Instructor: Laura Burlton February 5, 12, 19 & 26, 4:30pm - 6:30pm $145 HCP members / $175 non members Level: Introductory Class Size: 10 Students    This course is designed to give students a full understanding of manual DSLR controls as well as basic composition, and lighting skills. This hands-on course is the first step towards mastering the art of photography. Here, you will be introduced to the basics of composition, color theory and white balance. Terms such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO and white balance will no longer seem mysterious as you learn what they are and how to use them to gain creative control over your images. The instructor will guide you in discovering how to maneuver through the different menu functions on your digital SLR camera. In addition, there will be out-of-class assignments that will help you to practice your newly gained technical knowledge.  This class is great for the beginner who wants hands-on practice in learning to use his or her camera. This course includes outside-of-class assignments to practice what you’ve learned.  What students need to bring: DSLR Camera, Camera Manual, Water, Flash Drive Suggested classes to continue education:From Good to Great: Understanding the Basics of Composition, Photography: Beyond the Basics, After Dark: Photographing at Night, The Lightroom Catalog, Lighting in Photography, Photographing Families, First Tuesday Critiques Suggested Reading: The Joy Of Photography, by: Eastman Kodak Company Photography, by: Barbra London and John UptonThe Complete Guide to Night and Lowlight Digital Photography, by: Michael FreemanUnderstanding Photography, by: Carl Shipman