An introduction to photography. (For All Digital Cameras)

Buying a new digital camera camera  is very exciting, but all those controls can be a bit intimidating!

Why You Will Love This Course: This course is developed to outline how to set up your camera ready to take your first few shots.  This informative course is ideal for first-time DSLR /Mirrorless users who would like to gain an understanding of some of the terminology and techniques used in digital photography.  Or simply someone looking for a refresher.

You'll learn how to overcome many of the challenges when first starting in your photography and how to quickly and confidently control your camera. The course will demonstrate the the principles of better composition.  A look at the 3 key elements of exposure, when and how to use priority modes, aperture control and depth of field so you can gain a better understanding of manual shooting. Before you know it you will be taking more creative shots as you gain more of an understanding of the photography basics and techniques.

Use your digital camera o its full potential and master the following techniques.

A guide to the principles of better composition

• A look at the 3 key elements of exposure

• When and how to use priority modes

• How and why to control your shutter speed

• Aperture control and depth of field

• Examples of the benefits and pitfalls to controlling your ISO

  Choosing both your focusing mode and focus area

• An introduction to colour theory

• A look at filters and how they can further enhance your images

Duration: 2 Hours

What To Bring? Your Camera fully charged and camera manual, notepad and pen.  You may find it beneficial to keep existing photos on your memory card for critique by our trainer.

About Your Trainer:Lindsay Poland has dedicated his entire career to the photographic industry from his first job in a camera store aged 17 in his native Scotland to living and working in London and Berlin to owning his own studio and photo lab. He became a certified trainer in 2003 and has taught thousands of photographers over the years. He shoots with various camera brands including Sony, Canon and Olympus and is perfectly placed to help you continue your photographic journey.

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