So you have a new camera and want to know your way around it?

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
10.15 – 11.45 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.
11.45 – 12.30 Looking at pictures exhibited at Manchester Photographic to consider different types of photography content and composition. Start to make decision about your photography and the types of images you want to create.
12.30 – 2pm Location Shooting – practical work outdoors to record iconic images of Manchester. Choosing a brief: architectural, people or sequential images.
2pm – 3pm Lessons from location shooting and downloading images to computer. Choose 3 of your best images and 1 blooper….
3pm– 3.40 Looking over the photographs taken during the day. Discussing image resolution and file formats.
3.40 – 4pm Considering the next step 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.

    Price One Day Course = £90

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