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 let me know your background and past photography experiences.
For example, are you new to photography, refreshing an old interest before heading off on holidays, or wanting to advance your skills levels to professional?
1: Let’s start with some…
Camera theory
Generally, most lessons start by following the course notes that apply to 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 sufficient information to understand their cameras better. 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 setting, 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 have learnt today by asking questions and showing me your images taken during the activity lesson.
Alternatively, you are welcome to get in touch to ask further questions by email or text over the next 30 days if you’re unsure of 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.
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Example photos from past students
Picnic Point student examples
