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Some tips, some tricks, some things I have figured out. Here's where I post some of what I know about photography. Oh, and if you're curious, here's some information about the camera equipment that I use.

Saturday
Feb042012

Getting Started with Your DSLR Course

The February 25th 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Getting Started with Your DSLR course is now full, so I've opened up an additional session for February 25th in the afternoon. If you would like to register for the class, please send an email to burghbaby (at) gmail.com.

When: February 25th 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Cost: $75 per person

Course Objective: Upon successful completion of the course, participants will gain a basic understanding of photography fundamentals. Participants will learn when and how to change aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. They will also gain an understanding of how to critique an image in the interest of improving photography skills.

Course Outline:

Section 1: Understanding How Your Camera Works

  • Parts of the Camera
  • How an Image is Created
  • The Light Triangle

Section 2: Camera Settings—Automatic and Assisted

  • Portrait Mode
  • Landscape Mode
  • Aperture Priority Mode
  • Shutter Priority Mode
  • Using Built-In Flash

Section 3: Manual Camera Settings

  • ISO
  • Shutter Speed
  • Aperture

Section 4: Composition

  • Rule of Thirds
  • Perspective
  • Leading Lines
  • Background

Section 5: Troubleshooting Activity

 

Space is limited, so be sure to register as soon as possible by emailing me at burghbaby (at) gmail.com.

Thursday
Feb022012

Getting Started with Your DSLR Course (SESSION FULL)

It's time for another Getting Started with Your DSLR course! If you would like to register for the class, please send an email to burghbaby (at) gmail.com.

When: February 25th 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Cost: $75 per person

Course Objective: Upon successful completion of the course, participants will gain a basic understanding of photography fundamentals. Participants will learn when and how to change aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. They will also gain an understanding of how to critique an image in the interest of improving photography skills.

Course Outline:

Section 1: Understanding How Your Camera Works

  • Parts of the Camera
  • How an Image is Created
  • The Light Triangle

Section 2: Camera Settings—Automatic and Assisted

  • Portrait Mode
  • Landscape Mode
  • Aperture Priority Mode
  • Shutter Priority Mode
  • Using Built-In Flash

Section 3: Manual Camera Settings

  • ISO
  • Shutter Speed
  • Aperture

Section 4: Composition

  • Rule of Thirds
  • Perspective
  • Leading Lines
  • Background

Section 5: Troubleshooting Activity

 

Space is limited, so be sure to register as soon as possible by emailing me at burghbaby (at) gmail.com.