Source: Unsplash – Photography Lesson

What to Expect on Lesson Day

All photography lessons start with a sit-down over coffee/tea to discuss what outcomes you have in mind and the equipment you own.

This is a great time to share your background and past photography experience.

For example, are you new to photography, refreshing an old interest before heading off on holidays, or wanting to advance your skill levels to a professional level?

1: Let’s start with some…

Camera theory

Generally, most lessons start by following the course notes for your indicated level when you enrolled. However, this can vary up or down according to your skills and knowledge base – Camera Basics or Manual Exposure.

While working through the notes, you should ask as many questions as possible about your camera’s settings, features and capabilities to get the most from this lesson. Most modern cameras have an enormous Menu to explore; that’s when your notes will be handy for jotting down additional information.

After two hours of theory and one-on-one discussions, most people have enough information to better understand their cameras. This is vital because you need to feel confident when using it.

Course summary

2: Applying the theory into practice

Practical Activities

Now that you feel much more confident with your camera settings, we can venture outside to apply the theory you learned in some practical activities.

If you’re having your lesson at Picnic Point, we can take a short walk down to the waterfall, where you can experiment with various photographic techniques along the way.

Including – Landscape photography and composition, Intentional camera movement (ICM), Shutter speed (fast and slow), and Macro photography of flowers and bugs.

On the return walk, you can practice your Depth of Field skills at the Love Lock display at the top of Picnic Point Lookout and enjoy the view of TableTop Mountain below.

Source: Toowoomba City Council – Picnic Point Lookout

3: Critiquing and Feedback

If time allows…

This is the perfect time to review your understanding of what you learned today by asking questions and showing me the images you took during the lesson.

Alternatively, you are welcome to get in touch with any further questions via email or text over the next 30 days if you’re unsure about anything we covered today.

You are also very welcome to send me images for critiquing, and I can also display them on my website if you so desire.