RAW, JPGs and Other Mysteries

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Should you shoot in RAW? What difference does it make anyway? What does the histogram represent and should I care? I know what white balance is but what is the best way to make adjustments? Those and many other questions will be asked and answered so you can expand your working photographic knowledge to express your photographic creativity, and gain additional visual artistry in your images.

Bob says “M stands for mastery”. In this program he will show you how to take control away from the tiny computer tucked inside your camera and liberate your creative juices. He will delve into many questions so you can make informed decisions and liberate your creative juices. Knowing how to “see” a scene, interpret the luminance values, set the proper exposure, and determine the white balance will open wide the door to your mastery of your camera. You will come away with a greater proficiency managing your camera!

This course is for photographers with little or lots of experience. A light meter is useful but not required. A shoe mounted flash is also recommended.

Robert N. 'Bob' Blanken, CPP, Cr. Photog. is a Faculty member of both the Washington Photo Safari and the Panasonic Digital Photography Academy. He also leads local classes for the Professional Photographers of America. Bob is currently president of The Professional Photographers Society of Greater Washington and is a past president of the Maryland Professional Photographers Association. He is the 2006 and 2002 (ISES) Capital Award Winner for Best Social Photographer and the 2003 ISES Capital Award Winner for Best Corporate Photographer. Bob has been nominated 19 times as Best Photographer by the Greater Washington Chapter of the International Special Events Society and three times by the International Society.