251010 Introduction to Digital Photography with Jack Retterer
Dates: Three Fridays: October 10, 17, 31, 2025
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: Own a digital camera and know how to turn it on.
Contact Information: jackretterer@photographer.net
Cost: $ 90
Class Size: Min 6 Max 14
Sign-up: Registration is closed. Contact Jack to see if you can be added to the class.
Deadline: September 26, 2025
Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 14 days prior to the start of the class for a full refund. There will be no refunds within 14 days of the class unless spot can be filled from wait list. To cancel, fill out the class refund request form
Class Content: This 3-session class will show you how to consistently create photos you will be proud to share with others. For those new to photography, we will show you how to master the basics of digital photography. For experienced photographers …especially self-taught photographers … we will help you fill in the gaps of your photography knowledge and help you acquire more advanced skills. This is a hands on learning experience with weekly practice assignments and 1-on-1 feedback about your work.
Topics covered will include:
- Conquering the confusing camera buttons and dials.
- How to take impressive action photos.
- How to take better family photos.
- Why and when to adjust shutter speed and aperture.
- Composition for interesting photos.
Supply List: Bring your camera and the camera manual
Biography: Jack Retterer is a teacher and Fine Art Photographer with over 50 years of photography experience. He has taught photography at Benedictine University in Naperville, Illinois and currently teaches Fine Art Photography at the University of Tennessee. He is a juried member of the Art Market Gallery in Knoxville. He is also very active in the East Tennessee art and photography community thru board positions and memberships in the Professional Photographers of East Tennessee, The Professional Photographers of America, the Knoxville Culture and Arts Alliance, AGTV and the Fairfield Glade Art Guild.
Instructor Website: www.JackRettererPhotography.com