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WINDMILL PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOOL (WPS) PURPOSE AND GOALS
Windmill Photography School is a private avocational/recreational school. Generally speaking the purpose of our school is to train those with very little experience in photography to become excellent photographers. Our new students usually have a good quality adjustable camera. Others want to know what kind of camera and equipment they should purchase for their particular photographic needs. Most do not understand the settings on their cameras. They usually set the camera on "auto" and use it like a "point and shoot" camera. Their photos don't turn out as well as they would like and all the creative tools of their camera are wasted. Our courses will help you gain skill and competence in photography. WPS will help you understand the settings and the creative capabilities of your camera, how to properly pose and light your subject(s) and how to retouch your photos. We will teach you to use your camera to record beautiful memories for which you can be proud!
Our goal is to present practical hands-on training as much as possible, rather than collegiate, intellectual exercises. Our class sizes are small and informal–usually 20 students or less. Students receive personal attention and learn more easily in a small group setting. OUR COURSES Amateur Photography Basics - (10 Hours) - $245
 Windmill Photography School textbook included (Reg. $50). This 8 1/2X11 loose-leaf textbook has photo helps and custom photography illustrations that cover the aspects of the course. The Posing and Lighting course, the Intro to Photoshop course and the Advanced Posing and Lighting course will be included in the textbook when students register for these courses. The prerequisite for this course is the student should have a general knowledge of the various settings on their camera. They should know how to adjust their camera’s aperture, shutter speed, aperture priority, shutter speed priority, and manual settings (or at least know where they are located on the camera.) The student can learn their particular camera’s functions by studying the handbook that came with their camera. The Amateur Photography Basics course meets for 2 hours, once a week, for 5 weeks and is designed to train amateur photographers to take better photos of vacations, family and friends. This course includes information about cameras (film and digital), lenses, accessories, film, understanding the camera controls and photo tips for making better photos. Students will be given photographic assignments that will be evaluated in class. Students should have an adjustable 35 mm camera or digital camera. The Posing and Lighting Course (10 Hours) - $250
 This course will meet 2 hours, once a week for 5 consecutive weeks. The Posing and Lighting Course is designed to train amateur photographers to pose and properly light their subject(s) for the most flattering photos of their family and friends.
The prerequisite for this course is Amateur Photography Basics.
The student will learn how to use their external flash to light the subject by direct flash, fill-in flash and bounce flash. Reflectors and umbrella lighting will be covered. Supplementing reflectors with strobe light or natural light will be introduced to add brightness to the eyes and for other model-type effects.
Students will be given training on posing females (including glamour), males, male and female group photos, small group photos, and children.
Students must bring models with them to be photographed by the class. Family members or friends are usually willing to serve as models. Glamour models are welcome. See instructor for additional information.The Intro to Photoshop Course (10 hours) - $250
 This course will meet 2 hours, once a week, for 5 consecutive weeks. Intro to Photoshop is designed to give the advanced digital amateur photographer a head start in artistically enhancing photos using Photoshop CS3 and 6.0. Paint shop Pro XI or the latest version of Photoshop Elements can also be used. Some of the assignments cannot be completed with these programs, but it will not count off the student’s grade. Prerequisite for this course is having basic computer skills. Those with limited computer knowledge should take a basic computer course before signing up for Intro to Photoshop.
This course includes the following: proper filing and image duplication; retouching images, removing blemishes, softening skin, and reducing wrinkles and lines under the eyes; adjusting levels, contrast, sharpness and color; cropping and sizing the photo; adding script to your photos; adding borders; making a black and white from a color photo and a black and white with a little color; layer special effects; correcting perspective; using fast keys; and programming actions in the actions palette.
Advanced Posing and Lighting Course (10 Hours) - $250 This is a continuation of The Posing and Lighting Course. This course will meet 2 hours, once a week, for 5 consecutive weeks. The prerequisites for this course are Amateur Photography Basics, Posing-Lighting and Intro to Photoshop.  The instructor will give suggestions on how to use multiple lighting for photography so you can make excellent photos of family and friends. Photographic equipment needed and computer software suggestions are some of the things that will be included. Special Occasion Photography will be covered such as photographing your family reunion; your child’s birthday party; dance recital photos; karate photos; your pets, your children’s school photos – such as football, track and field, baseball, band, cheerleader, drill team, and graduation; making memorable vacation photos; amateur wedding photos for family or friends and other miscellaneous subjects to enhance your ability to become an excellent photographer. A simple family photo album will be required. When the student completes Amateur Photography Basics, Posing and Lighting, Intro to Photoshop and Advanced Posing and Lighting, they will receive a diploma in Advanced Practical Photography. OUR GUARANTEE POLICY
Our courses are taught with a lot of review. Students are encouraged to ask questions when they don’t understand something. There are exams that are given periodically and there is some homework involved with each course. As a result of the exams and the homework the student and the instructor can be sure that progress is being made toward the goal of helping the student to become an excellent amateur or avocational photographer. All of our courses are guaranteed. Students withdrawing from a WPS Course, students having problems completing any of our courses, and those who need refreshing on a previously passed course can repeat that particular course subject to the following. 1. Students will pay only 25% of the future current course price. 2. This guarantee is good for 6 months from the date of the student’s withdrawal or finishing the course. After 6 months the student will be charged the full course price. 3. This guarantee is valid during the 6 month period as long as WPS is in business, the course is still being offered and there is a space available in the class. PRICES, POLICIES AND COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE.
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