Description/Content/Equipment
Description Beginners Photography Class
Get off Automatic Mode - Photography Class £30
This introductory 2-hour photography course is for beginners wishing to absorb new skills and techniques to improve their photography. You will learn about exposure and how to use and control Aperture, ISO and Shutter rather than relying on Automatic Mode.
Alan will talk you through the essentials of photography and explain the concepts to help you develop your creative eye and improve camera operation.
This is an excellent and in-depth introduction to digital photography, and whatever level you are at, you will walk away inspired and keen to start putting that new knowledge to good use.
Course Content
The photographic Workflow
See | Design | Shoot | Enhance |Share
Camera Exposure Settings
Aperture, ISO, Shutter
Holding the camera properly
Composition Triangle
Lighting and mood
Shot selection & variation
You will also be set practical assignments, allowing you to use new skills at home.
Is this for me?
For first-time photographers and beginners who want to learn how to get off Auto, use the camera settings and learn the basics of good exposure, composition and framing shots.
Beginners - Aimed at:
Suitable for complete beginners and those wishing to understand camera settings and composition better. A one-off class to get you going with the option to extend your tuition further
Novices and beginners who wish to use their cameras more creatively.
Included with the class
Class booklet/notes
Tea & Coffee during the break halfway through
Equipment needed
You don't need a camera for this introductory class as it is in a lecture-style format.
Bring note paper and a pen for making notes
Further Classes/Courses
This introductory class is the perfect start. Most people continue onto the next four-week Beginners Photo Course. You can enrol on the next scheduled four-week course or return and enrol at some point in the future. Follow this with the Beginners Lightroom Course. You have the foundations to move onto the intermediate level and take a topic-specific class on macro, landscape, portraits, architecture or whatever your interest is. There is a complete list of options in the Photography Course Finder.
Or you might prefer to take the four-week course as private tuition lessons? I offer a block of four times two-hour classes to suit your pace and availability (daytime/weekdays only). Just get in touch to discuss or view the booking page.
All photography courses can be combined with each other, practical workshops, online mentoring, and 1-2-1 lessons.
Booking/Terms
Time:
All evening classes start at 19:00 and finish at 21:00
Please allow yourself 10mins for parking and be ready to start on time.
Dates:
These classes run regularly - A complete list of dates available is shown in the booking (select option) dropdown. Get Off Auto-Schedule
Places
Places x 4.
For a class to go ahead, a minimum of 2 clients must be booked for that particular date. Should there be insufficient interest, alternative dates will be offered.
Terms
Please read my terms and conditions before booking, as they will bind you upon receipt of the money paid.
Cancellation less than 4wks before event date - no refund
No show at the event - loss of place/money
The rebooking fee applies for changing the class date if less than four weeks before the event date or for re-booking a missed class.
Location
Location
Alan Ranger Photography - Coventry
45 Hathaway Road, Coventry, CV4 9HW
Parking - Free street parking
Sat Nav Postcode - CV4 9HW - End of cul-de-sac
How will you learn?
Benefits
This course teaches basic foundations of camera operation and composing images. It will also enable you to problem solve difficult and varied lighting conditions so you understand what you need to do to make shots in any situation.
In practice, you will see an instant improvement in your work with the aid of feedback on your images with the weekly assignments.
How will you 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 break down the jargon and various aspects required for you to understand your camera better and progress further with composition and creating images that say more than a snap can. Please take five minutes to read My Approach - 5 steps to improving your photography
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 to help you cement the theory learned.