Digital Photography Fundamentals – One Day Workshop


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An image of a woman holding a camera up to her face, ready to take an image

In this hands-on workshop, you will gain a practical understanding of your camera’s functions – aperture, shutter speed and ISO – together with manual focus techniques and the basics of creative composition. You’ll apply these practical techniques and newly established skills over the course of the day and have the opportunity to ask questions and gain feedback, all under the guidance of experienced photographer and tutor Julian Lumb.

This workshop is for absolute beginners with a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras or mirror-less cameras (with interchangeable lens) wishing to gain an understanding of the basic principles of digital photography.

What will be provided?

  • Notebook and pen
  • Workshop notes
  • Tea and coffee

What do I need to bring?

  • Your DSLR or Compact camera
  • Charged batteries
  • Memory card
  • Camera Manual (if you have it)
  • Lunch

Tutor

Julian Lumb

Julian Lumb has been involved in Photography and Photographic Retail in Canberra for over 17 years. Julian’s primary focus of Wedding and Real Estate Photo and Video grew from his start working at a local camera store in 2006. Here he learned a great deal about photography, camera equipment and photo printing, achieving an Advanced Diploma of Photography from Canberra Institute of Technology along the way. Realising he was missing out on the joy of relaying his knowledge of photography after leaving retail, Julian now enjoys taking up tutoring opportunities with PhotoAccess when he can.

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