional classroom atmosphere. Staff training will give teachers/staff the tools to improve communication using technology. Subjects covered include getting acquainted and comfortable with the camera; understanding aperture and shutter speed and how they affect the picture; artistic composition; computer organization/printer/web prep; graphic design; editing with Photoshop Elements, Lightroom, CS; mentoring for those who are considering turning pro and portfolio reviews.

Gift Certificates available. Call for an appointment: (860)523-8943.

"I thought you might be interested to know that one of your former digital photography students has two photos accepted into the ArtWalk Exhibit this year. I'm so glad that I took your class last year! It was a great springboard into what has become a real passion for me."
Erin, WHAL Student Craig norton photography, Hartford CT photography class, photography expressive art

Basic Digital Photography
Four class sessions on Wednesday nights & one field trip
Next Session begins Feb. 22nd, field trip: 3/10
West Hartford Art League, 37 Buena Vista Dr
Visit www.westhartfordart.org for details.

Craig Norton will guide you through the basic features of your camera and how they affect the image. With fun experiments and a field trip, you will become more comfortable with settings beyond Auto. He will also inspire you to use composition to add impact and develop your own personal style. Finally, we will discuss editing, printing and organization on the computer.

Intermediate/Advanced Digital Photography
Five class sessions on Thursday nights & one field trip
Next Session begins Feb. 23rd, field trip: 3/10
West Hartford Art League, 37 Buena Vista Dr
Visit www.westhartfordart.org for details.

This class is for the photographer who has some digital photography experience and wants to step-up his/her photographic abilities. You will explore various topics in depth to get more comfortable with the camera. Topics will include an in-depth look at the camera to study shutter speed and aperture and how it affects the image; working with natural light and flash; artistic composition to give your photos visual impact. We will end with extensive Photoshop editing techniques to clean and improve images and apply artistic affects. One Saturday field trip will give students opportunities to practice what they’re learning. A digital SLR or advanced point and shoot camera is recommended.