Introduction to Canon EOS / Canon EOS R Photography Training Cape Town
Private Beginners Photography Training Courses / Sessions
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Introduction to Photography / Canon EOS DSLR Training Cape Town |
Photography / Private Camera Training Courses
This one-on-one beginner training programme / lessons in Milnerton, Cape Town is designed for assisting the developing Canon EOS photographer with mastering the fundamentals of photography and the introduction of the settings and menu system of the full range of Canon EOS DSLR / Canon EOS R Mirrorless cameras (and compatible lenses). The main camera training focus will be on the photographer's current equipment.Learning Objectives and Outcomes
The Introduction to Photography / Canon EOS Camera Training programme is facilitated over three sessions / lessons (of up to fours hours+ each per session) with specific reference to the following objectives and outcomes (current lenses will serve as the guidelines for specific genres / other options will be discussed):
- Suited for new / beginner photographers with any Canon EOS / EOS R camera
- Understanding and applying exposure fundamentals (Aperture / ISO / Shutter Speed)
- Understanding and applying the Canon EOS menu and Autofocus systems (and related settings)
- Opportunities for practical exposure in various genres (Birding / Landscape / Macro / Portraiture)
- Introduction to photography challenges and compositional guidelines (for various genres)
- Future support / recommendations on possible future Canon Camera / Lens / Accessory purchases
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A short orientation / overview lesson on Lightroom as as an post-processing / editing suite will also be demonstrated as part of a specific genre training (if required).
High Academic Standards and Learning Environment
Each session / lesson is started with a detailed agenda and camera manual / handling notes (specific to the learner's) EOS camera, available lenses and specific photographic interests). Vernon Chalmers Photography Training Mission / Philosophy
Requirements: Canon EOS / EOS R Body / Canon or Canon compatible lens for Canon EOS / EOS R and a memory card.
Cost
Introductory sessions for new photographers starts from R850 per session (up to four hours 4+).
R2 500 for three sessions one-on-one Photography Training Sessions (up to five hours 4+ each)
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Example Session 1 Agenda / Assessment (To be adjusted for level of experience / Canon EOS body)
- Introduction
- Current camera gear / challenges
- Current workflow / post-processing
- Exposure (Aperture / ISO / Shutter Speed)
- Canon EOS Menu System / Configurations
- Exposure Settings / Shooting Modes
- Autofocus / Manual Focus Settings
- Specific Genre Application / Settings
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