Photo Explorations: Union Square
Description:
Join us in photographing the culturally areas around San Francisco. The day starts in the classroom discussing this area’s rich history and using the camera to develop your personal narrative. Then it’s out to the field to put what we discussed into practice. After 2-3 hours, we’ll reconvene and talk about the day’s activities at a local watering hole. A Dropbox file will be set up the next day for sharing.
*Prerequisite: Camera proficiency required. DSLR/CSC camera required. Tripod optional. Details on this course and location maps will be emailed prior to class. *Please note this walk could be physically demanding.
Dates: Saturday, June 16, 2018
Times: 1:00pm to 7:00pm
Fee: $60
Location: In the Field
*Last day to register is one week prior to the start of class.
Jim Watkins
Faculty
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