Beginner Photography Training (8-Week Course)

Starting at $520.00

Course SyllabusWeek 1: Introduction to Photography

  • Topics Covered:

    • Brief history of photography

    • Types of cameras (DSLR, mirrorless, compact, smartphone)

    • Overview of essential camera parts (lens, shutter, aperture, sensor)

    • The importance of storytelling through photography

  • Hands-On Activity:
    Familiarization with camera settings and controls.

Week 2: Understanding Exposure

  • Topics Covered:

    • The Exposure Triangle: Aperture (f-stop), Shutter Speed, ISO

    • How light affects photos

    • Balancing the Exposure Triangle for desired results

  • Hands-On Activity:
    Practice taking photos at different exposures in various lighting conditions.

Week 3: Composition Basics

  • Topics Covered:

    • Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines, Framing, and Perspective

    • Balancing elements within the frame

    • Negative space and subject placement

  • Hands-On Activity:
    Capture images that apply one or more composition rules.

Week 4: Focus and Depth of Field

  • Topics Covered:

    • Manual vs. Auto Focus

    • How aperture affects depth of field

    • Using shallow depth of field for portraits and deep depth of field for landscapes

  • Hands-On Activity:
    Experiment with different aperture settings to create varied depths of field.

Week 5: Lighting Essentials

  • Topics Covered:

    • Natural light vs. artificial light

    • The role of shadows and highlights

    • Using reflectors and diffusers

  • Hands-On Activity:
    Shoot in various lighting scenarios (morning light, shade, indoor light) to understand their effects.

Week 6: Introduction to Post-Processing

  • Topics Covered:

    • Overview of basic editing software (e.g., Lightroom, Photoshop, Snapseed)

    • Cropping, color correction, and exposure adjustment

    • Ethics of photo editing

  • Hands-On Activity:
    Edit 2–3 photos using basic adjustments.

Week 7: Exploring Photography Genres

  • Topics Covered:

    • Portraits, Landscapes, Macro, Street Photography, and more

    • Choosing a niche and building a portfolio

  • Hands-On Activity:
    Choose one genre to explore and take 5–10 photos based on that style.

Week 8: Review, Critique, and Showcase

  • Topics Covered:

    • Group critique and feedback on assignments

    • Best practices for presenting work

    • Setting goals for continued improvement

  • Final Project:
    Present a small portfolio (5–10 images) that demonstrates skills learned during the course.(50% Deposit required upfront for all requested services.)