An in-depth one week course focused on different photographic techniques to ensure you can capture more engaging images.
One Week Course: Get Your Camera Off Auto
$650.00
8 in stock
8 in stock
Course Overview
If you find yourself leaving your camera on the green auto setting, and get frustrated that you are not getting the quality of photos that you would like to achieve, then this course is for you. For personal use, or for practical applications in a commercial environment, learning how to use your camera to its full capabilities is fun and rewarding!
Learning to use your camera’s manual modes when you are used to auto mode may seem a little daunting, but through using some of the semi auto modes and getting a full understanding of both aperture and shutter speeds, you will soon find yourself rarely using the fully automatic mode, and often exploring the benefits of the fully manual mode.
Alongside understanding how the camera works and how to control both the aperture and shutter speed, we take a look at some key tools and common practices in composing a good image as well as techniques to help you capture better photos.
At the end of this course you will know when and where to use different photographic techniques to ensure you can capture more engaging images on a regular basis.
“I was a typical candidate for the ‘get your camera off automatic’ course. Frustrated that I couldn’t produce certain results on auto, I signed up hoping to learn a couple of things. I completely underestimated what I would learn. From light, composition, lenses and filters, how to achieve a certain ‘look’ with depth of field and other techniques plus how to compose a great image. Dave is a great communicator and the practice sessions plus the feedback/review sessions provided an added element to learning. My camera is now always on manual and is used far more than it was. I’m hooked!”
What Is Covered
Day 1: Classroom & Field
- Introductions
- Camera Types: An Introduction
- Image Composition
- Practical: Composing Better Images
- Exposure: Light & How It Is Controlled
Day 2: Classroom & Field
- Semi-Auto Modes: An Introduction
- Shutter Speed Priority
- Practical: Capturing Motion Filled Exposures
- Image Types
- Filters and Their Benefits
Day 3: Classroom & Field
- Aperture Priority
- Practical: Applying Depth Of Field To Your Photos
- Focusing Options & Techniques
- Metering & Histograms
Day 4: Field Day
A day out of the classroom practicing what you have learned with hands-on application and 1:1 instruction
Day 5: Classroom & Field
- Manual Mode
- Practical Session: Taking complete control
- White Balance
- Course Review
- Q&A
Photography Experience & Equipment
- Attendees do not need any prior photography experience. This course is targeted at beginner photographers keen to learn how to take advantage of their camera and take better images
- The skills learned can be applied to smartphone photography, but to benefit from the course attendees should have a DSLR or mirrorless interchangeable lens camera.
What To Bring
- Please bring your camera, the camera user-guide as well as a small backpack or way of carrying your camera when we are outside
- This course includes a significant amount of practical, hands-on sessions where we will be out in the elements
- Please bring clothing that you will feel comfortable in a classroom environment, as well as either additional clothes or a change of clothes for being outside.
- Mountain weather can change quickly and you should be prepared for a range of weather conditions
- Please bring footwear that is suitable for walking on and off trails in mountain terrain
Additional Information
Course Times
- The course runs from 9:00am to 5:00pm each day
- Please arrive at 8:45 on Day 1 to ensure that the course can start on time
Course Location
- Courses are typically held at the Best Impressions Photography office on the same property as Mount 7 Lodges, 5 mins south of Golden
- Detailed joining instructions will be sent a few days in advance of the course
Accommodation
- For accommodation options, please visit Tourism Golden
Why Choose This Course
- Best Impressions Photography courses are limited to a maximum of 8 students per course.
- Time spent is split between classroom theory sessions and hand-on practical sessions to ensure that you get the most from the course.
- Each course has been developed to ensure that students gain practical experience that they can apply to day to day photography
What Is The Difference Between The Two “Get Your Camera Off Auto” Courses Offered
- The three day course is a more concise version of the “Get Your Camera Off Auto” course, covering all the basics and structured to allow people to attend who can spend one day per week for three consecutive weeks plus some time in between sessions for practice.
- The five day course includes some additional information beyond the three day course and also allows for more time in the field with hands-on coaching. It is structured for people who want to do an immersive week with their camera learning how to use it.
More Questions
- For more information please Contact Us
Minimum attendees required for the course to run are 6 people. If less than 6 people are registered two weeks prior to the course date, then the course will be postponed. If you are registered for the course you can choose a 100% refund, can register for an alternative date, or can apply the amount paid towards 1:1 or group tuition.
