WHO FOR - Suited for those people who are either completely new or have some experience using a DLSR and have an interest in photographing places and landscapes. (Max 6 per class)

DATE/TIME  - Tuesday 5pm-7.30pm
                     - 13th, 27th May, 10th, 24th June

WHERE - Theory @ Preston St ArtSpace in Como,  Practical @ Kings Park and South Perth Foreshore locations.

ABOUT - Ben is looking forward to imparting some techniques and inspiration/motivation to elevate your photography to a new level.

TOPICS WE WILL COVER

• Finding the best Location, and the best Composition within the Landscape
• Focusing (Achieving optimum depth-of-field)
• Working with and balancing light
• Helping to set up you Camera and Tripod (emphasis on setting up for panoramic tripod heads)
• Become comfortable using Manual and Semi-Manual modes, ie learning how to effectively combine the use of Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO
• More Advanced techniques will be discussed and practiced (depending on standard and wishes of students), eg working with ND Filters, time lapse, multiple exposure blending.
• Discussion of Editing Techniques (session within photoshop, more advanced on request
• Review and critical analysis of your images
• Recommended resources (free online/smart phone tools, suppliers, etc.)

In addition to the above, we will also cover any additional specific areas that you would like to learn and you’ll be encouraged to ask any questions throughout the course in order to get the absolute most out of it and ensure that all your needs are met and all your questions are answered!

WHAT TO BRING
Camera and manual (with fully charged battery!)
• Lenses
• Tripod
• Remote Shutter Release (if you have one)
• Any filters you may have
• Notepad and pen, and camera manual

SCHEDULE
Session 1 - Theory in class (Exposure and Composition as it relates to landscape photography)
Session 2 - On Location (TBA)
Session 3 - On Location (TBA)
Session 4 - Theory in class (Post processing and image critique)