MPEX Learning Studio
Sony Demo DayCome try out the newest Sony cameras, lenses, and accessories at Midwest Photo! Our Sony Technical Representative, Barrett McGivney , will be in-store from Noon to 4PM Friday, June 3rd to answer your questions, let you try out gear, and fill you in on the latest equipment from Sony!
Lighting 101: Taking Your Flash Off-Camera with Mat MarrashPrerequisite (Suggested) - Photo 101, Lighting 100 There are some photographic situations that call for a little more “oomph” than natural light or constant lights can provide. Adding even a little bit of light from a strobe or off-camera flash can make a big difference, and instructor […]
Darkroom 102 with Mat MarrashContinuing a tradition that's over 150 years old, students attending Darkroom 102 will have the opportunity to develop their very own B&W film. Learning Studio instructor Mat Marrash has developed thousands of rolls and sheets of film personally and commercially, and he's here to make sure you succeed! Come ready with […]
Getting Familiar with The Camera - Photo 100So you’ve made the jump to an interchangeable lens camera, what now? Why the heck are there so many buttons and features that aren’t on your phone? If this sounds like you, Photo 100 may be just the thing you need to get started. Over the course of […]
Light, Color, and Composition – Photo 103 (In-Person)You’ve practiced the core techniques needed to control your camera, now it’s time to refine the artistic components of your photography. In this class, we discuss the finer points of a photograph: color, value, line, shape, form, space, and more. We also introduce you to the concepts of breaking […]
Getting Familiar with The Camera - Photo 100So you’ve made the jump to an interchangeable lens camera, what now? Why the heck are there so many buttons and features that aren’t on your phone? If this sounds like you, Photo 100 may be just the thing you need to get started. Over the course of […]
An introduction to using drones for digital imaging.Introduction to Drones with Philip HurstAn introduction to using drones for digital imaging. This course is designed to give the student the ability to photograph both stills and videos from drones. Emphasis is placed on safety, equipment selection, flying, and becoming licensed to use drones for commercial purposes. […]
Learn and work hands-on with lighting and grip to increase your skills in a number of different photographic settings.Lights and grip are the Peanut Butter and Jelly of the video world. Separately they don’t look like much, but together they help add those professional finishing touches to any shoot. In this two hour hands-on class, […]
This course is based on understanding 107 regulations, but will begin to show techniques of flight as it pertains to capturing imagery.Here we will focus more on getting licensed to begin shooting commercially.• Part 107 rules and regulations• Drone safety• Airspace• Airspace and charts• Weather reports and understanding METAR• Aeronautical Decision Making• Example test question […]
Getting Started with Exposure – Photo 101 (In-Person)No Prerequisite: All skill levelsInstructor: Mat MarrashYou’ve had your new camera for a while and have been getting decent results in Auto Mode, but you know there’s more you can do. Photo 101 introduces students to the exposure basics, camera functions, and terminology of photography. This class is […]
Workflow and RAW Processing w/ Mat Marrash (In-Person)When it comes to working in digital photography, there’s more to it than choosing a camera and lens that’s right for the shot. What happens after the picture is taken? What about RAW files? How many pictures should you keep on the hard drive? Are the pictures backed-up […]
Instructor: Mat MarrashPrerequisite: Attendees should take Darkroom 101 and 102 first, or have knowledge of film exposure AND film developingInstructor: Mat MarrashPrerequisite: Attendees should take Darkroom 101 and 102 first, or have knowledge of film exposure AND film developing. Please email mat@mpex.com if you have questions about skills needed for this class!Important! This class is […]