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.)