Canon Photography Training Milnerton, Cape Town

Photography Training / Skills Development Milnerton, Cape Town and Cape Peninsula

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Vernon Canon Photography Training Cape Town / Cape Peninsula

Private Canon EOS / EOS R Camera and Photography tutoring / training courses in Milnerton, Cape Town - or in the comfort of your home / garden anywhere in the Cape Peninsula.

Tailor-made (individual) learning programmes are prepared for specific Canon EOS / EOS R / PowerShot camera and photography requirements with the following objectives:

• Individual Needs / Gear analysis
• Canon EOS camera menus / settings
• Exposure settings and options
• Specific genre applications and skills development
• Practical shooting sessions (where applicable)
• Adobe Lightroom post-processing training
• Ongoing support

Canon Camera / Lens Requirements
Any Canon EOS / EOS R body / lens combination is suitable for most of the training sessions. During initial contact I will determine the learner's current skills, Canon EOS system and other learning / photographic requirements. Many Canon PowerShot camera models are also suitable for creative photography skills development.

Learning Photography from the comfort of your Own Cape Town Home / Garden More Information

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Photography Private Training Classes Milnerton, Cape Town

• Introduction to Photography / Canon Cameras More 
• Bird / Flower Photography Training Kirstenbosch More
• Birds in Flight / Bird Photography Training More
• Canon Speedlite Flash Photography Training More
• Macro / Close-Up Photography More
• Landscape / Long Exposure Photography More
• Real Estate / Interior Decor Photography Training More
• Digital Workflow / Lightroom Post-Processing Classes More

Training / demonstrations are done on the client's own Canon EOS bodies attached to various Canon EF / other brand lenses covering wide-angle to zoom focal lengths.

Photography Training Gift Voucher Options

Most photography training sessions are available as Birthday / Christmas Gift training voucher options with a one year validity period. More information

Canon EOS System / Menu  Setup and Training Cape Town

2023 Individual Photography Training Session Cost / Rates >>

From R750 per four hour session in Milnerton, Cape Town. Practical shooting sessions can be worked into the training. A typical training programme of three training sessions is R2 250-00.

This to be inclusive of up to 12 hours theory / settings training (inclusive: a three hours practical shoot around Woodbridge Island if required).

Canon EOS Cameras / Lenses / Speedlite Flash Training
All Canon EOS cameras from the EOS 1100D to advanced AF training on the Canon EOS 80D to Canon EOS-1D X Mark III. All Canon EOS R Cameras. All Canon EF / EF-S / RF / RF-S and other Canon-compatible brand lenses.  All Canon Speedlite flash units from Canon Speedlite 270EX to Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT (including Macro Ring Lite flash models).

Canon PowerShot Camera Training

All Canon PowerShot models (G and SX models) with creative photography mode settings / options (P / Av / Tv / M Modes) will provide a good learning experience for understanding the application of  the more advanced (creative) options of the Canon PowerShot camera (which is in application and design very similar to the Canon EOS / EOS R cameras).

Advanced Canon EOS Autofocus Training

For advanced AF training have a look at the Birds in Flight Photography workshop options. Advanced AF training most suitable from the Canon EOS 7D Mark II to Canon EOS 1-DX Mark II.

Cape Town Training Schedules / Availability
From Tuesdays - during the day / evening and / or over weekends.

Canon EOS / Close-Up Lens Accessories Training Cape Town

Core Canon Camera / Photography  Learning Areas

• Overview & Specific Canon Camera / Lens Settings
• Exposure Settings for M / Av / Tv Modes
• Autofocus / Manual Focus Options
• General Photography / Lens Selection / Settings
• Transition from JPG to RAW (Reasons why)
• Landscape Photography / Settings / Filters
• Close-Up / Macro Photography / Settings
• Real Estate / Interior Décor Photography Settings
• Speedlite Flash / Flash Modes / Flash Settings
• Digital Image Management / Post-Processing

Practical Photography / Application

• Inter-relationship of ISO / Aperture / Shutter Speed
• Aperture and Depth of Field demonstration
• Low light / Long Exposure demonstration
• Landscape sessions / Manual focusing
• Speedlite Flash application / technique
• Introduction to Post-Processing

Tailor-made Canon Camera / Photography training to be facilitated on specific requirements after a thorough needs-analysis with individual photographer / or small group.

