Students learn about camera operation, photographic composition and technique, image retouching and enhancement through Adobe Photoshop, and other various image software programs. They are taught modern digital techniques using high-end digital cameras and computer editing and enhancement software, as well as learning techniques to become better skilled using digital point-and-shoot cameras.

In addition to learning the artistic side of photography as well as new technical skills required for digital formats, he advocates helping high students learn the job skills required to gain employment.

Instructor

Travis, Dirk Digital Photography Instructor

email: dtravis@sonorahs.k12.ca.us

Student Work

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Photo Gallery

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Web Links

Tutorials / Misc. Sites

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psd tutsplus
An excellent resource site for photography students and photographers. This site showcases some of the best Photoshop tutorials around. It features tutorials that not only produce great graphics and effects, but explain the techniques behind them in a friendly, approachable manner.

Photoshop Star / Free Adobe Photoshop Tutorials
Another excellent resource site for photography students and photographers, that can be utilized in the classroom or at home; any time you need reference to Photoshop tools or effects. Utilizing the tutorials provided on this site will improve your Photoshop skills and creativity.

Camera Sim / SLR Photography Demystified
This is an awesome resource tool for students and amateurs seeking to take better photographs, and wanting to learn the exposure controls of the digital SLR camera.

Digital Photography Review
A useful resource site for amateur and professional photographers seeking information about the latest camera equipment and technologies, and computer photo software programs.

GIZMODO / Shooting Challenge
Kind of an odd ball website, but the photography shooting challenge link is a good source for photographers to find interesting digital shooting challenges, and receive feedback on their work.

2 Good Things
This is an useful website for artists, students, job seekers, and people who want to earn a living doing what they love. This site provides insight, information, and advice to provide the tools you need to move forward successfully.

Pixiq / The Photo World In Focus
An excellent resource site for students, professional photographers, and amateurs, wanting to gain information about digital cameras and photographic techniques.

Copyright Laws / United States Copyright Office
The resource site for artists who wish to know and understand their ownership rights pertaining to commercial or fine art created as an artist, and displayed for or sold to the public.

Camera / Photo Supplies

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Shutterfly / Online Printing Services
Print Photo Books, Calendars, Cards, & Stationery. An excellent site for students, parents, teachers, and artists in need of affordable online photo printing services. This site offers an affordable, high quality alternative to expensive printing services.

B&H Photo & Video
An excellent resource site for students, photographers, and professionals looking to purchase all things electronic; new and used high-end and point and shoot camera equipment and accessories, video imaging equipment, etc.

Freestyle Photographic Supplies
This site provides photographic enthusiasts and professionals with quality photographic products and expert advice. An excellent resource site for black & white film and the darkroom enthusiasts.

Amazon.com
What can I say. We all know Amazon. One of the best resource sites to purchase just about anything.

Art / Photography Colleges

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Columbia Community College,Columbia, CA

Modesto Junior College, Modesto, CA

Academy Of Art University, San Francisco, CA

Brooks Institute of Photography, Santa Barbara, CA

Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA

Photo Stories

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Character Project – Photographing America

In The Blink Of An Eye