Take Better Photos. The difference between an ordinary photo and an extraordinary one can sometimes be a small adjustment. Learn how to bring your photography to life with this two-hour workshop taught by John Smock, an award-winning photographer and a photo professor at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.

Why You Should Attend. Whether your photography focuses on event coverage, occasional pictures of family and friends, or day-to-day shooting for a site or blog, this workshop will provide specific tips and techniques for improving your photography.

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What This Workshop Covers. Discover dozens of helpful photo tips, tricks and techniques. You’ll come away with new guidance on everything from preparation before shooting to getting better angles to choosing the right shot distance. You’ll hear about key principles for managing photo editing after your shoot. The session will also offer some best practices tips for camera settings, flash & lighting, optimal locations, and other areas of interest. Learn the tricks of the trade that transform novices into more capable photographers.

When, Where, How Much:

- Tuesday September 28th, 2010, 6:30PM – 8:30PM, including Q&A period to answer your photo questions.

- CUNY Grad School of Journalism, 219 W. 40th Street between 7th and 8th Avenue.

- $39 early-bird seats are available. $49 after the early registration period ends. Registration will close when all available seats are reserved.

- Package early-bird discount of $69 if you register early for both this course and the follow-up workshop in the series taught by Jim Estrin of the New York Times on the following Tuesday, October 5th, 6:30-8:30PM: Making the Most of Your Digital SLR Camera