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 Features
Cost $150.00
Time 3 Hours
Level – Intermediate
Mode – One on one
Pay by – Cash/Card
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
Times & Venues
When and Where
- Mon to Fri: 9am – 12pm
- Sat: 9am – 12pm
- 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
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.
Location Options in Toowoomba
Picnic Point Cafe
Beautiful location
Picnic Point Lookout 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.
Your Home or Office
Comfortable location
In some situations, your home or office can be the best place to conduct a private lesson. I can easily come to you, provided you live inside the Toowoomba boundary. If additional travel is required, please get in touch.
Picnic Point Parklands
164 Tourist Road, Toowoomba
I now live in Toowoomba, on the beautiful Darling Downs, 132 km west of Brisbane.
This is where I conduct my lessons, but I am happy to travel locally or interstate as needed.
Booking a Private Lesson
Via – Email
Feel free to Email me to arrange a date for your booking or to ask me any questions.
Book – Online
Please select your preferred day by clicking the available date (Blue button) in the calendar below.
Then follow the prompts to enrol in my Google Calendar.