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Introduction to Digital Photography 


This introductory course will expose participants to the basics of digital photography and help them best utilize their digital cameras.

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The invention of smartphones and photo filters has turned almost everyone into a photographer. However, good photography requires a strong sense of creativity and aesthetics, coupled with a range of technical skills.

This course will cover content designed to improve your digital photography skills and teach you what is needed to create a quality photograph. An emphasis will be placed on putting the rules of composition into practice and learning to use lights and shadows to your advantage.

Session Details:



• Identifying characteristics of a quality photograph
• Using rules of composition for higher quality, visually appealing shots
• Best practices for black and white photography
• Using the decisive moment concept to capture intuitive photographs

Anyone interested in learning photography.

No prerequisites needed.

For this session, participants can bring any type of digital camera.

Mr. Carlos Bortoni


Carlos Bortoni is a Marketer and Commercial Photographer who has created images since 2005. His work has been featured on the week 5 Portrait Gallery at National Geographic´s Virtual Gallery, Revista Troleo (Fishing Magazine), 2011 2nd Edition of the People & Portraits Book by The Gala Awards, 2012 Street Photography by The Gala Awards, WPGA London (2 Honorable Mentions), and Living Magazine. He has also received 1st place at a photography contest held by Revista Troleo, sponsored by Costa Sunglasses, and 3rd place at a photoshop contest held by Focal Press.




 



Brownsville Course Information

Edinburg Course Information

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Location:
Lecture:
Edinburg CESS Building

Instructor:
Mr. Carlos Bortoni

Cost:
$ 39

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Brownsville Course Information

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Location:
Lecture:
Brownsville St. Joseph Academy

Instructor:
Mr. Carlos Bortoni

Cost:
$ 39

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Contact Us - UTRGV Continuing Education


UTRGV CESS BLDG

1407 E Freddy Gonzalez 
CESS Building, Rm. 1700
Edinburg, TX 78539-2999

Phone: (956) 665-2071
continuinged@utrgv.edu

Brownsville Campus

101 St Joseph Dr, 
Brownsville, Texas 78520

Phone: (956) 882-7711

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Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST

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