Wedding Photography Workshop-Shoot Like a Pro! $200.00Course# 19474 2/19–3/19Saturdays, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Instructor: Andrei RiskinThis dynamic class will jump start those willing to shoot a friend’s wedding or start a career in wedding photography. Learn simple and reliable techniques to capture beautiful posed and candid shots. For students with under-standing of camera and flash. Bring cameras, Tripods, portable lighting, and film.

Pinhole Photography $200.00Course# 19475 2/19–3/19Saturdays, 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Instructor: Michael Ten Pas Pinhole photography made fun! Learn how to make a simple camera that will take creative and fun images. Learn the tips and tricks to making incredible prints with pinholes.

Digital Printing Made Easy $200.00Course# 19476 2/22–3/22 Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Jon ZaxFor those who want to learn how to control the digital process to achieve consistent results using printer profiles, print papers, and photo editing software. We’ll have discussions and demonstrations on current available printers for your own personal digital darkroom.

Advanced Black & White Darkroom $200.00Course# 19477 2/24–3/24 Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Michael StarkmanThis class continues the exploration of B&W darkroom techniques for photographers at the advanced level. Includes bleaching, archival toning and color shift, and experimentation with the range of printing papers. Combined lecture, demonstrations, and printing with critique. Bring negatives (with contact sheets) and Fiber Base printing paper to the first class.

Hand Coloring Black & White Photographs $200.00Course# 19586 1/25–2/22Tuesdays, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Instructor: TBDLearn how to turn your B&W prints into a color work of art. Using photo oils, you will learn techniques to make your images come alive with color! We will also discuss which images are best enhanced with the process and have lively group critiques.

Intro to Black & White Printing-Darkroom $200.00Course# 19587 2/03–3/03Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Michael Ten Pas A great intro class to show you all of the key basics in B&W printing. Learn the key steps and processes to printing great images. Getting to Know Your Digital Camera $200.00Course# 19588 2/15–3/15Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Jackson Patterson Learn to master the controls of your digital camera and improve your photographs along the way. Step by step instruction and demon-strations will be covered. Bring your cameras.

Photographic Themes & Direction $200.00Course# 19589 2/05–3/05Saturdays, 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Instructor: Grant Rusk Learn how to build a consistent theme of work. Students will meet for brief lecture before go-ing on location. Demonstrations and assign-ments will be part of this engaging class.

Using and Understanding Light $100.00Course# 19590 2/26Saturday, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Instructor: TBDUsing various types and sources of light, you will begin to understand the importance of lighting ratios, and how light can add and create shape, form and drama. You will also learn how to deal with difficult lighting. Portrait Photography Made Easy $100.00 Course: 19591 3/12 Saturday, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Quincy Stamper This comprehensive seminar will cover tools and tricks of the trade that will help you create flattering portraits. Gain valuable insight on classic posing and how to make your subjects comfortable. Learn how to use light modifiers.

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Registration now at: www.sfrecpark.org

Membership feesAnnual Membership - Adult unlimited use $269.00

Six Month Membership - Adult unlimited use $150.00

Six Month Membership - Adult limited use with $5.00 day pass $ 54.00

Six Month Membership - Youth (17 and younger), Senior (65+) with $5.00 day pass $ 27.00

Senior / Annual / Unlimited $134.00Lockers / Annual rental $ 40.00

Orientation $ 15.00(required with new paid membership)Saturdays - 1:00 p.m. (must call ahead to sign up)

Volunteers are needed in Photo Center!Contact: Marianne Kjobmand, Volunteer CoordinatorPhone: 415.831.6327 email: marianne.kjobmand@sfgov.org

Darkroom HoursTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.(Photo Center closes at 9:30 p.m.)

Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.(Building closes at 5:00 p.m.)

Friday, Sunday & Monday – closed

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PHOTO CENTERHarvey Milk Center for the Arts50 Scott Street (at Duboce Street) San Francisco, CA 94117phone 415.554.9522

Come visit the largest community wet darkroom in the U.S. with new digital workstations for scanning and printing.

