What it’s About:

Fundamentals 1^st is a workshop for people who love photography and want to learn the building blocks to making great images and controlling their camera.

The concepts taught in this workshop are the bare bones of photography which were used decades ago by great photographers and are still used today by great photographers. Emphasis is placed on learning manual exposure by understanding aperture, shutter speed and ISO. Other concepts that will be discussed include camera settings (RAW vs. jpeg, White Balance, the Histogram, and color space), lens choice, composition, shooting techniques, and a brief discussion on post-processing.

I won’t be revealing a magic button on your camera that will turn you into Ansel Adams when you press it. We will, however, learn how to use our minds to control the camera and our hearts to create meaningful images.

Who this Workshop is for:

Do you want to understand the basic concepts of photography?

Are you thinking about making photography a career?

Do you have a digital SLR, but have no idea how to use it?

Do you want to be able to control your camera?

Are you a mom or dad and just want to make great images of your kids?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then this workshop is for you. Whether you love to photograph people, landscapes, or objects, the principles taught in this workshop apply.

When it’s Happening:

When/Where: July 24th, 10am-4pm (followed by an optional hands on photographing session at Wrightsville Beach)

Oak Room,  Northeast Regional New Hanover County Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmingon, NC 28405

Cost: $185 (early registration) ; $195 (late registration)

Cost Includes:

• All day instruction
• Workshop Notebook (includes information from concepts taught during the course)
• Snacks and Beverages throughout the day
• Lunch provided

Register: Click HERE to register. You can pay via credit card or personal check. You will receive a registration confirmation to hold your spot after you register.

Workshop Outline:

• Introduction
• Camera Basics and Settings (RAW vs. JPEG, White Balance, Color Space, the Histogram)
• Lunch
• Exposure and Metering (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, metering techniques, equivalent exposure)
• Lens choice and Composition
• Brief Discussion on Post Processing
• Q + A
• Hands on Application at Wrightsville Beach

What to Bring?

• Your camera
• Writing Utensil
• Your laptop if you like
• Please don’t bring tape recorders or video recorders