Begin your Photography Journey


Beginner to Intermediate level Class

3 classes - 2.5 hours each

(gap of 3-5 days between classes enabling participants to practice and grasp the concepts and come back with questions)

Topics:


Interactive session, aimed at beginners/amateurs, with hands-on training on topics mentioned below:

  1. Camera controls and modes
  2. Setting parameters manually on your digital SLR and their relationships - aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, bracketing, exposure compensation, flash modes, metering and a lot more
  3. Basics of how the camera functions internally and reacts to various settings
  4. Photo taking techniques - motion blur, panning, focusing, depth of field, night photography, knowing to see light and utilize it to your advantage, etc.
  5. Lens basics - which lens to use for what, how do they impact what you want to shoot, what to look for while choosing/buying lenses
  6. Composition techniques - portraits, landscapes and others
  7. Brief discussion/demonstration of use of flash, speedlights, umbrellas, softboxes, diffusers, flash modifiers, filters, intervalometers, tripod and radio triggers and how these impact your photographs. We'll also discuss about what scenarios warrant the need for these accessories
  8. Photo editing techniques
  9. What photography jargons like f-stop, dynamic range, stops of   light, dodge and burn, etc. mean
  10. Understanding histograms and adjusting accordingly
  11. Knowing your gear limitations and how to work around those to   get the best photo possible
  12. Discuss situational challenges that are faced commonly and how   to react
  13. Tips and tricks


The thought of moving from AUTO to MANUAL modes (M, A/Av, S/Tv, P) can be daunting! Not any more - after these lessons!


Note: You become a better photographer only if you practice, practice and practice, with the knowledge gained!

Pre-requisites:


You'll need a camera that allows you to do manual settings (DSLR/ micro-four-thirds/mirrorless/advanced point-and-shoot). Any camera will do, as long as it has an 'M' mode allowing manual settings.