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Palo Alto Adult School offer photography classes for all skill levels. Learn from instructors who will inspire you to reach your artistic goals.

  • Fundamentals of Photography

    FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY

    Take control of your camera! Investigate dials, icons and screens on your camera and learn how to use them.

    Duration: 8 wks
    Date range: March 21 to May 16
    (No class: April 4.)
    Day(s) of the week: Monday
    Hour: 7:30 –9:30 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Photo Lab (MAC 102)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $128
    Instructor: Liz Crandall, ecrandall@pausd.org

  • PHOTOGRAPHY: Advanced Black-and-White Darkroom
    (Class limited to 6 students)

    Enhance and sharpen your darkroom skills and express, expand and realize your unique artistic vision by creating your own photographic projects.

    Duration: 8 wks
    Date range: March 21 to May 16
    (No class: April 4.)
    Day(s) of the week: Monday
    Hour: 6:30–9:30 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Photo Lab (MAC 102)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: Prior black and white darkroom experience
    Price: $192
    Instructor: Liz Crandall, ecrandall@pausd.org

  • Natural Bridges: Chris Shum

    THE ROAD TO BETTER PHOTOGRAPHY

    Learn the principles of making better phots, gain knowledge and confidence and expand your photographic skills to create striking images.

    Duration: 9 wks
    Date range: March 30 to June 1
    (No class: April 6.)
    Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
    Hour: 7–8 p.m.
    Address: LIVE ONLINE via ZOOM

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: DSLR or mirrorless camera experience
    Price: $83
    Instructor: Chris Shum, chris_shum@chrisshumphotography.com chrisshumphotography.com

  • Introduction To Photoshop CS6

    INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP CC

    Whether you are a photographer, digital illustrator, graphic designer, or someone who wants to alter old family photos, you need to learn Adobe Photoshop!

    Duration: 6 Weeks Access / 24 Course Hours
    Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 16 | Apr 13 | May 18
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: You must have a basic knowledge of how to use your computer, be able to save, and organize.
    Price: $115
    Instructor: Beverly Richards Schulz (ed2go Instructor)

  • Photographing Nature With Your Digital Camera

    PHOTOGRAPHING NATURE WITH YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA

    Discover how your nature photos can become works of art rather than just snapshots. (ed2go Online)

    Duration: 6 Weeks Access / 24 Course Hours
    Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 16 | Apr 13 | May 18
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $100
    Instructor: Curt Simmons, B.A., M.Ed, (ed2go Instructor)

  • Photoshop Cc For The Digital Photographer

    PHOTOSHOP CC FOR THE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER

    Master the use of Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud to edit and enhance your digital images and give them a professional polish.

    Duration: 6 Weeks Access / 24 Course Hours
    Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 16 | Apr 13 | May 18
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: Comfort acquiring digital images and basic computer skills.
    Price: $100
    Instructor: Beverly Richards Schulz and Eric Johnson (ed2go Instructors)

  • Photography

    SECRETS OF BETTER PHOTOGRAPHY

    Whether you use a DSLR, a point-and-shoot camera, or your phone for your photography, you will learn how to get the best results from your camera!

    Duration: 6 Weeks Access / 24 Course Hours
    Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 16 | Apr 13 | May 18
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $100
    Instructor: Beverly Richards Schulz (ed2go Instructor)