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Becoming a Better Photographer (Part One): Fundamentals

This is the first session of a two-part workshop series

2024-05-21 19:00:00 2024-05-21 20:30:00 America/New_York Becoming a Better Photographer (Part One): Fundamentals Learn basic photography concepts using your digital camera or smartphone. Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room

Tuesday, May 21
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-21 19:00:00 2024-05-21 20:30:00 America/New_York Becoming a Better Photographer (Part One): Fundamentals Learn basic photography concepts using your digital camera or smartphone. Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room

Learn basic photography concepts using your digital camera or smartphone.

REGISTER for "Becoming a Better Photographer (Part Two): The Next Steps" on May 22.


In this 2-hour workshop, you will learn about:

  • general camera settings
  • the capabilities and limitations of your camera
  • the basics of composition
  • the mechanics of capturing a good image

LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate (16 years old and older)

REQUIREMENTS: Bring a digital camera of your choice (smartphone, digital point-and-shoot, digital SLR or mirrorless). Must have basic familiarity with your equipment.

WORKSHOP FORMAT: 1 hour lecture, half-hour Q&A and hands-on practice


Presenter Bio 

Ed Aghajanian is a self-taught photographer who has taken formal classes at the Cleveland Photographic Society, as well as attended a number of seminars and workshops over the years. When he was 19, Ed's mother handed him a Kodak Instamatic camera as he was going out the door to a college field geology class in Northwestern Wyoming. When Ed told her "I don't know anything about taking pictures," she reminded him that he did know how to read and that there were instructions inside the box. Ed read the manual and he's been taking pictures ever since.

Ed's primary focus is landscape and nature photography. He dabbles in macro photography and architectural photography, as well. He has also shot sporting events, primarily NCAA Division I Lacrosse. 

For a sample of his work, you can visit him on Instagram: @lighttrecker22.

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Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County. The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, Ohio. Anyone who lives, works, owns property, or goes to school in Ohio can register for a free library card.

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