Introduction to DSLR Photography (Beginners)
In this 3 hour workshop you'll learn how to control your camera, get out of auto mode and create stunning and imaginative images you'll be proud of.
Group Workshops (5 spaces only for each date)
| Date | Sat 17th April 2021 |
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| Time | 1.00pm - 4.00pm |
| Location | Nottinghamshire location |
| Cost | £25 |
| Suitable for | Beginners |
| Date | Saturday 24th April |
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| Time | 1.00pm - 4.00pm |
| Location | Woodthorpe Park, Sherwood, Nottingham |
| Cost | £25 |
| Suitable for | Beginners |
One to One Workshop
- On location hands on learning
- Shooting modes
- The principles of aperture, depth of field and ISO
- Understanding depth of field
- How to freeze or blur a subject
- Rule of thirds and positioning
- DSLR digital camera or mirrorless digital camera (essential)
- Instruction booklet (essential)
- Warm clothing / waterproof
- A drink if required
| Date | Once you have booked, please call Andrea on 07894719035 to arrange your date. |
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| Time | |
| Location | Nottingham location |
| Cost | £60 |
| Suitable for | Beginners |
What will I learn?
Is the course right for me?
This photography workshop is for beginners and improvers who want to get off auto and into manual modes.
What you need to bring
Is my camera suitable?
All DSLR and mirrorless compact systems cameras are suitable as long as they allow aperture priority, shutter priority and full manual control. Please refer to your user manual to check out the settings or drop me an email and I can advise you.
Street Photography (Beginners / Improvers)
One to one, 3 hour, street photography workshop.
This hands on, street photography workshop is designed to help you to create interesting images of people, buildings and the city landscape.
Andrea will guide you through the basics and help you to gain control of your camera in a way that no user manual will do.
let’s get creative and have a fun day learning how to take great pictures.
| Date | Saturday 1st May 2021 |
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| Time | 12.30 - 3.30 |
| Location | Nottingham |
| Cost | £85 |
| Suitable for | Beginners / Improvers |
What will I learn about street photography?
- On location hands on learning
- The principles of ISO, aperture and shutter
- Composition and rule of thirds
- Different perspectives
- How to use the city sights as a back drop
- Shadows, lines and texture
Is this street photography workshop right for me?
This 3 hour hands on workshop is aimed at beginners or improvers who own a DSLR digital camera or mirrorless camera.
What you need to bring
- Your camera and lenses
- Your camera manual
Is my camera suitable?
All DSLR and mirrorless compact systems cameras are suitable as long as they allow aperture priority, shutter priority and full manual control. Please refer to your user manual to check out the settings or drop me an email and I can advise you.
Portrait Photography (Beginners / Improvers)
One to one, 3 hour, portrait photography workshop.
This workshop is aimed to help you to create interesting and powerful portraits in the landscape of the city.
Andrea will explain and help you to gain control of your camera which no user manual could ever hope to do. let’s get creative and have a fun day learning how to take great pictures.| Date |
Saturday 8th May 2021 |
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| Time | 12.30pm - 3.30pm |
| Location | Woodthorpe Park (Meet in Car Park) |
| Cost | £120 |
| Suitable for | Beginners / Improvers |
What will I learn about portrait photography?
- On location hands on learning
- The principles of ISO, aperture and shutter
- Composition and rule of thirds
- Shooting form different angles
- How to use the city sights as a back drop
- How to use reflectors
Is this portrait photography workshop right for me?
This 3 hour hands on workshop is aimed at beginners or improvers who own a DSLR digital camera or mirrorless camera.
What you need to bring
- Your camera and lenses
- Your camera manual
- A reflector
Is my camera suitable?
All DSLR and mirrorless compact systems cameras are suitable as long as they allow aperture priority, shutter priority and full manual control. Please refer to your user manual to check out the settings or drop me an email and I can advise you.
Night Photography (Improvers)
One to one, 2 hour, night photography workshop.
Learn how to capture light trails and create sharpe and imaginative nighttime photography.
This one to one 2 hour workshop is aimed at developing your understanding and knowledge of night photography and will cover all the essentials to make images at night.
let’s get creative and have a fun evening learning how to take great pictures.
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To be arranged |
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| Location | Nottingham |
| Cost | £120 |
| Suitable for | Improvers |
What will I learn about night photography?
- Camera settings to use in low light
- Composing images in darkness
- Light trails
- Getting exposure right
- Using Manual mode
- Light painting
Is this night photography workshop right for me?
To make the most out of this workshop, you should have a good understanding of your camera's controls and settings and have experience of using it in manual modes.
What you’ll need to bring
- Digital SLR /mirrorless camera
- Instruction booklet (essential)
- Tripod (essential)
- Remote shutter release (Essential)
- Warm clothing, including hat and gloves
- Torch (optional, battery operated fairy light, sparklers)
Is my camera suitable?
All DSLR and mirrorless compact systems cameras are suitable as long as they allow aperture priority, shutter priority and full manual control. Please refer to your user manual to check out the settings or drop me an email and I can advise you.
Reviews
Anita High
I received a photography workshop gift voucher during lockdown and was finally able to use it recently. I've always loved photography but never quite grasped the mechanics of using a DSLR so having the opportunity to begin learning with Andrea was very exciting. I didn't even have a DSLR at this point and Andrea was a huge help, advising on what I needed, sending links to suitable cameras and answering all my questions weeks before my lesson was due.
By the time the lesson arrived I was rather apprehensive about everything. But I didn't need to worry. We started right at the beginning, Andrea set my camera up for me, spent time talking me through the various essential processes, then it was off round Wollaton Hall to practice!
I had a great afternoon. Andrea is very easy to talk to and explained things in a way that really helped me start to understand my camera, what I want to get out of it, and how I achieve that. I will definitely be booking future lessons and would recommend anyone with an interest in photography, beginner or expert, to book a session with Andrea.
Warren Powell
This was an amazing experience. From the preparation, beforehand to get me to focus on what I wanted to achieve. When I then needed guidance, you were really patient and made me feel more competent.
I was out of my comfort zone and I sensed it. However, you reassured me and paid me multiple compliments on my ability and creativity.
It is said that the best teachers show you where to look but not what to see.
You're an amazing teacher.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
