Learn the basics of taking professional photos with your camera. This introductory course teaches basic camera operation, fundamentals of exposure, and composition. This course includes classroom instruction and a field trip and is designed as an adult course.

Requirements:
Bring your own digital SLR camera, with changeable lenses

• Understand how to use your camera in manual, aperture, and shutter priority modes
• Learn the Exposure Triangle: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO - and how they work together
• Master the basics of composition and framing to create visually compelling images
• Discover how light and shadows shape your photos - from natural light to flash
• Explore lens types and focal lengths, and how they affect perspective and storytelling
• Get hands-on with depth of field and how to create sharp or dreamy backgrounds
• Learn how to control motion - freeze action or create smooth motion blur
• Understand white balance and how color affects mood and tone
• Get started with basic photo editing to enhance your images
• Learn how to find your personal style and tell stories through your lens
• Practice ethical and respectful photography, especially when shooting people or public places
• Build confidence in shooting in various conditions: landscape, portrait, macro, and low light

Fee Breakdown

Category	Description	Amount
Course Fee (Basic)	Registration Fee	$ 112.00