Photo 101 - Accelerated

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Don't let the picture above fool you - this is photography, not rocket science! This is a ONE DAY workshop, condensing all of the information in our awesome Photo 101 workshop - condensed into a much smaller time frame - making it a more efficient use of your time if your schedule does not permit taking the 'full' version. This will be a hands-on practical workshop concentrating on getting the most from your camera in a very practical way.

If you're not getting the results you want from your camera, this is the workshop for you. Taking place in eight separate components, you may choose to take components of the workshop to 'fill in the gaps' where specific knowledge is lacking - or take the entire series (recommended) to get the very most out of your camera. Since digital cameras are ubiquitous these days, we will focus on the use of the digital camera. Film cameras are, however, encouraged and permitted. The principles taught in the workshop will be common to all camera types however.

Requirements: Student must bring digital or film camera which has manual mode or at least access to aperture and shutter speed controls (you may bring a camera which does not meet these requirements - but it will not be as beneficial for learning).

Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: JW Dewdney
Location: Hollywood
Dates: See available sessions below

Sections Presented in the workshop are:

• exposure, ISO (sensitivity) and lighting: getting the most out of the scene
• shooting film vs digital: what are the real differences?
• black and white or color?
• basic composition and color theory
• choosing a lens to suit your subject
• aperture and shutter speed: shaping your subject
• point of view and camera support: controlling impact and preparation
• available light photography
• studio photography basics
• photographing people
• dealing with special situations (photographing documents/artwork, small objects, buildings, sports)
• printing true to your vision
• Q&A

Please see our membership page for additional huge discounts on all workshops.

Space in the workshop will be limited to 12 (twelve) participants. . The workshop fee is $175 and includes a panini lunch with a non-alcoholic drink of your choosing. Groups also welcome by prior arrangement. Fee includes handbook summarizing topics included in the workshop. Individual instruction is also available upon inquiry.  All workshops must be paid for (or else a deposit left) before 72 hours (three days) from the start of a workshop or else a penalty fee of $50 will apply. Payment may be made online in advance (see below) at a discounted rate. Payments taken by telephone, fax or in person will not reflect this discount.

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