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Photography Lessons – Learning how to use DSLR

Small Photography Classes located South of Edmonton, Near the Edmonton International Airport

Learn how to use your camera on Manual Mode!

I have been thinking about offering these classes for years, but I’ve never had the time to schedule them! I’ve recently moved studio locations and I am now conveniently located near the Edmonton International Airport. I am delighted to offer small class sized photography lessons, including no more then 4 students.

Have you wanted to learn how to use your New DSLR and take better images of your babies, children or family and friends? Or perhaps you want to start out on your own photography journey but want to more confidently handle your camera!

Classes will included the following:

Learn how to use your DSLR Canon Camera to shoot in Manual Mode

Learn how to manipulate settings using your Aperture, ISO and Shutter Speed

Taking images of different objects in various lighting situations such as low light and learning about GRAIN from underexposing

I will teach you how to set your white balance correctly, and the various white balance options in your camera settings! I will teach you how to avoid camera shake in your images.

We will learn about Rule of Thirds, as well as cropping and framing your subjects

We will go into detail about Exposure and light metering

Requirements:

Must have a DSLR Canon Camera

1 Lens

1 charged battery

optional options:

1 prime lens (not a zoom lens)

Schedule:

9:30AM – 10AM – Settings of Camera, Discussing Aperture, ISO, Shutter Speed

10AM – 11AM – GOING THROUGH SETTINGS IN MENU AND FAMILIARIZING OPTIONS and setting White Balance

11Am – 12PM – Taking Images of Objects in Bright Light & Low light in Manual Mode experimenting with ISO

12PM – LUNCH

12:30PM –  Discussing different lighting situations and how you can manipulate the light to work for your photography subject

1:30PM – Taking Images using Natural light from a Window, Taking Images outdoors in Low light and bright light situations

2:30PM – Learning what a zoom lens can achieve versus a prime lens

3PM -3:30PM – REVIEW

****THIS CLASS IS $125+GST AND INCLUDES A PRIVATE MENTORING GROUP ON FACEBOOK TO CONTINUE EDUCATION****

Class size is limited to 4 students!

**Please MESSAGE ME FOR AVAILABLE DATES**

Follow Up this DSLR Beginners Course with a Secondary day of Learning Studio Lighting! Contact us for more details!

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