Overview

Present day digital photography, with its complex array of settings and options, can overwhelm even the most seasoned of photographers. Once you settle on a camera brand, understanding your camera to its fullest extent and knowing how to best operate it can be a challenge. Luckily, nearly all cameras made in the last decade are incredible photographic instruments and are capable of photographing just about any subject under (and not under) the sun.

In this online weekend intensive, we will break down all of the confusing elements, unlock the features you may be missing, and make the cumbersome setting hunting disappear, so that the camera essentially becomes “invisible” and you can concentrate on composition, framing, and expression, rather than trying to remember that one setting in the user manual.

Not only will we demystify the process of how to get the best out of your camera, but we will also analyze and discuss some of the most impactful images created in the last hundred years to see how they were created and what techniques were used to capture the image. For example, how an early master dragged the shutter in low light while in motion to create an image full of movement and emotion.

In this course Michael covers the topics below and much more:

Visualizing the final image without the camera
A deep dive on the basics: Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO
Choosing an aperture to give your auto focus more room for error
Using advanced auto focus techniques
Anticipating the action with hyperfocal focus settings
Photography in low-light
Astrophotography: the basics
Assessing the Classics: Dissecting images from a wide variety of genres

Schedule

Three 3-hour live sessions conducted via Zoom covering an array of topics concerning digital photography for those seeking to create the best possible images.

SESSION 1: Saturday, September 12th from 10 AM to 1 PM Central Time US / 9 AM to 12 PM Mountain Time

SESSION 2: Saturday, September 12th from 3 PM to 6 PM Central Time US / 2 PM to 5 PM Mountain Time

SESSION 3: Sunday, September 13th from 11 AM to 2 PM Central Time US / 10 AM to 1 PM Mountain Time

Video recordings of each session will be made and uploaded to a participants-only private channel in case you miss a session or wish to go back and watch something over again. Video recordings will be made available indefinitely so even if you cannot attend all sessions, you can still sign up for this course and get all the information you need.

Class Level

Intended not just for beginners, but seasoned photographers who feel there are features on their cameras they are missing, or have recently switched from DSLRs to mirrorless cameras and want to better understand the differences and how to utilize them to their advantage, this class will start with the basics and quickly move onto more advanced techniques that can help you take your photography to a higher level. The goal is to dial in your camera so you can simplify the photographic process and concentrate on the image you are trying to create.

Required equipment:

Digital camera and memory card
Computer with internet connection
Zoom account (free subscription level is fine) (www.zoom.us)

tuition

Regular price: $450 USD per person

Earlybird rate until July 25th: $395 USD per person

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testimonials

“Producing good photographs is such a huge undertaking, it is almost impossible to keep all of the various steps and stages in focus. Michael Clark’s program really helped to capture the whole process from camera to the completed image. No more wondering what important things might be missing that are hindering the results you started out to achieve. Things I didn’t know were important, and things I mistakenly thought were important were all put in a detailed perspective. What a great experience to sit and learn from a teacher who is both accomplished and so patiently thorough.”

-Patrick

“I am still digesting all that I learned from Michael Clark’s From Capture to Print Class. I thought the class was fantastic and loved how Michael broke down some very complex topics into easy to understand terms through his lectures and demonstrations. The course truly takes you from selecting gear to editing images in Lightroom AND Photoshop to organizing your files and backing up your digital assets. The course is supported by a 600 page PDF that goes into all the topics covered and acts as a reference should you forget something. Michael’s communication style is clear, concise and succinct. The 18 hours literally flew by. Now I’ve got to save up for a new monitor and back-up disks. A truly delightful presentation of very complex topics with plenty of time for questions and answers. It was a pleasure to participate in this very informative course.”

-Mike

“Michael Clark is the rare breed of photography educators who can easily switch from “techie” to “artist”. With a background as a physicist, Michael understands the technology of lighting, Lightroom, Photoshop and cameras, and he breaks his education into comprehensible bits for the less technically savvy photographer. With the heart of an artist, he applies his knowledge to his stunning photography, and he graciously demystifies his images by sharing the “how tos” of each photograph. His book on workflow, which was included in the class, is a comprehensive resource for both novice and experienced photographers, and I refer to it often months after the class. And, as a final but important note, Michael approaches his students “where they are” on their photography journey with his kind and supportive nature and shows authentic interest in each student’s work. I would highly recommend his class.”

— Karen

“Working with Michael is an absolute joy. Michael is the best photographer that you’ll ever meet to lead you through file storage, work flow, and Lightroom. He’s very gracious about sharing his time, expertise and materials and truly cares about the success of his students.”

— Lisa

THE INVISIBLE CAMERA

DATES: September 12 &13, 2026