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Rockbrook Camera Photo Academy


Digital Point and Shoot Basics

Get the most from your new compact camera. Learn important camera settings like image resolution, quality, shooting modes, flash use and camera care. Learn how to safely archive, share and print your photos at home or in our Creative Imaging Suite. Class ends with Q&A session so bring your camera.

Price: $50 or Free with new camera purchase at Rockbrook Camera.

Omaha: Rockbrook Camera at Legacy, 169th & Center, (402) 691-0003

  • February 6 Saturday 10am-12pm
  • February 15 Monday 4pm-6pm
  • March 13 Saturday 1pm-3pm
  • April 3 Saturday 10am-12pm

Omaha: Westside Community Conference Center, 108th & Grover, (402) 397-1171

  • February 10 Wednesday 6pm-8pm
  • February 13 Saturday 9am-11am
  • March 20 Saturday 9am-11am
  • April 14 Wednesday 6pm-8pm

Lincoln: Digital Camera Workshop, 5531 Shady Creek Ct., (402) 488-4200

  • February 17 Wednesday 7pm-9pm
  • March 3 Wednesday 7pm-9pm
  • March 17 Wednesday 7pm-9pm
  • April 7 Wednesday 7pm-9pm
  • April 21 Wednesday 7pm-9pm

Digital SLR Basics

Understanding the versatility of your new DSLR. Find out how versatile your new Digital SLR really is. Explore basic SLR functions and modes. Learn about lenses, flash and accessories that will improve your picture taking skills. Learn how to safely archive, share and print your photos at home or in our Creative Imaging Suite. Class ends with Q&A session so bring your camera.

Price: $50 or Free with new camera purchase at Rockbrook Camera.

Omaha: Rockbrook Camera at Legacy, 169th & Center, (402) 691-0003

  • February 13 Saturday 10am-12pm
  • February 19 Friday 4pm-6pm
  • February 20 Saturday 1pm-3pm*Just Added*
  • February 25 Thursday 4pm-6pm
  • March 5 Friday 4pm-6pm
  • March 16 Tuesday 10am-12pm
  • March 27 Saturday 10am-12pm
  • April 5 Tuesday 10am-12am
  • April 15 Thursday 4pm-6pm
  • April 24 Saturday 10am-12pm

Omaha: Westside Community Conference Center, 108th & Grover, (402) 397-1171

  • February 6 Saturday 9am-11am
  • February 17 Wednesday 6pm-8pm
  • March 10 Wednesday 6pm-8pm
  • April 17 Saturday 9am-11am

Lincoln: Digital Camera Workshop, 5531 Shady Creek Ct., (402) 488-4200

  • February 10 Wednesday 7pm-9pm
  • February 24 Wednesday 7pm-9pm
  • March 10 Wednesday 7pm-9pm
  • March 24 Wednesday 7pm-9pm
  • April 14 Wednesday 7pm-9pm
  • April 28 Wednesday 7pm-9pm

Videography

Lights, Camera, Now What? This introductory class will teach you simple shooting techniques for better movies. We’ll also cover the steps involved in transferring Standard and Hi-Definition video to your computer for editing and archiving and the options available for stand-alone DVD burners that do not require a computer.

Price: $50 or Free with Video Camera Purchase

Omaha: Rockbrook Camera at Legacy, 169th & Center.

  • February 27 Saturday 10am-12pm
  • April 16 Friday 4pm-6pm

Caring and Sharing

What to do with all those digital images! In the digital age, organizing and archiving your images is very important. Learn the difference between CD, DVD, and hard drives for long term storage. Instructor, George Sinos, comprehensively covers the process of transferring, editing, e-mailing, and organizing your valued images. A great class for all digital camera owners to attend!

Price: $75 per person.

Omaha: Rockbrook Camera at Legacy, 169th & Center.

  • February 20 Saturday 10am-12pm

Intermediate Canon DSLR

The next step beyond the basics with your Canon DSLR. If you are comfortable with the basic operation of your Canon EOS Digital SLR, it’s time for the next step to better photography. Instructor, Mark Graeve will expand your knowledge of all those camera functions and menu screens that have been puzzling you. You will walk away with a basic understanding of functions like White Balance, Manual ISO, Manual Metering, Shutter/Aperture Priority modes, Video functions and various Auto Focusing techniques. This class is intended for Canon EOS Digital SLR cameras. Bring your camera!

