by Laurie White
Member since:
May 2, 2006

Photo Essay-My Creative Photography class

October 18, 2007 04:13 PM EDT
views: 112 | comments: 24

In September, I enrolled in a Creative Photography class at the DeCordova Museum.  My instructor is a professional photographer who spends half of her time in Boston teaching (April - Oct) and then spends the rest of the year teaching in AZ.  What a gig!

She explained the relationship between ISO, aperture, and shutter speed all within the first two classes and how manipulating each one can affect your picture.  I've been reading several books on photography and for anyone who is eager to learn, I've found "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson to be the most helpful.  It's chock full of  amazing photos which helps to emphasize the points he tries to relay and helps a visual learner like myself. 

Below are some of the photos taken for some of my themed classes.  The first class was motion:

 

The second class was on light and depth of field:

 

The third (and my favorite) class was on portraits and lighting:

 

 

My next assignment is night photography.  Should be fun! 

 
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Comments: 24

Cheryl W. Oct 18, 2007, 4:18pm EDT
Very nice essay, Laurie! Great photos, and your class sounds like so much fun..
Lucky Stars Oct 18, 2007, 4:50pm EDT
Wow! Great photos, Laurie. I'm so jealous. I hope to take a class this winter.
Elaine M. Oct 18, 2007, 5:23pm EDT
Wonderful photos! I especially liked the depth of field with the berries--beautiful!
Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Oct 18, 2007, 6:07pm EDT
those are great!, sounds like a fun class
elizabeth e. Oct 18, 2007, 6:26pm EDT
These are great photos Laurie...would that I could take a class such as this. Just amazing...you are an excellent student!
Faith H. Oct 18, 2007, 6:46pm EDT
Laurie, this looks so interesting and fun. You are obviously a very talented student!
jessie voigts Oct 18, 2007, 7:51pm EDT
laurie - LUCKY you!! i think these shots are fantastic. i wish i had a class like that!
Great picture essay...thanks for sharing. Hubby is re-teaching me about aperture and shutter speed. Your photos are very pretty. Can't wait to see the night time photos.
j - Frugal Mom - r. Oct 19, 2007, 8:25pm EDT
Oh Laurie, you are so lucky. Your photos are wonderful, really great. I wanted to take a photo class so bad this fall, but my husband haven't gotten a new job yet, and with the hours he is working now, he is just to exhausted to take over for a few hours. Hopefully in the fall.... The class really sounds amazing.



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j - Frugal Mom - r. Oct 19, 2007, 8:57pm EDT
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Vivian P. Oct 19, 2007, 9:43pm EDT
awesome photos
Bonnie L. Oct 19, 2007, 10:34pm EDT
Wonderful photography! Thanks so much for sharing!
Trish A. Oct 19, 2007, 11:01pm EDT
I would say that your photography instructor is very proud of the work you're doing. My two favorite are #1 and #4. I do like the last image in black and white. Congratulations on the fine work you're doing.
Katrina Hall Oct 19, 2007, 11:12pm EDT
Fantastic photos, Laurie! Sounds like a great class!
Tonia, who hugs trees G. Oct 19, 2007, 11:34pm EDT
Laurie - you are showing yourself to be quite a capable student - excellent photos. And thanks for the book recommendation -- I will keep that one in mind as there is still so much for me to learn.
j - Frugal Mom - r. Oct 19, 2007, 11:43pm EDT
Laurie, I agree with Tonia thank you for mentioning the book, I sure hope they have it at borders, this one will be at the top of my list.
Laurie White Oct 19, 2007, 11:44pm EDT
Thanks so much for the very kind comments everyone. I very much appreciate the "best of" designation, jr!

jr, It is tiring to work all day (at home with kids or at a company) then attend a three hour class at night. I was lucky that I could use a scholarship through work for a free class at the DeCordova, and I wanted to take advantage of that. My boys are all high school/college age so it makes it a bit easier. The right time will come. In the mean time, keep shooting!

Cheryl, Bob, Faith, and Jessie-I need to catch up with you all and will visit your articles soon if I haven't already.
Laurie White Oct 19, 2007, 11:46pm EDT
Thanks, Tonia! That means a lot coming from one of the best here at Gather :). I hope you find the book helpful if you get it. I spent a lot of time researching and reading comments and recommendations on Amazon before ordering it.
J. P. Oct 21, 2007, 2:23am EDT
Wonderful photo parade, the class must be really good, those pics look proffesional!
Laurie White Oct 21, 2007, 4:08pm EDT
Wow thanks, Julya!
Enoch Allen Oct 27, 2007, 2:58pm EDT
Okay. Now, where are the nudes--uh, I mean, life portraits?
Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S. Oct 29, 2007, 1:12pm EDT
Great essay- your portraits are stunning! Sounds like a wonderful class!
Shelbia C. Jun 21, 2009, 9:59pm EDT

Great article
d g. Nov 23, 2009, 9:11am EST
Excellent idea, a class on photography. It obviously has paid off.

I'll look into Understanding Exposure.

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