You did the research, but now you’re just confused with a camera.
So many buttons! Pictures not turning out Right?
We can explain how to get the most out of your camera in a fun, interactive way with our photography workshops, classes and lessons in Dallas.
How to Use Your Camera
A Hands-on Photography Workshop for Beginners & Enthusiasts
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Group photography class held in our Dallas, TX studio
Requires any digital or phone camera
Learn the art & science of digital photography through
Marian’s 7-Step Method for creating amazing pictures at any skill level!
YOU WILL LEARN:
Buttons & settings such as F-Stop, Shutter Speed, ISO, & White Balance
Make more visual impact with Image Composition: Rule of 3rds, Symmetry vs Asymmetry, Leading Lines, and more!
Indoor & Outdoor Lighting Techniques
Secrets to make your subjects look their best, including Camera Angles, Posing, Expression, Props, and more
Turn a normal snapshot into a work of art by refining the details
The latest methods of displaying your images for maximum enjoyment! Examples are Fine Art Prints, Albums, Slideshows, and more.
“Even though I was so excited to get my new camera, I never really knew how to use it. It was really frustrating and took away the creativity I was trying to find. Taking a class from BBP totally opened my eyes. It was fun, informative, easy to understand, and best of all, I am finally enjoying my camera!”
Adobe Lightroom Editing Workshop: An Interactive Group Class for the Aspiring Artist
3-Hour interactive group class
Requires a computer & any version of Adobe Lightroom
Work right alongside Marian to take your photos from blah to fabulous!
“I wanted to be able to use this camera for my business but to tell you the truth, it just sat in the box. A friend told me about this class and I decided to give it a try. I am so glad I did!
Now I can take pictures for work and share on our social media page and they actually look good. Thanks BBP!”
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Creating a faster & more efficient workflow
Cropping, Removing elements
White Balance, Color correcting, Hue/Saturation
Correcting Exposure, Vignetting your Images
Black and White Image Conversions
JPG vs. RAW Image Formats
The tone curve, Reading a histogram
Creating presets, Quick Keys
2 special projects so you can practice what you’ve learned
Q&A with demonstration
Private Lessons
A one-to-one photography class in Dallas that’s totally tailored to your needs.
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Learn at your own pace.
Perfect for someone with specific learning needs or with a unique work schedule.
Our private lessons start at $250/per hour for 1-5 people. Minimum of 2 hours but hourly cost can be split among the group.
Promotions cannot be applied.
Corporate Custom Instruction
One-to-one photography classes in Dallas for your organization of 10 or more people.
Totally tailored to your needs.
Unique and memorable way to learn together with your team.
Our past corporate sessions have included such clients as Allstate Insurance, Wounded Warrior Project, Semper Fi Fund, and the YWCA.
Promotions cannot be applied.
Meet your instructor, Marian!
Founder of Butler & Badou Portraits
Marian grew up in Hawaii and was homeschooled until she attended college at University of Hawaii. There she achieved her undergraduate degree in American history and her MBA from Shidler College of Business. She went on to a rewarding career in business coaching and consulting. However, it wasn’t until 2010 that her creative side was finally able to emerge through photography. She has been developing her skills both locally and nationally and is excited to create legacy portraits for others. It is her firm belief that the most important piece of art is of the ones you love the most, your family.
In her spare time, Marian enjoys reading, the gym, and spending time with her family.
“I’ve watched YouTube videos, read my camera manual, and tried to fiddle with the buttons but I just couldn’t get my pictures to match the look that was in my head.
Thanks to this class, I can finally achieve great pictures of my grandkids and my dog. I am so happy.”
