Digital camera photography classes
Fraser Valley
Digital Camera Beginners Workshop
Unleash the Power of your DSLR
Understanding the camera’s settings and functions
In this 4 hour session you will learn the camera’s terminology, Menu, Shutter Speed, Aperture Value, ISO, White Balance, Histogram, Metering, Auto Focusing, File format, Camera Maintenance, Lens Focal Length, hidden functions, and much more of your DSLR.
Location: Abbotsford, Langley, or Chilliwack Fraser Valley BC
F.I.R.E. – Hands on Exposure and
Composition
This two-day hands-on workshop is specifically designed to help enthusiastic photographers understand the technical aspects of photography so they can get the most from their digital camera. It is ideal for people with digital SLR cameras who want to learn which settings to use in a wide range of situations.
The workshop consists of two three-hour sessions. Both sessions include a mix of theory in the classroom and practical instruction. Participants have opportunities for shooting photographs on both days, as well as reviewing and discussing their images with an instructor.
Topics covered include:
- Understanding photographic terminology
- Breaking through the jargon in your camera manual
- Getting to know your camera’s controls, settings and menus
- Fundamental exposure variables — aperture, shutter speed and ISO
- Using apertures and f-stops to control depth of field
- Using shutter speeds to control motion effects
- Using ISO to influence aperture and shutter speed selection
- Using exposure compensation in difficult lighting conditions
- Features and functions unique to digital cameras
- White Balance — what it is and why it’s necessary
- Putting theory into practice …
- Techniques for improving camera handling and operation
- Practical exercises involving aperture, shutter speed, ISO
- Selecting exposure variables for different situations
- Review of images created during practical sessions
- Understanding the elements of composition
- Developing your visual awareness
This workshop is primarily intended for photographers using digital SLR cameras, but many well-specified digital compact cameras are also suitable. Each participant is expected to bring a digital camera with a fully charged battery, memory card(s).
I- The first part of this session is about how to control the Exposure (bracketing, compensation, and more). Plus composition in Landscapes, Portraits, Sports, etc.(3 hours)
II- Next, you will have the chance to experiment with these new skills and bring the pictures to the second part of the session to discover what you could have done to make the pictures better. (3 hours)
Location: Abbotsford, Langley, Chilliwack Fraser Valley BC
F.I.R.E. - Flash Photography and
Studio Lighting
Hate using the flash? Come to this 12 hour session and learn skills and tips of how to use the flash for making better pictures, Over come ambient light, creating special effects, Off camera flash, and much more.
I- Flash techniques and understanding the light (4 hours in classroom)
II- Hands on Outdoor flash lighting and portrait photography (4 hours Outdoor shooting)
III- Studio set up and lighting using different light modifiers ( Soft box, Umbrella, Beautydish,Etc.( 4 hours indoor)
Location: Abbotsford, Langley, or Chilliwack Fraser Valley BC
Advanced Exposure Techniques
and Metering Mode in DSLR Camera!
Do I need an exposure meter to set the right exposure in my DSLR?
This is a question that I am asked in almost all of my workshops! And my answer is:
“For shooting in ambient light, your camera’s built-in light meter does a perfect job.”
How do I unleash the power of my camera’s light meter? Do I need special techniques?
This is a great question to ask! We’ve all heard about “Spot Metering”, “Center-weight Metering”, “Partial Metering”, and “Matrix/Evaluative Metering”. But do you know how to use one or the other in different light conditions? This is what I am going to share with you in this workshop “Advanced Exposure Techniques and Metering Mode in DSLR Cameras“!
Understanding Exposure Techniques
in Camera’s Light Meter
In this 3 hour workshop you will learn how the camera’s light meter works, how to find different metering modes, how to use each one, and how to select and lock exposure. After the break you’ll learn about Ansel Adams Zone system as it relates to understanding the different zones and using it to set the exposure.
Are you interested in HDR photography?
As part of the zone system discussion, you will learn about bracketing for HDR (High Dynamic Range), setting Exposure Compensation and how to shoot for details in highlight and shadow.
This is an intermediate to advanced* workshop for DSLR and Mirrorless cameras. Only 15 spots are available to maximize one-on-one interaction.
Location: Abbotsford, Langley, Chilliwack Fraser Valley BC
*Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of Photography and and camera setting is needed for this workshop. Please check our Basic photography workshop for beginners and Advanced Exposure & composition photography class.
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Lifestyle Photography Workshop
Come join us for a fun day of learning how to capture great, natural looking moments and personal details in our lifestyle photography workshop. Using some classroom instruction and mostly hands on experience, you will learn some of the technical aspects of controlling light and exposure and using modifiers to help create the shot you are looking for. This will be balanced with ideas to get your creative juices flowing and to assist in your interpersonal interactions with clients. Gain the confidence you need to shoot in all kinds of locations with all kinds of people. If you have ever had difficulty shooting on bright sunny days, cancelled a photo shoot because of rain, or tried photographing subjects that seemed uncomfortable in any pose – this workshop is for you! With three knowledgeable instructors, this session is value packed, and an opportunity you do not want to miss.
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