Beginner Photography Class ONE
If you are new or stuck on Auto, this class is for you
Your creative journey begins here
Four weekly classes plus an instructor-led outing
You may be excited to get started with your new camera, but let’s face it, you’re never going to have much fun if you don’t know what to do once you take it out of the box. Don’t worry; you aren’t the only one to be baffled by the technology of today’s digital cameras. We believe anyone can learn photography, and we’re here to show you the way.
If you are brand new to photography or stuck on Auto mode, then Beginner Photography ONE is the surest way to go. Much more than an introduction or crash course to your camera, this class guides you through the technical confusion and teaches you how to take control of your camera for more meaningful and compelling photographs.
Session 1: Focus
The session begins with an overview of important camera features and settings to help establish a proper foundation as you move forward. After the essential groundwork is covered, you begin to take control of your photos by exploring manual and autofocus. Each is explained in detail and shows you how to use them for various subjects (sports, landscapes.)
Session 2: Exposure
Every photograph involves a combination of three elements: ISO, aperture, shutter speed, commonly referred to as the Exposure Triangle. These elements are at the heart of every photo, and this session is devoted to learning how each one relates to light and how to use them creatively, such as for those beautifully blurred backgrounds, or bokeh.
Session 3: Control
Moving from theory to practice, this session teaches you how to work with the elements of exposure using the three most useful exposure modes: Manual mode, Aperture Priority, and Shutter Priority. There will be plenty of hands-on practice with each one to make sure you understand what you are doing, and more importantly, why.
Session 4: Expression
The great thing about creativity is that it is personal and is expressed differently by everyone. No two people experience the same scene in the same way, but cameras do. This session explains how the camera responds to light and what you can do to make more creative decisions with your photos, even in less than ideal lighting conditions.
Excerpts from the newly revised material
Say hello to the new Beginner ONE
Completely revised and expanded class material
The already well-loved Beginner Photography ONE material has seen a significant revision throughout with expanded and completely revised text along with loads of new images and diagrams to illustrate the concepts better. This version is the result of nearly a decade of in-person teaching and is truly a labor of love for the craft. Listening to feedback from hundreds of students over the years has allowed the material to develop into a more practical and conversational course that considerably reduces the learning curve.
Already know how to use your camera?
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Small classes = big fun
Small class sizes encourage interaction between students and the instructor, allowing for clarification of any questions. For the novice through an amateur level, hobbyist, or recreational mamarazzi, this course dumps the intimidating jargon and shows you how to make a photo rather than just take one.
Photo walks and outings
As part of our commitment to helping you learn photography, becoming a Shutterbug student entitles you to participate in student-only photo walks and day-trip outings to help strengthen your understanding and retention of the material.
Class material and exercises
We’ve done the note-taking for you, so there’s no need to remember or write everything down. You will get a complete copy of the class material for all four weekly sessions along with exercises to help you practice the topics covered.
100% Until it Clicks Promise
We understand learning photography can be challenging. If for any reason, after taking any scheduled instruction you would like to take the class again, feel free to come back through—it’s on us! No matter how much time has passed, if you want to sit in on any future same in-class session, you can join us again at no additional charge.
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