Thursday: Digital Photography for Teens [Ages 13-17]
Category
Location
952 Alexander Road
West Windsor, NJ 08550
Summary
Teaching Artist: Becky Kestenbaum
Ages 13-17: Thursdays, 6:45 pm-7:45pm: 10 sessions
September 15 - December 1 (No class November 10 & 24)
$140 Member* | $155 Non-member
*Household membership or higher
Description
Do you ever wish you could get more from your photos? Is there a camera in your closet collecting dust? Want to stop just pointing and shooting? Join us to learn the basics of photography! Get your camera in manual mode a learn how to use Shutter speed, ISO, and aperture to take beautiful photographs. In this ten week course, students will cover all the camera control basics, as well as using light, color, texture and thoughtful composition to take their photos to the next level.
Materials Students Need to Bring: Digital camera (please contact kirsten@westwindsorarts.org if you have questions on types of cameras or supply needs)
Covid Protocols: At this time, mask wearing is optional. If COVID cases increase at any point and we are recommended by local health organizations, we may return to mandatory mask wearing. Classes and workshops held in all spaces at the art center utilize an HVAC system supplemented with portable HEPA filtration systems. Fresh air is introduced whenever possible. Classes are spaced appropriately to allow 3 - 6 ft. of social distancing. All our staff and Teaching Artists have been vaccinated. High-touch surfaces are wiped down regularly using certified cleaning agents. Hand sanitizer is available in all classrooms.
About the Teaching Artist
Becky Kestenbaum is a New Jersey based photographer specifically interested in the photographic relationships between light and the passage of time. Becky learned photography via black and white film and incorporated that framework when moving to digital. Becky’s work has been featured in multiple news publications and blogs including the Jerusalem Post, The Turnaround and The Montclair Times. Past Exhibitions include The Fleming Museum at the University of Vermont, and Uncommon Grounds. She’s an experienced art teacher and enjoys teaching the joy of photography and Photoshop to all ages. When she’s not shooting, Becky can be found spending time with her family and their dog, although she’s probably taking pictures then too.
