Photography Class Beginners - English
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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
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What to bring?
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 🙂
What is included?
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
Swiss Photo Club: Deutschland
We offer photo courses for all levels & photo competitions with exhibitions in renowned galleries. In addition, we organize photo trips, trips and other activities for anyone who likes photography.
