TOPICS

1. PUTTING YOU IN CONTROL OF YOUR CAMERA
Gain a better understanding of your camera; whether you are using a film camera, "point & shoot" or digital SLR. Learn how to compensate for situations that can cause over or under exposures. Overview of exposure basics. Learn about resolution and file settings for your digital camera.

2. EXPOSURE FACTORS
Gain a thorough understanding of principles and factors that affect exposure. How choice of shutter speed and f-stop will effect the final image and choosing the right film speed or ISO settings for best results. Choosing the right lens and focal length for a shot. This workshop is geared towards people wishing to learn how to set exposure using aperture priority, shutter speed priority or manual mode on their cameras. Participants are encouraged to bring their own photos in order to learn how to improve them.

3. COMPOSING IMAGES WITH IMPACT
Learn the principles of portrait photography, landscape and travel photography. Learn to use composition to create images with impact. Create awareness of the little things that can make a big difference and get tips on posing your subject.

4. LIGHTING, FLASH BASICS AND FILTERS
Learn lighting principles, flash photography basics and how to use fill flash outdoors. Tips on overcoming some common situations that pose problems with a flash and using filters as tools.