Beginners Photography Workshop

Make taking photographs on your camera easy with this beginners photography course, for those new to photography.



3 hours 45 mins Class size 1 to 6     label £65 - £75 (£75 per guest when you book for 1 guest, £65 for 2+ guests)

Unlock the potential of your camera with a handful of simple yet powerful techniques designed to elevate your photography. Gain a comprehensive understanding of how to control the buttons, menus, select apertures, ISO, and adjust WB settings to improve your photography.

Discover the art of black and white photography, learn to use natural light and shadow, effortlessly enhancing the quality of your photographs. Explore the intricacies of photographing historic buildings or in a cobblestoned alley while experimenting using shapes and shadows in your photography.

For the last part, we'll take a short walk to the canal where you can put your newly acquired skills into practise by photographing portraits with blurred backgrounds, elevating your photography.

  • 09:20 Meet by St Peter's Church
  • 09:30 Camera Controls
  • 10:00 Natural Light
  • 11:00 Shapes and Form
  • 12:00 People and Fuzzy Backgrounds
  • 13:00 End

Areas Covered: ISO, white balance, black & white, apertures, shallow depth of field, natural lighting and shadows.

Walking distance: 500m, flat.

Equipment: DSLR, Compact System, Micro Four Thirds, Compact and Bridge Cameras are suitable. Standard zoom lens and if you have one a telephoto would be useful. If you are not sure about your lenses, please check with us.


Knowledge required
None required.
 
What to bring
DSLR, Mirrorless/Compact System, Micro Four Thirds, and Bridge Cameras are suitable. Standard zoom lens and, if you have one, a telephoto would be useful. If you are not sure about your lenses, please check with us. Must be able to control aperture, shutter, and manual.

Fully charged battery and memory card with plenty of space. Spare batteries are useful.
Location

St Peter's Church, Church Lane, Berkhamsted, HP4 2AX

Beginners Photography Workshop location
Your teacher
Phil Richardson
Phil Richardson


Phil Richardson, Trainer
As a seasoned professional photographer, Phil Richardson is known for his boundless energy, innovative ideas and creative approach to work.
Building a reputation as a photographer in the heritage, education and construction sectors. Having had the privilege of photographing at iconic locations such as Hampton Court, the Tower of London, V&A, Blenheim Palace and Ashridge House I am able to bring my love of history and art to every project.

With more than 20 years in the photography industry, Phil has honed his skills developing his own style and imaginative perspective. An energetic photographer whose passion for capturing experience and emotion shines through in the images he creates. Dedicated to his craft and constantly pushing himself to photograph the world in new and innovative ways.

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