Introduction to Digital Photography
Grade level: 12+ Curriculum used: teacher created
Maximum class size: 10 Minimum class size: 5
Class Supply fee: T Monthly Class Fee: $40
Teacher: Tara Farrell Prerequisites: A digital camera is required, preferably a DSLR
Description of course:This course will teach students basic digital photography techniques such as camera controls, lighting, composition, depth of field, ISO, and exposure. Students will develop a mini-portfolio during the course by completing assigned projects such as portraits, still life, and photojournalism. A digital camera is required, preferably a DSLR. A $5.00 supply fee has been added to the monthly cost of the course for printing images. Total cost of class: $40.00

Here is some info about Tara:
Tara Farrell studied at the Hallmark Institute of Photography in Turners Falls, MA. Following graduation, she worked for Lifetouch, a national level portrait studio, and then as the head photographer for Pro Image, Inc. of Fort Bragg, NC. Since 2004, Tara has been a freelance photographer and in 2008, she started Tara Farrell Photography, a portrait photography business. Her portfolio consists of work in both amateur and commercial modes of production using traditional black and white film, color film and digital processes. She is experienced in portrait and wedding photography, formal corporate and military events, and support services such as digital imaging and editing, dark room and photo development, web enabled arrangement and photo sharing, and small business operations and marketing. In addition to her business, Tara volunteers her photography services for the Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Littlest Heroes Project. Tara and her husband live in Newport News, VA and have three young children.
www.tarafarrellphotography.com

Time required outside of class for homework: about .5 –1 hour per week of independent work is required to participate