Digital Photography 1-2-3
Kick-start your creativity with this three-day course package! Take creative control of your camera, learn about exposure, get familiar with many camera functions & practice creative techniques.
Date
19.10. + 02.11. + 16.11.2019
Time
10:00 – 16:30
Duration
3x 6.5 hours
Weekday
Saturday
Price
CHF 849.00
Location
Viewfinder Center
Language
English
Group Size
3 - 9
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Leave "Automatic Mode" behind!
- Take creative control of shutter speed.
- Take creative control of aperture.
- Using shutter– & aperture priority modes.
- Choosing appropriate ISO settings.
- Understanding white balance.
- Why "Manual" mode is easier than "Auto".
- Working with your exposure indicator.
- Understanding the "exposure triangle."
- Metering modes & how to use them.
- Easy-to-use composition tips & tricks.
- Understand meaning of "creatively correct".
- Understand your camera's histogram.
- Using various autofocus settings.
- Using creative motion effects.
- How to choose between lenses.
- and much more...
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Our Digital Photography 1-2-3 is a beginner's course and is open to anyone. If you are just starting your photography journey we recommend that you start here. The three different sessions are designed to build on each other from one session to the next.
EQUIPMENT
We recommend any "system camera" which has a changeable lens (such as those from Olympus, Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic, Nikon or Canon). We are “brand-agnostic” at Viewfinder, so any camera brand is just fine. If you own a 50mm ("standard lens") please bring it with. We have several 50mm lenses for Nikon and Canon cameras which you are welcome to use during the course. Please be sure to charge your camera's battery and don't forget to bring a memory card with you.
*NOTE: If you currently do not own a camera, we are happy to loan you one for the course.
LOCATION
Viewfinder Center, Stampfenbachstr. 157, 8006 Zürich
Instructor
MATT ANDERSON
Matt Anderson is Viewfinder's lead photography instructor and is responsible for course development and for teaching a number of Viewfinder’s photography courses and workshops. Matt’s photography career began in the USA where he worked at three different daily newspapers and freelanced regularly for the Associated Press in Seattle — where he grew up. These days he regularly shoots for the Zurich-based Keystone agency and works with corporate and private clients in the Zurich area. Matt’s three passions are: exploring new places (near and far), creating impactful photographs, and helping other photographers become more creative and effective in their craft. Matt feels privileged to work in a business that combines his passions and brings him in contact with so many interesting people from all over the world.
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Course Information
The Digital Photography 1-2-3 series is a mix of theory presentation, short in-class exercises and afternoon shooting assignements. These courses are always fun and completely free of "photo-snobbery." Your instructor will provide short practice assignments that you can complete between sessions. Feedback is also provided. The course instructor is a professional photographer and experienced photography teacher who enjoys working with beginners.
Included in the price
- Small group learning.
- Personal support from instructor.
- Handouts documenting the relevant concepts, camera settings, creative tips and ideas.
- Coffee/tea and water provided.
Not included in the price
- Lunch is not provided. There are restaurant options near by. Students are welcome to bring a lunch and eat in the classroom during our 45 minute lunch break.
What's next?
After completing this course you'll be well prepared for these upcoming photography courses!