This winter we will be having a few photography classes in the southeastern, Michigan area.
Photo 101 will be held at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, MI on 2/26.
It is a large group lecture format where I will be teaching everything you need to know about your camera and the different settings and how/when to use them. We will also cover some basics of Photoshop enhancing. The details can be found here:
http://arisingimages.com/learn/starter_class

Photo 102 will be held at our studio in Rochester Hills, on 3/11.
This class is a very small group class for people that want to spend time using their equipment in a hands-on environment to learn and practice how the different camera settings will affect the resulting images.

More detail can be found here:
http://arisingimages.com/learn/basic_class/index.html

Today was our Photo 101 class and I’m super excited that we had a great turnout of around 200 people at the always amazing Royal Park Hotel in downtown Rochester.
The Photo 102 class on November 6th is already sold out and we announced a second date on December 4th which is already half full so for anyone that wants to sign up for Photo 102, do that soon before it’s full:
http://arisingimages.com/learn/basic_class/index.html

We have a few southeastern michigan photography classes coming up.

If you like taking photos but have no idea what you are doing with your camera, then you will want to take the Photo 101 class.
October 23 is the large group basic photography workshop (Photo 101) where we will teach beginners all of the camera fundamentals.

Here is the info and registration page:
http://arisingimages.com/learn/starter_class/index.html

If you are familiar with some of the terms and concepts but just not comfortable with how to do everything on your camera, then you will want to take the more hands-on photography class.
Two weeks later on November 6, we will have the small group hands-on class (Photo 102). This class will definitely be full so reserve your seat now if you are interested.
Here’s the details and sign up:
http://arisingimages.com/learn/basic_class/index.html

Please call with any questions.
Looking forward to seeing you in the class.
Thanks!

Pics from April’s Photo 101 class:

We have two landscape and travel photography workshops that we are excited to announce. Both workshops are meant to teach you the fundamentals of travel photography and better understand light, time of day, and how to plan properly to get the best photos.

1) In March of 2012 I will be taking a group to photograph the canyons of the southwest in Arizona and Utah.
Some of the highlights will be Zion Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, Mesa Verde, Canyon de Chelly, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and the Grand Canyon.
More information for this southwest travel photography workshop can be found here:
http://www.arisingimages.com/learn/travel_workshops/201203_arizona_utah/index.htm

2) In November of 2012 we will be going to Northern Spain to explore the mountains and historic cities.
Highlights include Madrid, Barcelona, Coca Castle, medieval towns and structures, the Bilbao Guggenheim, Castle Butron, sunrise on the Bay of Biscay, the Pyrenees mountains, old monestaries, harbor towns, and much more!
More information for this european landscape and travel photography workshop can be found here:
http://arisingimages.com/learn/travel_workshops/201211_spain/index.htm

On April 17th from 9:30-3:00, award winning photographer Prem Mukherjee from Arising Images will be teaching an intro photography course at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, MI. This class is designed for ANYONE who loves taking photos even if you only have a point and shoot camera. It will start at the absolute basics of equipment and accessories, get into downloading, organizing, and printing of images, followed by some lessons in composition. After a break for lunch, the class will get more detailed into the different settings on the camera, what they are for, and how to get better photos by adjusting them. The class will end with what everyone wants to see…how to do some super quick edits to your pictures to make them look better!!
The class is $125.

Here’s the link for lots more info and registration:
http://arisingimages.com/learn/starter_class

Our basic photography class has been modified and we can now offer it for a lower price of $195.
This class is packed with a combination of lecture and hands-on work to teach you all the fundamentals to get you on the road to taking better photos.

There is a lot more info on the website along with registration details here:
http://arisingimages.com/learn/basic_class

Here are some testimonials from past students:

Did you just get a fancy new camera for Christmas and have no idea how to use it? If you continue to use it in auto mode, then all you did is buy an expensive and clunky point and shoot camera.
Come learn what to do with it!!

We’re excited to announce the latest intro to photography class taught in the metro detroit area.
The class will be Sunday January 30th from 9:30-5:30.

All the details for location, cost, and registration can be found here:
http://arisingimages.com/learn/basic_class

Hi everyone,
There is still one spot left in the October 17th photography class:
Info and registration can be found here:

http://arisingimages.com/learn/basic_class

This class is really close by for anyone looking for a photography class near Rochester, Rochester Hills, Oakland Township, Lake Orion, Oxford, Troy, Pontiac, Auburn Hills, Shelby Township, Sterling Heights, Warren, Madison Heights, and another nearby cities.

We are currently offering a discounted rate on the next basic photography class which will be held on 5/23 in the Rochester area.
Photo class registrations will be $100 off now through Saturday (5/22).
Class is on 5/23 and info can be found here:

http://arisingimages.com/learn/basic_class/index.html

Please call or email with any questions.

We’re excited to announce the latest into to photography class taught in the metro detroit area.
The class will be Sunday May 23rd from 9:30-5:30.
The price has been lowered and the DVD training portion of the class is now optional which significantly lowers the cost of the class itself.

All the details for location, cost, and registration can be found here:
http://arisingimages.com/learn/basic_class

When you see the bobble head, you know it’s time for another photography class!
The last class went really well and there were a number of people that didn’t make it in because it was full so we decided to schedule another one immediately.
The last six classes have sold out so if you are interested in taking the class, sign up as soon as possible.

The next class will be March 7th:
All the details (what’s covered, cost, etc) can be found here:
http://arisingimages.com/learn/basic_class

Photo class serving Rochester Hills, Rochester, Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Oakland Township, Shelby Township, Waterford, Farmington Hills, Lake Orion, Oxford, Macomb Township, Mt. Clemens, Sterling Heights, Warren, Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Grosse Pointe, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, Southfield, Birmingham, Oak Park, Detroit, Novi, Northville, Plymouth, Ann Arbor, Wixom, West Bloomfield, Ann Arbor, and all of Southeastern Michigan and Metro Detroit.

Just announced our next basic photography class with a new structure.

Next class is Sunday, January 24th from 9:30am-5:30pm
ALL the info/registration can be found here:
http://arisingimages.com/learn/basic_class

The revised class will include a 60 page class book, one full day of class time plus a DVD with 1.5 hours of Photoshop Elements video tutorials, 75 slides talking about composition and shooting concepts, plus a series of images taken from past students in both their original form and after receiving Photoshop retouching.

Class size is limited so make sure to sign up as soon as possible. Spaces will only be reserved once your non-refundable payment has been received and are done on a first come, first served basis. The January class often fills up because people get a new camera for Christmas and want to learn how to use it so make sure to register early if you have interest.

Please send this along to anyone else who might be interested. A $50 discount will be provided if you sign up with another person that you can carpool with.