With the beautiful and historic village of Unionville as the primary subject, students will learn not only how to work with the advanced modes and settings of their cameras, but more crucially, how the role of light and effective composition play in the crafting of compelling photographs. While strolling through both Unionville's urban and natural elements, students will learn how to combine the art of 'seeing' with the know-how of camera control to capture the images they've always envisioned in their mind's eye.
Course Outline:
- Putting to use the advanced shooting modes of the camera
- Controlling depth of field for better composition
- Using shutter speeds creatively to make photos come alive
- Understanding how light plays a primary role in photography, how the camera sees it and how to make the most of it
- Discovering the characteristics of effective composition and realizing it with the lens and perspective
and more...
(Note: These sessions are specially crafted by each photographer to include their own experiences and advice.
Expect subjects to be covered that are not mentioned here!)
Who Should Attend?
This workshop provides the ideal setting for thinking and shooting creatively. New aspiring photographers wishing to explore possibilities beyond the 'snapshot' norm and learn to tell stories with their images will thoroughly enjoy participating in this seasonal event workshop. Attending participants should have a basic understanding of their camera and menu system.
What To Bring To Class:
- Your camera (remember to charge your battery fully before attending)
- Enough memory cards to store plenty of images
- A set of lenses covering both a wide angle range and a telephoto range (or a single lens with an all-in-one focal length range - ex: 18mm-200mm)
- Macro lens (and tripod) optional
MEETING LOCATION INFO:
Students are to meet at the corner of Fred Varley Drive and Main Street, Unionville. Your instructor will lead you for a walk on the historic Main Street, passing by the Toogood pond before heading back to the initial meeting point.