BASIC TO INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE
#learnphotography_durban
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO LEARN THE BASICS IN PHOTOGRAPHY?
For amateurs, learning the fundamentals can help you take better photos and enhance your enjoyment of your photography. Understanding concepts such as composition, lighting, and exposure can lead to more satisfying results and a deeper appreciation for the art form.
For those intending to be professional photographers, a solid grasp of the basics is essential to produce high-quality work to meet demands of clients. Mastery of fundamental principles allows photographers to consistently create compelling images and effectively communicate their intended message.
R5,240.00
per person, single booking.
Group bookings (3 or more) price on request.
2025
Wednesday 12 November
Monday 17 November
Wednesday 19 November
Sunday 23 November (practical)
Monday 24 November (practical)Wednesday 26 November
OTHER DETAILS
- The venue will be in Durban North.
- Homework will be given, photos will be reviewed and discussed with each class.
- All courses will include two practical photo shoots, normally a sunrise and then a sunset practical.
- Directions, other details and on what to bring will be provided about 7 days before commencement.
- Classes 3 hours per session / Practical Sessions 3-5 hours.
- Payment in full is required to confirm your booking. See full terms and conditions HERE.
TESTIMONIALS
I want to thank My Photo School, Rory Baker, for being a great inspiration in my photography journey. Almost all that I know I learned from him. I love his courses. It is amazing all the knowledge he has on different cameras and LR and PS, I must now just practice what I have learned. Thank you for being so patient with me. AN
Rory finds a good balance between theory and practical application thus making the workshop a great learning experience as well as a lot of fun. GF
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Introduction to Photography.
DSLR vs Mirrorless, full frame vs crop sensor, lenses for various genres.
Raw vs Jpeg.
Understanding camera dials menus and settings and how to use them effectively.
All about Exposure; understanding exposure, stops in photography, and how to read exposure on your camera.
Focusing, focus modes and focus selection.
Which shooting mode to use: Aperture vs Shutter vs Manual.
DOF, introduction to Hyperfocal distance, introduction to light and creative techniques.
Camera Shake.
A good photo; framing and composition.
Introduction to post-processing.
........and more
DSLR vs Mirrorless, full frame vs crop sensor, lenses for various genres.
Raw vs Jpeg.
Understanding camera dials menus and settings and how to use them effectively.
All about Exposure; understanding exposure, stops in photography, and how to read exposure on your camera.
Focusing, focus modes and focus selection.
Which shooting mode to use: Aperture vs Shutter vs Manual.
DOF, introduction to Hyperfocal distance, introduction to light and creative techniques.
Camera Shake.
A good photo; framing and composition.
Introduction to post-processing.
........and more
GIFT SOMEONE THIS COURSE
Our gift voucher is the ideal gift to give a loved one, friend, or colleague to contribute to someone's photographic journey that will keep on providing memories for years to come!
WHEN THE COURSE IS OVER
Students will be invited to future practicals with new classes.
After a course is completed every student will have the opportunity to do one two-hour 1-on-1 private session online with the Coach to discuss any problems they are having with what they learned at this course.
After a course is completed every student will have the opportunity to do one two-hour 1-on-1 private session online with the Coach to discuss any problems they are having with what they learned at this course.
