Beginning Photography: Part 1 - Richard Vallon

Please bring:

• Your SLR or mirrorless camera
• Any lenses you may have

Make sure you have a good battery and that it is charged before class.

Classes are small so students can participate and request information specific to their interests, including:

• Landscapes
• Portraits
• Action photography

We will cover:

• The basic parts of the camera and their functions
• Camera care
• Memory cards
• Batteries
• Changing lenses

Students will learn the various important automatic modes, including:

• P mode, which allows brighter or darker exposures
• A, aperture priority mode, which allows you to blur backgrounds when using telephoto lenses
• S mode for action images or night photography

The class will also discuss:

• Frequently used and less expensive kit lenses
• Normal zooms
• Telephoto zooms

Students will learn to take images using lovely window light, similar to techniques used by the old masters.

Prerequisites:

• None

Supplies:

• Please bring the camera you have

Advice will be given personally for students who want to:

• Purchase their first SLR or mirrorless camera
• Upgrade their current equipment