Digital Photography Basics

To capture great images that speak to your heart, you need both technical skill and creative vision. Where the Find Your Eye: Journey course series helps you connect with your heart and soul to find creative vision, DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS gets you going with the technical skills you need.


DATES: Available Now and Summer 2012
LENGTH: 6 weeks
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PREREQ: (none)
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS is a 6-week course that covers the fundamental tools of digital photography: The digital camera and photo editing software. Each week you will receive a comprehensive lesson covering one key technical aspect of digital photography: Capturing Light, Exposure, Composition and Focus, Aperture, Shutter Speed and Editing Beyond the Basics. The lessons are filled with photo examples, my own “lessons learned,” and exercises that help you learn the concepts through practice.

All you need to participate in the course is access to a digital camera and the photo editing software of your choice. The course is a perfect fit for photographers who are new to a dSLR and looking to get off of full auto mode into the creative modes, or those with point-and-shoot cameras looking to use them to their full extent.

Note to point-and-shoot users: There are a few technical exercises where a point-and-shoot camera will not have the full range of functionality covered in the lessons, but you will find most of the material applies.

I hope you will join me to learn the Digital Photography Basics, taking the next step in growing your photography skills. Armed with a little technical knowledge and a lot of heart and soul, you will be amazed at the images you can create!


Learn more about the course and my journey in digital photography in this video:


Topics Covered

  • Capturing Light
  • Exposure
  • Composition and Focus
  • Aperture
  • Shutter Speed
  • Editing Beyond the Basics


Testimonials

I have taken a photography workshop [before], and I must say, yours blew that one out of the water. I was never frustrated in your course; I gained confidence in my abilities, and I actually learned how to use my camera. I’ve learned so much in this course, and now I’m looking forward to moving beyond the basics to finding the art in my photography. Thank you so much for an awesome 6 weeks! – Sarah

I looked forward to the lessons every week. They were so well written and understandable. I had taken an “in – person” class before, but I learned so much more from this one. The lessons flowed well from one week to the next. The assignments offered great opportunities to practice. – Kathy

[My favorite thing about the course] was the simplicity of the technical information. There was no confusion – just straight forward… here’s the info of how and why, set your camera like this, go play. Perfect!  - Marji

I loved learning about the technical aspects of photography. I’d always found it challenging before but you presented it in an easy, understandable way. I loved that you paired each lesson with photographs. That made everything so easy to grasp.  - Annie

You really do have an artist’s eye and a visual way of presenting the information, yet with the thoroughness of a scientist… both of which I appreciate. – Jan

The class was well worth every penny I spent. Every time I pick up my camera, I’ll be using something you’ve taught me! – Cathy

I really enjoyed this course so much! There was a convivial, friendly tone that made it easy to feel a part of the group and to share photos, knowing there would be no negative judgment. Instead, there was such kind, positive support. In addition to your photographic expertise, […] what stands out for me in this course is your accessibility and personal interest in each of your students.– Christianna

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