Price: $60 per person.

Omaha: Rockbrook Camera at Legacy, 169th & Center.

  • February 27 Saturday 1pm-3pm
  • March 15 Monday 4pm-6pm
  • April 8 Thursday 4pm-6pm

Intermediate Nikon DSLR

The next step beyond the basics with your Nikon DSLR. If you are comfortable with the basic operation of your Nikon Digital SLR, it’s time for the next step to better photography. Instructor, Mark Graeve will expand your knowledge of all those camera functions and menu screens that have been puzzling you. You will walk away with a basic understanding of functions like White Balance, Manual ISO, Manual Metering, Shutter/Aperture Priority modes, Video functions and various Auto Focusing techniques. This class is intended for Nikon Digital SLR cameras. Bring your camera!

Price: $60 per person.

Omaha: Rockbrook Camera at Legacy, 169th & Center.

  • February 11 Thursday 4pm-6pm
  • March 6 Saturday 10am-12pm
  • April 12 Monday 4pm-6pm

Intermediate DSLR Photography

The next step beyond the basics with your Olympus or Sony DSLR. If you are comfortable with the basic operation of your Olympus or Sony Digital SLR, it’s time for the next step to better photography. Instructor, Mark Graeve will expand your knowledge of all those camera functions and menu screens that have been puzzling you. You will walk away with a basic understanding of functions like White Balance, Manual ISO, Manual Metering, Shutter/Aperture Priority modes and various Auto Focusing techniques. This class is intended for Olympus and Sony Digital SLR cameras. Bring your camera!

Price: $60 per person.

Omaha: Rockbrook Camera at Legacy, 169th & Center.

  • February 8 Monday 4pm-6pm
  • April 17 Saturday 1pm-3pm

Advanced Photography

A 2-Part workshop for advanced DSLR photography. This class covers two 2-hour sessions. The first session presents topics and discussion of advanced operations such as custom white balance, histograms, RAW files, HDR, exposure bracketing and extended controls within the camera operation menus. You will leave with shooting assignments for the following week that will test your knowledge of these topics. The second session is devoted to further discussion and critique of the assignments by the instructor and fellow classmates.

Price: $100 per person.

Omaha: Rockbrook Camera at Legacy, 169th & Center.

  • Part 1 February 6 Saturday 1pm-3pm
  • Part 2 February 13 Saturday 1pm-3pm
  • Part 1 March 24 Wednesday 4:30pm-6:30pm
  • Part 2 March 31 Wednesday 4:30pm-6:30pm

Macro Photography

Close-up photography with your digital camera. Macro photography opens the doors to the wonders of the small world, the hands of a baby, dew drops on a blossom and even small items you may be photographing for sale on the internet all require certain tools and techniques to be effective images. Bring your Digital Point and Shoot or your Digital SLR camera to class and we’ll show you how to use the close-up settings you may already have. In addition, we will show you shooting techniques and useful accessory items that will improve your images and expand your capabilities in the exciting Macro World.

Price: $30 per person.

Omaha: Rockbrook Camera at Legacy, 169th & Center.

  • February 24 Wednesday 4:30pm-6:30pm
  • April 26 Monday 4:30pm-6:30pm

Photographic Composition

Composing the image for power and impact. This class is intended to improve your understanding of the basic principals of composition. We will examine the rule of thirds, leading lines, repetitive patterns as well as viewing great examples of composition throughout history. Every photograph has subject elements that make up the image. By learning how these subjects visually interact with each other, you will unlock the secrets of composing an image with visual impact instead of a simple snapshot.

Price: $30 per person.

Omaha: Rockbrook Camera at Legacy, 169th & Center.

  • March 22 Monday 4:30pm-6:30pm

Creative Studio Lighting

Basic Studio Lighting Techniques for Amateurs & Aspiring Professionals. This “hands-on” workshop will teach you basic lighting schemes that will ensure consistent, professional results and give you a foundation to expand into more creative set-ups. We’ll cover metering, light softening techniques, color temperature and white balance, triggering devices and much more. If you have not invested in studio lighting yet, this class will give you the much needed knowledge to make a smarter purchasing decision.

Price: $100 per person.

