Intro to Photography

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About the workshop/short course

The two hour photography course is held generally held at Rosalind Park in Bendigo and includes the topics below and is a great for beginners or as a refresher. You’ll learn how to use your camera better, compose your shots better and get off auto mode!

As a bonus the first hour or so applies to your phone and some phone tips are explained and shown so you can always get that shot!

Workshop costs

Group session - $70 per person
One on one session - $120

Gift vouchers are available for group sessions and one on one sessions and can be redeemed by getting in contact with me to organise a time that suits.

Topics Covered

Camera talk

Anatomy of a camera,  How a camera works &  Common terms

Composition

Rules of thirds, Leading Lines & Angles/Perspective

Lighting

Ideal conditions for shooting

Depth of field (DoF)

Achieve blurry backgrounds

Exposure

What is exposure, Metering & Exposure compensation

Camera modes

Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual  & Other including Auto

ISO

What is ISO & What is noise

Depth of field (DoF)

Using aperture priority mode

Technical

File formats, Memory cards & Filters

Workshop Details

Typical class size of 6 (min of 2 to run) 
2 hour duration
Notes included in price
Suitable for beginners or as a refresher

Requirements

  • No prior photography knowledge

  • A digital camera with manual/aperture or shutter option capability (most DSLR models).

  • Memory Card(s) - recommend at least a 2GB card

  • Any camera accessories you may have - i.e lenses, tripod, lens hood, filters etc.

  • Fully charged camera battery and spare if you have one

  • Your cameras manual - for referencing those hard to find features

Sessions

Sessions are held in the Bendigo area near Rosalind Park, participants will be emailed specific location details once registered.

Please contact me to arrange a workshop or check for any upcoming sessions.