Photography/FilmMike Pach, owner of 3 Peaks Photography & Design, is an internationally known, award-winning photographer and speaker with more than 30 years of experience in photography. He is the founder of the Colorado Photography Learning Group and has been teaching photography and Photoshop classes since 2007. Mike is the author of Colorado Springs Then and Now, and he conducts night-sky photography workshops. He is an avid outdoorsman who is knowledgeable of many of the best locations for photography in Colorado and is available for private photo tours and coaching. Mike is a member of Canon Professional Services, the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance, the Pikes Peak Arts Council and Dark Skies, Inc. He has lived in Colorado since 1996 and enjoys showing people the best of what Colorado has to offer.
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MY EXPERIENCES
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About this Experience
Take your photography to the next level with a customized session designed to help you learn the skills you want to improve upon. You decide what you want to learn, and we will work towards reaching the goals you choose. This experience is for people of all skill levels. First-time students will be asked to complete a questionnaire prior to our first meeting in order to make the most of your session.
Level:
Beginner
Type:
Individual
Age:
Specifically for Adults
Credit Cost: 4
Venue:
To be agreed upon
Located at:
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Date(s):
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Time(s):
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About this Experience
Take your photography to the next level with a customized session designed to help you learn the skills you want to improve upon. You decide what you want to learn, and we will work towards reaching the goals you choose. This experience is for people of all skill levels. First-time students will be asked to complete a questionnaire prior to our first meeting in order to make the most of your session.
Level:
Beginner
Type:
Individual
Age:
Specifically for Adults
Credit Cost: 8
Venue:
To be agreed upon
Located at:
To be agreed upon
Date(s):
To be agreed upon
Time(s):
To be agreed upon
About this Experience
My photography course is designed to teach adult students how to get the most out of their cameras and how to photograph a variety of subjects. Instruction includes discussions of camera settings, equipment choices and composition. Participants will apply what they’ve learned through hands-on sessions in macro photography (flowers, small products, etc.) and low-light/long-exposure shooting. This course also covers sports, event, landscape, wildlife, lightning, firework and night-sky photography as well as “painting with light” techniques. Bring your camera, camera manual and a thumb drive.
You can sign up for session 1 through the MAC program
Session 1 Descrption – Camera Basics and Composition – In this class you will learn about basic camera settings, auto focus, equipment choices, composition and how to start thinking like a photographer to make better photos. Half the session will concentrate on compositional elements and techniques. Bring 5-10 photos on a thumb drive for a critique of your work (if time allows). This session is open to anyone regardless of the type of camera you own.
Date – November 4, 2023, 1-5 pm at UCCS Downtown
Visit https://3peaksphoto.com/classes/photography-class/ for information on the other sessions.
Level:
Beginner
Type:
Group - Open to Community
Age:
Specifically for Adults
Credit Cost: 4
Venue:
UCCS Downtown
Located at:
102 S. Tejon, Colorado Springs
Date(s):
11/4/23
Time(s):
1-5 pm
About this Experience
You can attend session 1 of this series through the MAC program on September 20, 2023. You will receive a $15 credit towards another session in the series.
This 7-session course is designed to provide students with a wide range of photo-editing skills. Participants need a strong set of basic computer skills to attend these classes. This is a hands-on learning experience in which everyone will be provided a set of photographs to work with in real time as a technique or tool is being demonstrated. You will need to bring your own laptop with the latest version of Photoshop CC, Lightroom Classic, Adobe Camera Raw, and Bridge installed. Use of a mouse is highly recommended. Photoshop Elements is not taught in this course.
Session 1 – The Basics – In the first session, you will learn how to navigate the menus and panels, customize the workspace, use keyboard shotcuts, open, view, resize and save files in various formats, and use the crop and straighten tools. You will also learn how to use many of the adjustment tools, such as levels, color correction, contrast, exposure and shadow/highlight.
Visit https://3peaksphoto.com/classes/photoshop-lightroom-classes/ for complete descriptions of all of the sessions.
Level:
Beginner
Type:
Group - Open to Community
Age:
Specifically for Adults
Credit Cost: 3
Venue:
Virtual
Located at:
Virtual
Date(s):
9/20/23
Time(s):
6-9 pm
About this Experience
Register for a virtual critique/Q&A sessions to help you improve your photography skills. Once we connect via email, I will ask that you submit a handful of photos on which I can provide feedback. You can also spend this time asking questions about photographic techniques or camera functions.
Level:
Beginner
Type:
Individual
Age:
Specifically for Adults
Credit Cost: 4
Venue:
Virtual
Located at:
Virtual/Online
Date(s):
To be agreed upon
Time(s):
To be agreed upon
