PHOTOGRAPHY EDUCATION CLASSES

BEGINNER/ INTERMEDIATE DSLR
Live "ONLINE" Course
Learn how to care for your DSLR, the importance of RAW files, the exposure triangle, how to control white balance how and when to use focus modes, flash techniques, and how to print images.
From:
Only $40

CREATING EFFICIENCY
& CONSISTENCY
Live "ONLINE" Class
Learn elements and skills necessary to become much greater in the efficiency and consistency of your photographic skills.
Students will receive on line code for access during date of class.
From:
$40

Introduction to NIKON
VIEW NX-i SOFTWARE
Live ONLINE
Learn Nikon’s free imaging program of how to make adjustments to your RAW images, image processing, editing images, editing video & creating slideshows. Learn how to use View NX-i in conjunction with Capture NX-D.
From:
$25

BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
Live "ONLINE" Class
Learn how to best photograph utilizing color and then in post processing convert your images to Black & White. We will be utilizing NIK Silver Efex Filters, including how to utilize control points to selectively adjust everything from burning and dodging to the tonal adjustments available through this software. We will also be demonstrating how to utilize Photoshop to convert to B/W.
From:
$35

NIKON CAPTURE
NX-D SOFTWARE
Idaho Falls, ID
Learn Nikon’s free imaging program of how to make adjustments to your RAW images, and how to convert files. Use this tool in your workflow to lessen the time you spend editing photos.
From:
$30

YELLOWSTONE PHOTOGRAPHY
SYMPOSIUM
You will learn from experts in the fields of geology, biology, and herpetology of the Greater Yellowstone Basin. You will be busy, focused and engaged in those disciplines that will give you the opportunity to understand, practice and improve your nature photographic skills.
From:
$497

JEEP TOURS INTO
Yellowstone National Park
Join us on our "in park" private and customized small group (1-3 people) photo instructional tours in our Jeeps. Reserve your spot soon as reservations fill very quickly Price is $650. You can split that cost up to three people or have Christopher or Harold accompany you personally on your own photo shoot into the park.
*Perfect Light Camera & Yellowstone Camera Store are authorized permittees of the National Park Service.
From:
$650

INTERMEDIATE/
ADVANCED DSLR 2-Night
Live "ONLINE" Course
Learn how to understand metering in depth, how and when to apply each of the three Metering modes, how to control exposure precisely, recognize and read histograms in detail, how to increase capture of dynamic range, and
how to increase capture of color depth.
From:
Only $45

HOW TO WIN CONTESTS
& SELL YOUR IMAGES
Live "ONLINE" Class
Learn elements of composition & trade knowledge necessary for successfully selling images and winning contests.
Students will receive on line code for access during date of class.
From:
$40

NIKON CAPTURE NX-D
"Manage RAW Images"
SOFTWARE Live ONLINE
Learn Nikon’s free imaging program of how to make adjustments to your RAW images, and how to convert files. Use this tool in your workflow to lessen the time you spend editing photos.
Also pick up advanced features, including how to utilize the editing tools present in Capture NX-D's RAW software with greater detail. Take greater control in managing your images!
From:
$25

LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
Live "ONLINE" Class
Learn how to capture beautiful landscape photographs in camera by understanding proper shooting technique, elements of composition, metering techniques for varied lighting conditions, how to sharpen your focus, usage of filters and obtaining image quality for stunning prints.
From:
$35

INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED DSLR
Idaho Falls, ID
Learn how to read and understand your histogram, metering techniques, exposure compensation, custom white balance, understanding flash techniques, and product and commercial lighting!
From:
$89

MASTERING YOUR CAMERA
Idaho Falls, ID
Experience a wonderful learning environment that helps you better understand exposure, metering, and capturing the best color for your camera.
From:
$89

MASTERING NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
Live "ONLINE" Class
Learn elements and skills necessary to capture stunning wildlife images. We'll cover the compositional elements required to set your photography apart. Settings and practices to photograph nature in any situation.
Students will receive on line code for access during date of class.
From:
$35

THE ART OF SEEING
Live "ONLINE" Class
Learn elements of composition & trade knowledge necessary for successfully selling images and winning contests.
Students will receive on line code for access during date of class.
From:
$35

Canon's DIGITAL PHOTO PROFESSIONAL ONLINE
RAW Image Class
In this class, you will get an overview of the menus and workspace of Canon’s free imaging program. You will learn how to make adjustments to your RAW images and how to convert RAW files to JPG files to retain Canon’s color profiles as they were meant to be. Use this tool to lessen the time in editing your photos.
From:
$25

COMPOSITION IN PHOTOGRAPHY ONLINE
& Optional Critique
Understanding Elements of Composition
by leading your viewers on a Journey.
Learn how to utilize the Rule of Thirds and their very best practical applications.
Learn to isolate subject matter by integrating lines & intersections. distraction & space, balance, depth, positive & negative & more
OPTIONAL: Constructive Critique
From:
$35

BEGINNER/ INTERMEDIATE DSLR
Idaho Falls, ID
Learn how to care for your DSLR, the importance of RAW files, the exposure triangle, how to control white balance how and when to use focus modes, flash techniques, and how to print images.
From:
$75
_edited.jpg)
ONE-ON-ONE WITH CHRISTOPHER BALMER
If you have struggled to learn the essentials or wondered how to take your photography to the next level, Christopher will help you take the jump from amateur to full-time professional. He will teach you more in four hours than most can teach you in 4 months or 4 years! Call to reserve your class today!
From:
$300

Capturing Beautiful Images
It's Friday evening now. We've been out shooting for 12 hours, using all the information you taught us over the past two classes. We got so many beautiful images and most of them are exposed correctly. We can never thank you enough.
- Sue Higginbotham Chadwick

Passion for Photography
I feel empowered to use my camera that I've had for 5 1/2 years and have barely used. Thank You!
- Kara Merkley Dressen
It was just great Christopher! Even despite taking it before, I learned so much. My passion for photography has been reignited! Thank you!
- Janet Mountain