Learning the fundamentals of photography is essential because it lays the foundation for creating compelling and visually striking images. Understanding key concepts like exposure, composition, light, and focus empowers you to take full control of your camera and make intentional creative choices rather than relying on chance. Mastering these basics helps you capture moments exactly as you envision them, improves your technical skills, and opens the door to experimenting with advanced techniques confidently.

Key Aspects Covered

• Introduction to photography: DSLR vs Mirrorless. RAW vs Jpeg, lenses, menus dials and settings.
• Focusing, focusing modes, shooting modes.
• Exposure
• White balance, metering
• Intro to light
• DOF, hyperfocal distance
• Composition
• Photography workflow
• Intro to post processing
• ....and more.

Dates:

Classroom: 2, 4, 9, 11, 23 June 2026 9:00am - 11:00am
Practical Sunrise: 14 June 2026 (venue & time TBC)
Practical Evening: 17 June 2026 (venue & time TBC)

Venue:

Durban North, KZN

Note: You will receive an email about 10-7 days before the event with the venue, directions and a recap of your booking.

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