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9am to 5pm with a one hour lunch break on your own.
(There are lots of places to eat within a few minutes of the studio. A map will be provided)
Maximum number of students is 12, minimum number to make a workshop is 6

This is for those novices who have a Digital Single Lens Reflex camera and want to learn how to shoot with more confidence and creative control. This is a hands-on workshop with a small group, live shooting demonstrations and time for your questions. In this beginning workshop you will learn:

• Camera concepts: creative control of aperture and shutter speed
• f stops and controlling depth of field: the best reason to own a DSLR
• Exposure modes: PASM, when to get off P
• Metering modes: how does your camera decide on an exposure? When should you take over?
• Focusing modes: how to keep your camera locked onto your subject
• Camera menus: ISO, white balance and some other settings. . .
• Files: resolution, quality, JPG, RAW, TIFF
• Support/stability: tripods, stance, leaning & breathing
• Shooting people: working with your subject and the importance of background
• Assignment: we will divide into small groups and shoot a casual portrait assignment
• Assignment review: surprises and near-misses