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

Private Photography Lessons and Corporate Staff Training: Craig offers private lessons and staff training for individuals and companies 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 employees the tools to improve corporate communications. Subjects covered include getting acquainted and comfortable with a new 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."
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Basic Digital Photography
Five week sessions on Wednesday nights
Begins Sept. 15th and Oct. 20th
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 and organization on the computer.

Intermediate/Advanced Digital Photography
Six week sessions on Thursday nights
Begins Sept. 16th and Oct. 28th
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, and 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 (in place of class) will give students opportunities to practice what they’re learning. A digital SLR or advanced point and shoot camera is recommended.

Photography Workshops at The Benton
The Benton Museum at UConn, Storrs
Saturday Workshops on Oct. 2nd, 16th, 30th and November 6
Craig will be teaching a one day photography workshop/field trip on Oct. 2nd, followed by field trips on Oct. 16th & 30th and finally a Photoshop Elements editing workshop on November 6th. You can sign up for one or all of these fun learning experiences. Please visit http://www.thebenton.org/ for details.