Digital Photography - Beginners' Workshop Course

Get the most out of your digital camera and unleash your creative potential by discovering how your camera really works, in this intensive two-day workshop. Learn the fundamentals and advantages of using manual modes and controlling shutter speed, aperture and ISO, so you can progress to the next level of creative photography.

This course offers a blend of helpful theory in easy-to-understand terms, clear demonstrations and student practicals, so you can learn how to put the theory into practice in a fun and supportive environment. Aimed at those who have the vision but don't know how to use their camera to get there, this course will guide you towards gaining new skills and confidence to action that vision. Course notes are included.

Topics covered in this course include:

• Getting to know your DSLR camera and how it works;
• How to control the camera using manual modes, shutter speed, aperture and ISO controls;
• Focusing;
• Using your camera's light meter;
• Understanding exposure;
• Choosing the right lens for the job;
• File formats - convenience versus quality;
• Qualities of light, how and when to use it;
• Composition;
• Editing in camera;
• Photography genres - finding your own style;
• Reviewing your work and learning from feedback; and
• Storing your files.

This is a non-accredited short course.