Omaha: Rockbrook Camera at Legacy, 169th & Center

  • February 26 Friday 10am-1pm
  • March 19 Friday 3pm-6pm
  • April 10 Saturday 10am-1pm

Flash Photography

For Better Wedding & Location Flash Photography. Learn tips and techniques that will ensure studio like results with your Canon Speedlite flash units on location. We’ll cover wireless triggering of off-camera flash, multiple flash operation, diffusion techniques with various devices, fill-flash and manual operation of both camera and flash. This is a great class for wedding and event photographers.

Price: $60 per person.

Omaha: Rockbrook Camera at Legacy, 169th & Center.

  • March 12 Friday 10am-12pm

Flash Photography

For Better Wedding & Location Flash Photography. Learn tips and techniques that will ensure studio like results with your Nikon Speedlight flash units on location. We’ll cover wireless triggering of off-camera flash, multiple flash operation, diffusion techniques with various devices, fill-flash and manual operation of both camera and flash. This is a great class for wedding and event photographers.

Price: $60 per person.

Omaha: Rockbrook Camera at Legacy, 169th & Center.

  • February 12 Friday 4pm-6pm
  • April 23 Friday 4pm-6pm

Mastering Available Light

Expressive photography using natural light. Learn how to see and use natural light to create expressive photographs of people and nature. Acclaimed Master Photographer, J. Michael McBride will teach you to maximize your current equipment with simple but effective techniques. Bring samples for discussion.

Price: $100 per person.

Omaha: Rockbrook Camera at Legacy, 169th & Center.

  • February 18 Thursday 10am-12pm
  • April 22 Thursday 10am-12pm

Basic Children's
Portraiture

Posing and lighting techniques for better children’s portraits. Professional photographer Tina Marie discusses posing and lighting concepts as she shares her techniques to capture beautiful expressions with children of all ages. Let Tina Marie assist you in creating a lasting memory. Remember to bring photographs for helpful tips and guidance.

Price: $100 per person.

Omaha: Rockbrook Camera at Legacy, 169th & Center.

  • March 27 Saturday 1pm-3pm

Sports Photography

Techniques for capturing action indoors & out. Tackle sports photography head-on with your SLR camera. We'll help you Deal with all the unique challenges that come with capturing sporting events and fast moving subjects in tricky lighting conditions. We’ll cover shooting techniques, special camera settings and accessory gear for better results indoors and out. Bring your camera and lenses.

Price: $75 per person.

Omaha: Rockbrook Camera at Legacy, 169th & Center.

  • March 20 Saturday 1pm-3pm

Photography as Art

Creative visualization of the world around you. Take a "Walk About" into Creative Visualization and raise your imagery to the next level. Heighten your vision to images that are many times looked at but not really seen. From simple and unusual vignettes that are right in front of us: scenic, still life, nature, flowers and people. Review examples of composition, techniques, lighting, subject matter, color, graphics, equipment, post production, printing and the final presentation of "Photography as Art". Learn how to capture the decisive moment that at once leaves a signature of the artist and the subject. A presentation filled with: Education, Imagination, Inspiration and Motivation.

Price: $75 per person.

Omaha: Rockbrook Camera at Legacy, 169th & Center.

  • March 30 Tuesday 4pm-6pm

Basic Photoshop Elements

Discover the power of this versatile software. This class is designed for beginning Adobe Photoshop Elements users with little or no experience with this program. We will cover the following subjects: Navigating through the interface, Opening and re-saving files, Resizing files, Color management of images, Using specific tools for retouching, Using shortcuts, Cropping images, Understanding layers and File organization/management. Bring your laptop (preferably with a mouse) with Elements loaded or just sit in and take notes.

Price: $100 per person.

Omaha: Rockbrook Camera at Legacy, 169th & Center.

  • March 1 Monday 4pm-6pm 
  • April 5 Monday 4pm-6pm

Seating is limited so register early.
Classes are subject to change or cancellation.

Omaha classes held at:
Rockbrook Camera at Legacy, 169th & Center — Call: (402) 691-0003
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Westside Community Conference Center, 108th & Grover — Call: (402) 397-1171
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Lincoln classes held at:
Digital Camera Workshop, 5531 Shady Creek Ct.— Call: (402) 488-4200
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