Advanced Photography – Shoot Like a Pro at the MIPA Summer Journalism Online Workshop

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Advanced Photography – Shoot Like a Pro

About this class

Aimed at photographers who already have experience shooting with manual camera controls, this class will allow students to “work with a pro.” Professional photojournalists Michael Caterina and Ike Lea will show you how to become a stronger visual storyteller while mastering your camera.

You will learn:

• In-depth manual digital SLR camera controls and how to get the most from your expensive equipment
• How to shoot in challenging situations similar to what you will encounter as a scholastic publications photographer (like classrooms, auditoriums, gyms, football stadiums, dances, etc.) (natural & flash lighting, low light, varied/mixed lighting)
• How you can use different camera bodies, lenses, speed, motion, stop action, blur & more
• How to shoot like a storyteller to create packaging and themes in your publications
• Tips for photo editing in professional software like Photoshop and Lightroom and to work with a variety of file formats (Camera, RAW, .tif, .jpg, .psd)
• How to write informative captions
• Skills will be practiced through independent pursuit of guided projects and tasks

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Instructors

Michael Caterina

Michael Caterina is a multimedia photojournalist for the South Bend Tribune photographing local news, high school and Notre Dame football and basketball. After graduating from Lansing Everett High School, Caterina received a degree in photographic technology from Lansing Community College. Michael attended MIPA conferences in high school and helped instruct in the past. He is very excited to be teaching for his sixth year!

Ike Lea

Ike Lea heads the Photographic Imaging Program at Lansing Community College, where he teaches digital photography and digital imaging courses. Lea worked for newspapers early in his career and continues to be actively involved in photography, working as a freelancer and shooting running events for RunMichigan.com.

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Schedule

• Session 2: July 20-31, 2020
• Daily schedule (subject to change):
  • Live instruction: 10 a.m. to noon EDT
  • Office hours to meet with instructor: Afternoons
  • Independent time needed to complete assignments
• Last day to register: Friday, July 17

This online summer workshop course runs two weeks. Expect to meet with the instructor each weekday for LIVE instruction. Instructors will also be available to meet with small groups of students during daily office hours. You also will have a daily activity to complete independently and will receive feedback on all assignments.

In addition, MIPA will host opportunities throughout July where participants can connect with each other via speakers, virtual trivia events, a talent show, our workshop awards program and more. We can’t wait to have you join our summer workshop!

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Supplies & equipment

• PC or Mac desktop or laptop, Chromebook or tablet on which you can write, edit and participate in online activities, including video conference class meetings
• Google/Gmail account to use Google Classroom, Docs and other services
• Internet access
• Participants must have their own camera (camera is not provided): DSLR camera with manual control of settings.
• Data storage card (camera specific, but often an SD card)
• Extra data storage card (camera specific)
• Camera battery AND a spare battery (one battery for your camera won’t be enough!)
• Camera battery charger
• USB cable that works with camera
• Card reader – if you have one
• USB flash drive or portable hard drive to save images
• Lens cleaning tissue or cloth
• Interchangeable lenses – if available
• External flash – if available
• Camera manual – if available
• Reporter’s notebook
• Pens and pencils
• Examples of participant’s previous photography work, if available
• Access to Photoshop or Lightroom is recommended, but not required
• Good attitude, desire to learn, ability to have fun

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Special needs & accommodations

MIPA is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Jeremy Steele, MIPA executive director, at 517-353-6761 or mipa@msu.edu at least 10 business days prior to the start of our program so that we have time to make necessary arrangements. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]return to the workshop main page

Register for this program

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”alert-success” icon_fontawesome=””]Late fee waived for this course. A nonrefundable deposit of $40 is due at the time of registration to hold a spot in one of our classes. Registrations after June 10 are subject to a $30 late registration charge and are only available if seats remain in a course. The registration system closes for this course at 11:59 p.m. July 19. Participants will receive an email with information about how to access the online course. Students will not be allowed to participate in workshop activities until all fees are paid in full.[/vc_message][vc_column_text]

If you wish to only pay the deposit at this time …

1. Select a ticket below. As you checkout, you must choose “Check payments” or “Request an Invoice/Pay via Purchase Order” as your payment method. Complete the checkout.
2. You will receive an email confirmation.
3. Go to https://mipamsu.org/payment to pay the deposit or to make any additional payments.

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If you have raised money via SponsorMe …

1. Select a ticket below. As you checkout, choose”Request an Invoice/Pay via Purchase Order” as your payment method. Complete the checkout.
2. You will receive an email confirmation.
3. Our staff will review your order and will apply money raised via SponsorMe, our fundraising platform. We will provide occasional updates of any remaining balance due.
4. Go to https://mipamsu.org/payment to make any additional payments.

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