Digital Photography: Beginners to Intermediate
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: February 4 - 25, 2026
Times: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Camp Regional Workforce Dev. Center, 120 N. College Dr., Franklin VA 23851
Instructor: S. Whitenack
Tuition: $150*
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February 4 - Session 1 - Camera Mechanics
February 11 - Session 2 - Valentine Photo Shoot
February 18 - Session 3 - Blackwater Park, Franklin VA
February 25 - Session 4 - Project Images with Critique & Discussion
Award winning photographer, Shirley Whitenack, will give you the confidence to shoot in all modes to fully utilize your camera’s features. Learn about the workings of your camera with the components identified and explained, camera mechanics, metering modes, exposure, point of focus, seeing light, depth of field (blurred, soft background vs detailed, sharp background), and basics of flash. Lots of personal attention and hands-on practice to enhance your learning. This class will focus on the technical aspects of photography but will also address the artistic aspects as well. There will be time to practice your photo techniques.
What to Bring To Class:
- Bring your camera and lenses
- Instruction manual
- Film/digital media, tripod (not required)
- Few good and not so good photos.
About the Instructor:
Shirley Whitenack has been photographing for over 50 years and enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience. She is a member of VA Professional Photographers Association (VPPA) and a lifetime member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Her photographs have been awarded many blue ribbons in VPPA competitions and have also merited in PPA international print competition.
Visit Workforce Registration to apply, register, and pay for your class.
Registration and payment must be submitted by 4:00PM three (3) business days prior to class start date.
For more information, please contact Workforce Development at workforce@pdc.edu or call 757.569.6050.