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Beginner and Enthusiast Photography Workshop
Sun 3 December at 9:00 am - 11:00 am
$150.00
This workshop is perfect for any beginner or enthusiast photographer wanting to learn more about their camera, gain a deeper understanding of camera controls and how to compose images. It will help you gain confidence when using your camera and its settings. I will outline how to take images of family and friends, pets, street, landscape and travel photography.
Skill level required: Beginner or Enthusiast
Overview
- The Orange Botanic Gardens will provide diverse scenery to inspire you
- The 2-hour workshop is designed for small groups of up to six people in a relaxed environment
What is Covered?
- Understanding the different camera modes – Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual
- Understanding the exposure triangle; ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture
- Using shutter speed to control motion
- Using Aperture to control depth of field
- Basic composition
- Framing your images
What Will I Need?
- DSLR or Mirrorless camera
- Fully charged battery
- You may want to bring a small notebook if that helps you learn
Recommended
- Participants should have a basic knowledge on how to use their camera and how to change camera settings
What can I expect during a photography session?
During the session, my goal is to create a relaxed and enjoyable experience. I’ll guide you through camera settings and compositional aspects required to create great images.
Who is this photography workshop for?
For participants with a DSLR/Mirrorless Camera. This is not not suitable for compact ‘point and shoot’ cameras or smartphones.
Booking Terms and Conditions – https://www.taniakueglerphotography.com/workshops
Related Events
The What’s On calendar covers arts and heritage events happening across the NSW Central West in the local government areas of Bathurst Region, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Lachlan, Lithgow, Mid-Western Region, Oberon, Orange, Parkes and Weddin.
Event listings are sourced or supplied from local venues and arts organisations. Many events listed here have been originally shared by the organisers on social media. Whilst all care is taken – and accuracy is our priority – we can take no responsibility for date changes or the content of contributed information. Contact the event organisers listed for more details or to book tickets.
The best way to include your event is to use our SUBMIT HERE form (under the What’s On menu at the top of each page). These listings will be manually approved by the Arts OutWest team before publication. Please allow a couple of days for listings to be published. If you have submitted an event and want to make changes just email us at artsoutwest@csu.edu.au
‘Featured events‘ are those submitted directly online by presenters.
Event promotors are asked to only include their own original images / images that they have permission to use / copyright free stock images. For more information see our fact sheet on Using Images For Promoting Events (if you can’t see this link look under ‘Opportunities’ then ‘Resources’).