The Teen Center

Digital Photography

Digital Fundamentals -  Students will  learn about their digital cameras in addition to some basic fundamentals about photography.
  • Basic digital photography techniques and terms, from scene modes, manual modes, ISO and depth of field, aperture, shutter speed, etc.
  • Learning how the fundamental settings affect the shot you want to get
  • Artificial vs. natural light
  • Advanced camera functionsExposure modes
  • Analyzing the histogram   
Taking Better Pictures - Students will use photographs they have taken, in addition to photographs provided by the instructor to critique photo composition
  •  Exploring composition and subject
  • Different shooting styles from landscape to macro to portrait
  • Framing your photos, using lines, background 
After the shot (basic editing) - Students will learn basic photoshop editing skills with the photos students have taken thus far.
  • Getting familiar with a basic digital workflow
  • Learning some basic editing tricks (color balance, white balance, levels, noise, blur/sharpen, working with photoshop layers)
Live Shooting - Students will be able to take turns using an SLR camera to do a mini fashion shoot.
  • Live model shoot. Lighting is set up.
  • Our instructor will be available throughout the shoot to answer your questions
  • Images will be critiqued by students and instructor
Retouching - Students will use the photos from live model shoot to learn more advanced photoshop retouching techniques.
  • Skin tone, spot healing, dodge tool, color balance adjustments (whitening teeth, eyes, etc)
Grades: 8th - 12th Grade
Session: Tuesdays, March 2 - April 20
Dates: , 3/2, 3/9,  3/16, 3/23, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20
Time: 5:30-6:30pm

Advance Registration: $35 per class
*Register for all 7 class in advance and receive $15 off your entire registration*
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 26
Late registration: $45 per class, based on availability

Advance Registration Highly Recommended as space is limited.

To Register, please complete the REGISTRATION FORM and

  • Mail with payment to: The Scarsdale Teen Center, P.O. Box 28, Scarsdale, NY 10583
  • Hand Deliver with payment to during drop-in hours: The Scarsdale Teen Center, 862 Scarsdale Ave, Scarsdale, NY 10583
For further information regarding Teen Center programming, please call 914-722-8358 or email STCProgramming@gmail.com.