DSLR Basics

If you have a "fancy" camera but still don't know how to properly use it, you NEED to come to this workshop. Heck, even if you think you know how to use it but have never read the manual or taken a photography course, this workshop will help you step up your photography.

From Lisa: there I was, fiddling around in the studio with my camera, and my good friend (and photographer) Crystal walked in. I bashfully asked her how to change a setting, and she took my camera in her hands and asked me some questions. To be honest, even though I had owned my camera for over 5 years, I didn't have the answers to most of her questions. I realized that day, that I needed this course and others would benefit from it, too!

What you'll learn:

• Basic terminology of settings and how to apply it while photographing with your camera
• Which camera setting mode will work best and compliment your photography needs/desires
• Basic camera anatomy and which lenses provide desired effect/look
• Creative take-home challenges that will allow you to continue and grow (with the option to post in an online group)
• + you'll take home a photography guide to help you remember what you learned in class!

Skill requirements: This is a beginner-level workshop.

Material requirements:

• Your camera (please bring manual as all cameras are different)
• Fully charged battery and a memory card with lots of space
• If you have multiple lenses, please bring a portrait lens (50mm-85mm).
• please bring whichever cord necessary to transfer images, that you will take during the workshop, to the instructor’s laptop.