Photo Basics: Capture The WOW
Class | Available
In this two-hour program, participants will learn basic photographic principles that apply to any camera type. Rather than focusing on specific buttons or menus, the class emphasizes timeless techniques that greatly improve your photos and make photography more enjoyable. Discover how to use the rule of thirds, leading lines, the golden hours, and the three types of portraits to add that extra “WOW” to your images.
Doug Talbott, a semi-professional photographer with 60 years of experience using Nikon equipment, will guide participants through these concepts with practical examples. Whether you use a smartphone, tablet, DSLR, or mirrorless camera, these foundational skills will help you see and capture the world in new and exciting ways.
This program will meet in person at OLLI Headquarters (HQ), located at 481 S. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704. Please read your class reminder email for the exact room location.
Class changes occasionally happen; please watch for (and read) announcements or emails from OLLI regarding your class.
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OLLI HQ
Douglas Talbott
Doug is a retired academic advisor and part-time instructor from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, He is also an avid wildlife photographer, SCUBA diver, and world traveler who has touched all seven continents. A passionate photographer and world traveler, he has visited all seven continents and 47 of the 50 states. In the last three years he has visited and extensively photographed in Australia, Africa, and Antarctica.
Dough is a semi-professional photographer who has been photographing with Nikon equipment for about 60 years. He has traveled to 47 U.S. States, all 7 continents, and numerous countries. In February of this year, he and his wife traveled to the Galapagos Islands where they photographed the blue and red footed boobie birds, sea lions, and marine and land iguana. He showcased his best pictures from this trip in an OLLI class in April 2025.