Fundamentals of Photography
With Erica Whiting
About the Instructor Erica Whiting
Erica is a multidisciplinary artist and creative photographer focusing on non-traditional and experimental portraits. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and a Certification of Art Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
Her mission is to help you fall in love with yourself and showcase your individuality. She uses dramatic lighting, props, movement, creative editing techniques and set design to promote positive self-image and inclusion for empowering, photoshoot experiences. No idea is too out of the box when it comes to planning your session.
Erica’s work has been exhibited in the Nicole + Harry Martin Spring Show at the Erie Art Museum and the ArmErie Show at the Bayfront Gallery in Erie, PA. Her photography work has been featured on the Unscripted Posing App, Business Insider, the New York Post, and published in Rock N Roll Bride. Erica is also an art educator, having taught for the Erie School District and Erie Art Museum.
Class Description
Led by professional photographer and artist, Erica Whiting, this four-week class teaches participants to learn the basic foundational skills of photography. Such as the basic anatomy of the lens and camera body including exposure meter, the dial modes and what they mean. We will also discuss how to navigate camera settings and how to achieve proper exposure. Other topics include shutter speed, and depth of field. Each week, participants will make photos they have composed and created using techniques taught in this class. Each class includes hands-on practice and verbal and visual instruction."
Price
$80 for members and $90 for non-members. Members use the code PHOTO for your discount!
Dates & Times
This class meets on Saturdays, November 1st through 22nd, from 11 am – 12:30 pm.
November 1st
November 8th
November 15th
November 22nd
Materials Required
Participants will need a digital camera (DSLR or point and shoot) to take photographs, a camera memory card, a computer to view their images on, and photo viewing software. Students are encouraged to bring their original camera manuals, if available.
For further details on required materials, feel free to reach out directly to the instructor at hello@ericawhitingphoto.com