Beginners Photography Course
So you have a new camera and want to know your way around it? This is the course for you.
(Taken By Simon Bray)
Manchester Photographic School will help you develop your skill and knowledge across a range of photographic techniques.
With hands-on experience you will feel in control of your camera and gain a good understanding of photography.
Timetable:
Please arrive for 9.50 am for a 10 am start.
| Time | Course Activity | Learning Outcomes |
| 10am | Introduction to Manchester Photographic | |
| 10.15am – 12.15pm | Getting to know camera features and using them: Options for: Focus/ISO/Shutter/Aperture/ White Balance | This is an opportunity for you to ask questions about your camera and set yourself the task of using those features you have never used. |
| 12.15am – 12.45pm | Lunch | |
| 12.45pm – 2.30pm | Location Shooting – practical work outdoors to record iconic images of Manchester. | Choosing a brief: architectural, people or sequential images. |
| 2.30pm – 3.00pm | Lessons from location shooting and downloading images to computer. | Choose 3 of your best images and 1 blooper…. |
| 3.00pm– 3.40pm | Looking over the photographs taken during the day. | Discussing image resolution and file formats. |
| 3.40pm – 4.00pm | Considering the next steps | Suggestions for your progression. |
(Taken By Mike Rampton)
You Will Need
- Your camera fully charged;
- An empty memory card;
- Suitable clothes for outdoor photography;
- A packed lunch or funds for purchasing a meal;
- Please notify the staff about medical conditions.
Learners will be supported with guidance and relevant factual information. This course serves as a pathway for further developing your photographic skills.
Courses run from our 22 Lever Street School across several days of the week – please check the course schedule for dates and availability.
To book email info@manchesterphotographic.com and payment can be made here.
Price One Day Course = £90
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