Photography for Beginners Course – Levels 1 & 2
Courses in Braintree, Essex. Free parking
We have been providing our Photography for Beginners Course since 2007. During that time, Jeff had trained thousands of budding photographers to take better photographs.
This short photography beginners course is aimed at total beginners who own a DSLR camera. On this photography course, Jeff will unpack the amazing potential of your DSLR camera.
Photography Beginners Course Day 1
On day 1 of this Photography for Beginners Course, you will learn how to operate your camera and get away from the Auto setting. Also, you will learn, Shutter Speed, Aperture, Programme, ISO, White Balance, and Exposure. Furthermore, you learn Composition and get to put everything into practice when Jeff takes you out in the afternoon.
Photography Beginners Course Day 2
On day 2 of this Photography for Beginners Course, you will learn Metering, Exposure, and Flash. Additionally, you will learn how to go fully manual, plus the basics of Post production, In the afternoon, Jeff will be taking you out so that you can put your new skills into practice.
After this 2-Day Photography for Beginners Course in Essex, you will be taking great photographs of your family, friends, holidays and other key moments in your life. Whether you’ve just got your first digital SLR camera of you’ve had one for a few years then our beginner’s photography courses ideal for you. You will get you away from the fully auto settings, you will gain more confidence and have the skills to take photographs that you will be proud of.
What to Bring:
You will need a digital SLR camera (available for hire at £15 per day), fully charged battery, and a memory card.
Love taking portraits? Learn how to create the blurred backgrounds so that the person ‘pops’ out of the photograph just like the professionals do. Into Landscapes? I’ll show you simple yet very effective composition techniques to create stunning photographs of your days out and travels. Use Facebook? Get ready to start getting more ‘Likes’ for all the photos that you post on your wall.
More information here Photography Course for Beginners
Plus you will learn so much more…
| Level 1 | Level 2 |
| Camera setup. | Exposure. Getting the perfect photo every time |
| ISO | The Simple Way to Going Fully Manual |
| White Balance | Camera Flash Techniques |
| Programme Mode | RAW. What it is and why & when you would use it |
| Aperture Mode | Practical Outdoor Photography Session |
| Shutter Speed | Portraits. The art of photographing people |
| Composition. How to create exciting photos | Image Review |
| Practical Outdoor Photography Photo Session | Introduction to Photoshop |
| Q&A Session | Q&A Session |
Additional Information
This photography course is run over 2 days. 9am – 3.30pm (30 minute lunch break). Days can be attended separately.
As we will be taking outside photographs please wear suitable clothing.
| Duration | Group Size |
| 2 Days | 6-8 People |
Book your Photography Course for Beginners Here
Price includes tuition, handouts, tea and coffee.
Bonus:
When you attend both days you will receive a discount on future courses

