Course #101
Fundamentals of Photography
This six-week, 4 hours per night or 4-hour day class, seven-session class is designed for the beginner who has recently purchased a digital SLR camera, a mirrorless camera, or for people looking for a refresher on technique.
What’s Involved?
This class covers exposure, shutter speeds, ISO and f/stops. Learn composition techniques such as: the rule of thirds, leading lines, S curves, C curves and the light isolate theory. In addition to learning about the use of filters, flash, extension tubes and tele-convertors; students will study travel photography, portraiture, close-ups (Macro) and how to overcome full automation in today’s cameras.
Learn about wildlife photography, nature photography, how to shoot sports and we may view artistic portrayals of the nude as fine art. Any digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera or mirrorless camera that can be adjusted for manual operation as well as automatic exposure mode is welcome in class as long as it is not an automatic exposure only camera (no point and shoot cameras permitted).
Expect homework assignments! Expect reading assignments! Do not be misled. The word “fundamental” in the title does not mean elementary photography. Experienced photographers would still benefit from this class nearly as much as a beginner. The digital photographer will learn about the merits of shooting RAW files compared to JPEG or TIFF, white balance and reading histograms.
Scheduling
Upcoming morning classes
Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 10:30 AM
Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 10:30AM
Upcoming night classes
Thursday January 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Seventh session (final class)
The seventh session is an all-day Saturday or Sunday session at the Farmington Hills campus from 10:00am to 5:00pm called “Break the Rules”.
FAQ
What type of camera do I need?
Any digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera or mirrorless camera that can be adjusted for manual operation as well as automatic exposure mode is welcome in class as long as it is not an automatic exposure-only camera (no point-and-shoot cameras permitted).
What techniques are covered?
This course covers composition techniques such as: the rule of thirds, leading lines, S curves, C curves and the light isolate theory. In addition to learning about the use of filters, flash, extension tubes and tele-convertors.
exposure, shutter speeds, ISO and f/stops will also be explained in detail.
What types of photography does this course cover?
Students will study travel photography, portraiture, close-ups (Macro) and how to overcome full automation in today’s cameras.
Learn about wildlife photography, nature photography, how to shoot sports. We may also view artistic portrayals of the nude as fine art.
How easy is this "fundamental" class?
Expect homework assignments! Expect reading assignments! Do not be misled. The word “fundamental” in the title does not mean elementary photography.
I have some experience already - will this course still benefit me?
This class is designed for the beginner who has recently purchased a digital SLR camera, a mirrorless camera, or for people looking for a refresher on technique.
However – Experienced photographers would still benefit from this class nearly as much as a beginner. The digital photographer will learn about the merits of shooting RAW files compared to JPEG or TIFF, white balance and reading histograms.
Also keep in mind that this class is the gateway to the other 200+ classes and workshops offered by Midwest Photography Workshops. Don’t forget to look at our “Companion Classes” if you plan to take multiple classes. It could save you some money.
How long does the class last?
This six-week, 4 hours per night or 4-hour day class, seven-session class is designed for the beginner who has recently purchased a digital SLR camera, a mirrorless camera, or for people looking for a refresher on technique.
The seventh session is an all-day Saturday or Sunday session at the Farmington Hills campus from 10:00am to 5:00pm called “Break the Rules”.
How much does this class cost?
$305.00
Premium Members save $30.50 on this Class (contact us to redeem this discount)
Course Signup
This class is the gateway to the other 200+ classes and workshops offered by Midwest Photography Workshops.
*field is required