Learning Manual exposure and understanding the basics. 

The first part covers the basics of your camera. We will also cover basics of composition, how to make your image stand out and not like a snapshot and basics on lighting.

Learning objectives include -

1. Learning the dials and the different buttons on your camera and what they do without overwhelming yourself.

2. What the different modes mean - Aperture priority, Manual, Auto etc and which one to choose when.

2. Shooting in manual. Jpeg vs raw and what's better AND WHY.

3. Exposure triangle basics - ISO, shutter speed and Fstop - What do they all mean? And why it is so important to understand their relation and how to manipulate the settings to use them effectively in your images. 

4. Which camera to buy or lenses to get if you just want to take decent pictures of your kids or nature. My review on what worked for me on a budget.

5. Intro to the basics of composition and discuss a few 'rules' including composition.

6. You will receive notes and some handouts to help understand certain concepts.

Class will be from 3 pm to 6 pm with 1 hr of hands on shooting time included. Light appetizers included with juice/water.