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 quality 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 give you the opportunity to practice your newly acquired skills during a full scale studio shoot with professional models.

This intensive class is designed to leave you feeling 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.

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

Level:

Beginner/General Interest. No previous photography experience required.

Enrollment:

Maximum 14 participants.

Equipment Needed:

Bring your camera (must have manual controls) and at least 1 lens.
Optional: additional lenses, camera flash and tripod.

We Provide:

Detailed course notes in binder.
All lighting equipment and professional models when shooting in a professional studio setting as part of this course.

Early-Bird Discount:

A 10% discount is applied automatically if you register before the Early-Bird Discount deadline date listed in the registration table below.

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 sizes limited to 12-15 people (depending on the workshop). This is but one reason that we count on you to attend your chosen class, 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 workshops, 1 to 5 days in length and our Local 10 Week Courses, VPW requires 15 days written notice (before the workshop start date) of your withdrawal in order to provide a refund. (Email notice is acceptable.)

If you wish to transfer to a different workshop date VPW requires 7 days written notice.

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The Basic Photography Intensive Weekend Workshop is taught by the following instructors:

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Read Tim's Biography

Please choose your instructor and workshop date from the registration table below.