Digital Photography

Eclipse Photography And Training

Digital Photography
An Introduction

A four week course and optional workshop afterwards.

Dates

Course #24/1 - (Andover)
March 20 to April 10th
Wednesdays, 7:00pm to 8:55pm

Bonus Workshop (Optional): April 13th
Saturday, 10:00am to 1:00pm

Location - Andover, Hampshire

Course #24/2 - (Andover)
September 30th to October 21st
Mondays, 7:00pm to 8:55pm

Bonus Workshop (Optional): October 26th
Saturday, 10:00am to 1:00pm

Location - Andover, Hampshire

Course Overview

This course will introduce you to digital photography and how to take control of your camera, to capture images looking how you want them to look.

A indoor based course with demonstrations and tutor guided practical exercises, introduce the key camera controls and principles, with terms explained in an easy to understand language. You will be encouraged to experiment.

The course has been designed with the complete beginner in mind and updated over the past 25+ years, using the constructive feedback from previous students and members.

There is an optional Practical Workshop where you will be guided through how to put into practise, what was covered during your course.

Let us help you begin your journey with photography.

Gift Vouchers

If you are looking at this course as a gift for someone you know, we can offer you a Gift Voucher for all or part of this course.

Who This Course Is For

This course has been designed for those new to digital photography and it is also useful to those who have been away from photography for a while and would like a refresher of the main principles.

Subjects Covered

These are the main subjects covered during your weekly sessions plus additional subjects will be introduced as they arise.

Don’t panic if you are not sure what some of the terms used below mean, as these will be explained in a non-technical manner.

Week 1

Exposure Triangle + Camera Modes

We look at the Exposure Triangle and the relationship between the three main camera controls of Aperture size, Shutter Speed and ISO sensitivity.

Getting the balance right gives you the control for a correctly exposed image which is neither, too dark or too light (under or over exposed).

The various Camera Modes let’s us choose how much control you have over the camera settings, from the:-
* Automatic mode, where the camera decides the best settings.
* Semi-automatic modes, you can choose and control one of the three main settings and the camera adjusts the balance with the others.
* Manual mode is where you have full control of the all of the camera settings.

We shall look at each of these Modes and when each may be the best one for you to use.

Week 2

Aperture

The Aperture (A) also known as Aperture Value (Av), allows you to control how much light can enter your camera and also gives you creative control of the depth of field (DOF) - the area that appears in-focus in your image.

This gives you the choice of taking a photograph where the background is sharp as well as your subject, or the background is blurred and your subject is sharp.

Aperture/Aperture Value (A/Av) control, is your 1st key creative tool for your photography.

Week 3

Shutter Speed

Shutter Speed (S) also known as Time Interval (Tv), allows you to control how long light can enter your camera and is useful when shooting in low-light conditions.

Plus, it gives you creative control on how you capture motion. From freezing fast moving subjects so they appear sharp or giving a sense of movement to slow moving subjects by adding an element of blurring.

Shutter Speed/Time Interval (S/Tv) control, is your 2nd key creative tool for your photography.

Week 4

ISO - Camera Sensitivity

The camera ISO setting allows you to control how sensitive your camera is to light and is useful when there is either too much or not enough light for your shot.

ISO control lets you take your images in bright light and in much darker lighting conditions.

Camera sensitivity (ISO) control, is your 3rd key creative tool for your photography.

During Your Course

Additional Subjects

Other subjects are covered during the course and include:-

White Balance
This lets you compensate for the type of light you are shooting under so you can capture the true colours.

Focus
Correct focus ensures your subject is captured sharp, with options for stationary and moving subjects.

Metering
With this, you can control how your camera measures the light within the area you are shooting. Helpful for certain situations.

Composition & Framing
Having all the correct camera setting is half the story. You will also be introduced to some rules for composition & framing, to enhancing the look and feel of your image.

Bonus Workshop

Putting It All Together

During the optioinal practical outdoor workshop, you will be coached through how to put into practise, all the subjects covered during your course.

This will be through a number of guided exercises as we take a gentle walk to view a range of subjects, in the local area.

This includes time afterwards for a Q&A session …. and perhaps even a cup of tea!

Equipment

All you need is your camera with the battery fully charged and the memory card emptied of any previous images taken. You might wish to bring a note pad and pen.

