This course is intended to get you off the automatic settings, and on to the manual and semi-automatic side of your camera where you have more control of your images.

We divide all pictures into portraits (where you want to show one subject) and landscapes (where you want to show a view), and take photos of both kinds, which we review. The idea is not to take your best ever pictures (though you never know!) but to understand the techniques to blur the background or put everything in focus, and also some ideas of composition for both types of picture. We also look at some technical features of the camera which can make a big difference to your pictures, like changing ISO, exposure compensation, white balance and changing the metering for different kinds of shot.

You should do this course if you feel that you never use your camera properly, and that by staying on the auto modes you can’t get the pictures you want.

If you have a camera with P A S and M (or P, Av Tv and M if it’s a Canon) we can show you how to use these. If your camera only has scene modes, this can still be a useful course – you will learn how to use the most appropriate modes and about composition. Basic DSLR cameras are available to borrow if needed.

If you are already familiar with your camera, you may find our creative, landscape or people courses more useful. These assume a certain level of camera knowledge, so are less suitable for beginners.

We run our DSLR course at all our venues but for a small extra cost we can run this course at your location as a home delivery course.

Locations where we run DSLR Photography Made Simple

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