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Highlights
These hands-on live courses are designed to introduce beginners to the world of photography
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About This Deal
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What's included: online photography course of choice
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Master Manual Exposure course valid Fridays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Mastering Depth of Field course valid Fridays 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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Please have empty memory card and fully charged camera at the time of course
Live online course – mastering manual exposure
What is the course about?
Would you like to broaden your creative bandwidth by stepping out of auto mode? This 3-hour workshop teaches you how to unlock the power of your camera by controlling the fundamentals of exposure. Key to this is mastering the exposure triangle – the relationship between ISO, shutter speed and aperture.
Workshop outline:
- How to take photographs in manual exposure mode
- The exposure triangle: ISO, shutter speed and aperture
- Exposure compensation
- Using a grey card for white balance and metering
- Which metering mode to use and when: matrix, centre-weighted, partial or spot
Skills acquired:
- Work with the principles of exposure & the exposure triangle
- Use manual exposure mode
- Know when to under and overexpose
Live online course – mastering depth of field
What is the course about?
Shallow Depth of Field, also called selective focus, is one of the most exciting techniques in photography. It can transform your image by adding depth, beauty and interest. You’ll learn to control which image detail stands out and how to create beautiful bokeh, where the background gently falls out of focus.
We teach you how to use Depth of Field creatively with your own equipment, and give further guidance on the most effective lenses for capturing bokeh.
Workshop outline:
- The four elements that control depth of field
- Use of selective focus to tell a story
- Creative applications for depth of field
- Advice on lenses and equipment
Skills acquired:
- Control depth of field
- Direct the viewers’ attention to specific image details
- Know which lenses create the best bokeh
Fine Print
Expires 4 months after purchase. Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Mandatory online booking required. Check availability here and book here. Confirmed bookings can be cancelled or amended up to 24 hours before the appointment. 14-day cancellation rights only apply if the booking can still be cancelled. On the day of the course customers must follow the link from the email, type in their name and password. Please have empty memory card and fully charged camera. Valid Fridays, Master Manual Exposure course 10am-1pm, and Mastering Depth of Field course 2pm-5pm. Valid for option purchased only.
About The London Institute of Photography
Based in the Old Truman Brewery, The London Institute of Photography is a non-academic institution for photography training. It takes pride in putting emphasis on the artistic development of students and cooperates with award-winning professional photographers. Courses range from introduction to photography for beginners to more advanced workshops focused on specific aspects such as fashion, portrait and documentary photography, lighting, portfolio printing, and many more.