This 3 hour workshop will show you how to use your digital camera using settings beyond straight automatic.

These classes are designed to be fun and informative. The small class size means plenty of personal attention. If you are a beginner I will show you what you need to know now. If you already know the basics I will help you take your photography to the next level.

Subjects covered include;

Understanding Exposure, how to prevent under and over exposure using the Histogram combined with Exposure Compensation. Take the guess work out of exposure control.

Setting White Balance for natural colour. You will learn how to match the camera's white balance to the colour of the prevailing light. You will also learn how to use WB creatively; turn day in to night, add warmth to a portrait.

Learn how to control movement through setting Shutter Speeds. We look at how to freeze fast moving subjects, how to create a milky appearance in flowing water and how to "Pan".

One of the most important creative controls available to a photographer is the ability to control Depth Of Field. We will explore using Apertures to throw distracting backgrounds out of focus (or keep interesting back in focus).

We will discuss important accessories including filters, lenshoods, flash and imaging software.

Next Beginner's Photography Workshops;

Wednesday 17th of March 9.30am-12.30pm

Saturday 27th of March 9.30am-12.30pm

Saturday 27th of March 1.30-4.30pm

Saturday 3rd of April 9.30am-12.30pm

Wednesday 14th April 9.30am-12.30pm

What you will need.

Your Camera* (camera must have manual control - if you are not sure please email me), Lens(es), Memory Card, Fully charged Camera Battery, Instruction Manual for your camera (if you still have it).

*Please note that if you have not bought a DSLR I can lend you one for the class.

Client Comments

Fantastic class. Set right some old habits and de-mystified key elements of digital SLR photography. Money very well spent.

Trish Nichitean 27/05/09

Thanks Andy for a great day - I really enjoyed it and picked up a lot of tips. You were great in covering the basics of how to use the camera and some tips on making pictures look better. Thanks again - would definitely recommend your workshop.

Vaia Russo 25/05/09

Thank you so much for a great workshop. I really enjoyed it! I have had my camera for a year now and I have tried to play around with it by using the instructions in the manual, but you taught me so much more in 3 hours!

I particularly liked the balance of theory and practical. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get the best use out of their camera.

Sherina Kuruvilla 05/05/09

I really enjoyed the course and cannot believe how much I learnt! Why didn't I do it sooner!?

It was so exciting to see the results after learning the theory; particulary with the "panning" technique! I'm rather ashamed to think how many months I've had my very capable camera on automatic!

Suzanne Crawt 25/05/09