Focusing on composition and creativity, students are guided through lessening dependence on automatic shooting modes. Semi-automatic and manual camera modes will be explored with the ultimate goal of leveraging the creative capabilities of the camera. This workshop challenges the student to think 'outside the frame' and allows them to create unique photographic opportunities within the gorgeous scenery of Gatineau Provincial Park. The entire workshop takes place in a colorful outdoor fall setting in Gatineau Quebec.

Course Outline:

- Custom white balance to properly reproduce colors
- Exposure compensation and bracketing
- Composition (exploring both vertical and horizontal framing for different effects)
- Close up/macro possibilities
- Working with shutter speed, aperture and ISO to freeze action or to record movement (ex: flowing water)
- Creative use of natural light (exploring the different metering methods)
- Dealing with shadows in direct light
- Choosing the right lens for the creative photographic experience
- Creative use of depth of field, neutral density filters/circular polarizing filters, tripods, and shutter release cables

Who Should Attend?

Students who have taken the above mentioned prerequisite and recommended indoor workshops (or have equivalent knowledge) and are eager to apply what they've learned outside in the real-world environment.

What To Bring To Class:

- Camera
- Charged battery / batteries
- Memory cards
- Wide Angle and Macro Lens
- Full-Sized Tripod
- Shutter Release Cable
- Circular Polarizing Filter / Neutral Density Filter

The meeting place will be in Gatineau Park Quebec. A more specific meeting spot will be announced via email to the students who have signed up. You will get to explore great scenic lookout areas such as Pink Lake and old abandoned structures and waterfalls near Meech Lake So just bring your camera and have fun.