For Those New To Digital Photography
This workshop is specifically designed for the beginner,
showing you how to get out of the Automatic Mode to take control of your camera and
allowing you to get your pictures looking how you want them to look.
Workshop Overview
Video Walk Through
Let us walk you through what your workshop and training support includes.
Workshop Dates & Locations
This is an outdoor practical workshop which takes place between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm, at the following locations.
Andover
May 22nd; July 10th; August 28th; October 10th
Basingstoke
May 2nd; July 4th; August 15th; October 24th
Salisbury
May 23rd; July 25th; August 29th; October 23rd
Winchester
May 25th; June 5th; August 14th; October 9th
Subjects Covered
These are the main subjects we shall cover during your workshop.
Shooting Modes
Automatic, Semi-Auto and Manual
The different levels of control available to you, from the Automatic; Semi-automatic; to the Manual, Shooting Modes.
Each has their own advantages.
Exposure
Adjusting Your Exposure
A look at the Exposure Triangle and the three key settings of, Aperture (A); Shutter Speeds (S); and ISO.
So your images appear not too light or dark.
*Aperture (A) also called Aperture Priority (Av) and Shutter Speed (S) called Time Interval (Tv).
Metering
Select The Best Light Reading
Control how your camera measures the level of light, to help you to achieve a better exposure level.
Aperture
Creative Depth Of Field
Use your Aperture to control the area in focus, the Depth Of Field; to blur the background or to make it appear sharp.
Shutter Speed
Control Capturing Motion
Freeze fast moving subjects and blur slow subjects to add a sense of movement, with the right shutter speed.
ISO
Choosing The Right Sensitivity For Your Sensor
Select how sensitive your camera is to light, letting you capture images in brighter and darker lighting conditions.
White Balance
Creative Control Of The Colour Cast
Remove an unwanted colour cast when shooting under different types of light source. Or add them for creative effect.
Focus
Automatic & Manual Focussing
Get the best focus set up when shooting subjects that are either stationary or moving, or both, using the manual and auto-focus modes.
Composition
Frame Your Images
Simple guides to frame and compose your subject, making your image more powerful and interesting to view.
Plus
Other Subjects Covered Include
Tips to hold your camera steady.
Simple ways to protect your equipment.
Safeguarding your images.
.... and more!
Training Support
To help you progress on your photography journey and to ensure you get the most from your experience with us, the following optional elements of training support are included with your Beginners Digital Photography workshop.
Pre-Workshop
To help you prepare, ten days before your workshop takes place, you will have access to your on-line resource of videos and check lists, which will help you prepare and help you get the most from your workshop experience.
This includes advice on what you should bring on your day.
Workshop
Your workshop is made up of short sessions, each looking at a particular key subject and divided into:-
- Explanation of a principle, skill or technique, with technical terms explained using non-technical language.
- Demonstrations of how to carry out the skill.
- Instructor led walk through with the skill broken down into easy to follow steps.
- Guided coaching as you put your new skill into practice .
Directly after your workshop your instructor will be available for at least 30 minutes for any further questions or to talk photography.
Post Workshop
After your workshop the following features are included to support, guide and help you as you start your journey with photography.
These are all optional so you can choose which suits you and you are welcome to take advantage of them all.
On Line Resource
This will now include a Summary Sheet of all the key points covered during your workshop, plus a mini-course series of videos which will take you through what was covered and includes some guided exercises to help you put your new skills into practise.
You have unlimited access to this resource into the future and any upgrades made to it.
Review Session
You will be invited to join an live on-line session where the key points from your workshop are covered and a chance for you to ask any questions that you may.
These normally take place one evening in the week following your workshop.
Office Hours
Twice a month you can join a live on-line Office Hour session, where you can ask any questions about your photography or photography training.
You have unlimited access to these into the future.
Community
You can join our private on-line community where you can get ideas, advice, ask questions and interact with like minded photographers and your instructor.
Competition & Exhibition
Your on-line resource will include details of how you can enter your images into our annual competition and perhaps see your images displayed in our exhibition.
With guidance on how to prepare and submit your images into the competition.
Competition
Those attending this workshop will be eligible to enter images into our annual competition and a beginners category. With a chance to win prizes.
Exhibition
Selected images along with those short listed for the category, will be displayed in an on-line exhibition.
Bonus
At present, your workshop includes the following bonuses to help you progress with your photography.
Workshop Discount
Receive a 20% discount on selected workshops with a choice of themes.
Trial Club Membership
Have a free trial of our on-line Photography Club for two months.
Club includes:- free training; open sessions; private community; challenges; competitions; and more.
Suitability
To help you decide if this workshop is for you
For
This workshop is for those new to digital photography and would like to get out of the automatic camera mode. Those who have been away from photography for while may find it a good refresh of the main settings.
With a small group size, there is time for both group and individual coaching during your workshop.
