The 2-hour beginners photography classes in Coventry are for those wishing to absorb new skills and learn how and why to get off Auto Exposure on their camera.
Summary
Dates: 2024/2025 - 19:00 - 21:00
Tue May 7th
Mon June 10th
Location: 45 Hathaway Road, Tile Hill Village, Coventry, CV4 9HW
Participants: Max 4
Beginners Photography Classes Event Details: Get Off Auto
Experience - Level: Beginner and Novice
This photography class is aimed at anyone with a digital camera wishing to get off auto exposure mode and learn about photography exposure.
Equipment Needed:
This class is a theory, lecture style so a camera is not required
Description: Simplifying camera exposure modes:
Get off Auto Beginner Photography Classes Content
The photographic Workflow
See | Design | Shoot | Enhance |Share
Camera Exposure Settings
Understanding scene modes, aperture priority, shutter priority or manual exposure and metering
Aperture, ISO, Shutter breakdown
Holding the camera properly and understanding the exposure triangle
By switching to the manual modes, you gain full control over the exposure settings, allowing you to unleash your creativity and capture the perfect shot in any lighting situation.
Description/Content/Equipment
Description Beginners Photography Class
Get off Automatic Mode - Beginners Photography Class £30
This introductory 2-hour beginners photography class is for those wishing to absorb new skills and techniques to improve their photography. You will learn about exposure and how to use and control the Aperture, ISO and Shutter rather than relying on Automatic Mode.
Alan will talk you through the essentials of photography and explain the concepts to help you develop your creative eye and improve camera operation.
This is an excellent and in-depth introduction to digital photography, and whatever level you are at, you will walk away inspired and keen to start putting that new knowledge to good use.
Course Content - Beginners Photography Class
The photographic Workflow
See | Design | Shoot | Enhance |Share
Camera Exposure Settings
Aperture, ISO, Shutter
Holding the camera properly
You will also be set practical assignments, allowing you to use new skills at home.
Is this for me?
This course is for first-time photographers and beginners who want to learn how to turn off Auto, use the camera settings, and learn the basics of good exposure, composition, and framing shots.
Beginners - Aimed at:
Suitable for complete beginners and those wishing to understand camera settings and composition better. A one-off class to get you going with the option to extend your tuition further
Novices and beginners who wish to use their cameras more creatively.
Included with the Beginners Photography Class
Class booklet/notes
Tea & Coffee during the break halfway through
Equipment needed
You don't need a camera for this introductory class as it is in a lecture-style format.
Bring note paper and a pen for making notes
Further Classes/Courses
This introductory class is the perfect start. Most people continue onto the next four-week Beginners Photo Course. You can enrol on the next scheduled four-week course or return and enrol at some point in the future. Follow this with the Beginners Lightroom Course. You have the foundations to move onto the intermediate level and take a topic-specific class on macro, landscape, portraits, architecture or whatever your interest is. There is a complete list of options in the Photography Course Finder.
Or you might prefer to take the four-week course as private tuition lessons? I offer a block of four times two-hour classes to suit your pace and availability (daytime/weekdays only). Just get in touch to discuss or view the booking page.
All photography courses can be combined with each other, practical workshops, online mentoring, and 1-2-1 lessons.
How will you learn?
Benefits of the Beginners Photography Class
This course teaches basic foundations of camera operation and composing images. It will also enable you to problem solve difficult and varied lighting conditions so you understand what you need to do to make shots in any situation.
In practice, you will see an instant improvement in your work with the aid of feedback on your images with the weekly assignments.
How will you 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.
Alan will break down the jargon and various aspects required for you to understand your camera better and progress further with composition and creating images that say more than a snap can. Please take five minutes to read My Approach - 5 steps to improving your photography
Alan will use Powerpoint to explain concepts/topics, followed by practical break-out sessions to turn theory into practice where applicable.
You will be encouraged to ask questions and engage throughout the night so come prepared to ask any question you need an answer to.
You will be provided with comprehensive topic notes to take away and use for future reference
You will be given assignments to help you cement the theory learned.
Location
Location - Beginners Photography Class
Alan Ranger Photography - Coventry
45 Hathaway Road, Coventry, CV4 9HW
Parking - Free street parking
Sat Nav Postcode - CV4 9HW - End of cul-de-sac