Typical Learning Areas Agenda

• General Photography Challenges / Fundamentals 
• Exposure Overview (ISO / Aperture / Shutter Speed) 
• Canon EOS 70D Menus / Settings (in relation to exposure) 
• Camera / Lens Settings (in relation to application / genres) 
• Lens Selection / Technique (in relation to application / genres) 
• Introduction to Canon Flash / Low Light Photography

Above Learning Areas are facilitated over two sessions or more photography sessions of four hours+ each. Any additional practical photography sessions (if required) will be at an additional pro-rata cost.

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Fireworks Display Photography with Canon EOS 6D : Cape Town

Woodbridge Island : Canon EOS 6D / 16-35mm Lens

Creative Photography : Slow Shutter Speed Abstract Application

Perched Pied Kingfisher : Canon EOS 7D Mark II / 400mm Lens

Long Exposure Photography: Canon EOS 700D / Wide-Angle Lens

Birds in Flight : Canon EOS 7D Mark II / 400mm lens

Persian Portrait : Canon EOS 6D / 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Lens

Fashion Photography Canon Speedlite flash : Canon EOS 6D @ 70mm

Long Exposure Photography Canon EOS 6D : Milnerton

Close-Up & Macro Photography Cape Town  : Canon EOS 6D

Panning / Slow Shutter Speed: Canon EOS 70D 70-300mm Lens

Long Exposure Photography Cape Town Canon EOS 6D @ f/16

Bird Photography Training Cape Town

Skills Development Course for Bird Photography : Birds in Flight / Perched Birds 

Intaka Island | Kirstenbosch Garden | Woodbridge Island

Perched Bird Photography Training : Kirstenbosch Garden 

Canon Bird Photography Training Cape Town

Private / one-on-one skills development for Bird Photography : Birds in Flight / Perched Birds (for Canon EOS / EOS R) in Milnerton, Cape Town (opposite Woodbridge Island) for theory and settings with hands-on practical sessions at Intaka Island, Kirstenbosch Garden and /or Woodbridge Inland. 

Training Objective / Training Level

For assisting the developing photographer with the understanding and application of intermediate to advanced exposure settings and techniques for bird photography (Birds in Flight / Perched Birds).

After the conclusion of selected sessions the developing Canon photographer should be comfortable in applying the required technical / autofocus / exposure settings and related techniques to achieve more / extract more value from current gear.

Portraits of Birds : Woodbridge Island | Kirstenbosch | Intaka Island >>

Birds in Flight Photography Training Cape Town (Excluding Perched Birds) >>

Bird in Flight Photography Training : Intaka Island

What do you need to bring?
Canon EOS / EOS R camera body, lens and your own memory card(s).

Canon Camera Body Requirements
Any Canon EOS / EOS R camera body (Full-Frame or APS-C) with the following lenses (any brand ):

Recommended  Lenses  (Range)

• 70-300mm
• 100-400mm
• 100-500mm
• 150-600mm
• 300mm  f/2.8 / f/4
• 400mm  f/2.8 / f/4 / f/5.6
• 500mm / 600mm / 800mm  f/4 / f/5.6 / f/11

Bird Photography Learning Areas 

• Bird Photography / Considerations
• Perched Birds / Birds in Flight
• Specific Canon EOS / EOS R Overview
• Lenses / Tele-converters
• Canon Autofocus (AF) Systems
• Canon AF System Settings / Tracking
• Camera / Lens / Exposure Settings
• Minimum Focus Distance / Depth of Field
• Environmental Variables
• Practical Sessions

Bird Photography Training Cost:

R2 250 per delegate for up to three sessions (four hours+ each)

R2 850 per delegate for up to four sessions (four hours+ each)

There will be some Lightroom post-processing orientation (if required) and an extra session could be costed in for Lightroom training at more cost effective rate than the separate Lightroom training sessions.

