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photography lessons online - Camera Settings Lesson 2

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photography lessons online

Dates/Booking/Terms

Photography Lesson Online

Online - Webinar - This is the follow on class to Get Off Auto Class.

You will need a camera for this class as we work through various settings

No software needed - a URL link will be provided upon booking for you to use for the class at the scheduled time.

Description/Content

Description

Alan will walk you through some of the basic functions on your camera and essential for checking exposure and focus accuracy

Course Content

Part 2 - Camera Craft

  • You will be sent a short test paper prior to the class on basic exposure concepts, Answers will be given in the class

  • Stops

  • Metering

  • Histogram

  • Exposure Compensation

  • Focusing

  • White Balance

You will also be set practical assignments, allowing you to use new skills at home.

Is this for me?

Learn how to use more of the camera’s functions and understand the key settings to get sharp photos that are well exposed.

Difficulty/Equipment

Beginners - Aimed at:

Suitable for complete beginners and those wishing to get a better understanding of camera settings and composition.

  • Novices and beginners who wish to use their camera more creatively.

Equipment needed

  • Your DLSR or Bridge Camera

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 and 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 full list of options in the Photography Course Finder.

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.

All photography courses can be combined with each other, practical workshopsonline mentoring, and 1-2-1  lessons.

Location

Zoom Online Class - no software needed - a URL link will be provided upon booking for you to use for the class at the scheduled time.

Benefits

Benefits

This short course teaches the fundamental concepts of photography and how to precisely compose photographs. In practice, you will see an instant improvement in your work. Alan will help to speak in a non jargon way to help every person in the class understand the mechanics of camera settings and the why not just the how.

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.

  1. You will be encouraged to ask questions and engage throughout the night so come prepared to ask any question you need an answer to.

  2. You will be provided with a comprehensive class booklet to take away and use for future reference

  3. You will be given three assignments to do on Aperture, ISO and Shutter Speed to do in your own time at home which will help cement the theory learnt in class.