Camera Crash Course

Schedule

Sun Apr 12 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Pro Photo Supply Event Center | Portland, OR

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A camera basics course with a virtual follow up session taught by PDX photographer Mike Vraneza!
About this Event

Whether you are new to your camera, new to photography, or just looking to brush up on your skills and expand your capabilities, this course is designed to help you take your photography skills to the next level. We will help you identify key controls, design shortcuts based on your camera kit, and maximize your results based on how and what you like to shoot.

This class is broken up into two parts. A 5 hour in-person portion and a 1-2 hour (depending on class size) virtual follow-up a few days later.

Part 1:

First we’ll identify the key controls for each students specific camera, learn how to interpret the camera’s exposure evaluation tools, and understand any A.I. implementations. Then, we will practice correctly setting two major systems in photography, exposure control and focusing, based on the subject matter, lighting conditions, and your desired in-camera effects.

Part 2:

After having a few days with your camera to apply new techniques from the class, we’ll invite the group to join an open discussion follow-up via Google meet. We’ll review images from each student, and offer suggestions while reviewing some of the photographs technical metadata as well as the creative design of each person’s images.



About Mike Vraneza
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Nearly 20 years ago, Mike Vraneža took what was then a hobby, went back to art school, and jumped into the deep end… What started as a passion for photography and curiosity for the world turned into an ever-evolving career with countless commercial photography and video assignments that have spanned the continent, shooting an immense range of assignments along the way. With over 10 years of teaching experience at both the workshop and college level, he has helped countless students take their photography to the next level. He brings an enthusiasm for photography to the classroom with a conversational teaching style meant to empower students in their visual arts journey. Mike has extensive experience working at macro scale, both in commercial and personal work, in the field and in creating staged tabletop sets. Check out Mike's work on his WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM!


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This multi-part workshop is limited to 15 spots with a minimum of 5 registered attendees needed. In the event the minimum isn't met, the session will be canceled and registered attendees will receive full refunds.

This event has limited space, as a result, registration is required for each attendee. If you are on the waitlist for this event, you will receive a notification, via email, if a space becomes available for you.

PRICING, FEES & REFUNDS

In the event of a refund, Eventbrite Fees are not refundable. Eventbrite fees are only refunded if an event is canceled.

Refunds are only available until 24 hours before a planned workshop.

Refunds are unavailable post-event date.


Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Part 1: In-Person

Info: This portion will be in-person at the Pro Photo Supply Event Space. To enter use the parking lot off 18th behind our Rental Department. Parking is FREE!


🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Part 2: Virtual Follow-Up Session

Info: This portion will be held virtually via Google meet. Attendees will be emailed the link at the end of Part 1. This portion's time will vary depending on the amount of people taking this class but should not exceed 2 hours.


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Pro Photo Supply Event Center, 1801 NW Northrup Street, Portland, United States

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