In their second year teaching Shoot Like a Pro together at MIPA, Mike Caterina and Ike Lea are instructing amateur photographers to compose and edit photos like professionals. On the first morning of class, Caterina and Lea presented information on camera control basics while aiding students with their individual cameras. Tonight, along with students from Beyond the Basics, … [Read more...] about Photography classes prepare for assignment at Ingham County Fair
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Young journalists take on MIPA
Around 1400 miles away, middle schooler Rian Turner finds her way to Michigan State University for a week of journalism camp from Florida. She has never had experience with publications before, but had an initial interest in the class. “I wanted to have a new experience,” Turner said. “Instead of going to school and having to do it all year because I might not have liked it. … [Read more...] about Young journalists take on MIPA
Nicole Laughrey Teaches Class that “Money Matters”
Nicole Laughrey, the yearbook adviser at Carnel High School in Indianapolis, leads one of the more unique classes offered at the MIPA Summer Workshop. Rather than focusing on writing structure, or the essence of a photograph, Laughrey teaches her students to "set the prestige" when it comes to handling money for a high school publication. Lessons such as ad placement, … [Read more...] about Nicole Laughrey Teaches Class that “Money Matters”
Sports photography learns to edit
Tim Morley, the instructor of the sports photography class, is teaching his students how to capture quality pictures in what he calls “an experimental setting.” He explains this setting as an environment that puts students in positions where they must adjust the lighting of the room or the settings of their camera in order for the image to be the best quality possible. Once … [Read more...] about Sports photography learns to edit
MIPA Overview: Day Three
Tired students woke up yesterday excited for the second full day of MIPA summer camp. Once again, students are frequenting Starbucks and any coffee machines in the cafeteria, needing an extra boost of energy before morning classes. In some classes, the Broadcast Bootcamp's first live broadcast was shown in the morning. Students remained hard at work until lunch time, which … [Read more...] about MIPA Overview: Day Three