InFocus Education Class Schedule
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Class Subscription - June 27th 2019
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UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS @ JPI
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Click on the class/event title below to register online or for additional details.
Phone registrations are also welcomed - (941) 896-9921.
Fees are due upon registration.
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• July 6th - 9:00 AM - Camera Basics - $75 - Sold Out
• July 9th & 10th - Sony Demo Days 10am to 4pm
• Sept. 13th & 14th - JPI FALL TRADE IN EVENT
• Oct. 31st - JPI's 20th Anniversary
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Nov. 10th - Save the Date! - Return to Dry Creek.
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Camera Basics - A guide through the prime menu & button controls, operations, and workflow. Along with practical tips about using an interchangeable lens system (ILC). What will cover: • Exposure • Composition • Use of Lenses • Subject Development • Creative Thinking • Menu Navigation • Maintenance.
FEE $75 -
Free* with a camera purchase from JPI.
August 14th
at 6 PM.
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Beyond Camera Basics - Leaving the Automatic Zone, but still, need some help navigating the rules of the photographer's road. Join Steve and Faith Hutchinson as they guide with shooting techniques. Learning how to shoot in manual working with the exposure triangle (ISO • Aperture • Shutter). Bring an interchangeable lens camera - Mirrorless or D-SLR - with a fully charged battery.
FEE $75 -
Free* with a camera purchase from JPI.
July 16th
at 6 PM.
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*FREE class with camera purchase from JPI is valid for either Camera Basics or Beyond Camera Basics. Not for both classes.
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Lightroom Workflow
- From Camera to Print -
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Lightroom is a powerful tool for the photographer. It is an organizer, Editor, and can output creative works in a myriad of ways. The big question is, "Where do you start?" Based on the idea that "one of the best ways of learning is doing," we have set up a new class that takes you through the process - several times. We will take a look at some of the variations and options while building a solid foundation in the overall workflow.
Fee: $75 -
July 11th at 6 PM
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This class will teach the fundamentals of using available light and when to use light modifiers in various photographic situations. Learn how both natural and artificial light will affect the quality of photos. We will also discuss how to use the built-in flash, and the benefits of external flashes also called speedlights. Following the classroom instruction, students will try out some flashes and techniques in the studio.
Fee: $75 -
July 23rd at 6PM.
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PRIVATE TUTORING SESSIONS
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Sit down for a cup of joe with Olympus Specialist, Carlos Quilichini. He will help with menu navigation and other technical questions. These are 30-minute sessions for Olympus camera owners of either EM1 MK I & MK II, EM1X, EM5 MKII, EM10 MKII & MKIII. Spots are limited - sign up today and reserve a cup of coffee with Olympus.
Only one camera per session for only one session. Double registrations will be canceled and given to the next person in line.
FEE: FREE -
July 19th - From 10am to 2pm
. Click below to sign up for an appointment. Please arrive 30 to 25 minutes before the appointment.
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Private Photography and Camera Lessons
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There is only one ticket per person for each available time slot. The appointments are on a first come, first served basis. Call the store at (941) 896-9921 to schedule or register
online.
FEE $90 for 1-Hour. Click
here for a list of dates and times in July.
Things to do before the appointment - Please charge the camera batteries. It is recommended to bring a memory card that is empty or contains no significant pictures or videos. These appointments are usually very technical about a piece of specific equipment or photo technique. Please bring something to jot down notes. Write down 3 to 5 questions about what you would like to discuss or learn.
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Private Photo Editing Lessons
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There is only one ticket per person for each available time slot. The appointments are on a first come, first served basis. Call the store at (941) 896-9921 to schedule or register
online.
Our expert graphic artist and photo educators can give guidance through many topics like - image compositing, color corrections, working in layers, digital asset management, advanced operations, selection tools, basic editing settings and much more. Although this usually is for 1-hour, extra time is available at the hourly rate.
FEE $90 for 1-Hour. Click
here for a list of dates and times in July.
Things to do before the appointment - Please charged all devices for the lesson. These appointments are usually very technical about a specific program. Please bring something to jot down notes. Write down 3 to 5 questions about what you would like to discuss or learn.
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Wilderness Photo Safari - A wildlife photo safari with Foto Dono in the heart of Florida. Photograph from safari trucks equipped with stadium seating and a full-coverage canvas shade. Plus opportunities to feed the animals. Over 450 animals with 50 different species in wide open 260 acres of Florida wilderness. All of this is north of Lakeland, FL in Safari Wilderness Ranch. Here are just some of the species at the ranch - scimitar-horned oryx (a species that is extinct in the wild), common and defassa waterbuck, zebra, camels, ring-tailed and red-ruffed lemurs, red lechwe, nilgai, kudu, watusi cattle, and more! There is a possibility to see a variety of native wildlife too. -
Fee $99 -
June 30th
at 8:30 AM.
