Funky Monkey Photography is offering photography classes including camera skills and hands-on practice. Classes are generally offered on Saturday afternoons or weekday evenings and take place in our studio located at 5440 Willow Rd, Suite 116, Waunakee, WI 53597. Curriculum is meant for adult participants (although exceptions can be made for mature older children who are strongly interested in learning photography). Our classes are designed for beginners and intermediate level. Classes are NOT meant for advanced and professional photographers. The dates listed above are subject to a limited space availability. Class size is limited to 12 participants.
Classes are taught by Justyna Nielsen, photographer and owner of Funky Monkey Photography. Since 2006, Justyna has specialized in photographing children and families in Madison, Wisconsin. Justyna taught several classes to parents and photography enthusiasts in 2010 with great success and requests for additional class offerings. We’re excited to offer a new line line up of photography classes in 2012. Since Justyna’s main focus is on photographing children and families, the classes also center around learning how to photograph families.
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Registration
To sign up for one of the classes listed above, REGISTER HERE. You will be asked a few questions so we can get to know you and your expectations of the class a little better. Please be prepared to enter your voucher number.
Cancellations
Classes are filling up fast and our class size is limited. There is probably someone who wanted to sign up for your spot but it got filled. Therefore, we will allow up to 1 cancellation of class per person without forfeiting your voucher as long as at least a 24 hour notice provided. This means if you signed up for a class but you find yourself unable to make it, please fill out the Class Cancellation Form below at least 25 hours before your class and you will be able to re-sign up for a new class, subject to availability of openings. If no notice is provided or a notice that is shorter than 25 hours, your spot in the class is considered filled and voucher redeemed because we will be unable to fill your spot on short notice/without notice. We will be unable to honor multiple cancellations per person.
CANCEL & RESCHEDULE HERE. Once your current registration is canceled, you can re-register using the “Register Here” link above. Subject to our cancellation policy listed above.
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Class schedule
(We’re adding more dates right now, due to popular request, including evenings. Please check back again at the end of the day if you don’t find any of these days fit your schedule, thank you!)
12 pm – 2:30 pm Camera Basic Skills (beginner)
2:30 pm – 5 pm How to photograph your family
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 FULL
5:30 pm – 8 pm Camera Basic Skills (beginner)
Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 1 spot left
12 pm – 2:30 pm Camera Skills To the Next Level (intermediate)
2:30 pm – 5 pm How to photograph your family
Saturday, March 10th, 2012 FULL
12 pm – 2:30 pm Camera Basic Skills (beginner)
2:30 pm – 5 pm How to photograph your family
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 FULL
5:30 pm – 8 pm Camera Skills To the Next Level (intermediate)
Thursday, March 15th, 2012
5:30 pm – 8 pm How to photograph your family
Saturday, March 24th, 2012 FULL
12 pm – 2:30 pm Camera Basic Skills (beginner)
2:30 pm – 5 pm How to photograph your family
Thursday, March 29th, 2012
5:30 pm – 8 pm Camera Skills To the Next Level (intermediate)
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Wednesday, April 11th, 2012 – FULL
5:30 pm – 8 pm Camera Skills To the Next Level (intermediate)
Saturday, April 14th FULL
12 pm – 2:30 pm Camera Skills To the Next Level (intermediate)
2:30 pm – 5 pm How to photograph your family
Saturday, April 21st, 2012 FULL
12 pm – 2:30 pm Camera Basic Skills (beginner)
2:30 pm – 5 pm How to photograph your family
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 FULL
5:30 pm – 8 pm Camera Basic Skills (beginner)
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
5:30 pm – 8 pm How to photograph your family
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Wednesday, May 1st, 2012
5:30 pm – 8pm Camera Basic Skills (beginner)
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 – FULL
5:30 pm – 8 pm Camera Basic Skills (beginner)
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
5:30 pm – 8 pm How to photograph your family
Saturday, May 12th, 2012
12 pm – 2:30 pm Camera Basic Skills (beginner)
Saturday, May 26th, 2012 – 1 spot left
12 pm – 2:30 pm Camera Skills To the Next Level (intermediate)
2:30 pm – 5 pm How to photograph your family
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Saturday, June 9th, 2012
12 pm – 2:30 pm Camera Basic Skills (beginner)
2:30 pm – 5 pm How to photograph your family
Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
5:30 pm – 8 pm Camera Skills To the Next Level (intermediate)
Thursday, June 14th, 2012
5:30 pm – 8 pm How to photograph your family
Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 * newly added
12 pm – 2:30 pm Camera Skills To the Next Level (intermediate)
2:30 pm – 5 pm How to photograph your family
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July & August 2012 – SUMMER BREAK – no classes offered.
