Digital Photography Fundamentals - Travel / Photo Stories Workshop

Description

Following on from our popular Digital Photography Fundamentals Beginners Workshop comes our Digital Photography Fundamentals Travel / Photo Stories 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 photography-based story telling. Ideal for travelers, bloggers and those who enjoy capturing the important people, places and times in life.

Topics covered in this course include:
    Introduction to documentary photography
    Popular styles
    What makes a compelling story?
    Choosing the right equipment for the job
    Effective camera settings
    Shooting techniques: creative composition and framing
    Working with light- quality, types and exposures
    Candid vs. traditional vs. environmental portraiture
    Visual Variety - Image impact: single and series images
    Finding your style
    Getting involved - approaching people
    Ethics of Documentary Photography: permissions, consent, ownership and usage
    Displaying a story: sequencing, editing, and refining the narrative
    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 – interchangeable or broad range zooms
    A tripod if you have one (but not essential)
    Image card, image card reader or camera-to-computer cord
    Charged camera batteries and charger
    USB or hard drive to store your files
    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