A beginner's DSLR camera & photography workshop

Are you new to photography? Have you just bought a DSLR camera, or have one that’s sitting collecting dust, that you’re still trying to figure out how it works, and what all those buttons do?

Bring your camera along and join me in this beginner’s full day DSLR photography workshop, where you’ll learn the skills, tricks and tips to take incredible photos.

I'll teach you all about the fundamentals of photography, and once you’re armed with your new knowledge, it’ll be time to get outside in the beautiful setting of oHolden Clough's grounds and get creative and put the skills learnt, into practice! You’ll then gather afterwards to review your shots, and i'll give more pointers and advice.

How will the day look?

Morning

I'll teach teach you all about;

• Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO
• Understanding exposure and the exposure triangle - how they work together, to produce an image you’ll be proud of.
• Different camera modes and when to use them (Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual)
• Focusing techniques (single-point, continuous)
• Depth of field control for portraits vs. landscapes
• Using foreground and background to add depth
• Perspective and angles to create interest
• How to compose your subject in the best possible light and frame.
• Lots of tips and tricks from a professional photographer.

Mid-morning

You’ll test your new skills and get out into The Nursery, photographing the old buildings, plants, and ornamentals dotted around.

Afternoon

You’ll explore the morning’s photographs and give feedback to each other. Once we've done this, I'll cover other parts of the camera equipment. For example, what lenses / data cards to use along with the when to use a tripod.

About me

I have worked as a photographer, mainly whilst living in New Zealand & France, after a hobby turned into a passion and then a profession. I have shot many weddings in New Zealand, France and the UK. I've done headshots for performers, newborns, children & many celebration shoots, as well as running numerous nature photography walks in New Zealand and France, alike. Now i'm in the UK, I  want to go back to teaching beginners how to take great shots, and just like I did, turn a hobby into a passion.

Lynne’s workshops are designed to be small (max 6 people) so that she can work closely with each participant.

Please bring your own camera with you and let Lynne know the make / model when booking through her site.

Date/time:

Friday 12^th June / 10.00am-4.00pm

Price:

£85 for the day

There will be time for a 1 hour lunch break and food / drinks are available from The Reading Room Kitchen on site. You are also more than welcome to bring your own packed lunch along too.