Photography techniques, terminology, and equipment can feel overwhelming and intimidating initially. After several hours learning from John Greengo, you will build the knowledge and confidence necessary to confidently go out and capture photographs you truly love and want to print, display, share, and treasure for many years.
This course is developed specifically for photographers just starting their journey. It will walk you through the essential functions of your DSLR camera and demonstrate all the critical operations. You will learn fundamental photography concepts addressing everything from shutter speed to aperture, depth of field to ISO settings. You will receive practical guidance on how to compensate for poor lighting situations and how to frame your subject for maximum visual effect and technical quality.
After this class, you will be able to:
- Master the relationships between shutter speed, ISO, and aperture, and how these elements function together
- Develop effective use of depth of field to control focus and visual impact
- Learn to focus manually and understand when each focus mode is appropriate
- Identify different lens types and understand how each affects your images
- Develop stronger compositions using fundamental design principles
- Use light strategically to establish mood and communicate emotion
- Get comprehensive instruction in flash photography techniques and creative applications
- Receive a practical introduction to the complete post-processing workflow and editing process
This class will support you in:
- Learning the most important functions your DSLR camera offers
- Building practical confidence in using new camera features
- Understanding essential photographic vocabulary, including the rule of thirds and the exposure triangle concept
- Developing solid knowledge of lighting and composition fundamentals
- Discovering how to position yourself and your subject for optimal visual results
- Learning to capture beautiful photographs using your existing DSLR without investing in additional expensive equipment
- Preparing yourself for more advanced and specialized photography courses
If you want to capture more remarkable and inspiring photographs of your travels, your loved ones, and natural environments, this foundational photography course offers everything you need. By the end of this course, you will be prepared to advance your photography skills to new levels and pursue additional specialized photography education.
Who is this class for:
- Beginning photographers wanting to develop their skills and understand their camera completely
- People prepared to get outside and actively capture the photographs they envision
- Any photographer with experience wanting a comprehensive refresher or seeking to eliminate longstanding habits from one of the most respected educators in photography today