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origins, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability in its programs and activities. If persons feel they have been discriminated against in any department activity, program or facility, they may file a complaint with this Department at McLaren Lodge, Fell and Stanyan Streets, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94117, or with The Office of Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240. For information on program accessibility for persons with disabilities you may write to thedepartment or call 666-7080, [TDD 666-7043].

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Workshop to Night Photography- Intro & History $100.00Course# 19446 1/6Thursday, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Tim BaskervilleIn this workshop we travel from Daguerreotype to Digital in a decade by decade survey of Night Photography, noting the technological advances that made it evermore possible and popular in the modern psyche. See some of the pioneers and historical examples.

Black/White Darkroom Printing- Beginning Level $200.00Course# 19447 1/12–2/9Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Chloe AtkinsThis basic course in B&W Photographic Print-ing is for the beginning student. You will gain an understanding of how photographic print-ing works through hands-on experience. You will learn printing techniques and pro-cedures to bring your images to life. Basic elements include enlarging, cropping, using filters on multi-grade RC papers to effect con-trast, and spotting the finished print. Students should bring B/W negatives and 8’’x 10’’ RC multi-grade paper for class.

Night Photography Intro $200.00Course# 19448 1/13–2/10Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Tim BaskervilleThis course expands the students’ views on the medium of photography and challenges their creative approach to taking great photos.

Photo Essay - Your World as You See It $200.00Course# 19449 1/15–2/12Saturdays, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Instructor: Gloria UpchurchThis photo essay class is intended to pro-vide encouragement for you to explore and photograph scenes that depict a unique and insightful perspective in the world as you see it. Students will have the opportunity to create a body of work from beginning to end consisting of 6 to 12 finished prints that tell a compelling, and visually rich story. This class is taught by a photo journalist who has traveled the world and is widely published.

Basic Photography & DigitalCameras $200.00Course# 19450 1/18–2/15Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Jon ZaxGet comfortable with your camera, its controls and manual settings. This is a hands-on class dedicated to understanding and controlling how the camera works. Topics will include function of shutter speeds, aperture settings, ISO, white balance, exposure with histogram, RAW processing, and choosing lenses.

Intermediate Black & White Darkroom $200.00Course# 19451 1/20–2/17Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Michael StarkmanThis class offers a detailed investigation into the art and craft of B&W darkroom printing for photographers at the intermediate level. Class covers the strategic use of contrast filters, dodging, burning, and the manipulation of exposure and development for both film and paper. Classes combine lecture, demonstra-tions, and personal printing time with indi-vidual critique. Bring negatives (with contact sheets) and print paper (Ilford Multigrade RC Pearl) to first class.

Lighting Workshop $100.00Course# 19452 1/22Saturday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Instructor: Spencer Brown Learn all the pro’s tips and tricks for hands-on lighting for everyday situations. You will dis-cover how to capture quality light in your photographs. Actual locations and assign-ments will show you how this comes together with a versatile, inexpensive flash set up. Taught by a full time professional photogra-pher. Please bring cameras and flash units to class.

Wedding Photography Workshop-Shoot like a Pro! $100.00Course# 19453 1/22Saturday, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Instructor: Andrei RiskinThis dynamic one-day workshop is a great jump start for those willing to shoot a friend’s wedding or start a career in wedding photography. Learn simple and reliable techniques to capture beautiful posed and great candid shots with basic equipment. For students with a general understanding of camera and flash. Bring cameras, tripods, portable lighting, film, and digital cameras to class.

Fine Art Photography withLarge Format Cameras $200.00Course# 19454 1/29–2/26Saturdays, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Instructor: Mitsu YoshikawaFor students familiar with basic exposure who want to explore, in a hands-on approach, superior image quality with beautiful, large format exposures. Cameras will be provided in class. Learn all of the techniques, printing, and use of light meters. Take your images to the next level. Taught by a master photogra-pher of large format cameras.

