Beginner Photography Workshop: Semi-Automatic Shooting & Practical Skills

Dates & Times
Friday, March 27
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Classroom Session

Saturday, March 29
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Outdoor Hands-On Session

Location
Friday evening: Classroom session (location details provided after registration)
Saturday: Outdoor session at a local park in Abbotsford

Skill Level
Beginner
No prior photography experience required

What This Workshop Is About

If you’ve been using Auto mode and want more control over your photos without feeling overwhelmed, this workshop is for you. We’ll focus on semi-automatic shooting modes like Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority, and show you how to use them confidently in real-world situations.

This workshop is split into two parts. The Friday evening classroom session builds a solid foundation, and the Saturday outdoor session puts everything into practice with guided, hands-on shooting.

What You’ll Learn

• What semi-automatic modes are and when to use them

• How aperture affects background blur and sharpness

• How shutter speed affects motion and camera shake

• How ISO fits into the exposure triangle

• How to make quick exposure decisions in changing light

• Practical camera handling and shooting techniques

What to Bring

• Any DSLR or mirrorless camera

• A lens (kit lens is perfectly fine)

• Fully charged battery

• Memory card

• Comfortable shoes for the outdoor session

Why This Workshop Works
This is a small-group, hands-on class designed to help you actually understand your camera, not just memorize settings. You’ll leave knowing how to shoot with confidence in semi-automatic modes and how to keep improving on your own.