Introduction to Digital Photography Workshop
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description
Beginners Photography Courses in Sydney
A short introductory course to digital photography
This beginner photography course is run on various Saturday afternoons in Sydney throughout the year.
Designed as an ideal introduction to the exciting world of Digital SLR photography, a perfect refresher course, or simply an opportunity to get out and practice under the guidance of a working pro photographer.
In this short 4 hour photography course your tutor will take you to better known and also some hidden photographic locations around Sydney. You will learn what all of the different shooting modes of your camera are used for and how they can be applied to essential photographic techniques. Starting at the very beginning, we introduce you to your camera, lenses and other essential items that comprise a good photographic kit.
This introduction to digital photography course then logically progresses to giving you an understanding of the operation of your camera in manual mode where you will gain true creative control.
Also suits those looking for a re-introduction to digital photography
Throughout the course we will stimulate your creative eye by introducing you to simple compositional techniques as well as developing an understanding of working with various lighting conditions, a main key of photography. We will help you to develop the ability to pre-visualise a photograph and create some amazing images of sights around Sydney.
This beginner’s short photography course is suitable for any camera with full manual capability. NOT SUITABLE FOR COMPACT CAMERAS.
FEE: $150
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details
Basic overview of some of the topics:
- Understanding your camera
- Introduction to the kit
- Lens selection
- Shooting modes explained
- Focus techniques
- Aperture & Shutter Priority
- Controlling colour
- ISO
- Developing the photographic ‘eye’
- Understanding & working with light
- Portrait & landscape techniques
- Compositional tips
- Controlling exposure
- Shooting in manual mode
This workshop is $150 for 4hrs Tuition
Your fee includes the following:
- 4 hours tuition with a working professional photographer
- SPW Student Discount Card offering discounts from a variety of retailers and preferred suppliers
N.B. Classes are run subject to acquiring minimum numbers
MAXIMUM NO. OF STUDENTS PER CLASS IS 10
*A final weather check will be conducted with the Bureau of Meteorology on the day of each workshop. This may lead to the workshop being postponed in cases of unfavourable weather reports
THIS WORKSHOP STARTS ON THE FORECOURT OF CUSTOMS HOUSE AT CIRCULAR QUAY. MAP AND DIRECTIONS WILL BE SUPPLIED UPON CONFIRMATION OF BOOKING.
requirements
No prior photography knowledge is needed for this photography course.
Not recommended for compact cameras without full manual mode.
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop runs for 4 hours and you will be walking and standing. An appropriate amount of fitness is required.
You will need:
- Your Camera(s)
- All lenses you have
- Lens Hood
- Memory Card(s)
- Any camera accessories you may have
- Fully charged camera battery and spare if you have one
- Your cameras manual - for referencing those hard to find features
- Dress casual & comfortable with sensible shoes (you may get a little dirty at some locations)
dates
1/2 day Photography Workshop held 1pm-5pm on various Saturdays throughout the year
| 14 January, 2012 | Full |
| 28 January, 2012 | Full |
| 4 February, 2012 | Full |
| 11 February, 2012 | Full |
| 18 February, 2012 | Full |
| 3 March, 2012 | Full |
| 10 March, 2012 | Full |
| 24 March, 2012 | Spaces |
| 14 April, 2012 | Spaces |
| 28 April, 2012 | Spaces |
| 19 May, 2012 | Spaces |
| 9 June, 2012 | Spaces |
| 23 June, 2012 | Spaces |
If you apply for a workshop that is full we can place you on a waitlist and we'll call you should anyone defer or cancel