Digital Photography Classes

Taught by: David J. Martin, photographer www.davidjmartin.com

Saturdays: October 13th, 20th, November 3rd
Beginners class: 1:00-3:00 p.m. $75 for 3 week workshop
Advanced class: 3:30-5:30 p.m. $75 for 3 week workshop
Location: Sacred Center New York, 330 West 38th Street, #704

BEGINNER class description:
In a hands on, easy to understand, and FUN! format, we will cover the basics of digital photography. Beginning students are those who are new to the world of photography and/or have little (or no) camera knowledge. Perhaps you are transitioning from film to digital…Or, you simply want to try out photography. Also, a good refresher course for people who have already taken my class.

ADVANCED class description:
You should already have a working knowledge of your digital camera and it’s basic functions including how to manually turn off your flash and change ISO setting. Be comfortable in referring to your camera’s manual - you will learn more about the creative. The focus of this class will be on creativity, composition, and finding your individual shooting style. Image presentation and turning your hobby into a money making craft will also be covered.

Weekly assignments will be given in both classes to help you create stunning and professional looking photographs …all while having some fun! Please bring your digital camera, batteries, memory card along with the camera's manual to the first class. If you are unsure of which class is best for you, please contact me to discuss.

*Reserve directly with David @ 917-309-8638 or email@davidjmartin.com

Send Me Your Links!

If you have a personal or professional website and you'd like me to list it, SEND ME YOUR LINK!
My working link: http://www.davidjmartin.com
I'd like to do an even exchange: I'll post your link and I'll give you a couple weeks to list my link. With my marketing list expanding (over 1,000 of you!), you'll be getting your website out to people in the follow industries (and more): casting, film/TV, talent agents, finance, real estate, advertising, publishing, legal, IT, beauty, health, art, web & graphic design, music, events & promotions...

Vote for Shira-Lee on FOX TV

For those of you who haven't already been watching Fox TV's new reality show, On the Lot, Tuesdays @ 8 p.m., I hope you'll tune in (or at least watch online) and cast your vote for sexy acting teacher gone film making contestant. I've had the pleasure of shooting Shira-Lee Shalit's headshot and she used this photo as part of her submission to the show. I'm thrilled to see how far she's getting. Now I want her to WIN! This is one of those shows where it's up to the viewers to cast our votes and choose the winner. You don't want America picking the wrong person (think Taylor Hicks from American Idol).

Teaching a Digital Photography Class

In this three part workshop, I taught a room full of photo enthusiasts how to use their digital cameras and develop their 'artistic eye' to be more like ME! Topics included: composition, depth of field, shutter speeds, flash use, lighting, focal lengths, uploading files, and emailing photos. At one point during "portrait day", I was caught in my students' firing rage when I became their model-fun?! I'll be having more classes like this in the future; so, please do send me your name to be added to the waiting list!

New York City, Time Square New Year Pictures - Happy New Year!!!

Being a professional photographer has its perks. By being hired by the Times Square Alliance as their official photographer, I was able to have full access and rubbed elbows with the press. I also had bathroom and drink access! Happy 2007.