Digital Photography Fundamentals - Still Life / Tabletop Workshop

Description

Following on from our popular Digital Photography Fundamentals Beginners Workshop comes our Digital Photography Fundamentals Still Life Workshop.

This course offers a blend of helpful theory in easy-to-understand terms, clear demonstrations and student practicals, so you can learn how to put the theory into practice in a fun and supportive environment.

Aimed at those who already have a good working knowledge of their camera, this course will guide you towards gaining further skills and confidence in this popular and creative genre of photography. Great for enthusiastic amateur’s, bloggers or small business owners looking to shoot their own products.

Topics covered in this course include:
    Still Life styles
    Choosing the right equipment for the job
    Basic styling - grouping and working with props
    Learning camera-to-subject-to-background relationships
    Light quality, types and exposures
    Working with reflectors
    Camera angles
    Getting close
    Composing/cropping/ Editing In Camera
    Finding your style
    Reviewing your work and learning from feedback
    Storing your files
 Course includes course notes

Requirements
    It is preferred that participants have completed the Digital Photography Fundamentals Beginners Workshop before enrolling in this course. Otherwise, a good working knowledge your camera in manual mode is essential.
    **A DSLR camera or mirrorless camera with the option of manual mode, capable of manually adjusting shutter speed, aperture and ISO controls is essential for this course**
    Lenses – ie 50mm, macros, mid-range zooms, preferably with an aperture of F4 or lower
    A flash if you have one (but not essential)
    Reflectors if you have them (but not essential)
    A tripod - essential
    Image card, image card reader or camera-to-computer cord
    Charged camera batteries and charger
    USB or hard drive to store your files
    A selection of props – we will let you know what to bring, prior to the commencement of the course
    The manual for your camera (most manufacturers have online manuals you can download via the web if necessary)
    Your own laptop - essential
    Pen and notepad  
    Good working knowledge of computers

Please familiarise yourself with your camera's manual prior to starting the course.

Certification

This is a non-accredited Shortcourse