{"product_id":"photo-201-summer-class","title":"Photo 201 Summer Class","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease contact Paul before purchasing to confirm availability. Class sizes are intentionally limited, and spots may not be available even if online registration remains open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto 201: Thinking Like a Photographer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a six-week photography class designed for photographers who already understand the basics of their camera and are ready to move beyond simply operating it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto 101 teaches you how the camera works. Photo 201 teaches you how to think before you ever press the shutter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis class is about seeing photographs before you take them. You'll learn how to evaluate a scene, anticipate changing light, choose the right lens, decide when a tripod is worth carrying, recognize when a filter will improve an image, and identify photographic opportunities that many people simply walk past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than focusing on individual camera settings, we'll focus on making intentional decisions. Why this composition instead of another? Why this focal length? Why wait another five minutes? Why move twenty feet to the left? These are the choices that separate snapshots from photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach week combines classroom discussion with hands-on shooting. Some classes begin at the gallery before heading into the field, while others take place entirely on location. We'll photograph sunsets, night skies, landscapes, and other real-world scenes throughout Door County, giving you opportunities to apply what you learn immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopics include reading light, visualizing the finished image, choosing lenses intentionally, neutral density and polarizing filters, low-light photography, long exposures, astrophotography, field workflow, and creating stronger compositions through thoughtful decision making. We'll discuss when filters improve an image, when they simply add complexity, and how to incorporate them into your workflow with confidence. Editing will also be introduced as the final step in creating the photograph you envisioned in the field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis class is designed for photographers who are already comfortable changing camera settings and want to spend less time thinking about their camera and more time thinking about the photograph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you've ever found yourself asking, \"I know how to use my camera. Now what?\" this class is for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuesdays, August 4 – September 8, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5:30 PM – 7:00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoorCo Photo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26 S. 3rd Avenue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSturgeon Bay, WI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCost: $125\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Prerequisite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto 101 or equivalent experience. Students should already be comfortable using Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual Mode.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDSLR or mirrorless camera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharged batteries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMemory card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lenses you own\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tripod will be recommended for selected classes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions before registering? 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