Photography Course Beginners (Introduction) in London

Course Description:

If you have a keen interest in photography and want to learn how to compose and capture professional shots then our Digital Photography Course for Beginners is the course for you.

This engaging course takes place over 2 days and is comprised of 30% theory and 70% practical work including hands on exercises, inspiring practical examples, impromptu demonstrations and the opportunity to shoot both indoors and out to master effects, composition and lighting.

Our beginners courses cover everything from shooting modes and techniques, to shutter speed, exposure and flash use. The course is open to everyone from complete beginners with no experience required and is a great way to kick start your photographic journey. Experienced photographers who are looking for a refresher course are welcome too, and our professional tutors will be on hand to mould the day around your needs and skills.

Thanks to our policy of teaching in small groups, you will receive all the attention and assistance that you require, and there will be ample time to cover any questions that you have.

Course topics:

Introduction to Photography
Understanding Digital Cameras
Lenses and Focal Length
Exposure, Light Meter, Aperture, Shutter Speeds, ISO, Focus
Depth of Field (DOF)
Advanced shooting modes – Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Program, Bulb
Using the Pop-up Flash
Basic rules of composition
The basics of Resolution and File Formats
Camera Kit – Maintenance and Care

What you will need:

The course will cover both Digital SLR (single lens reflex) and compact cameras. If you do not currently own a camera you are still welcome to attend the course and use one of our spare semi-professional DSLR cameras. Please notify us before the day of your course if you will require the use of our cameras so that we can ensure we have something available for you.

We are happy to talk to you ahead of your course to discuss your camera’s capabilities and suitability to the course. Furthermore if you are looking to purchase a new camera we can offer advice on which camera will be right for you and what lenses to buy according to your budget and the style of photography that you wish to pursue.

What you will take away:

After just 2 days you should be able to effectively use your camera’s advanced shooting modes, including manual mode. You will learn to take correctly exposed photographs for different situations (people, cityscape, landscape, etc.) as well as begin to use shutter speed, aperture and depth of field creatively.
Students will leave our course with a basic understanding of different effects and their uses, they will know how to use the pop up flash effectively and begin combining elements and understanding the composition of a photograph whilst making informed decisions about resolution, file size and formats.
Following on from this beginners course our tutors are happy to assist with any future questions or problems you may have, with their unparalleled offer of unlimited follow-up email and telephone advice. You can also submit your work to our tutors for constructive feedback and possible inclusion on our site and in our blog.