Basic Photography Intensive Weekend Workshop:
"When my friends looked at my photographs they couldn't belief that I really was the one who took them - I told them that VPW could help them achieve the same outstanding results as well! Thank you for an excellent class!"

"Thanks for an excellent Workshop, Marc. I learned lots, and especially enjoyed the studio shooting session with the models you brought in. I will be back to take more of VPW's courses and workshops!"

Our Basic Photography Course condensed into one intensive Weekend Workshop.

Are you looking for a great first course in photography, but don’t have the time to commit to a 10 week program? Then, this Workshop is for you!

In only 2 days, you will learn the most important basic photography concepts, such as exposure calculation, depth-of-field, effective composition guidelines and how to use your camera to get consistent high uality results. Students are welcome to bring a digital or film camera to this Workshop. You'll learn about the differences between film and digital capture, how to get great exposures (even in manual mode), and how to choose the right lens for the job. On Sunday, this hands-on Workshop will also give you the opportunity to practice your newly acquired skills during a full scale studio shooting session with professional models.

Limited to only 14 students, this intensive Workshop is designed to leave you feel comfortable and in control of your camera and its operation. It is a great Workshop for people looking to refresh their skills, and a stepping stone and foundation to further photography training.

DETAILED COURSE AGENDA

Saturday 10am - 1pm: - Introduction to Photography - A brief History of Photography - Basic Camera Operation and Handling (what does this button do?) - Film versus Digital Cameras Lunch 1pm - 2pm Saturday 2pm - 5pm: - Exposure Workshop in the Studio - Understanding Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO - Understanding Depth of Field Sunday 10am - 1pm: - Basic Composition Theory - Lenses and Their Properties - Introduction to Lighting Theory - Basic Portraiture Lighting Techniques Lunch 1pm - 2pm Sunday 2pm - 5pm: - Studio Shooting session with professional models - Explore different lighting techniques - Learn to use your camera in the studio - Depth of Field Shooting Demonstration

NOTES: It is recommended to use a digital SLR for this Workshop. Please contact our office if you are planning to use a point-and-shoot camera without manual controls. Register early as class size is strictly limited to 14 students only. Expect to learn lots about photography in a fun and professional environment! Photograph professional models in a full-scale studio shooting session on Sunday afternoon!