Do you know how to use your digital
camera properly?

If you answered ‘no’ you’re not alone. Instruction books can be very confusing!
I can help you!

In just a single day or weekend I can teach you how to use the most important controls on your camera, give you a good basic knowledge of photographic principles and help you significantly improve your photography.

Too good to be true?  Not really.  I’m not saying I can teach you everything there is to know about photography in a couple of days (or a lifetime) but I can help you grasp the fundamentals and avoid common mistakes that may be stopping you from getting the results you want. Please check out our upcoming courses or call me on (02) 4998 1526 to see how I can help you.

Can’t see a suitable course or dates don’t suit you? I also provide private tuition at a reasonable rate and, for groups of three or more, can run a course especially for you at a date to suit.

Half day, full day or whole weekend….you choose. The weekend course is designed for people of varying skill levels from beginners to advanced amateurs. Comprising four modules that may be taken individually or as a whole depending on the experience and requirements of participants, numbers are limited to only eight students to ensure individual attention.

Whilst those with film cameras will find the course useful, the accent is geared towards those who already have or intend to change to a digital camera.

Course Content    [Back to top]

Module 1 Digital photography I Basic Photography

Saturday Morning 9.30am-12.30pm
$80.00 (see special discounts)

This module is for both complete novices and for those with some experience who:

ü Want to learn about digital photography
ü Need to better understand their camera controls
ü Want to improve their picture taking skills
ü Need a refresher in photographic fundamentals

Topics covered

ü Basic concepts of capturing an image including the relationship between aperture, shutter speed and film (sensor) sensitivity for correct exposure.

ü The nature of light and its role in photography including understanding white balance

ü Camera controls, batteries, memory cards etc.

ü Composition. What works, what doesn’t and why.

ü The most common mistakes in photography and how to avoid them

ü How to critique your own (or others) work to improve your photos.
 

ü Overview of available editing software including many good freebies

ü Organising your pictures

ü How to make basic adjustments for colour, contrast, colour etc

ü Effective cropping to give your images impact

ü Easy enhancements and repairs such as sharpening, red-eye removal etc.

ü Preparing your pictures for printing, emailing, website.

ü Introduction to Photoshop
 

Module 3 Digital Photography II Creative Photography    [Back to top]

Sunday Morning 9.30pm – 12.30pm
$80.00 (see special discounts)

This module is for those who have completed the Digital photography I or are already familiar with their camera and want to take their photography to the next level. Although not essential it will be of most benefit to those who have or are intending to get a digital SLR camera or at least a compact with semi-automatic or manual controls and zoom lens. Get the most out of your camera and start shooting like a pro!

Topics covered

ü In-depth look at shutter speed, aperture and film sensitivity.

ü Lenses, focal length, depth of field

ü Understanding and using the histogram to monitor exposure.

ü Varying depth of field and perspectives for more creative photography.

ü Back-lighting, side-lighting, sunrise/sunset, night photography

ü Flash and studio lighting techniques especially in relation to digital

ü How to take successful portraits

ü Critique of several image styles
 

Special Discounts       [Back to top]
 

Book any 2 or 3 modules and pay $75.00 each.
All day Saturday or all day Sunday only $150.00 including a delicious lunch.

All prices include GST

Groups of three or more...we can run a course especially for you at a time to suit you and at a surprisingly low rate. Individual tuition also available...please enquire!


About the Trainer

John Harrison, a photographer with 25years experience runs a successful photography and picture framing business from his studio at Millfield in the Hunter Valley.

His style is friendly and approachable so you can feel comfortable to ask questions and learn regardless of how much or little you already know.

Having made the transition from film to digital himself a while ago, he understands the challenge of changing technology and has designed this course to make it easy for anyone to quickly get up to speed in the world of digital and significantly improve their photography.

Money back guarantee

We sincerely believe the course will not only be enjoyable but will help you improve your photography. If, after completion of the course you don’t think you have learned enough to produce better pictures you may re-sit the course for free, alternatively we will refund the fee.       [Back to top]