“If I knew how to take a good photograph, I’d do it every time.” – Robert Doisneau
So you decided to splurge on one of those fancy cameras you have been eyeing up in the shop for a few months now. Or perhaps you took the one you already had out of the cupboard and dusted it off. Either way, you have realised that there are more buttons and options on your camera than you ever thought possible and you are ready to learn what they all do and how to use them to create amazing photos. Then the PhotographySchool.NL Beginner’s Photography Course is for you.
We wish we could tell you: “set your camera to these settings and all your photos will be perfect.”
We wish we could give you a crash course in photography and everything would sink in instantaneously.
Unfortunately that’s not how photography works. That’s not how learning photography works. But we think you know that.
We can tell you that it is possible to master all those buttons and dials on your camera.
That you can be out exploring the Netherlands and photographing your experiences while adjusting the camera settings to ensure you create a photograph that matches what you had envisioned in your head.
And you don’t need lots of fancy equipment or thousands of hours to figure it all out.
There are enjoyable, creative resources, tools and proven ideas to make your photography journey a pleasant and exciting one.
That’s what this course does.
What You Will Learn
- Basic camera technique – aperture, shutter speed, exposure, ISO, white balance, metering
- Basics of composition
- History of photography
- How to give and receive useful photography critiques
- How to use your camera to get the results you want via hands-on practise and homework assignments
- How to build a portfolio
- How to keep your creativity flowing and develop your photography through personal projects
- How light effects your photographs and how to use it to your advantage
- Presenting your photos – online, print, making a photo book
- Introduction to software
- Introduction to using flash
- An introduction to some photographers that have helped shape the course of photography
Course Outline
Pre-Course: Beginning to Learn What Your Camera Can Do & Preparing For the Course
Evening One: History of Photography, Getting to Know Your Camera & White Balance
Evening Two: Basics of Composition
Evening Three: Shutter Speed
Evening Four: Aperture
Evening Five: ISO, Metering & Exposure
Evening Six: Creativity & Personal Projects
Evening Seven: Focus
Evening Eight: Light
Photography Day Trip: Real world experience to practise the skills learned so far
Evening Nine: How to Present Your Photos, An Introduction to Software & RAW vs. JPEG
Evening Ten: Introduction to Flash & Sharing Portfolios
What is Included
- 10 sessions (2 1/2 hours per session)
- Pre-course activities
- Extra day trip for real world experience
- All presentations, hand-outs and resources
- Homework assignments
- Hands-on photo shoots (including materials and equipment)
- Photo Critiques
- Two Instructors – ensuring personal attention
- Refreshments
- Venue
Location
All sessions will be held in our large studio space in The Hague. Public transport links are nearby and parking is possible. The location for the day trip will be decided upon discussion with the group members. This ensures that the location will match the participants’ interests and provide the best opportunity for developing skills.
Price & Sign-up
The price of the course including all sessions, trips and resources is €495 per person. The course is limited to 10 participants. Registration closes at midnight on February 5th 2016. To sign up, visit our web shop HERE.
Pathway Subscriber’s are entitled to a discount of €50 and can sign up HERE.
Dates & Times
The Beginner’s Photography Course will start on Thursday, February 11th 2016 and then run on a weekly basis until April 21st (with a one week break on March 31st). The day trip will take place on Saturday, April 9th. Course sessions start promptly at 19:30 and finish at 22:00.
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