beginners photography workshop 101

The Art of Discovering Your Camera

WHAT YOU WILL BE PHOTOGRAPHING

Photography is a practical subject and the best way to learn is practically.

This workshop is for those who are new to photography or want to learn more about their camera ie what the various buttons do and when to use them. 

Primarily the aim of this workshop is to teach you how use the creative techniques that your camera offers.

HIGHLIGHTS:  You will learn...

• How to set up your camera for everyday use
• Automatic Vs Manual Camera Modes - Auto, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual
• Composition - Learn how to "see" a photo
• The Key Elements of Exposure ( ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed works together)
• Metering & White Balance
• Focusing and Depth of Field
• Picture Styles:  How to get more punch from your image or do in camera black and whites
• And much more under the guidance and tuition of a professional photographer

Recommended Camera Equipment: 

As we will be walking around it is recommended to travel light with one body and a zoom lens an 18-200m is perfect.

Point & Shoot: To make the most of the above techniques your camera needs to be capable of changing aperture, exposure compensation, white balance and flash settings (many of the new cameras have these features just look in your manual).

Enthusiast:Single DLSR body. All in one zoom lens such as 18-200mm or a 18-70mm or 24-120mm (anything in these approx focal lengths) A wide angel lens will be very useful anything less than 20mm. A support system either a light weight tripod or bean bag is highly recommended.

Optional accessories:Tripod, External Flash, Camera bag, Polarizing Filter, N-grad filters, Cable Release, Camera Cleaning Equipment, Spare Batteries & Memory Cards

We Don’t Recommend: Large telephoto lenses or heavy tripods as we’ll be walking around. 

If you don’t have a tripod is very easy to make a ‘bean bag’, just buy a ziplock plastic bag and fill it with a 2kg sealed bag of rice. You can tape up the zip seal to ensure it stays airtight.

PLEASE BRING YOUR CAMERA MANUALS 
DON’T FORGET TO BRING WATER, HAT & WALKING SHOES & TORCH.

Email: info@photographytours.co.za for bookings, enquires and directions.   
Gallery: Photography Tours Facebook

Group size is limited please book early to ensure placement.