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: 10/9/25-10/30/25 Hours: 12 Days: Th Times: 6:00p-9:00p Tuition: $60 Fees & Supplies: $0 Total Cost: $60

The Basics

Photography – The Basics is an five-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 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: 6/3/25-7/1/25 Hours: 15 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: 9/8/25-11/10/25 Hours: 30 Days: M Times: 6:00p-9:00p Tuition: $150 Fees & Supplies: $0 Total Cost: $150

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

Portraits

Explore the art of portrait photography and create captivating portrait both indoors and out. You will learn:

  • The fundamentals of natural and artificial lighting to beautifully illuminate your subjects.
  • Complimentary posing techniques and compositions.
  • How different lenses impact your subject and how to choose the right one for your photo.
  • How filters and other equipment can enhance your portraits and learn to use them effectively.
  • To adjust your camera’s settings to achieve perfect exposures as well as creative effects.

Questions? Call 918.352.7622

Location Dates Hours Days Times Tuition Fees & Supplies Total Cost Sign Up
Campus: Drumright Campus Dates: 9/2/25-10/21/25 Hours: 24 Days: T Times: 6:00p-9:00p Tuition: $120 Fees & Supplies: $0 Total Cost: $120