PHOT 6850 - Digital Photography - Basics - dSLR

Delivery Options Web Synchronous

Course Description

Learn the basics of digital photography in this hands-on course designed for those with limited knowledge of digital camera techniques. The class will focus on digital camera features, storage capabilities, shooting techniques, resolution, image size and sharing photos by email and printing. Digital SLR cameras strongly recommended for this class, rather than compact point-and-shoot cameras. Required Materials: Text and Digital SLR Camera.

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PHOT 6850 - 003

Jul 11, 2026

Web Synchronous

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Digital Photography - Basics - dSLR

Web Synchronous

9:00AM to 12:00PM

Jul 11, 2026 to Aug 15, 2026

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18.0

Web Synchronous

Tuition and Fees non-credit

$159.00

1.8 CEUs

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I am a visual storyteller drawn to the quiet, honest moments that often go unnoticed. Working in both film and digital photography, my practice is rooted in capturing authenticity—images that feel lived in, human, and emotionally present. I specialize in food and street photography because both exist at the intersection of culture, memory, and connection. They reveal who we are, where we come from, and how we move through the world.

My artistic foundation was shaped early by studying my father’s photographs from Munich, Germany and the work of masters such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Doisneau, Josef Koudelka, and Irving Penn. Living in Paris on and off for seven years deepened my understanding of light, rhythm, and everyday poetry, influencing how I frame the world and find meaning in small, fleeting details.

Alongside my studio practice, I am deeply committed to arts education, with 14 years of experience teaching photography. I currently teach at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and have instructed special courses at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, California. I began my teaching career at Collin College’s Continuing Education Department in Plano, Texas. Teaching informs my creative process, just as my creative work shapes the way I teach—both rooted in curiosity, observation, and storytelling.

At the core of my work is the belief that photography is not just about what is seen, but what is felt. Whether I am documenting a dish, a street scene, or a passing expression, I seek to create images that invite viewers to pause, reflect, and connect. My photographs are not about perfection, but presence—about honoring the stories that exist within a single frame.