Beginners Photography Course - Suitable For; Any beginner or an amateur who wants to learn the fundamentals of the camera, exposure and creative composition
Beginners Photography Course Coventry
Summary
Location: 45 Hathaway Road, Tile Hill Village, Coventry, CV4 9HW
Participants: Max 4
Beginners Photography Course Event Details: Photography Course
Experience - Level: Beginner and Novice
This beginners photography course is aimed at anyone with a digital camera wishing to get off auto exposure mode and learn about key camera settings and composition to make better photos.
Equipment Needed:
This course is a mixture theory, lecture style, in class practicals and weekly assignments so a digital camera is required
Options:
Choose the 5wk Option if you have not done the Get Off Auto Class or the 4wk option if you have already attended Get Off Auto
All evening classes are from 19:00 to 21:00
All 5wks - £250
4wks £230 - If you have already completed wk 1 Get Off Auto
How you will learn
Alan is passionate about photography and a qualified photography tutor. He will engage you in discussion and be more than willing to answer as many questions as possible on the night. Alan will use Powerpoint to explain concepts/topics, followed by practical break-out sessions to turn theory into practice where applicable. You will be encouraged to ask questions and engage throughout the night so come prepared to ask any question you need an answer to.
You will be provided with comprehensive topic notes to take away and use for future reference you will be given assignments each week to help you cement the theory learned and raise any questions/issues the following week with Alan to clarify. You will get the camera out in class and follow various scenarios and settings to help cement the understanding of camera operation.
Description/Content/Equipment
Description Beginners Photography Course Coventry
This 5-week beginner's course for photography is for those who wish to learn or improve their understanding of photography basics
Time:
All evening classes start at 19:00 and finish at 21:00
Please allow yourself 10 minutes for traffic and parking and be ready to start on time.
Commitment - Beginners Photography Course - 5 Weeks
5 consecutive weekly evenings for 2.hrs each week.
If you can't make one of the weeks, you can attend a future course for the missed week at no extra cost.
If more than one class is missed, a small re-booking fee is required to attend all missed classes.
Beginners Photography Course - Week 1 - Get Off Auto - (Available as a stand-alone class)
The photographic Workflow
See | Design | Shoot | Enhance |Share
Camera Exposure Settings
Understanding scene modes, aperture priority, shutter priority or manual exposure and metering
Aperture, ISO, Shutter breakdown
Holding the camera properly and understanding the exposure triangle
Week 2-5 Can be booked separately if you have attended the Get Off Auto (wk 1 class) or have equivalent knowledge.
Beginners Photography Course - Week 2 - Exposure
Recap on exposure
Stops
Focusing
Depth of Field
Assignment
Test Paper
Beginners Photography Course - Week 3 – Perfecting Capture
Metering
Histogram
Exposure Compensation
White Balance
Dynamic Range
Bracketing
Test Paper
Assignment Review
Assignment
Beginners Photography Course - Week 4 - Design/Composition
Subject
Narrative
Light
Intention
Test Paper
Assignment Review
Assignment
Beginners Photography Course - Week 5 – Gear & Technical
JPG V RAW
Assignment Review
Test Paper
Filters
Lens Choice
Tripods and other gear
You will also be given weekly practical assignments, allowing you to use new skills at home and get feedback and tips on images produced the following week.
Beginners Photography Course - Is this for me?
The ideal follows on from the "Get off Auto" introductory class.
If you want to master camera settings and understand the concepts of exposure and light, this is a must-do course. In addition to the key camera settings and operation, you will learn how to put that theory in practice with your composition and framing of subjects to improve the overall quality and impact of your photography.
Beginners Photography Course - Aimed at:
Novices and beginners who wish to learn the basics of camera operation and composing shots
No prior knowledge is required; however, you will be expected to have a basic understanding of Aperture, Shutter, and ISO before attending weeks two to five. If not, attend the Get off Auto class first.
This five-week course is designed to give beginners the opportunity to learn how to use their cameras more effectively. You will learn all about exposure and dealing with difficult lighting situations. You will understand why and how to use an F stop or ISO stop to achieve the photo you want to take.
This is a great course, attended by over 4,000 people in the last seven years, so take that next step to become a better photographer.
Included with the Beginners Photography Course
Comprehensive course booklet/notes
Tea & Coffee during the break halfway through
Equipment needed for Beginners Photography Course
You will need to bring your camera, the manual (if you have one)
A USB drive for bringing assignment images back for review each week
Notepaper and pen
Further Classes/Courses
This beginners photography course is the perfect start. Most people continue onto the Beginners Lightroom Course and combine this with workshops and/or private tuition. Alternatively, take this course over Zoom from the comfort of your home with - photography lessons online
Or you may prefer to take the four-week course as private tuition lessons? I offer a block of four times two-hour lessons to suit your pace and availability (daytime/weekdays only). Just get in touch to discuss or view the booking page.
Location
Location for Beginners Photography Course
Alan Ranger Photography
45 Hathaway Road
Coventry
Space for 2 cars on drive or street parking
Sat Nav Postcode - CV4 9HW