Camera Type
This course is for Digital-SLR (D-SLR) cameras that allow you to change the three main settings of:-

Aperture / Aperture Value* (A/Av)
Shutter Speed / Time Interval* (S/Tv)
Camera Sensitivity (ISO)
(*) Some camera manufacturers use slightly different terms for the same setting.

Is My Camera Suitable?
If you are not sure if your camera lets you adjust the settings as given above, let us check for you. Just email us the make and model of your camera.

Cheaper Ways To Get Started
If you do not have a digital camera yet, we can send you a copy of our information sheet -
‘Cheap ways to get started with digital photography’.

You can e-mail us at:-

easystepsphotography@gmail.com

Access

Four Week Course - White Hart Hotel
This venue is access friendly and has use of an access toilet near-by.
The floor inside close to the entrance to the function room we will be using, is slightly uneven.
The hotel car park has very few places but there are public car parks close by, with access friendly routes to the hotel.
Wheelchair users would be better to use the side door to avoid a step.

Bonus Workshop - Andover Town
The route taken during this practical outdoor workshop is access friendly and covers a distance of 1/2 mile (less than 1 km) at the most.
We shall be close to public toilets throughout the workshop.

Any Questions
If you have any questions please contact us at:-

easystepsphotography@gmail.com

Training Support

This is not just a class once a week type course, as your course includes the following resources.

During You Course
* Evening class at the White Hart hotel.
* E-mailed session summary notes, printer read.
* Tutor available on-line weekly for 1 hour for your questions.
* E-mailed weekly task/tips

After Your Course
* You will have access to our on-line Digital Photography Community where you can interact with other members, post images, seek help and share your photographic experiences.

* As a Digital Photography Community Member, you will be able to join our twice monthly, on-line live sessions, where your tutor will give advice, talk about subjects and be available to answer your questions.

Your tutor will check in with you a number of times after your course to see how you are progressing, offering advice and tips.

Carers & Guardians

Carers

If you require a carer or guardian to attend with you, they may attend for free.
If they bring their own camera, they will be required to pay half the course/workshop fee.
You may have one carer attend with you.

Guardians

Under 16 year olds must attend with an over 18 year old guardian, who attends for free.
If they bring their own camera, they will be required to pay half the course/workshop fee.
With one guardian for each under 16 year old on the course/workshop.

* I have DBS - Disclosure and Barring Service Certification, which can be shown before the course starts, if requested before hand.

Venue Location

White Hart Hotel
Andover, Hampshire. SP10 1BH

Included In Your Course

1 - Four weekly indoor sessions.

2 - Four weekly session summary notes, emailed printer ready.

3 - Five weekly one hour live, on-line Q&A sessions with your tutor.

4 - Five weekly tasks/tips e-mailed (tasks optional).

5 - Discounted half-day outdoor workshop (optional).

6 - On-going access to our on-line Digital Photography Community.

7 - On-going access to twice monthly, on-line live sessions.

8 - Tutor check-in’s following your course and bonus workshop.

9 - Bonus 20% Discount Voucher for those attending both the course and workshop, which can used towards selected themed day workshops.
(Details given during your course).

Course Fee

You can choose to purchase the course and workshop at the same time or if you prefer, you may book them separately as below.

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Booked Together

Course & Workshop

Person £47.00

Person + Carer with no camera - £47.00
Person + carer with camera - £70.50*

Under 16 year old + guardian without camera - £47.00
Under 16 year old + guardian with camera - £70.50*

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Booked Seperately
Course

Per person £37.00

Person + Carer with no camera - £37.00
Person + carer with camera - £55.50*

Under 16 year old + guardian without camera - £37.00
Under 16 year old + guardian with camera - £55.50*

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Booked Seperately
Workshop

Per person £20.00 (normally £47.00)

Person + Carer with no camera - £20.00
Person + carer with camera - £30.00*

Under 16 year old + guardian without camera - £20.00
Under 16 year old + guardian with camera - £30.00*

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*Note
You may have one carer attend with you or
one guardian for each under 16 year old on the course/workshop.

Gift Voucher

If you would like to buy this course for someone else, we can provide either a digital gift voucher which you can print off, or we can send the e-voucher for you on a selected date.
Just let us know when you book the course.