" This course is perfect for people who have a digital camera and want to understand it features and learn how to capture sharp, well exposed photographs "

The day will comprise of the following topics and instruction:
» Digital and Film camera basics (White balance, ISO, Lens setup, Mirror Lockup and more)
» Understanding light, finding the correct exposure manually, compensating dramatic light, dynamic range, ND filters.
» Shooting techniques, long exposure, using a cable release correctly, bracketing, HDR (High Dynamic Range), Depth of Field.
» Composition (what to look for, leading lines, simple steps to make sure you get and set up great shots)
» Information on how to research and plan your next shoot, reading cloud formations that will give you great light, watching weather patterns and sun movement and most importantly of all where to get all this great information.
» How to print your work correctly, image management and colour management. I will also supply details of the best photographic labs in Sydney to use that will make sure you get the very best out of your prized images.
» Technical handouts on topics covered is also be supplied at the start of the course so additional notes can be taken.

This course is designed for:
Film and Digital Photographers.

Practical Vs Sit down instruction:
This course is 70% hands on and 30% sit down instruction.

Teaching Aids:
During the course participants will be exposed to a variety of equipment used in the capture of my own personal work, this equipment can also be shared between the participants during the day. (this doesn't include camera's)

Course start and finish time:
The course will start at 12pm due to daylight saving and will go for appox 7 hours taking in sunset.

Start location:
The start location of this course will be Nobby's Beach. From there we will move during the day to Newcastle Baths for composition shooting and ending up at Merewether Baths for our sunset shoot.