Registration ends Friday June 28th.
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Low Light Excursion to Coquina Beach - In this workshop, we will cover • Exposure • Composition • Use of Lenses • Subject Development • Creative Thinking • Shooting in Low Light • Long Exposures. Photographing the Milky Way is not as tough as it seems. It just requires the right equipment and patience. Foto Dono will be hosting a field trip to Coquina Beach in Bradenton to photograph the Milky Way. Trying to photograph at that location does have its challenges, mainly because of light pollution. However, most of the shooting will be at the beach.
July 7th at 2:30 AM
- Fee $49
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Nature Photo Walk at Celery Fields - Picking up the camera and go with Foto Dono for a Photo Walk to Celery Fields. In this workshop, we will cover • Camera Settings • Exposure Techniques • Landscape Composition • Use of Lenses • Tripods • Creative Thinking. So bring walking shoes, a charged battery, and creativity. The walk ends at sunset!
FEE: $75 -
July 21st at 6:30 PM
, rain or shine!
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PHOTO USERS GROUPS at JPI
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SONY MIRRORLESS USER GROUP - A community of like-minded Sony Enthusiasts that meets regularly. The group is open to photographers interested in Sony’s mirrorless systems. Hosted by
Michael
Arbor, there are no fees or dues for joining this group. The group relies on the active participation of all attendees. The next meeting is on
August 13th at 6:30 PM
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For New Members:
This group is open to owners of the following Sony Mirrorless systems a6400/A6500, a7/a7 II/a7 III, a7R/a7R II/a7R III, a7S/a7S II, and a9 cameras. Read the latest Sony Mirrorless Group Newsletter
here
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LOW LIGHT PHOTO GROUP - The Group is open to all interchangeable lens cameras (ILC) users who are interested in Low Light Photography. Hosted by
Donovan (Dono) Evans, the group will explore the unique properties of low light photography with presentations and field trips. There are no fees or dues for joining this group. However, some group activities have fees. The group relies on the active participation of all attendees. Be sure to
subscribe to our email list to be notified of the next upcoming meeting. Meeting Times: The Low Light Group meets bi-monthly. Field Trips and other similar events are scheduled when appropriate.
The next meeting is
Thursday, July 18th at 6:30 PM. We will have a special guest speaker from Olympus - Carlos Quilichini. Also joining us will be our extra special guest, Kat Fodor of Fodor Fotos. There will be a hands-on demo for light painting.
There is a $10 fee for the demo. You can read the latest Low Light Photo Group newsletter
here.
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OLYMPUS USERS GROUP - The Group is open to the public and photographers interested in Olympus micro 4/3 mirrorless systems. Lead by
Steve &
Faith Hutchinson, Olympus Ambassadors, and Workshop Partners. There are no fees or dues for joining this group. However, some group activities have fees. The group meets once a month on the 4th Wednesday of the month. The next meeting is on Wednesday,
June 26th at 6:30 PM
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Johnson PhotoImaging is sponsoring a juried photography exhibit at the Senior Friendship Center in Sarasota, 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236. The show will run from Nov 1st to Dec 5th. The exhibit is open to all JPI customers, InFocus students and other participants showcasing their recent photography work. The title for the exhibit is "It's a Small World." The theme implies an emphasis on close-up or macro photography, however it is open to interpretation.
First Place $200 -
Second place - $100 -
Third Place - $50.
Plus a $50 JPI Gift Card for Viewer's Choice Award to be selected day of the reception.
ENTRY FEE - $8 per piece due upon receiving. Entry Fees are non-refundable. You can submit up to six entries.
Each work must be unique & be mounted on a 16" x 20" inch black board no more than 3/16" thick. Prints sizes can be between 12"x12" to 16" x 20". Any work that fails to follow this will be disqualified. There are no refunds. Do NOT add any hanging device on the back. Photographer must present the work finished and ready to be displayed at time of drop off.
Important Dates:
Receiving - October 25th & 26th at JPI.
Reception - November 1st from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at SFC.
Pick Up Work - Dec. 11th - Dec. 14th at JPI.
See below for additional details or call the store, (941) 896-9921. Ask for Dono.
Good luck!
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Saturday from 10am to 2pm
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