Explore New Possibilities with Manual Exposure
Wanting to get off Auto? Then, you can explore what’s possible using this course’s Manual and Creative Priority Mode camera settings.
How to book a Private Lesson
Please feel free to email me to arrange your booking. Alternatively, you can use the ‘Book Online’ button to confirm in my Google Calendar.
You can pay for your lesson on the day with either EFTPOS or cash.
Lessons start at 9am – Mon to Sat
Course Duration: 1/2 Day
Cost: $145.00
“Really enjoyed the time spent with Don. The session was informative, with heaps of photography tips and explanations, set in a lovely, relaxing environment. I feel more confident using my camera and appreciate Don’s patience and friendliness.”
S. Baxter
Course outline
What to expect
- 2 Hours of camera theory
- 1 Hour practical activities
- Coffee / Tea on arrival
- Critiquing & feedback
- Take home notes
- Work at your own pace
- Friendly atmosphere
- Email / phone support
Topics discussed
What we will cover
- Manual Exposure Mode
- Understanding ISO
- What is Shutter speed?
- Focusing techniques
- What is an Aperture?
- Exposure in practice
- Accurate colour
- Flash photography
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
Times & location
When and Where
- Mon to Fri: 9 am – 12 pm
- Sat: 9 am – 12 pm
- Picnic Point Cafe
- USQ Refectory
- Your Home or Office
Let us know
So I can help
- Camera – Make & model
- If you want to mix topics
- Your favourite subjects
- Wheelchair requirements
- Hearing or Sight needs
Intended audience
Who is this course for?
- Getting off Auto
- Advancing skills
- Going professional
Payment options
1/2 day lessons
- Cash on the day
- Eftpos on the day
- Bank Transfer
Alternative Courses
You can check the course levels page for detailed information if you need help deciding which course suits you best. Alternatively, you can choose from the following list of course options below.
Courses range from Beginner – Advanced
Lesson location
1. Picnic Point Cafe
Beautiful location
Picnic Point Cafe and surrounding Parklands offer brilliant photographic opportunities, with magnificent views, a waterfall, and abundant macro subjects in the parks and gardens. There’s a lot to discover and photograph during your lesson.
Lesson location
2. Your Home or Office
Comfortable location
In some situations, your home or office can be the best place to conduct a private lesson. It is easy for me to come to you, provided you live inside the Toowoomba boundary. If travel is required, please get in touch.
Google Maps
164 Tourist Road, Toowoomba
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Office hours
Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm
Sat: 9am – 12pm