Basic Photo Editing

You’ve taken a beautiful portrait, now what?

In Photoshop Elements, learn how to:

  • Add and remove objects
  • Alter and retouch portraits
  • Apply artistic filters
  • Create watermarks
  • Crop and resize for printing and online sharing
  • Restore old photographs

Questions? Call 918.227.0331

Location Dates Hours Days Times Tuition Fees & Supplies Total Cost Sign Up
Campus: Sapulpa Campus Dates: 10/3-10/24 Hours: 12 Days: Th Times: 6:00p-9:00p Tuition: $60 Fees & Supplies: $0 Total Cost: $60
Campus: Sapulpa Campus Dates: 4/3/25-4/24/25 Hours: 12 Days: Th Times: 6:00p-9:00p Tuition: $60 Fees & Supplies: $0 Total Cost: $60

The Basics

Photography – The Basics is an eight-week course where we will focus on learning and understanding your camera and other photography equipment like lenses and speedlights.

This course is directed towards beginners who want to gain the skills to use their equipment proficiently. You will learn the exposure triangle (how your aperture, shutter speed, and ISO work together) to create a correct manual exposure. A DSLR camera is preferred.

After completing this 5-week class you will have the knowledge and skills necessary to be able to confidently take part in other Central Tech photography classes.

Questions? Call 918.352.7622

Location Dates Hours Days Times Tuition Fees & Supplies Total Cost Sign Up
Campus: Drumright Campus Dates: TBD Hours: 18 Days: T Times: 6:00p-9:00p Tuition: $75 Fees & Supplies: $0 Total Cost: $75

The Basics Plus

In Photography – The Basics Plus you will learn the basic components and concepts of photography in a hands-on and relaxing atmosphere.

This course is designed for beginning photographers who desire to improve their casual photography skills.

Topics covered inside the classroom include:

  • Camera functions
  • Photography terms
  • Exposure triangle (ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed)
  • Rule-of-thirds
  • Creative compositions

Topics covered outdoors and on location include:

  • Nature photography
  • Night photography
  • Portraits
  • Utilize natural light
  • Artificial lighting
  • Basic editing techniques with Photoshop Elements

This 30-hour class is aimed at individuals with DSLR cameras.

Questions? Call 918.227.0331

Location Dates Hours Days Times Tuition Fees & Supplies Total Cost Sign Up
Campus: Sapulpa Campus Dates: 3/3/25-5/12/25 Hours: 30 Days: M Times: 6:00p-9:00p Tuition: $150 Fees & Supplies: $0 Total Cost: $150

Beyond The Basics

Are you ready to go beyond the basics of photography? In the Photography – Beyond The Basics class you will learn:

  • How to capture movement
  • Long exposures
  • Light and flash use
  • High key photography
  • Low key photography

You will explore these technical aspects while incorporating them into portrait and/or landscape photo shoots.

Questions? Call 918.352.7622

Location Dates Hours Days Times Tuition Fees & Supplies Total Cost Sign Up
Campus: 323 N Gilbert Ave, Cleveland Dates: TBD Hours: 18 Days: T Times: 6:00p-9:00p Tuition: $60 Fees & Supplies: $0 Total Cost: $60

The Great Outdoors

During the summer class of Photography – The Great Outdoors we will head out to different locations to take photos. Each location we visit will have a new assignment and handout with information on which camera settings to use. Some of the topics we will cover include:

  • Close up/Macro
  • Animals/Wildlife
  • Fireworks
  • Waterfalls
  • Light Painting
  • Event Photography

Students must supply their own camera. Weather permitting.

Questions? Call:
Drumright: 918.352.7622
Sapulpa: 918.227.0331

Location Dates Hours Days Times Tuition Fees & Supplies Total Cost Sign Up
Campus: Sapulpa Campus Dates: 5/7/25-6/25/25 Hours: 24 Days: W Times: 6:00p-9:00p Tuition: $120 Fees & Supplies: $0 Total Cost: $120

Landscapes

Photography – Landscapes is a 5-week landscape photography class. We will focus on creating compelling landscape photos.

We will explore outdoor locations, concentrate on composition, and learn how to edit photos on the computer. In addition, you will learn techniques like HDR (high-dynamic-range) and photomerge panorama (Brenizer Method).

Questions? Call 918.352.7622

Location Dates Hours Days Times Tuition Fees & Supplies Total Cost Sign Up
Campus: Drumright Campus Dates: TBD Hours: 15 Days: T Times: 6:00p-9:00p Tuition: $75 Fees & Supplies: $0 Total Cost: $75

Portraits

Photography – Portraits focuses on all aspects of portrait photography in this 5-week class.

You will learn both studio and on-location portraits. Lighting, reflector and flash usage, model posing, location selection, and editing is included.

Questions? Call 918.352.7622

Location Dates Hours Days Times Tuition Fees & Supplies Total Cost Sign Up
Campus: Drumright Campus Dates: TBD Hours: 15 Days: T Times: 6:00p-9:00p Tuition: $75 Fees & Supplies: $0 Total Cost: $75