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Digital SLR Photography Course for Sydney
Enrol in our digital photography course to learn professional photographic techniques
Designed for beginners - this photography course is run in the evenings:
1 night per week for 8 weeks plus a 3 hour Field Trip
STUDIOS @ ALEXANDRIA OR WEST PYMBLE
Do you want to finally take control of your digital SLR camera?
Want to learn all about shutter speed, aperture, light metering and all of the technical stuff but to be creative as well?
Come and learn from the professionals and find out why our Sydney digital photography courses book out!
If you are beginner with a digital SLR camera and you want to take high quality digital images for yourself or work, then this is the photography course for you.
We explain the intricacies of the digital world in plain English, leaving you confident with your newly acquired technical and artistic skills. You will leave this digital photography course competent to shoot anything from products and portraits to landscapes or whichever genre you choose.
Understand your digital camera better through our DSLR photography course
Understanding your digital camera and unravelling your creative ability all at once, you will learn all the fundamentals of this exciting medium.
On the 5th week of your workshop there is a 3 hour field trip in Sydney late on the Sunday afternoon which covers daylight, sunset and night digital photography in addition to the studio demonstrations and practicals, allowing you to learn as you shoot.
On the final week of this digital photography course we examine the best of your imagery in a stunning digital slide show accompanied by music, canapés, champagne, beer, wine and soft drinks where we unwind and say farewell.
This course is for students with digital cameras that have capability of shooting in manual mode. This is a 'hands-on' practical and fun digital photography course whether you are new to photography or making the transition from a 'point and shoot' compact camera.
FEE: $395
Please click on the 'tabs' above for further details, including requirements and dates for this workshop.
Also check out the 'galleries' tab for images taken by past students of this workshop.
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details
Basic overview of some of the topics:
- Introduction to the digital camera & equipment
- Taking full control of your camera
- Shutter speed & working with movement
- Aperture & controlling depth
- Accurate & creative exposure techniques
- Using the histogram
- Understanding white balance
- Composition
- Low light & night photography
- Working with flash
- Workflow techniques & pro tips
- Converting files for internet & printing
- Storytelling techniques
This workshop is $395 for 19hrs Tuition
Your fee includes the following:
- Professional Photographer for 19 hours tuition
- Workbook with detailed notes / notepad
- Light refreshments available throughout the evening (includes water, tea & coffee)
- Final night visual review catered with canapés, champagne, beer, wine and softdrinks
- Studio equipment for demonstrations
- 3 hour photographic expedition field trip with comprehensive demonstrations throughout
- 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 16 @ THE ALEXANDRIA STUDIO & 12 @ THE WEST PYMBLE STUDIO
THESE WORKSHOPS ARE HELD AT OUR STUDIO AT 7 MITCHELL ROAD, ALEXANDRIA, NSW, 2015
OR OUR STUDIO AT 3 JUGIONG STREET, WEST PYMBLE, NSW, 2073
requirements
No prior photography knowledge is needed for this photography course.
Not recommended for compact cameras without full manual mode.
You will need:
- A digital SLR or any other camera with full manual capability.
- Memory Card(s)
- Any camera accessories you may have - i.e: tripod, lens hood, etc.
- Fully charged camera battery and spare if you have one
- Your cameras manual - for referencing those hard to find features
- Any prints or shots you wish to discuss (even those on disk or USB storage device)
Note: A tripod and lens hood are strongly recommended. If you do not already have these you should consider purchasing them at your earliest convenience as they are an essential part of any good photography kit. Using your SPW Student Discount Card will get you great discounts with our preferred suppliers.
dates
Beginner evening Workshops: 7pm-9pm - 1 night weekly for 8 weeks PLUS 3 hour field trip
2012 INTAKES @ ALEXANDRIA
| Intake | Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Field Trip |
| 1 | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL |
| 2 | 30 Apr - 18 Jun | 1 May - 19 Jun | 2 May - 20 Jun | 3 May - 21 Jun | N/A | 3 Jun |
| 3 | 25 Jun - 13 Aug | 26 Jun - 14 Aug | 27 Jun - 15 Aug | 28 Jun - 16 Aug | N/A | 29 Jul |
| 4 | 20 Aug - 8 Oct | 21 Aug - 9 Oct | 22 Aug - 10 Oct | 23 Aug - 11 Oct | N/A | 23 Sep |
| 5 | 15 Oct - 3 Dec | 16 Oct - 4 Dec | 17 Oct - 5 Dec | 18 Oct - 6 Dec | N/A | 18 Nov |
2012 INTAKES @ WEST PYMBLE
| Intake | Tuesdays | Field Trip |
| 1 | FULL | FULL |
| 2 | 1 May - 19 Jun | 3 Jun |
| 3 | 26 Jun - 14 Aug | 29 Jul |
| 4 | 21 Aug - 9 Oct | 23 Sep |
| 5 | 16 Oct - 4 Dec | 18 Nov |
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
galleries
2011 Intake 5 - The Top 30
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2011 Intake 4 - The Top 30
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2011 Intake 3 - The Top 30
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2011 Intake 2 - The Top 30
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2011 Intake 1 - The Top 30
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2010 Intake 5 - The Top 30
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2010 Intake 4 - The Top 30
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2010 Intake 3 - The Top 30
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2010 Intake 2 - The Top 30
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2010 Intake 1 - The Top 30
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