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Camera Essentials, Sydney Photography Adventure

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Overview

CAMERA ESSENTIALS – 8am to 12pm

Modern digital cameras offer a daunting array of functions and possibilities. We won’t bombard you with loads of facts and technical information; we’re photographers ourselves, and we prefer a hands-on approach.

This workshop is based in the field, not in the studio, so we’ll be able to combine a little theory with lots of practical demonstrations and group exercises.

The journey begins with understanding your camera and learning how to navigate the controls and functions. You’ll learn about aperture, shutter speed, how to select the right lens and how to use it to create spectacular images. We’ll show you simple composition techniques to improve your photographs.

Then we’ll look at colour balance and how to produce different moods using the direction of light. We explain about ‘quality of light’ and how to use it to create mood and emotion. 

You’ll see results by the end of the workshop, and will finish your first tutorial with confidence about how to handle camera to create images that go beyond the snapshot. 


What does the workshop cover?

  • introduction to your camera
  • essential equipment
  • selecting the right lens
  • aperture settings
  • shutter speed settings
  • ISO settings
  • colour balance
  • manual mode settings
  • composition rules and tips
  • learning to see with a photographer’s eye
  • light — the main ingredient, and how it works


What should I bring?

  • a digital SLR camera or compact camera with manual settings and a built-in flash. You can also bring a smartphone with appropriate apps to control settings. Please make sure you also bring the user’s manual
  • a lens hood if you have one
  • a cleaning cloth
  • at least one empty memory card
  • at least one set of spare batteries —make sure they’re fully charged
  • your camera manual
  • camera bag
  • water bottle and snacks
  • comfortable walking shoes 
  • sunscreen and hat
  • comfortable clothing; check the weather forecast!


What not to bring?

Do not bring a tripod – we won’t be needing this and you will end up carrying it for 4 hrs!


About the workshop:

Tutors: a professional photographer
and a photographer’s assistant (subject to group size)

Class size: minimum 4; maximum 10

Time: 8 am to 12pm on selected Sundays. Please arrive 15 minutes early so we can start the workshop on time

Meeting point: The City Extra Café opposite Wharf 4, Circular Quay

FURTHER INFORMATION

Detailed Aperture Club course notes will be emailed to you on completion of each workshop. 

Workshops do not include drinks, meals/snacks, public transport or parking


Weather:

If it looks as if the weather will be unsuitable on the day, we’ll contact you early in the morning. In the event of cancellation, you can select an alternative workshop date. 

We look forward to meeting you soon. 

What’s included

Included

  • 4 Hours Camera Essentials Workshop.

Not included

  • All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.
  • Workshops do not include drinks, meals/snacks, public transport or parking

Ages

Adult age 18+

How to use

After the booking is confirmed, we will send a confirmation to your email. On the day of tour, go to the departure point and bring your confirmation to participate in the tour.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the workshop to ensure we start on time.

Good to know

What should I bring? a digital SLR camera or compact camera with manual settings and a built-in flash. Please make sure you also bring the user's manual. a lens hood if you have one. a cleaning cloth. at least one empty memory card. at least one set of spare batteries —make sure they’re fully charged your camera manual camera bag. water bottle and snacks. comfortable walking shoes. sunscreen and hat. comfortable, inconspicuous clothing; check the weather forecast!

If it looks as if the weather will be unsuitable on the day, we’ll contact you early in the morning. In the event of cancellation, you can select an alternative workshop date.

Disclaimer

After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.

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