This workshop shows you how to take control of your camera, introducing you to the main controls and basic composition rules, with tips and guidance on wider aspects of photography.
Access
Workshop locations has been chosen to be access friendly and with local facilities close by, plus with access to local public transport connections.
In total the walking distance covered throughout this workshop is a maximum of 0.5 mile / 0.8 km).
Please contact me if you need more information .... Contact
Carer / Guardian
Access carers without a camera can attend the workshop for free and for those who bring a camera, there is a 50% discount off the workshop fee.
A maximum of one carer per person.
The same discount rules apply for guardians of children under the age of 16, with a maximum of one child per guardian.
Children under the age of 16, must have a guardian in attendance throughout the workshop.
Equipment
All you need is your digital camera with the battery fully charged and your memory card empty of previous images.
Your on-line resource will give more details on what you might want to bring (ie: water & clothing).
Testimonials
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Workshop & Review Sessions
Dates & Times
The dates and times of each Beginner Digital Photography workshop and it's associated Review Session are listed below.
Please note that Review Session times (*) are provisional and may be altered, up to three weeks before your workshop takes place.
Andover
Wksp May 22nd, 10:00 - 13:00
Rvw May 24th, 19:00 - 20:15*
Wksp Jul 10th, 10:00 - 13:00
Rvw Jul 12th, 19:00 - 20:15*
Wksp Aug 28th, 10:00 - 13:00
Rvw Aug 30th, 19:00 - 20:15*
Wksp Oct 10th, 10:00 - 13:00
Rvw Oct 14th, 20:00 - 21:45*
Basingstoke
Wksp Jul 4th, 10:00 - 13:00
Rvw Jul 5th, 19:00 - 20:15*
Wksp Aug 15th, 10:00 - 13:00
Rvw Aug 16th, 20:00 - 21:15*
Wksp Oct 24th, 10:00 - 13:00
Rvw Oct 28th, 19:00 - 20:45*
Salisbury
Wksp May 23rd, 10:00 - 13:00
Rvw May 24th, 19:00 - 20:15*
Wksp Jul 25th, 10:00 - 13:00
Rvw Jul 26th, 19:00 - 20:15*
Wksp Aug 29th, 10:00 - 13:00
Rvw Aug 30th, 19:00 - 20:15*
Wksp Oct 23rd, 10:00 - 13:00
Rvw Oct 29th, 18:30 - 19:45*
Winchester
Wksp Jun 5th, 10:00 - 13:00
Rvw Jun 7th, 19:00 - 20:15*
Wksp Aug 14th, 10:00 - 13:00
Rvw Aug 16th, 20:00 - 21:15*
Wksp Oct 9th, 10:00 - 13:00
Rvw Oct 14th, 18:30 - 19:45*
* Please note that Review Session times are provisional and may be altered, up to three weeks before your workshop.
Progression
After completing your Beginners Digital workshop, you can progress at your own pace with the following options available to help you on your photography journey.
Workshop B
Workshop B builds on the subjects covered in workshop A, to give you even more control of your camera and progress your camera skills.
You have the option to take both workshops A and B of Digital Photography For Beginners, on the same day.
Workshop A is always held in the morning and workshop B in the afternoon, with a break in between .... read more
Practical Workshops
You may like to join a practical outdoor workshop held on a range of photographic subjects.
All practical Themed Workshops and Photography Walks are suited for all levels of photography experience, unless otherwise stated. With guidance and demonstrations tailored to those attending .... read more
ESP On-line
To meet like minded people in a private on-line community, offering guidance, advice, inspiration and motivation when need.
The ESP Photography Club has regular live sessions, with competitions, themed challenges, training sessions and discounts for other training.
You can join our on-line Photography Club at any time, which is run by our sister website at Easy Steps Photography .... read more
ESP Photography Club
To meet like minded people in a private on-line community, offering guidance, advice, inspiration and motivation when need.
The ESP Photography Club has regular live sessions, with competitions, themed challenges, training sessions and discounts for other training.
You can join our on-line Photography Club at any time, which is run by our sister website at Easy Steps Photography .... read more
Other Study Options
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Workshops A + B
You have the option to take both workshops A and B of Digital Photography For Beginners, on the same day.
Workshop A is always held between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm, with a one hour break before, workshop B runs from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
This gives you the choice to attend them on the same day or on different dates to suit you .... read more
Online Training Options
If you prefer, you can study Beginners Digital Photography on-line, both as short courses or as a series of mini-workshops, plus there is a Masterclass course held twice a year.
These are all available as self-paced study, plus some of the short courses have a tutor-paced option, with regular live sessions.
Both Self & and Tutor-paced courses have a range of training support and community options .... read more
Frequently Asked Questions
I am a total beginner, is this course suitable for me?
What is the different between this 'Digital Photography For Beginners' workshop and the on-line versions with Easy Steps Photography?
Workshop Timings
Covid Changes
Contact Us
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