Beginner Level Courses
All beginner courses are 3 hours
With a perfect blend of theory and practical exercises, our courses will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to capture breathtaking photos.
Fundamentals 1
Introduction to your Camera
$90
An exceptional course that lays down the groundwork for aspiring photographers. This comprehensive program covers all the essential elements necessary to understand and master the art of photography.
Participants will delve into topics such as exposure, composition, lighting, and camera settings, ensuring a solid understanding of the fundamentals.
This course will teach you how to:
Use the controls on your camera
Recognize the different parts of your camera and what they do
Basic techniques to improve your images
Understand the concept of exposure and the exposure triangle
Choose the appropriate white balance
Utilize sensor sensitivity (ISO) effectively for your images
Take better images with the equipment you have
Fundamentals 2
Aperture
$90
Fundamentals 2 will delve deep into the core principles and techniques of photography. Building on the knowledge gained from Fundamentals 1, this course takes aspiring photographers to the next level of expertise.
Participants will explore concepts such as depth of field, focal length, and more in greater detail, enabling them to capture stunning images with confidence and creativity.
This course will teach you how to:
Use depth of field effectively
Understand focal length of lenses and when to use them
Know what Bokeh is
Explore the concept of hyperfocal distances
Creative more interesting portraits and landscapes
Blur a background to isolate your portrait subjects
Use the Aperture priority mode on your camera
Fundamentals 3
Shutter Speed
$90
Fundamentals 3, dives deep into the fundamental concepts and techniques that are crucial for creating the appearance of motion and blur photographs to your advantage.
Participants will gain invaluable insights into the art of photography, learning how to communicate their vision through the lens.
This course will teach you how to:
Creatively use motion blur with your subject
Learn how to freeze fast-moving subjects
Learn how to light paint and light write
Control camera shake to avoid unintentionally blurry photographs
Use a tripod effectively
Use the shutter priority mode on your camera
Fundamentals 4
Controlling Focus and Pulling it All Together
$90
Fundamentals 4 will delve into the essential elements of capturing remarkable images through precise control of exposure and lighting techniques. This comprehensive course equips enthusiasts with the knowledge and skills needed to manipulate exposure settings, such as shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, to achieve the desired effect. Participants also learn to utilize natural and artificial lighting effectively, harnessing their power to bring depth, drama, or softness to their photographs.
This course will teach you how to:
Ensure your portraits are in focus
Capturing moving subjects that are in focus
Compensate for difficult lighting circumstances
Be creative with sunsets and sunrises, getting lighting right
Understand focusing techniques
Fundamentals Package
4 Courses Combined
$300
Take advantage of choosing the Fundamentals Package which offers all four beginner fundamental courses at a lower combined cost.
The four courses can be taken all at once over a single weekend or individually, one course at a time over a longer period. After you take these four courses you will have all the fundamentals to start being creative and take better photographs.
This course will teach you how to:
Understand your camera and its various modes
Comprehend the strengths and limitation of depth of field and aperture
Recognize different lenses and when to use them
Utilize shutter speed to create and control motion blur
Take better portraits
Focus on moving subjects and capture sharp images
