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Richard Stromberg's photography programs have enabled more than one million hours of photographic instruction to over 25,000 students over five decades.
Don't Be Mislead – ALL PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENTS in Chicago GET 5% OFF – At Calumet Photographic & Central Camera. You Don't Have To be A Member Of Anything! Just Tell Them Richard Stromberg Sent You ;-)
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Richard Stromberg's photography programs have enabled more than one million hours of photographic instruction to over 25,000 students over five decades.
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| Would you like to be taught by people earning a living wage? |
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| No DVD's, No Certificates, No Powerpoint's & No Hyperbole |
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| Just acquired a Digital SLR camera (DSLR) and have no idea what to do with it? |
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| Used to use film and not sure if digital is for you? |
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| Thinking about buying a DSLR but not sure which one to buy and where the best price is? |
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| What's the best "used camera" and how much should you pay? |
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| Do you want to know what all those numbers on the camera and lens mean? |
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| Did you attend a "Quick Class" and three weeks later you're not sure what you learned? |
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| Tired of looking at slide shows and PowerPoints of other people's photographs? |
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| Looking for real "hands on" teaching with people that care about your learning? |
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| Would you like to be on Gallery Walls in less than a year? |
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| Do You Really Believe A One Day, Weekend, or 4 week Program Can Result In Effective Learning? |
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| Does Cut Rate Price Equal Cut Rate Teaching? |
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| Just Because Some Place Says It's So, Does It Mean It's So? |
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Do you want to spend a year and $30,000 plus learning photography and have debt to pay off? Or how about spending a year doing photography and spending less than $3,000 with no debt?
| DSLR Camera with a f1.8 Lens | $875.00 |
| Image Processing Computer Program | $95.00 |
| 9 Months of Excellent Photography Classes | $2000.00 |
| Your Photos on Public Display, on the WithInSight Gallery Walls | Priceless |
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Don't Be Mislead – ALL PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENTS in Chicago GET 5% OFF – At Calumet Photographic & Central Camera. You Don't Have To be A Member Of Anything! Just Tell Them Richard Stromberg Sent You ;-)
At Richard Stromberg's Chicago Photography Classes, our only accent is on learning! We won't try to sell you a "membership," or caps and t-shirts with our logo. We won't ask you for contributions, or charge you to attend a Show Opening party and no meaningless certificates. We will teach and work with you, in a safe and nurturing community, where you will learn something every time you walk through the door.
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- 10 unique Photo I classes – in three cities each week.
- We Pay Our Teachers A Living Wage
- No Attitude, No Arrogance, No Elitism, Just Photography Classes For The Rest Of Us
- 20 unique classes each week – taught by industry professionals.
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- Free 90 Minute Workshop Each Sunday at High Noon
- Free Camera Buying Service Each Sunday At 12:00 PM
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Welcome to the "People's Program" Cold Weather Photography How should I use my camera? Talking The Talk and Walking The Walk History of the Stop-Of-Light Handout Mission Statement We develop people through photography Why Our Classes Are Different It's what happens in the classroom that counts Why We Don't Accept Credit Cards (or Economics 101) Lifelong Learning, Not Academic Imitation Where "good enough" is NOT Work Getting in the Way? We run our classes to fit your schedule Chicago's Original Student-Centered Photography Program Why This Student Centered Photo Program Is Unique Serious Learning For People Who Are Serious About Learning Photography Two Free Classes Two Downtown Photo I Class Without The Downtown Price Season Party and Annual Bake-Off Good food, good fun and fine photographs Registration Policies? We will not even take your money until after you have sampled the goods Thank You For Checking Us Out This is what we have to offer you Shopping For Photography Classes? Certificates & HyperboleRichard Stromberg's Chicago Photography Classes
A family owned and operated community center devoted to photography education.
Our classes are offered in three cities and downtown Chicago and include classrooms, computer labs, darkrooms, a lighting studio and at our home offices — WITHINSIGHT GALLERY — located in Withinsight Hall, 4001 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago 60613.
Our WithInSight gallery is for the exhibition of the work of our students, teachers and staff photographers. All work is for sale and the gallery is open 24 hours a day to the general public. Please call 312 671-7717 for entry.
Starting in October 1969 Richard's classes have enabled over 25,000 students and 1 million hours of Digital and Film photography instruction.
If you are a product of your environment... choose the environment you wish to become a product of. — Richard Stromberg, June 1964
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Basic Camera – FREE Date Night Photo Class One-Day Boot Camp, Full 8 Hours Lightroom Boot Camp -- NEW! Photo I: A Seven Week Class Photo I: Downtown Detachable On-Camera Flash Portraiture and Lighting Portraiture and Lighting II Light and Lighting Close-Up Photography Free Photo Critique Start a Photography Business Photo II Photo II: Downtown Photo III Photo IV Show Class One-Day Macro Photography WorkshopLaughter Will Be Heard and Learning Will Occur.
— Richard Stromberg
Our Locations
Chicago
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave.
First Floor
Chicago, IL 60613
312 671-7717
Oak Park
Cheney Mansion
220 N. Euclid Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
312 671-7717
Park Ridge
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Chicago 4001 N. Ravenswood Ave., First Floor, Chicago, IL 60613
Oak Park Cheney Mansion, 220 N. Euclid Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302
Park Ridge Location to be announced
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