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Discover how to create professional-looking portraits in this engaging six-week course. Students will learn camera equipment, exposure settings, composition, lighting techniques, and posing methods that help subjects look natural and confident. The course also explores effective communication with clients and models, along with basic editing techniques to enhance portrait images using Adobe Photoshop. Through guided practice and hands-on assignments, participants will gain the skills and confidence to photograph individuals, families, and friends in a variety of settings. No camera is required for this course. Instructor Corey Dunigan is a professional photographer, entrepreneur (owner of Camera Coach), and certified teacher with more than 15 years of classroom experience.

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This course from our partnership with Pegasus Flight School prepares you to become a certified drone pilot, equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) safely and legally. Whether you're pursuing drone operation as a hobby or looking to enhance your career opportunities in industries like photography, real estate, inspection, or agriculture, this course provides the foundation you need to succeed. All materials and Gleim Test Prep needed to pass FAA Small UAS Rule (Part 107) provided.

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Learn the basics of photography and how to get the most from your mirrorless or DSLR camera. Instructor Stephen Cook will guide you through key concepts like aperture, camera types, and capturing meaningful moments. This beginner-friendly course helps demystify modern photography tools. Students must bring a mirrorless or DSLR camera after the first day of class.

Location: Emergency Services Education Center (ESEC) at 7601 Steinbeck Bend Drive in Waco, Texas

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Learn to photograph outdoor sports with confidence in this practical, hands-on course. Students will explore camera equipment, exposure settings, autofocus techniques, and composition while photographing tennis, baseball, softball, and soccer. Instruction focuses on capturing peak action, telling the story of the game, and producing sharp, dynamic images in changing outdoor conditions. Participants will also learn the fundamentals of editing sports photographs using Adobe Photoshop to prepare images for print and digital use. Beginners are welcome, and no camera is required for classroom participation. Instructor Corey Dunigan is a professional photographer, entrepreneur (owner of Camera Coach), and certified teacher with more than 15 years of classroom experience.

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This course from our partnership with Pegasus Flight School prepares you to become a certified drone pilot, equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) safely and legally. Whether you're pursuing drone operation as a hobby or looking to enhance your career opportunities in industries like photography, real estate, inspection, or agriculture, this course provides the foundation you need to succeed. All materials and Gleim Test Prep needed to pass FAA Small UAS Rule (Part 107) provided.