During this hands-on session, you’ll dive deep into the nuances of manual mode, mastering exposure, white balance, and focusing techniques to achieve perfectly balanced shots. We will discuss and learn the art of storytelling through your lens, with guidance on framing, lighting, and perspective that will develop your images and help you realise your intentions.

 

Once you have purchased your training session, please contact me to discuss a mutually agreeable date for the training. I can usually fit people in within a couple of weeks.

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With 1-2-1 on-one tuition, you'll have the freedom to ask questions, experiment with new ideas, and gain confidence in your skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. This is the real benefit of this personalised approach to learning digital photography.

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The Core Skills digital photography tuition session should build on your foundational skills while introducing more advanced concepts and techniques. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of what can be included in our 4-hour intermediate session. This content and structure will vary depending on your requirements and start point coming from our initial discussion:

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Using your digital camera:

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• Overview of day 

• Review of current knowledge and understanding

• Manual Mode Mastery

• Advanced exposure techniques including using Exposure Compensation, Histograms and White Balance

• Exposure mode selection

• Metering mode selection

• Focus mode selection

• Effects of aperture

• Effects of shutter speed

• Lens selection

• Composition techniques

• Creative techniques: Use of Depth of Field, Motion Blur and Freeze, 

• Light and lighting fundamentals, direction and quality of light

• High dynamic range

• Format to shoot in

• Bracketing

• Bulb exposure and use of tripod

• Hands-On Shooting: Guided practice session focusing on specific techniques discussed

• Post processing introduction

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Prices start at £100.00

Location: Coffee Shop / Home studio Loughton, Essex

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