Great photography comes from inspiration; I want to start you thinking about what you can do with photography, explore new areas and get familiar with camera types and lenses.

This online course, taught over four separate two hour workshops, will help you get to know your camera and set it up to suit your needs. It will take you through the camera settings and photography jargon. You will take proper control of your camera, learning to understand exposure, colour and the rules of composition.

The course includes various processing techniques where you will learn how to use programs such as Lightroom to enhance the images you have taken.  We will also have an image critique session to discuss images and processing.

Who this course is for:

• Anyone who wants to take better photos
• Absolute beginners who want to become skilled photographers
• Amateur photographers wanting to improve their skills

 

This online workshop is delivered using Zoom over four separate two hour workshops starting at 7:30pm.

Carmen is a Fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute with a Diploma in adult education

 

Course outline

What is photography?
Cameras, lenses and equipment
Different styles of photography
Camera settings

• RAW vs JPEG
• Manual, Aperture, Shutter priority
• Image quality
• Picture control (mode)
• Colour space
• Back button focusing

Focusing
Composition
Metering
Exposure

• ISO
• Aperture and depth of field
• Shutter speed
• Histogram
• Exposure compensation

White balance

Reviewing your images

Image processing in Lightroom/Camera RAW

• Tone adjustments, corrections for under / over exposure
• White balance & adjustment
• Contrast & clarity, vibrance and saturation
• Using tone curves
• HSL / Colour / B&W
• Sharpening
• Noise reduction
• Lens corrections
• Effects
• Camera calibration
• Cropping and straightening, aspect ratios
• Spot removal and Localised adjustments
• Graduated filters and the adjustment brush
• Resolution and converting

Participants need:

• A DSLR, mirrorless or bridge camera
• A tripod
• Extra memory cards and spare batteries.
• A computer with zoom and Lightroom or Camera RAW

Where: At home and in your local area

Previous Experience: Suitable for complete beginners

Price:

£90 per person

Duration:

Four separate two hour workshops

Dates:

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