DEVELOPING YOUR CREATIVE VISION
The goal of this class is to help you "create photographs" rather than "shooting snapshots". We will explore various ways you can create images that convey emotion and that tell a story, in any genre of photography.
We will also dig into the technical aspects that are required in order to achieve your creative vision. We cover things like aperture, shutter speed, autofocus modes and much more.
By the end of the course, you should have a good understanding of how to operate your DSLR or Mirrorless camera in Manual mode.
THE CLASS
The class consists of 6 evenings together in the virtual classroom on the easy-to-use Zoom platform.
These live seminars are typically about 2 hours each. Every night, we will explore a different topic. No matter what brand of camera you work with, these lessons will help you understand your instrument and its settings.
The course has a laid back, informal feel. Participants are encouraged to ask their questions throughout the presentation, and we try to make it as interactive as possible.
Participants will also receive an invitation to join a private Facebook group for the class in which bonus course materials and photo critiques will be offered in between live Zoom sessions. We will use the group for discussion and communication between each live class.
Schedule
Week 1: Composition and Light
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Live Zoom Session #1 — Tuesday April 27 2021 @ 7 pm ADT
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Live Zoom Session #2 — Thursday April 29 2021 @ 7 pm ADT
Week 2 (No live sessions)
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Bonus online content
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Photo critiques
Week 3: Exposure
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Live Zoom Session #3 — Tuesday May 11 2021 @ 7 pm ADT
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Live Zoom Session #4 — Thursday May 13 2021 @ 7 pm ADT
Week 4 (No Live Sessions)
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Bonus online content
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Photo critiques
Week 5: Focus and Optics
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Live Zoom Session #5 — Tuesday 25 2021 @ 7 pm ADT
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Live Zoom Session #6 — Thursday 27 2021 @ 7 pm ADT
This course taught me more about photography than I expected.
This was the perfect course for me!
Topics Covered in the Course
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Composition
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Storytelling and conveying emotion
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Shutter speed and capturing motion
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ISO and Noise
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Aperture (those mighty f-stops!)
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Focusing and Auto-Focus Modes
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Depth of field (bokeh)
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Lenses and other accessories
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Exposure Compensation
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Metering Modes
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Light and shadows
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White balance and colour of light
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and more!
AFTER TAKING THIS CLASS, YOU WILL...
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Know all the functions in your camera.
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Be a superstar at composition.
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Understand light and shadows.
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Still get blurry shots (but WAY fewer!!)
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Master your camera's Manual Mode.
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Have an improved creative vision.
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Understand focus and depth of field.
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Use cool techniques just like the pros.
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Be a better photographer.
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Impress your friends with your skills.
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Live happily ever after (results may vary)
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
André Audet is a photographer born and raised in Moncton, New Brunswick. He has been sharing his passion for photography by teaching classes and leading workshops since 2016, in both English and French.
While his work focuses on nature photography and landscapes, André also shoots architecture, events, weddings and portraits.
André's work has published by Canadian Geographic and Saltscapes Magazine. He has been featured by CBC, Radio-Canada, l'Acadie Nouvelle and Times & Transcript. He has appeared on the Picturing Success Podcast, and has done photography work for a number of clients and organizations, such as Parks Canada, Acadian Seaplants and Steven Page.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I've taken a photography course before. Is this workshop for me?
Absolutely! This workshop is designed to benefit both complete beginners and photographers at the intermediate levels. No matter what, this class will help improve your photography.
What is the cancellation / refund policy?
Refunds can only be issued until April 25, 2020.
What happens if I miss a class?
No problem! The classes will be recorded and you will have access to the replay.
What is NOT covered in this class?
We won't be covering studio-lighting, as most beginners don't have a photography studio at home. Also, we will not be covering Lightroom/Photoshop or any other editing tool. The goal with this class is to get you as comfortable with the camera as possible, so that when comes time to edit your photo, you will have a better file to work with.
What equipment is required?
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A DSLR or mirrorless camera (These are cameras that allow you to interchange lenses. You may still benefit from the course if your camera does not have that capability, but some of the contents of the workshop will not apply to you.)
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A Facebook account (for bonus course materials)