*** NEW! FALL SCHEDULE ! ***
Saturday, September 29th, 2012
12 pm – 2:30 pm Camera Basic Skills (beginner)
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Tuesday, October 16th, 2012
5:30 pm – 8 pm Camera Basic Skills (beginner)
Saturday, October 27th, 2012
12 pm – 2:30 pm Camera Skills To the Next Level (intermediate)
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Wednesday, November 7th, 2012
5:30 pm – 8 pm Camera Basic Skills (beginner)
Saturday, November 10th, 2012
12 pm – 2:30 pm How to photograph your family
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We reserve the right to change the class schedule due to unusual circumstances – advanced notices will be emailed to those signed up in a class that needs to be rescheduled. Minimum 4 participants required to hold a class. Class can be canceled if it has less than 4 participants signed up as of 72 hours prior to class.
No advanced / professional level classes are offered at this time but feel free to inquire about private one-on-one mentoring if you are interested.
Cost
The class registration is $99 for 2.5 hour class or $198 for 5 hour class. If you pre-paid for the class, you should obtain your receipt or voucher number. You will be asked to enter it as proof of payment when scheduling. If no coupon or voucher number is entered, we will email you an invoice to pay for the class chosen.
Location
Our studio located at 5440 Willow Rd, Suite 116, Waunakee, WI 53597. Free parking available in front of the building. Bathroom facilities are available and we’re take a break half-way through in case if you need to use them. The building has handicapped access. There are no vending machines in the building.
**** Please note the workshop location has changed as of April 2012 ! ******
What’s covered
The following topics will be covered in each of the classes:
- Camera basic skills - geared toward beginners, new owners of a DSLR cameras, or anyone using using their camera in “Auto” mode only.
Topics include: basic photography terms and usage such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO. Getting to know your camera functions and settings. Changing from Auto to Aperture Priority or Manual Mode. Bring your camera to class! While this class is mainly tailored to DSLR camera owners, topics covered can be applicable to any camera with advance shooting modes (more than juts “Auto”). - Camera skills to the next level - take your camera knowledge to the next level once you master your basics. This part includes a short practice shooting in Manual mode with the user controlling all settings. Learn how to harness the power of your camera to take the kind of photographs you wish you could take. If you’ve had your camera for a while, if you know about aperture and shutter speed, then this is the right class for you.
- How to photograph your family naturally – includes hands on practice photographing a child using natural light. Instead of focusing on technical aspects of a camera, we will focus on how to create esthetically pleasing photographs without blur and color casts, cropped off heads and red eyes. You’ll learn new ideas on how to interact with children, where to find the best spots to photograph your family and more. Includes tips on processing and printing your photographs. Covered topics are uploading your digital images, digital file types, what programs to use to edit or process photos, how to fix some common problems such as color or exposure issues, where consumers can print for best results. **** We recommend taking one (or both) of out Camera Skills classes before taking this class, or an equivalent knowledge and skills in using a DSLR camera in a manual mode.
What’s NOT covered
- Photographing using studio lights, strobes or flash.
- Advanced or professional level photography skills.
- Business of photography, marketing, how to start your own business, etc.
- At this time we are not offering any digital editing information, although we may cover that in the future if interest is strong.
Included
- Each participant will receive a packet of information to follow along during class. Participants will receive additional challenges and “homework” to use the newly learned skills.
FAQ
- Do I need a fancy camera to attend your classes?
No. Our Camera Basic Skills and Next Level Skills geared toward a DSLR owners. However, attendees with point-and-shoot cameras will be able to relate to the info in the Camera Skills – Beginner Level as well as How to photograph your family. We do recommend a camera with some advanced modes besides just “AUTO” to take advantage of our curriculum.
- I’m about to buy a new camera, which one should I buy?
Which camera you buy should depend on your needs for photographing. For quality photography we recommend a DSLR camera. However, for traveling and for portability, there are some point and shoot cameras with advanced features that may work for you. If you are not sure what camera to buy, we recommend going to a local camera store and speak to a sales person first, then research consumer guides and user opinions online. During our classes, we do provide limited information about what lenses to consider for desired effects.
- Should I bring my camera to class?
Yes! You should definitely bring your camera to get the most out of your class, and any lenses you won.
- What if I need to reschedule?
If you need to reschedule, please contact us at least 48 in advance to give another participant a chance to fill your spot, the sooner the better. If such advance notice is provided, we can transfer your voucher to another available date, subject to our schedule availability and openings. If a shorter than 24 hour or no notice is provided, voucher will be considered used since we won’t be able to fill your spot in the class. You can cancel your class here and re-register here. - Should I take the beginner or intermediate class?
If you just got your camera recently andor are still shooting in “Auto” mode, please consider the beginner class. We will learn how to go from Auto mode to Aperture priority.
If you’ve had your camera for a while and/or have prior photography knowledge and/or are shooting in any other mode than “Auto” (such as Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority), then sign up for the intermediate class. We will learn how to use your Manual mode efficiently.
Questions
Please see some of our frequently asked questions below or email at: info@funkymonkeyphoto.com.