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We will be offering 2 services. Free basic photography lessons through this website, and personal photography courses. The personal photography courses are for anyone living in the Brockville, Ottawa, Kingston area in Canada, who wants to learn about photography, and great picture taking. The photo course will be available online shortly.
Our personal photography courses consist of actual classes in small groups where you get personal teaching and assistance. Our "Basic Photography" course covers photography in general, the basics on film and digital photography, lighting, exposure, and composition, as well as a brief introduction to some of the different types of specialized photography. Upon successful completion, you also get a certificate to prove your new knowledge. We will be offering courses in the various specialized photography fields later.
We will have our "Basic Photography" course material available on the site in a few weeks, for those living elsewhere, or those who do not want or need personal teaching. We will also be offering online tests so you can get a certificate, (if you pass), for a small fee.
We will be adding material in the specialized sections as time permits.
"Basic Photography" Course Details:
Our "Basic Photography" course consists of 4 classes. Each one is 1 to 2 hours, followed by an open session period, during which, you can leave any time if you have no questions. The cost for the full course is $55 Canadian if paid before classes start, or $65 if paid upon arrival of first class. For this low cost you can learn how to take better pictures, and understand exactly what you are doing when you take them.
Sign up for yourself or for a friend.
Nice birthday gift idea for a friend who likes taking pictures.
You get a gift certificate to give them for a pre-determined set of classes.
(see below for course schedule)
The 4 classes are:
Day 1
- Lesson 1 - Camera Basics
- How cameras work
- Different types of cameras
- The different lenses
- Lesson 2 - Film vs Digital Photography
- Differences between film and digital cameras and photos
- Choosing between digital and film
- The different types of films for film cameras
- The difference between digital image formats and sizes
Day 2
- Lesson 3 - Photography Basics
- Lighting - natural, artificial, and flash
- Exposure - metering, shutter speeds, apertures, and film speeds
- Lesson 4 - Taking Pictures
- How lighting and exposure determine the end result
- Common problems (red-eye, blurry, light or dark) - causes and cures
- Assignment - test your understanding of today's lessons
Day 3
- Lesson 5 - Making Pictures
- Being creative with your lighting and exposure options
- Learn to see what your camera sees
- Framing, composition, background, enhancements & distractions
- Assignment - see what you can come up with
Day 4
- Lesson 6 - Introduction to Photography Specialties
- Portrait Photography
- Nature Photography
- Still Photography
- Close-up Photography
- Certificate - show others that you now understand photography
Course Schedule & Prices: (Pick the schedule that fits yours the best)
Our next 2 scheduled classes are:
- coming soon
Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 8 people at a time, and seating is filled on a first come first serve basis, so pick your choice soon.
Our "Basic Photography" course is $55 Canadian if paid before classes start, or $65 if paid upon arrival of first class. This covers all 4 classes. (all 6 lessons)
We also offer a limited number of private courses for $150 + $20/person.
(get 4 friends to split the cost and the 5 of you get a private course for the same price)
Private courses are held at your place.
For more information about the course, to sign up, or to just ask questions, use the form here.
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