This Intermediate to Advanced Photography course in Perth has been designed to impart a high level of proficiency to the serious amateur photographer or to someone considering a career in photography. This course teaches you to shoot at a professional level. The key focus on this course is in upgrading your photographic technical and artistic skills. We also examine various camera systems such as gimbals and drones to expand your imaging repertoire.
A series of workshops will cover wildlife, landscapes, portraits, architecture, product, food, action and more. Places visited include wildlife and nature photography at Perth zoo and historic UWA where we focus on architecture and portraiture. Your instructors are professional commercial photographers allowing you to draw upon their depth of knowledge.
■ Equipment review, your camera, your lenses & systems
■ Accessories, filters, tripods, reflectors, external Speedlites
■ Landscapes, portraiture, still life, architecture, nature
■ Shooting modes, RAW vs JPEG, bracketing, HDR, picture style
■ Cameraderie with fellow photographers & sharing camera skills
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Learn how to use every feature on your DLSR or mirrorless camera to the full
Get unbiased advice on what camera gear is best suited for your needs and budget
Fast track your photographic technical and artistic skills
How to shoot high quality portraits using natural light and flash
Get great shots of the Swan valley vineyards and landscapes
Post-production and workflow tips including Lightroom 4
Professional tips on photographing architecture, still life, action and macro
Small groups (10 persons maximum)
Interactive, dynamic, fun
Networking with like-minded individuals
Souvenir portraits
Free camera shopping service and on-going technical support
WHAT THE COURSE COVERS:
Your DLSR digital camera functions
Shooting architecture
Natural lighting
Portraiture
Still life & lifestyle images
Food, wine and art product shots
Landscapes
White balance & bracketing, use of ISO
Exposure compensation, exposure bracketing
Channels & parameters , colour temperature
Creative use of depth of field
Composition and painting with light
An analysis of popular DLSR cameras, lenses and accessories
Unusual viewpoints & tilting / lens perspective / high contrast / colour harmony / motion
Use of light on water, clouds, silhouettes, shadows, twilight
Operation of external flash unit
Flare for effect and star bursting
INCLUSIONS:
Instruction from professional photographers Andrew Thomasson and/or Serena Pearce
Detailed notes
Camera, lens and accessory shopping service
Personal assessment and critique of your portfolio
MEETING POINT (9am)
Entrance to Perth zoo
Labouchere Rd South Perth
EXCLUSIONS:
entry into Perth zoo is extra : $33 (adults), $26 (concession)
Lunch & sundries
