Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Digital Photography “Hands On” Classes

Digital Photography “Hands On” Classes
Featuring Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 & 7.0

Monday through Thursday – April 20, 21, 22 & 23, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 East Thacker Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016, 847-391-5711

Jerry Hug, Photographer/Teacher, Assisted by Members of the Des Plaines Camera Club

This class is for beginning, intermediate and advanced users of Photoshop Elements who want to learn how to use or get further into the wonders of this outstanding software that permits one to use the digital technology to make better photographic images.

This is not a class on how to use your computer. You must have basic computer skills such as: the ability to turn on and use your computer for basic tasks, to e-mail, to use your mouse, insert a CD or DVD into your computer and open files, know how to save files on your computer etc.
To take this class you must have a Laptop Computer with Adobe Photoshop Elements (6 or 7) already installed and ready to use on your computer.
You will learn how to maximize the look and appeal of everyday images and you’ll learn how to optimize photographic images to the level of fine art.
Topics will include understanding Photoshop Elements icons, tools, filters, resolution, file size, cropping, coloring, photo restoration, photo collages, converting color images to black and white, image sharpening for maximum print quality.

You are encouraged to bring your favorite images on flash drives, memory cards, or CD’s for use in class assignments and exercises.
You may register on line, by phone (847-391-5700) on in person any time. Cost is $55. For Des Plaines residents and $69. for non-residents.
To go on line: http://www.desplainesparks.org/ for online registration
Additional questions about the class curriculum contact Jerry Hug a tjerryhug@comcast.net

Please pass this information on to anyone that may have interest in Photoshop Elements.

Jerry Hug
Unique Photo Images
847-299-9099
http://www.jerryhugphoto.com/
http://photounique.blogspot.com/

38TH ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SHOW

38TH ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SHOW IN SKOKIE

The Chicago Photographic Collectors Society will present its Annual Spring International Camera and Image Show & Sale on Sunday, May 3rd at the North Shore Holiday Inn, 5300 Touhy Ave., Skokie,IL, from 10 A.M. to 3 PM. Admission is $6.00 Donation at the door, children and photo students ( with school I.D.) is $4.00. Camera Club members $5.00 with club I.D. Free parking, free camera appraisals, and free camera check-ups by Kim Camera Service.

According to the show’s manager, Marv Chait, “This is the largest Show of it’s type in the Midwest. Over 70 dealers from around the U.S., Canada and Japan will be available to buy and sell antique, collectable and contemporary cameras, including Digital, antique images and other photographic equipment of all kinds. We suggest that people who have old or unused cameras and photo equipment hidden away in their attics or basements bring them in for appraisals…. They may have real cash value” Some of the hig hlights of the show will be a display of a rare collection of over 150 Russian made cameras presented by Vladislav Kern, eminent expert on Soviet cameras. Also, Don Goldberg, world renowned Leica repair expert and Robert Rotoloni, President of the Nikon Historical Society, author and Nikon expert will be present. Call the North Shore Holiday Inn at 847 679-8900 for directions.For more information, view the CPCS web site at http://www.chicagophotograpic.org