Beginners Intensive Photography Course
July 20, 2024 at 7:30:00 AM
7 hours
My studio in Reinach (BL)
Learn the basics of photography & your camera in 1 day
About the Course
You have a camera, but feel overwhelmed by how it works? End up using the Auto mode or your phone’s camera instead?
The Intensive 7 hours Beginners Course will equip you with the most important skills needed to create high-quality photography in just one day. During the first 4 hours you’ll learn key photographic concepts and techniques (exposure triangle, composition, shooting modes, focus, and more) plus the key settings of your camera. After a well-earned lunch break we’ll go outdoors for a 3 hours practice to put your newfound knowledge into practice. Feel stuck or overwhelmed? Relax – our approachable instructors will be by your side.
After the course you will have mastered:
The basics of your camera settings and features – all taught in simple terms
How to use different lenses and equipment – and why
Composing striking photos from awe-inspiring landscapes to dreamy portraits
Creating photos that are sharp, colorful, and well composed
Course Requirements:
Your camera: DSLR or mirrorless or any camera with a shooting mode selector (P, A/Av, S/Tv, M)
No camera? No problem. We offer free camera hire during the course (just tell us in advance)
Positive attitude and passion for visual arts
During this intensive course you will learn & practice:
How to use your camera: Which shooting mode to select when, best settings for various scenarios
Basic exposure – master exposure no matter your environment – using ISO, shutter speed and aperture
Using aperture to artistically change depth-of-field (e.g. blurry backgrounds in portraits)
Using shutter speed to blur or freeze motion (e.g. light trails, panning shots or insects mid-flight) and more
Composing a scene – from rule-of-thirds to posing photography subjects, learn the essential skills and creative theories to "level up" your photography
Landscape photography practical tips
Travel photography practical tips
Portrait photography basics, posing, lighting
Lenses and gear – what lenses are right for you? You’ll learn the fundamentals to help you choose and effectively use your gear depending on your goals
Common mistakes – are your photos poorly exposed? Blurry? Maybe they’re just unexciting? We’ll help you critically examine your photography to keep you improving for years after the course
Language / Sprache
This workshop will be delivered in English.
Your Instructor
Thomas Halfmann
Pricing
CHF 390
With the code "THOMAS10" you get 10% discount at check-out on the Swiss Photo Club website
Early bird discount available - check the registration site!
REGISTRATION
This workshop is presented by Swiss Photo Club. With the code "THOMAS10" you get 10% discount at check-out.
Course
Registration
Please complete the form to register for this workshop.
We will send a confirmation and payment link within 48 hours.