# The Beginner Photographer’s Crash Course with Khara Plicanic

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## Overview

A new camera is an adventure waiting to happen. It’s an invitation to explore and a tool that opens doors to awesome experiences. Learning your way around a DSLR for the first time doesn’t have to be daunting. With a little guidance, you’ll be confidently calling the shots in no time. Pro photographer and educator Khara Plicanic will help you understand your camera like never before (whether a dSLR, compact point-and-shoot, or even a phone! ) and get you taking better photos fresh out of the box. Join Khara for this class, and you’ll learn: 

- How exposure works and how each setting creates a different effect
- The basics of different shooting modes (Auto, Program, Shutter/Aperture Priority, Manual, etc.)
- How to make use of your camera’s functions—flash, white balance, exposure compensation, timer, and focus points.
- How image size and resolution work, and why it matters (or doesn't)
- How to choose and use different lenses.
- The best resources to download, backup, and share your images.

## Instructors

### Khara Plicanic

A one-woman show, Khara has been dazzling her photo clients with outrageous service and record-breaking turnaround times since shooting her first wedding 14 years ago.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $49