Explores digital camera and image editing software techniques. This is an advanced level course that facilitates discussion of photographic processes within the larger context of contemporary art, photography, and digital media. Participants will to learn control techniques resulting in high-quality negatives, digital files, slides, and prints. Students work with various format cameras and explore photographic color theory. Lighting techniques are taught in detail including studio electronic flash lighting and continuous lighting. The working methods of the professional photographer are explored in the production of a portfolio of black-and-white and color images for commercial or fine art applications.