This August at the Alcove - Digital 101 Photo Class

Digital 101: Photography and the Computer
August 24, 26, 31, September 1, 2 (6-9pm)

This workshop, designed for digital-camera users who want to learn the basics of photography, discusses the following:

- Factors affecting photographic output
- Basic understanding of light
- The digital camera and its functions
- Exposure setting
- How to see and take better pictures
- Basic image and output manipulation

The workshop entails shooting assignments, working in a digital darkroom, and a photo clinic.

Requirement
Digital camera, preferably SLR

Venue
Filipinas Heritage Library, Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City (across from The Peninsula Manila)

Speaker
Jay Alonzo has been teaching photography for more than 14 years and is considered one of the country's leading photography instructors. Since 2001, he has been conducting photography classes at The Alcove (Filipinas Heritage Library's photography nook) and for a wide range of clients such as the Kraft Foods, HSBC, Liwayway Marketing, Holcim Philippines, Pilipinas Shell, Procter & Gamble, Microsoft, and the Department of Agriculture.

Joining fee and discount
P4,000 inclusive of handouts, meals, computer use, and certificate. Cash or check payment may be made at the library or through a bank deposit.

Due to the limited number of available slots, interested participants are requested to register on or before August 17 by paying at least P1,000 (nonrefundable; full payment is due on the first day of class). A 5 percent discount will be given to those who pay in full on or before the deadline.

For more details, please call 892-1801, send an SMS to 0917-559-4417, e-mail cruz.ct@ayalafoundation.org, or visit www.filipinaslibrary.org.ph.