Learning to use your camera in manual will assist you in the process of learning to take better pictures. Understanding the settings really helps and are easy to use. Attending a short workshop is your answer. To improve your composition, make use of the various online platforms and groups. This will assist you in building a brand and a signature.
Just bought a new camera?
What is basic camera course?
You'll learn how to set up your camera properly and the essentials of photography including exposure, white balance, shutter speed and introduction to manual mode. This is the perfect course for a beginners.
COURSE OUTLINE
Learning basic functions of your camera
Functions of your PASM / Mode dial
Understanding the menu system
Lens options
Basic exposure settings
Setting up custom buttons and dials
AVAILABILITY & COST
R 1450*
This workshop consists of one 2-hour session, discussed at the availability of the instructor.
* All bookings require a deposit of 50% to confirm your spot.
* All courses exclude travelling fees.
Our beginner photographry course takes you from learning how to use your camera to having a full understanding of what makes a good photo all the way through to advanced creative techniques. To ensure you get the most out of the course, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy *practical shoots with our instructor.
EASY TO START
This is a comprehensive course, for anyone interested in photography as a hobby or a career. We’ll take you through the basics of shooting in manual, understanding the importance of good lighting, to mastering the flash both in studio as well as outdoors to achieve professional results. A practical introduction to taking great photos. Learn how to use your digital camera in manual like a pro, and understand the concepts at work in a relaxed and patient environment. Discover the art of composition, the creative use of focal points, and basic natural lighting techniques typically at play with indoor, as well as street and travel photography.
Requirements
All you need to start is a camera that has the ability to switch from Auto to Manual. We will do the rest. What if you do not have a camera? We have a fully equipped studio with extra bodies and lenses to get you going on the course. We will supply all learning materials and prints.
Instructor : Devon Williams (Media Foundry Studio's)
This workshop is designed to develop your photography beyond the simple point-and-click, and can be tailored to your particular interests.
COURSE OUTLINE
What is a PASM dial
Focusing points
Understanding the menu system
Setting up custom buttons and dials
Discover the features of your digital camera and how to shoot in Manual Mode like a real pro. Understand depth of field, and how aperture, shutter speed and ISO work together.
Learn how to use your camera to make the best of natural light conditions. Pick up composition tips to create stellar photos, and simple techniques to improve your eye and confidence.
Explore different camera types, lens options and find what camera or lenses would suit your style of photography.
Coursework and reference manual supplied.
Your trusted instructor, Devon Williams is an avid photographer with a decades' worth of industry experience. Adept at a variety of disciplines within the field, Devon is an ideal teacher for students of every interest, with a conversational, practical approach to photography.
AVAILABILITY & COST
R 2450*
This workshop consists of two 3-hour sessions, available on a one-on-one or group session up to six people over a weekend (Saturday and Sunday) from 14:30 - 17:30 pm, Weekday options can be discussed in advanced with your instructor.
*Practical shoots available at R 850 per lesson.
* All bookings require a deposit of 50% to confirm your spot.
All participants to receive a complimentary camera maintenance kit compliments of Cameraworld. Visit www.cameraworld.co.za for a variety of camera gear equipment.
Want to take your photography up a notch? Our advanced course will take you through the various technologies available to increase your skill to becoming a PRO when dealing with various challenges in the professional world of photography.
Get Ahead of the Pack!
This course is focused around the semi-professional that would like to like to up their game as a professional photographer. Master all the manual features of the camera, lighting setups and editing. Sessions are conducted in our studio as well as outdoors on location. We focus on the around how to setup focus points, importance of various focal length lenses, flash photography, off camera flash photography, the use of reflectors, constant lighting and introduction to color grading in Adobe Lightroom.
Our goal is to be an incubator for photographic excellence and a place that takes entry-level photographers and shapes them into an innovative generation of authentic story-tellers with a well-rounded photographic skill-set, able to perform at a professional level. Ideal for those interested in pursuing photography as a career.
COURSE OUTLINE
AVAILABILITY & COST
Was R 5850* NOW R 4250
This workshop consists of four 3-hour sessions, available on a one-on-one or group session up to 4 people over a weekend (Saturday and Sunday) from 16:00 - 19:00 pm, Weekday options can be discussed in advanced with your instructor.
* All bookings require a deposit of 50% to confirm your spot.
* Outdoor excursions is weather dependant.
All participants to receive a complimentary camera maintenance kit compliments of Cameraworld. Visit www.cameraworld.co.za for a variety of camera gear equipment.
Capturing the "I do's"
By the end of "Capturing Love", participants will not only have gained the technical skills and knowledge required for a successful wedding photography, but will be equiped with the business acument to thrive in the competitive industry. Enroll now to embark on a transformative journey and turn your passion for photography into a rewarding career capturing the most important moment in people's lives.
COURSE OUTLINE
In this course we will look how to approach wedding photography, from the first client meeting to sorting your images for post production.
AVAILABILITY & COST
Was R 6850* NOW R 3990
This workshop consists of two 3-hour sessions, available on a one-on-one or group session up to 4 people over a weekend (Saturday and Sunday) from 17:00 - 19:00 pm, Weekday options can be discussed in advanced with your instructor.
* All bookings require a deposit of 50% to confirm your spot.
* Outdoor excursions is weather dependant.
All participants to receive a complimentary camera maintenance kit compliments of Cameraworld. Visit www.cameraworld.co.za for a variety of camera gear equipment.