Beginner Photography Course

Goal: Get comfortable with your camera and learn the essential functions.

• Introduction to different types of cameras (DSLR, mirrorless, smartphone)

• Understanding camera parts and buttons

• Key Settings:

  • Shutter speed, aperture, ISO (The Exposure Triangle)

  • White balance and focus modes

• Switching from Auto to Manual mode

• Hands-on exercise: Adjusting settings based on different lighting conditions

Goal: Learn how to create visually appealing and well-structured images.

• Rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, and symmetry

• Using foreground and background effectively

• How to fill the frame and create depth

• Avoiding common composition mistakes

• Hands-on exercise: Practicing different compositions using everyday objects

Goal: Understand how lighting affects photography and how to control it.

• Types of natural light (golden hour, soft vs. harsh light)

• Using shadows and reflections creatively

• Introduction to artificial light sources (flash, continuous lights)

• Basics of light modifiers (diffusers, reflectors)

• Hands-on exercise: Experimenting with natural and artificial light sources

Goal: Learn how to enhance and refine photos using editing software.

• Introduction to basic editing tools (Lightroom, Snapseed, or other free apps)

• Adjusting exposure, contrast, and color balance

• Cropping and straightening for better composition

• Retouching techniques and enhancing details

• Hands-on exercise: Editing your own photos from previous sessions

Goal: Apply everything learned to capture a well-thought-out image.

• Students take and edit a final photo using the skills learned

• Group discussion and feedback

• Tips for continued learning and improving skills