P h o t o I
Begins: Sundays, March 5 - April 2, 2023 (March 26 no class)
10-12:30
$285
Classes meet at: The Tannery 50 Water St. Mill no.1 Studio 14 Newburyport, MA
P h o t o I - 4 beginner photography classes offers students an opportunity to truly learn more about their cameras and how to take better photographs. This class is for adults with NO prior experience using their camera in any other settings other than typically Auto.
Photography manuals and books can be confusing. Cell phone photography doesn't always produce the best quality photo, especially in low light or moving subjects. However, Kelly Mintz strives to teach photography in a fun, clear and simple to understand manner. She will teach you how to gain control of your cameras settings by hands-on instruction with your individual camera. (Kelly knows how to teach EVERY camera) You will learn to use the camera's {Aperture and Shutter} modes. The more you're able to come out of the automatic modes, the more you're able to control the outcome - resulting in better photographs.
Not only will you learn about your aperture and shutter speeds, but also how to, focus on your subject, deal with harsh outdoor lighting and when and how to use your flash. There will also be tips for improving your photographs of people, landscapes and more. This is extremely useful for any beginner photographer.
Kelly has a Master's in Education and her teaching style is very interactive. She provides one-on-one attention to you and your camera. In addition to individualized assistance, she also uses photo book examples by world renowned photographers, and informative handouts. Most importantly, students will practice photographing on field trips to local inspiring places.
All four classes will have a lecture, then Kelly accompanies the class on a field trip. This is something that most other photography classes don't offer, but she feels learning by doing is the best way to learn photography.
Students will have the opportunity to practice at home with homework assignments and then present their photos to the class for non-judgmental, constructive and positive feedback.
Class size is limited to 6 students so individual attention can be given.
•To sign up for this class, please go to, Sign Up for a Class to reserve your space in the class.
•For supplies needed go to, Supplies Needed.
•Please go to the DIRECTIONS because the studio can be a little tricky to find.
F i e l d T r i p s
Some of the places students have chosen to go to on field trips are, Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Topsfield Fair, Maudsley State Park, Salisbury Beach reservation, Newburyport's Oldies Flea Market, sunflowers at Colby Farm, Plum Island Reservation, Nunan’s Florist, the Newburyport Farmer’s Market, and even an old jail in Newburyport!
Photography manuals and books can be confusing. Cell phone photography doesn't always produce the best quality photo, especially in low light or moving subjects. However, Kelly Mintz strives to teach photography in a fun, clear and simple to understand manner. She will teach you how to gain control of your cameras settings by hands-on instruction with your individual camera. (Kelly knows how to teach EVERY camera) You will learn to use the camera's {Aperture and Shutter} modes. The more you're able to come out of the automatic modes, the more you're able to control the outcome - resulting in better photographs.
Not only will you learn about your aperture and shutter speeds, but also how to, focus on your subject, deal with harsh outdoor lighting and when and how to use your flash. There will also be tips for improving your photographs of people, landscapes and more. This is extremely useful for any beginner photographer.
Kelly has a Master's in Education and her teaching style is very interactive. She provides one-on-one attention to you and your camera. In addition to individualized assistance, she also uses photo book examples by world renowned photographers, and informative handouts. Most importantly, students will practice photographing on field trips to local inspiring places.
All four classes will have a lecture, then Kelly accompanies the class on a field trip. This is something that most other photography classes don't offer, but she feels learning by doing is the best way to learn photography.
Students will have the opportunity to practice at home with homework assignments and then present their photos to the class for non-judgmental, constructive and positive feedback.
Class size is limited to 6 students so individual attention can be given.
•To sign up for this class, please go to, Sign Up for a Class to reserve your space in the class.
•For supplies needed go to, Supplies Needed.
•Please go to the DIRECTIONS because the studio can be a little tricky to find.
F i e l d T r i p s
Some of the places students have chosen to go to on field trips are, Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Topsfield Fair, Maudsley State Park, Salisbury Beach reservation, Newburyport's Oldies Flea Market, sunflowers at Colby Farm, Plum Island Reservation, Nunan’s Florist, the Newburyport Farmer’s Market, and even an old jail in Newburyport!
 Richard Purcell's photograph of another fellow student, Michele LaChance, who is photographing at a unique angle.
Plum Island, MA |
A WICKED big Tuna was photographed this summer of 2018 by my students.
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Photograph by student, Bonnie Walker staring Socrates the Turkey!
