If you liked her workshops or articles,
you’ll love her online classes. 

 

I am delighted to be able to participate in the Apogee Photo Magazine online teaching program.  In my classes, I endeavor to share my joy and love of photography and, together,  help you discover your most creative self.  All classes are small and devoted to you with individual attention and instruction.  Teaching you how to develop your photographic skills, answering your questions and monitoring your progress are the main focus of the class.

 

Photography's Fun when You Know the Basics

Instructor:
Noella Ballenger

Required Skill Level:
Beginner & Refresher

A six-week course

Maximum number of students: 10

Details: This class is designed for people who have just gotten a new camera and for those who never took the time to learn or want a refresher class in the basics. 

I use an approach that I have developed during the 18 years I have been teaching to get people up and doing what they want to do best … take wonderful photographs.

We do a fast review and some lessons to demonstrate the basic controls on a camera – ISO, Shutter and Aperture Controls and Depth of Field, etc. (don’t yawn yet … it isn’t that bad).  Then we turn our attention to special topics like learning to see photographically, evaluating our own images, learning to exercise our “creative muscles” and developing a plan for problem solving in the field.

It is a fun stepping stone class to the good stuff of creating outstanding images. 
See class outline

Fee: $180 for each course

To see the dates for the upcoming class sessions and to register online, visit the Apogee Photo Online Campus.

Photo: Copyright © Noella Ballenger. All Rights Reserved

 

Let’s Kick It Up a Notch: Beyond the Basics

Instructor:
Noella Ballenger

Required Skill Level:
Intermediate/Advanced

A six-week course

Maximum number of students: 10

Details: In addition to continuing to learning more about our cameras and working toward a good foundation, we are going to “kick it up a notch”!

We will not only continue with special topics such as learning to see photographically and evaluating our own images, but now we are going to move into the creativity area.  There is much to discover about design and composition, but these won’t be the primary issues covered in this class.  We’re going to push to see what our life themes might be and develop a small portfolio based on one of those themes.

It won’t be an “easy” class, but it will be fun and exciting.  There is nothing better than a good challenge and I’m up for it if you are. 
See class outline

Fee: $180 for each course

To see the dates for the upcoming class sessions and to register online, visit the Apogee Photo Online Campus.

Photo: Copyright © Noella Ballenger. All Rights Reserved

 

Getting Intimate:
The World of Close-Up
Photography

Instructor: Noella Ballenger

Required Skill Level:
Intermediate/Advanced

A six-week course

Maximum number of students: 10

Details: Do you admire those wonderful flower or bug shots?  Want to know how to do them? 

Close-up photography is one of my favorite areas of study in the photo world.  I love the intimate feeling and I try to capture even the smell of beautiful flowers.

This class will cover the kind of special equipment used for macro photography, ways to get around using that equipment (and use some of what you already own), and some of my own special techniques for taking it and faking it. 

So let’s get intimate together in this six lesson class.  Let’s get close-up and personal with nature.  You will have such fun when you share with your family and friends your stunning images.  
See class outline

Fee: $180 for each course

To see the dates for the upcoming class sessions and to register online, visit the Apogee Photo Online Campus.

Photo: Copyright © Noella Ballenger. All Rights Reserved

Apogee Photo's Online Classes makes the access to learning this art form easy, interactive and fun. You'll gain new knowledge, skills and techniques or learn to improve your skills & techniques from friendly, supportive and most of all, knowledgeable instructors - instructors with a background in photography, writing and teaching.  This puts you, the student, on the receiving end of an exciting, creative and positive, one-on-one learning opportunity.

Why Apogee Photo Online Classes?  Our instructors are either presently teaching or have taught at the college level and/or have many years of experience as photography instructors while conducting workshops. They are not only skilled in their respective photography fields or writers for various publications, but some are also professional educators.  They all know how people learn and how to effectively communicate their ideas and the concepts they will be teaching.

So join in for an exciting journey into the photographic world and let your creative talents shine.


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