Getting to Know Your Camera – Absolute Photography Basics
Course overview
Move beyond automatic mode and develop your own photographic eye.
This practical, beginner-friendly workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to understand their camera and start taking better photographs. Designed for absolute beginners, the session focuses on building confidence with camera controls and settings in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Whether you’ve just bought a camera or have been relying on automatic mode, this workshop will help you take the first steps toward more creative photography. It also provides an ideal foundation for learners who wish to progress onto the Digital Photography for Beginners course.
During the workshop, you will:
- Get to know the main parts and controls of your camera
- Understand common camera settings and what they do
- Learn the basics of exposure (aperture, shutter speed and ISO)
- Explore shooting modes and when to use them
- Improve focus and composition
- Gain confidence moving beyond automatic mode
You’ll learn through:
- Clear explanations and live demonstrations
- Guided, hands-on practice using your own camera
- Simple exercises to reinforce learning
- Opportunities to ask questions and get individual support
The workshop is paced to suit beginners and encourages learning by doing, guided by expert tutor, Stephanie Cronin
- Suitable for adults with no previous photography knowledge or experience
- Any type of digital camera with manual or semi-automatic settings is welcome
Please bring along:
- Your digital camera (fully charged)
- Camera manual (optional but helpful)
- A memory card
- A notebook and pen (optional)
Why not continue your creative journey with our Digital Photography for Beginners course?
Alternatively enrol by phone quoting 3ADPTUA07R
Meet the tutors
We want our learners to feel welcome, safe and at ease when attending our classes, especially if this is your first time attending an adult education class or if you're coming back to education after a break.
If you're interested in one of courses, meet our tutors first! You'll see they have similar passions and interests and, most importantly, the right qualifications to help you make the most of your time and money.
