Elevate your photography skills with our Intermediate Photography Class, designed for those who have an understanding of the basics (shutter speed, aperture, ISO) and are ready to explore new techniques. Learn to take full control of your camera's manual setting, and harness the power of natural and artificial lighting. Dive into specialized topics such as long exposure, portraiture, and post-processing to enhance your artistic vision. Receive feedback on photos you have taken and areas you would like to explore. Join us to unlock your creative potential and take your photography to the next level.

Specific Dates: 1/15, 1/22, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 2/26 (SKIP 1/29) MAKE UP DATE: 3/5

There are three loaner cameras for those who do not have their own camera. They are available first come, first served. Loaner cameras are on loan to a student for the duration of class but belong to The Joel Fund. You must contact the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org or 919 200 0886 to reserve one for class. 

A make up date will be used if a class is canceled due to the instructor's illness, inclement weather, or an emergency. If you are running late to class, or will miss a class, please contact the instructor directly or the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org or 919 200 0886.

We offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. To receive the scholarship promo code, email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org with your name and military connection. 

This is a beyond basic course that will focus on Self-Expression through pre-visualization of a chosen subject matter. Pre-planning will be an important part of how images are captured. Students will explore Landscape photography, producing High and Low-Key Images. Portrait Photography will address lighting, both natural and artificial, producing one of each. Close-up Photography will focus on the use of lenses, both long focal length and Macro. Students will produce close-up images using both lenses. We will continually work on compositional skills.

Students will work with Adobe Lightroom Classic to sort, organize and manage your image library. The class will have weekly shooting assignments which will then be viewed in class and discussed during class critiques. The course will be tailored around student needs and interest.

Prerequisite: Photography I or permission of Instructor

Specific Dates: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/5, 2/13, 2/20 MAKE UP: 2/27

This is a live virtual class taught via Zoom. If this class meets the minimum number of students, the Operation ART Program Manager will send the Zoom link the week of the first class.

A make up date will be used if a class is canceled due to the instructor's illness, inclement weather, or an emergency. If you are running late to class or know you will miss a class, please let the Operation ART Program Manager know at isabella@thejoelfund.org or 919 200 0886.

We offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. Email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org to receive the scholarship promo code with your name and email address.