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The Composition Sydney day course is a hands on course run entirely in the field for photographers of all levels. Participants will be instructed on photographic techniques and skills from the ground up.

During the day we will find and capturing creative compositions of the city to develop your way of looking at a scene and making it unique to your own creative flair.


See top right column for future course dates, all fall on a Saturday.

  • Day Course Cost
  • Only $330.00
  • Book the 7th December 2008 Course

Click here to read  feedback given from my past group and one on one course participants. Frequently Asked Questions about the courses

" 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 "

Just some of the topics the course will cover:
» Digital / Film Camera set up and equipment. (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 will also be supplied.

This course is designed for:
Film and Digital Photographers from Beginner to Advanced Amature.

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.

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


Start location:
The start location is at Circular Quay meeting outside Wharf 5.

Extras:
Each course member at the beginning of the day will recieve a course booklet and DVD with video tutorials on image development to take full advanatge of RAW capture.

 

 
  • Skill Level:
    Beginner to Advanced Amature.

    Course Duration:
    Approx 7 hours. Includes day time and sunset shoot under instruction to put days teachings into effect.

    Equipment:
    Digital or Film SLR camera is desirable, along with a tripod.

    Student number on course:
    Max of 8 persons on each course. To ensure one on one instruction and assistance when required.


  • Future Sydney City
    Day Course Dates
  • Sydney City Day Course
    7th December 2008click to book a spot on this course

  • 2009 Course Dates

  • Sydney City Day Course
    11th January 2009click to book a spot on this course
  • Sydney City Day Course
    8th February 2009click to book a spot on this course
  • Sydney City Day Course
    8th March 2009click to book a spot on this course
  • Sydney City Day Course
    5th April 2009click to book a spot on this course

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