Introduction to Photography Course

The aim of this course is to help beginners get more familiar with their cameras, to increase understanding of camera controls and look at a few concepts involved in taking great photos such as composition and lighting. The group is limited to 5 people to allow for plenty of individual guidance.

Structure of the day:

10-10.30am
Introduction to the day, starting in the studio. A quick getting to know each other to establish everyone’s experience (if any!) and an overview of what we’ll be learning.

10.30-12.30pm
We’ll be talking about cameras and how they work. An introduction to camera controls (shutter speed, aperture, and ISO) – how they combine to get a correct exposure, and how to control each one for different effects. A quick look at exposure compensation. We’ll look at photos that have been taken using different techniques and talk about how they were achieved. We’ll break for coffee and biscuits half way through the session.

12.30-1pm
Lunch break. A light lunch will be provided.

1pm-2.30pm
Practical session outside. We’ll work as a group to put into practice some of the ideas we’ve been learning, as well as doing some one-to-one practical work your tutor on hand to answer any questions.

2.30-4pm
We’ll head back to the studio to download some of the photos we’ve taken and put them on the big screen to discuss them. We’ll talk about elements you can add to improve your photos such as composition and lighting.

4-4.30pm
Finish up with tea/coffee & discuss what we’ve learnt during the day.

This will be an informal, friendly day with the emphasis being on going at a sensible pace to make sure that no-one gets left behind. You should come away feeling more confident about how to take great pictures, and further ways you can work to improve your photography.