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Photography Course: Introduction
Photography Course: Introduction
This beginners photography course in Boston includes classroom demonstrations and in-class photography assignments that help you understand the proper use of your digital camera, whether working with a digital SLR or mirrorless model. The Introduction to Photography class provides participants with both an understanding of digital photography and camera, and provides greater confidence in the use of sophisticated photography equipment in a single day. In this photography class students explore major camera controls, functions, components and accessories. Learn photographic essentials as this class also covers the interrelationship between light, ISO, shutter speed and aperture, metering light for correct exposure; and how different focal length lenses affect the look of our images. Throughout the course, the instructor, a professional photographer with more than a decade of experience both shooting and teaching, helps you to understand both the use of cameras and the processes of photography. This full-day photography class is offered primarily on weekends.
Questions about this photography class? Interested in a private or customized photography training? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.
This course is available individually or as part of these certificate programs:
Please call 800-851-9237 or 781-376-6044 to schedule a course.
Understanding Photography Equipment
- Types of cameras bodies
- Choosing a case
- Memory cards
- Lens types
- Filters and gels
- Tripods, Speed lights, and more
Learn to photograph using natural light
- Benefits of natural lighting
- Understanding types of natural light
- Light direction
- Working with shutter speed and aperture controls
- Natural light diffusion
- Using reflectors
Using your camera in manual mode
- Discovering your camera’s controls
- Exposure: shutter speed, aperture and sensitivity
How aperture & shutter speed impact photography
- Getting the best light for your image
- Working in different lighting situations
Taking advantage of white balance
- Understanding neutrals and how you use them
- Balancing your light
- Using gray cards
Discovering how to meter light to improve your photographs
- Internal meters vs hand held
- Using your light meter
- Measuring your light form different sources
Photograhic Image composition
- Compositional rules
- Leaving room for motion
Understanding how ISO impacts photographs
- How raising or lowering ISO affects your image
- Working with image grain
Working with various lens types on your camera
- Lens speed
- Lens options
- Prime vs Zoom lens
Understanding lens speed and options for different photographic scenarios
- Creating depth of field
- Creating motion blur
Understanding image size and resolution
- Finding the file size of your image
- Understanding resolution needs
- Knowing where you image will be used
- Using Camera Raw
Understanding photographic image file types
- Best image types for digital photography
- Image compression
- File size and compatibility of your photographs
A camera that can be set in manual mode is required to participate in this photography course. Digital SLR cameras from any manufacturer can be used, as can modern mirrorless cameras.
You will receive comprehensive course materials for this class developed by the expert instructors at American Graphics Institute.