Beginners Photography Workshop
This 6 hour workshop will show you how to use your digital camera using settings beyond straight automatic.
Topics Covered
- How to choose a camera
- lenses types and suggestions
- Learn Fundamentals of Camera (ISO, SP & F-stop)
- Lighting Techniques
- How to turn your flash off and get better result
- Understanding light and using it effectively for better photos
- Tips getting best pictures
- Setting White Balance for natural color. You will learn how to match the camera's white balance to the color of the prevailing light. You will also learn how to use WB creatively; turn day in to night, add warmth to a portrait.
- Understanding Exposure, how to prevent under and over exposure using the Histogram combined with Exposure Compensation. Take the guess work out of exposure control.
- Learn how to control movement through setting Shutter Speeds. We look at how to freeze fast moving subjects and how to create a creamy appearance in flowing water.
- 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, lens hoods, flash and imaging software.
- Learning and explain the advantages of RAW files, how to optimize White Balance.
- Learn how to make better portraits and close-ups. We will do some "panning" and explore perspective.
- By the end of the workshop you should be feeling confident with you digital camera and be ready to tackle a wide range of subjects.
- Q & A
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.
Workshop Type: Beginners Photography Workshop
Date: To be announce
Location: Bur Dubai, Opp. Dubai Museum, Al Thuraya Tower, Mezzanine Floors Office No. 27-28 , Icon Art Production
Who can attend: This workshop is open to beginner photographers, hobbyist, anyone who wants to take better pictures of family, friends etc.
Equipments: Bring in your own Digital SLR Cameras Preferred or Manual exposer camera
In-house: Canon 5D and Canon Mark II will be available for practice.