Urban Travel Photography Workshop $100.00Course# 19455 1/29–2/5Saturdays, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Andrei RiskinAre you wanting photographs of your next trip to look more professional? Do you want to capture incredible images on your next weekend or dream destination? Explore, photograph, and create great photographic memories! Capture the essence of your journey with the camera of your choice. Bring your cameras and tripods to class with your notebooks.

Plastic Camera $100.00Course# 19456 1/29–2/5 Saturdays,11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Instructor: Michael Ten PasIn this course we will review the needed equipment and basic information and then go out to photograph in the area. The first class will be a review of everyone’s negatives and prints, so bring your material. Learn all of the fun tricks and tips to shooting great images with plastic cameras.

Marin Headlands Workshop $200.00 Course# 19457 2/5–2/12 Saturdays, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Instructor: Jackson PattersonStudents in this class will travel to the Marin Headlands to spend a few hours photograph-ing in some of the most interesting areas of the Bay Area. We will visit the Pt. Bonita Light-house, Rodeo Beach, Pt. Diablo and many of the structures left over from the military.Bring cameras (digital or film) and tripods. Call Photo Center at 415.554.9522 for meeting location.

Diptychs And Stories $100.00Course# 19458 2/5 Saturday,12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: TBD This workshop will focus on how diptychs are created and what creative options help build and support your personal vision. Take your images to a new and exciting level for your home, office and gallery! Bring prints to class.

Great Creative Portraiture $100.00Course# 19459 2/8–2/15 Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Spencer BrownLearn the creative tools that can be applied to fine art and client-based portraiture. This hands-on class explores the art of photograph-ing people with instruction in lighting and cam-era technique. Learn how to take great photos of your friends and family. Taught by a full time local professional photographer.

Color Management Workshop- 1 Day $100.00Course#19460 2/12Saturday, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Instructor: Jon Zax This hands-on workshop will cover demonstra-tions of what digital color management is and how to best use it. Topics include: working color spaces for monitor and printer profiles, printing accurate color with current hardware, and software options in making your profiles.

Intro to Black and White Darkroom & Printing $200.00 Course# 19461 2/17–3/17Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Spencer Brown Learn all of the important basics in the dark-room. Classes include: printing, filters, dodging and burning, adjusting contrast, selecting nega-tives, contact sheets, cropping tips, film stocks, and print paper suggestions. Please bring your negatives to class. You will be responsible for buying your own photographic print paper.

Creative Photography & Developing Personal Style $200.00Course# 19462 2/16–3/16Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Roxanne WorthingtonEnhance your creative and expressive vision by learning how to identify and make use of the basics of good photography through review and critical analysis of a wide range of images, including your own. Students will develop a small body of work and portfolio that reflects their own personal style.

Night Photography Part 2Presenting, Matting, and Framing $200.00 Course# 19464 2/17–3/17Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Tim Baskerville Upon completion of this class, students should be comfortable photographing a wide variety of light situations, using and capturing ambient light, and industrial light. We will meet briefly for lectures at SF Photo Center before heading out to various locations. These may include Sutro Bath Ruins, the Marin Headlands, Chinatown, and various neighborhoods.

Zone System Class $200.00 Course# 19465 2/17–3/17Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Joseph UntalanAll photographers use the zone system! They just may not know it. You will be reintroduced to the elements of photography, exposure, film development, and printing, and how these are controlled to achieve what you envision. Learn how exposure readings and development times affect tonal values. Please bring to first class a manually adjustable film camera, a light meter, (built in will do), and several rolls of B/W film.

Cyanotype & Van Dyke Brown- Shooting, Printing & Toning $200.00 Course# 19466 2/19–3/12 Saturdays, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Shane PowersIn this class you will learn to make simple, beautiful, hand-made photographs from any image. The Cyanotype process will be taught to help you turn simple images into works of art using ultraviolet light & sunlight. This class is being taught by a world-traveled photographer! Bring your notebooks and film cameras.

Making Videos with your Digital Camera $100.00Course# 19471 2/19 Saturday, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Instructor: David LuraschiLearn the basic principles of video production and how to use your video-capable digital camera to make fun movies. This is a hands-on workshop. Bring your lunch or a snack to class along with your cameras.

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