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Camera Kit Care Photography Lesson | Masterclass Series

  • Coventry 45 Hathaway Road Coventry, England, CV4 9HW United Kingdom (map)
Photography Masterclasses-Learn and improve your photography
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Camera and Kit Care Masterclass

Places

  • Places x 4. - Typically 3-4 attendees

  • In order for a class to go ahead, there must be a minimum of three clients booked for that particular date. Should there be insufficient interest, alternative dates will be offered.

Terms

  • Please read my terms and conditions before booking as you will be bound by them upon receipt of money paid.

  • Cancellation less than 4wks prior to event date - no refund

  • No show on the event - loss of place/money

  • Rebooking fee applies for changing course date if less than 4 weeks before event date or for re-booking a missed class that was not notified.

Included with the class

  • Class booklet/notes

  • Tea & Coffee

Photography Masterclasses Series

These photography masterclasses are bite-sized lessons on specific topics.  They range between two and three hours and run on an ongoing cycle.  Classes are generally held at my home in Coventry.

They suitable for any level of photographer but please feel free to phone me if you want to check on suitability 

These are the perfect refresher class and are also suitable for anyone who has already attended a photography course with myself as each class contains new material and we are able to get more in-depth on specific topics and brush up on your areas of understanding.

Each class is approximate 2.5hrs and runs on a weekday evening on a rolling basis. 

  1. Get off Automatic Mode - Exposure Explained

  2. Creative Composition - Develop your creative eye and understanding

  3. DSLR Craft - Get to grips with Metering, Focusing, White Balance and more

  4. Filters & Bracketing - Understand Dynamic Range and RAW Vs JPG

  5. Getting started with Adobe Lightroom an introduction and basic walkthrough

  6. Portrait Photography - Learn how to take better portrait photos

  7. Black & White Photography - Understand the visual building blocks of mono

  8. Landscape Photography - Art of the landscape - a visual guide

  9. Macro - Close-up Photography - Theory and practical workshop

  10. Image sharing - final refinement, exporting, sizing, framing and uploading/selling

  11. How to get organised and stay organised in Lightroom

  12. Creative editing - An introduction and masterclass in NIK plug-ins suite

  13. How to choose and setup up your DSLR and use it effectively

  14. Camera and kit care - a complete walkthrough and best practise advice

  15. Photo Critiques - Bring your photos for Alan to review and critique.


Classes can be booked individually or book a block to receive a discount.  Dates can be arranged to suit so no need to take classes consecutively when booking a block.

You can also book photo critique nights to follow up an earlier masterclass and share your photos with Alan for feedback and critique.

Remember to check any offers that are being run to get the discount code before checking out. Alan Ranger also provides 1-2-1 tuition on any range of photography topics for individuals and a photography consultancy service for anyone or organisation wanting something more than a one-off lesson.

Description/Content

Camera and Kit Care Masterclass

This class is about making sure your camera and equipment stays in good working order to last a lifetime.

Class Content

  • Advice

  • Demonstrations

  • Discussion

  • Camera Cleaning, including the sensor

  • Tripod use and cleaning

  • Lens care

  • Cleaning optics

  • A review of what's in the kitbag

Difficulty/Equipment

Equipment needed

Note Paper and pen

How you will learn

Alan is passionate about photography and a qualified photography tutor. He will engage you in discussion and be more than willing to answer as many questions as possible on the night.

  • The class will be delivered by Alan using Powerpoint, Adobe Lightroom and a projector.

  • You will see examples of images

  • You may bring along some images for review

Where do I go from here?

Sign up now and you've taken the first step.

Most clients mix this classroom-based course with a mixture of practical workshops, mentoring and other events.

All photographic courses can be combined with each other, practical workshopsonline mentoring, and 1-2-1  lessons.