Photographer: Don Hildred – Star Burst in the Japanese Gardens
Manual Exposure Course
Want to stop relying on the Auto Mode settings? Then, this advanced course is perfect for you. It covers all the essentials for achieving correct exposure in every photographic situation.
This will, in turn, build confidence to reduce dependence on the Auto modes, thereby improving your photographic skills and self-confidence.
Course Summary
$150.00
Time 3 Hours
Intermediate
One-on-one
Cash/Card
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Course outline
What to expect
- 2 Hours of camera theory
- 1 Hour practical activities
- Coffee / Tea on arrival
- Critiquing & feedback
- Take home notes
- Friendly atmosphere
- Email/phone support
Topics covered
What we will discuss
- Exposure Triangle
- ISO Sensitivity
- Shutter Speed
- Focusing Techniques
- Aperture Control
- Exposure Metering
- White Balance
Camera activities
On the day
- Freezing & Blurring
- Depth of Field (DOF)
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Camera Movement
- How to achieve a Starburst
What to bring
Camera wise
- Digital camera
- Lenses & accessories
- Pen/notepad
- Instruction manual
- Tripod – optional
- External flash – optional
What to expect on the day
Check out what you can expect to do and photograph during your photography lesson at Picnic Point Parklands.
Alternative Courses
Course summary
If this course doesn’t suit your needs, you can try the Camera Basics course designed for beginners. For post-production lovers, there is also the Photo Editing course.
Booking your Private Lesson
Book – Online
Please choose your preferred day by clicking on the available date (Blue button) in the calendar below. Then follow the prompts to enrol in my Google Calendar, which I will see immediately.
Payment options
Pay on the day
You can choose to pay me on the day with cash, EFTPOS, or I can invoice you with a 7-day account.
Online card payment
In preparation for your lesson
After completing your booking, please email me (in the form below) any specific areas of interest you wish to discuss, and your favourite photographic genres (e.g., landscape, bird photography, macro). This will allow me to do some preparation so I can be better prepared before we meet.
Contact Don for help
Please feel free to contact me via email if you have any questions.
Course-related questions
Email me any specific questions or topics you’d like to discuss.