So you got a new digital SLR Camera (or haven't used yours in a while)?

Looking to get some great tips on how to get started using it and take better pictures?

Wondering if there is an easy way to explain the 'numbers' like shutter speed, aperture and ISO?

Curious about which camera settings to use in which shooting situation?

Want to go from 'Snap Shots' to 'Great Shots'?

Then this "Getting Started with your Digital SLR" Crash Course is what you have been waiting for!

In only 3 hours VPW Director Marc Koegel will 'take the fear away' and have you on your way to taking better pictures with your digital SLR.

Whether you're new to digital photography or have been shooting for while, this seminar is filled with tons of real-life tips and tricks on how to easily and effectively turn 'snapshots' into 'great shots'.

Marc will address the most used and important digital camera features and functions; he'll discuss exposure, shutter speed and aperture, ISO, white balance, how and why to select a particuar shooting mode, autofocus and metering settings. In discussing these settings, Marc will show a large slideshow of imagery illustrating each setting and concept. He'll go over various shooting situations, such as photographing at a dinner party, a sporting event, your kids at play, scenery while travelling etc and tell you exactly how to set your camera for best results!

In addition to all the technical details, we have also set aside time to discuss the basic rules of composition and what makes pictures stand out and be instantly recognizable.

A comprehensive set of handouts will be provided.

Time is set aside to answer our questions throughout the event.

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Upon completion of this Crash Course you will be able to:

– Understand how your digital camera works
– Understand the technical as well as the creative uses of shutter speed
– Understand the technical as well as the creative usees of aperture
– Understand your camera's lightmeter and metering modes
– Understand your camera's autofocus settings and when to use manual focus instead
– Understand when, how and why to select a specific ISO
– Understand when, how and why to select a specific shooting mode
– Understand how to use depth-of-field as a creative compositional tool
– Understand how to use your camera in complete manual mode
– Understand lens focal-lengths and how to use them to create more effective photographs
– Understand the basic rules of composition (and also how to break them)

Start taking better pictures! Join us for this 3 hour Crash Course!

VPW has been a leader in photographic education in Vancouver since 2004! We have thousands of satisfied students walk through our doors each year. Join us and take your photography to the next level!

Level:

All Levels. Everyone is welcome!

Enrollment:

Maximum 35 participants.

Equipment Needed:

Bring your camera with at least 1 lens. Notes will be provided but you may wnat to bring a pen for additional notes as well.

We Provide:

Detailed handouts. Seminar as described above.

Early-Bird Discount:

Most of our courses and workshops offer a 10% discount is applied automatically if you register before the Early-Bird Discount deadline date listed in the registration table below.

Some courses and workshops offer a discount if you're among the first 3 people who register. This discount will replace the 'standard' Early Bird Discount mentioned above, and will be applied automatically during the online registration process (as long as it is available). Check the course/workshop listing page for more details.

CAPIC & PPABC Members:

A 5% discount is available to CAPIC and PPABC members when registering online. Please be prepared to show your membership cards on the first day of your workshop.

Group Discount:

A 5% discount will be appplied if 3 or more people register at the same time for the same workshop. (All 3 tuitions must be paid for by one credit card to be considered a group registration.) Please follow the instructions on the online registration page.

In order to provide the best learning environment possible VPW keeps class and tour sizes limited to 10-15 people (depending on the workshop). This is but one reason that we count on you to attend your chosen class or tour, once you have registered for it.

If you must withdraw for any reason please be aware of our refund policy as follows:

For our Local Lectures, Seminars, and Workshops valued at or under $100, VPW is unable to provide a cash refund. Transfers are limited to one transfer to either the same event at a later date, or a different event of equal value. VPW requires 48 hours written notice in order to make such a transfer (email notice is acceptable). The event you are transferring to must occur within 6 months of the original event you registered for. A $15 fee will be applied to all transfers.

For our Local Workshops, 1 to 5 days in length and our Local 4 to 10 Week Courses, VPW requires 30 days written notice (before the event start date) of your withdrawal in order to provide a refund. (Email notice is acceptable.)

For our Master Photographer Series workshops, 1 to 5 days in length, VPW requires 60 days written notice (before the workshop start date) of your withdrawal in order to provide a refund. VPW may retain 15% of fees paid or $150 minimum in processing your refund. If the tuition is less than $500 the minimum fee drops to $75.

Within 45 days of the Master Photographer Series workshop date all fees paid are non-refundable.

Transfers (for all events over $100): If you wish to transfer to a different workshop date, VPW requires a minimum of 30 days written (email) notice. All transfers are based on availaibility, and subject to approval by VPW staff. For courses/workshops with tuition above $101, the transfer fee is $35.

Transfer Fees as based on event pricing:
Tuition of $100 and below, the transfer fee is $15
Tuition of $101 and above, the transfer fee is $35

VPW can give no refunds:

If you registered for any event valued at or under $100
If you do not show up for your registered course.
If you register for a course beyond or below your skill or ability level.

Refunds for all events valued at $101 and above (excluding Master Series Workshops):
If a student wishes to cancel their registration for any of VPW's events, and has provided written notice within the appropriate timeframe, a refund less a $50 administration fee will be provided.

Course Cancellation:

Occasionally, we may have to cancel a course due to low enrollment. In this case, we will issue a full refund of all monies paid to VPW up to that time.

Instructor Replacement:

In the event that a listed instructor is unable to participate because of a change in his or her professional schedule, we will replace the instructor with someone of equal or similar credentials. If we cannot find a replacement in due time before the course is about to start, a particular class may have to be rescheduled.

Liability

In the event that we cancel your course, for any reason, the extent of VPW's liability is limited to the return of all monies paid. We will do everything we can to register you in another equivalent course. VPW will not be responsible for reimbursement of travel expenses of any kind.

Please note: An administration charge of $25 applies to all refunds

Read complete refund and liability policy

This Seminar is taught by the following instructor:

Read Marc's Biography

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