Digital Photography Classes

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Photography careers can be very demanding. Professional photographers need to learn how to use the camera to communicate, and sometimes substantial time must be spent trying to find the right photograph. Digital cameras provide unique new capabilities and unique new challenges. Digital photography classes teach you the ins and outs of managing the power of being able to take unlimited pictures without reloading film, being able to preview it immediately, and the capability to edit pictures on your computer using programs such as PhotoShop. Computerized photography software allows the photographer to manipulate and enhance photographs, crop them, remove redeye, lighten or darken the image, and retouch other aspects of the photograph. Digital photography classes teach you how to understand and embrace this new technology and use it to your advantage. One thing hasn't changed, today's professional photographers must know how to take a picture, develop it, and publish it.

Photography careers will lead you to work with a wide range of photography equipment, such as digital cameras, computers and photo processing software, photo quality printers, lights, light measuring devices, props, models, color coordination, and more. Once you finish with digital photography classes, you will have many career options including finding work in commercial photography, scientific photography, news photography, or fine arts photography. Photography careers lead to work in many types of jobs, including working for newspapers, photo studios, freelancing, and even in major corporations. Photography schools may train you for higher level positions such as those in scientific photography, news photography, or industrial photography usually require formal photography school or journalism training.

Digital Photography Classes

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Briarcliffe College

New York

Briarcliffe College offers small classes with excellent professors, and the ability to complete a degree in as few as 18 months. The class schedules are flexible and include days, evenings, and weekends.

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Brown College

Minnesota

Founded in 1946 and recognized as a leader in private post-secondary education, Brown College offers degree programs that can be completed in 2 years or less. Brown College is dedicated to providing quality programs that are sound in concept, and implemented by competent and dedicated faculty.

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Harrington College of Design

Illinois

Harrington College of Design was founded almost 70 years ago to offer career education and development to students in the field of design. The College makes every effort to give its students a learning environment that is progressive and focused on personal development.

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International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT)

Florida

At the International Academy of Design and Technology, students can earn a degree in as little as 18 months. Classes are taught by instructors who have real-world professional experience, and who give students the inside knowledge they need to have a successful career in today's job market.

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Katharine Gibbs School

New York

Katharine Gibbs School has earned a reputation for producing ready-made business professionals. Gibbs Schools are committed to that original spirit of excellence in the development and professional growth of their students, as well as contributing as much as possible to local business communities.

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The Art Institutes

The Art Institutes system of schools is a leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs.

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Academy of Art University

Online (study from anywhere)

Academy of Art University offers degrees, online awards of completion, and individual classes online for aspiring artists and designers. The Academy offers a content-rich, highly focused curriculum that takes full advantage of the power of the Internet to foster communication, learning, and skill acquisition.

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Penn Foster Global

Online (study from anywhere)

Prepare for a new career in today’s most in-demand fields at Penn Foster Global International. Choose from over 80 quality distance education programs that are affordable, self-paced and career-focused. Study online, in print, or in combination—whichever method best suits your schedule and learning style. Program categories offered include Health Services, Business, Legal Studies, Technology, Trade, Education, Engineering, Automotive, Creative/Design, and High School.

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