***This workshop series has been cancelled. Stay tuned for further dates.***

This is a class designed for those folks who got a new digital camera, but are not quite sure how to make it work for them, or for folks who would just like a little refresher. In this class, students will learn the basic skills needed to “get the most out of their digital cameras” in a friendly and nurturing environment.

This course is perfect for beginning students as well as seasoned amateurs who would like to brush up on some basic skills. No previous Photographic knowledge is necessary and any brand of 35mm based single lens reflex (SLR) camera is welcome. 

Beginning students will learn basic Photographic principals such as the camera and its controls, how to use aperture and shutter speed together to get a “proper” exposure, depth of field, white balance, tricky lighting situations and how to get the image right “in the camera” so that lots of time isn’t spent correcting the image on the computer.

Beginning and more advanced students will also gain a better understanding of composition, subject matter and image content.

Each student will also get one-on-one instruction on the controls and functions found on their own personal cameras.

Students are encouraged to bring in examples of their work for a personal critique by the instructor.

Total Cost for 3 day workshop is just $75

Register in store, email deb@bookloversgourmet.com or sign up HERE.

Classes will be led by professional photographer, Bil Gardiner, owner of William Gardiner Photography in Worcester. 

Artist Bio: William “Bil” Gardiner is a Photographic Artist based in Worcester, MA.  The owner of William Gardiner Photography since 2002, his studio specializes in Lifestyle Portraiture.  In 2013, he began to focus on a form of Contemplative Photography called Miksang.

An award-winning photographer, Bil has exhibited regionally and has worked in collaboration with professional photographers such as Lou Jones, Stephen DiRado, Darton Drake and Patrick O’Connor. 

Bil is a past vice president of the Commercial and Industrial Photographers of New England, as well as a general member of the Professional Photographer’s Association of Massachusetts and the Professional Photographer’s Association of New England.

He is an educator in Photography and has taught frequently in the Central Massachusetts region, including, but not limited to, the Worcester Center for Crafts, the Roudenbush Community Center and most recently at the Booklovers’ Gourmet. During the summer, Bil also teaches a Photography Elective for youth at the Jewish Community Center of Worcester.