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For the adult digital camera courses, the student will gain a fundamental photography knowledge coupled with the practical skills of digital photography, which will enable them to improve the quality of their digital images.
September 7th, 10-2pm (Shere) **FULLY BOOKED**
October 5th, 10-2pm (Dorking)
November 16th, 10-2pm (Shere)
£80, book below
For this course, it is likely that the student is shooting in auto mode and has an ambition to become more accomplished photographer. This is a first-step course, which provides the student with the initial training to help achieve your photographic aspiration.
On the day the student will learn:
Understanding & operating the camera’s auto and semi-manual settings
Image Quality (ISO & File formats)
Focusing & metering modes
White Balance
Basic Composition: looking at famous work and understanding why they are considered good images
Auto and Manual Focus
Take interesting images by using methods such as controlling depth of field, freezing/blurring movement, composition methods etc.
We’ll spend the majority of the class outside taking photos together and putting the new knowledge together using our camera settings to take great photos.
The June 8th, September 7th & November 16th courses take place at Treacle Gallery, Beaufield Mews, 2 Middle St, Shere, Guildford GU5 9HF.
The October 5th course takes place at the Burford Bridge Hotel, At the Foot of Box Hill, Dorking RH5 6BX.
*Courses run every month, more dates to be posted soon!
November 30th, 10-2pm (Dorking)
£80, book below
Have you taken a digital camera course before and learned about your camera settings? If you’d like your photography to progress to the next level this course is for you.
On the day the student will learn:
Brief overview of camera mechanics, to dust off your f-stops, iso’s and shutter speeds
Manual Exposure
Over and under exposure, when and how to use it
High and low ISO
Motion – good blur and bad blur
Aperture and Shutter’s in-depth relationship
Learn to how to better compose your photographs in camera rather than on screen
Natural Light – how to capture it in your landscapes and use it to complement your portraiture
Introduction to Flash photography
Gear – what’s good, what’s fun and what’s not
Introduction to Lightroom and tips for processing
We’ll spend the majority of the class outside shooting together, utilising our new skills and putting compositional ideas into practice together.
This course takes place at the Burford Bridge Hotel, At the Foot of Box Hill, Dorking RH5 6BX.
Saturday October 12th 11am-5pm
£150 (lunch & venue tickets included)
Join me for this incredible opportunity to access and photograph the award winning Flint House. Add a truly iconic architectural masterpiece to your portfolio. The full day will include lunch prepared by Waddesdon, access to the estate and all tuition.
Learn how to capture the amazing landscapes and architecture of Flint House, Windmill Hill and Waddesdon Manor. We’ll spend the day photographing these stunning structures together on the Rothschild estate. You’ll learn how to use the manual setting and how aperture and slow shutter speed work hand in hand to create dynamic shots of the award winning structures. We’ll work on composition and how to use the landscapes around the structures to add layers to your image.
Bring your tripod, and comfortable shoes! This workshop is not to be missed as its a rare opportunity to photograph all 3 of these amazing structures.
The course fee includes the venue ticket, lunch & tea/coffee.
This course takes place at place at Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH.
The course material is presented in both a written and visual form, I will show you photographs to help you understand the techniques and also show you how to do it directly on your own camera.
A digital camera, preferably a camera with manual settings is preferred. Classes are limited to make sure everyone has a good understanding of their own camera at the end of the session.
These courses are part classroom-based tutorials, practical demonstrations and hands on practice. You will be taken outside into the Surrey hills and on return will review the images.
Tea and coffee is included, along with a course booklet for you to keep and review.
I am always happy to field questions afterwards via email, and please feel free to share your new images as well.
Courses run throughout the year and there will always be a seasonal course too!
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