This class practically tackles the basics of photography, using your DSLR or mirrorless camera in different exposure modes after a few sessions. Technical and creative photography techniques are also covered in this class. This course caters to all kinds of participants — from amateurs to professionals in the making.

Method of Teaching

Face-to-face onsite classroom learning delivery.

What will be covered?

Getting Acquainted with Your Own DSLR / Mirrorless Camera

• Proper camera handling
• Camera main parts and their functions
• The main camera controls
• Common photography terms
• Focal length
• Focusing properly
• Composition Part 1: Rule of thirds

Depth of Field and Shooting in Aperture Priority Mode

• Exposure mode: Aperture Priority mode
• Shooting in Aperture Priority mode
• Adjusting the Exposure Value in Aperture Priority mode
• Depth of Field
• Understanding Light
• Composition Part 2: What Catches Viewers’ Attention

Motion, Shooting in Shutter Speed Priority Mode and in Manual Mode

• Exposure mode: Shutter Speed Priority mode
• Shooting in Shutter Speed Priority mode
• Adjusting the Exposure Value in Shutter Speed Priority mode
• Motion
• How your camera reads
• Metering Modes
• Exposure mode: Manual mode
• Shooting in Manual exposure mode
• Evaluation of photos from shooting exercises
• Advanced exposure techniques
• More on Lenses
• Filters
• Exposure Mode: Program and Auto
• Using the camera flash
• Camera care

Prerequisite:

To understand the digital features of a digital camera, e.g., resolution, compression, file formats, etc., participants are advised to attend the seminar on Digital Camera Fundamentals before taking this workshop.

Requirements:

• Any brand of DSLR or Mirrorless interchangeable lens camera
• The kit lens (the lens that the camera came with). A wide-to-telephoto variable focal length lens is preferred
• A tripod is not required but would be very useful in the exercises