Optional Lightroom Session: Add R500-00 for 1x four hour session

Ongoing Photography Support

All delegates are eligible for WhatsApp / Email Support for uploading / discussing photos, learn more, get online support and / or shoot with me at any of the listed locations.

Photography Training Gift Voucher
Bird Photography Training is available as a Birthday / Christmas Gift training option with a one year validity period. It could also form part of general Canon camera training option as well. More information

Further no-cost fine tuning is available after all three sessions (if required). 

Detailed notes and other relevant information resources will be provided during / after training sessions..

Facilitator: Vernon Chalmers

Contact Vernon Chalmers for bookings / more information

Perched Bird Photography Training : Kirstenbosch Garden

Other Canon Photography Private Training Courses Milnerton, Cape Town

• Introduction to Photography / Canon Cameras More 
• Bird Photography Training Kirstenbosch More
• Canon EOS Autofocus / AI Servo Master Class More
• Birds in Flight Photography Workshop More
• Canon Speedlite / Ring Lite Flash Photography Workshop More
• Macro / Close-Up Photography Workshop Cape Town More
• Landscape / Long Exposure Photography Workshop More
• Real Estate / Interior Decor Photography Training More
• Digital Workflow / Lightroom Post-Processing Workshop More

Canon Photography Training Milnerton Woodbridge Island | Kirstenbosch Cape Town | Intaka Island

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Canon Photography Training Rates Cape Town

Vernon Chalmers Canon Photography Training Rates Cape Town / Cape Peninsula

Vernon Chalmers Photography Training Rates Cape Town / Cape Peninsula

Photography Training Cost / Rates Milnerton, Woodbridge Island / Kirstenbosch, Cape Town

* Vernon Chalmers Photography Training Rates

* Learning Photography in the Comfort of your own Home / Garden  (Cape Peninsula)

Cost-effective photography training for assisting the new and more advanced Canon photographer developing specific camera / photography skills. 

From R750 for Canon EOS / EOS R camera per training session (up to four hours+). Canon PowerShot owners are welcome to contact me for specific training requirements.

R2 250 for three sessions one-on-one Photography Training Sessions (up to four hours+ each). 

Adobe Lightroom Post-Processing Training More >>

Gift Voucher Options More >>

Flexible Canon EOS / Photography Training Offering More Hours More >>

Please Note: Most training sessions are one-on-one / private instruction. From time to time there could be more than one delegate during a practical application, but the objective is to offer one-on-one training to all delegates. All training sessions will be discussed with individual delegates.

Photography Training Locations:
Vernon Chalmers Photography Training Studio Arnhem Milnerton (opposite Woodbridge Island). Photography practical around Woodbridge Island or Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (for generally small birds and flowers).

International Pricing
Please Contact Me direct for Dollar / International Pricing.

Practical shooting sessions can be worked into the training.

Photography Fundamentals / Camera Settings / Application
A typical one-on-one training programme of three training sessions (excluding Adobe Lightroom Training and Canon Speedlite Flash Training) is equal to a minimum of 15 hours (3 x 5 hours) will be R2 000.

Lightroom Training and Canon Speedlite Flash Training = 2 sessions of 5+ Hours

Visit individual training genres for more detailed description and costing detail.

Costing Example - Birds in Flight Photography Private Training Classes Cape Town 3 Sessions
R2 000 per delegate. This to be inclusive of up to a minimum of 15 hours theory / settings training and a practical shoot around Woodbridge Island. Or any combination of theory and practical sessions.

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Accommodation for Photographers

Vernon Chalmers photography training is facilitated from a self-catering apartment in Arnhem, Milnerton (opposite Woodbridge Island) with an option for local and international photographers to overnight during the various training sessions. Optional accommodation will be calculated at reduced rates into the Photography Training Proposal / Invoicing. More Information

Canon Birds in Flight Photography Training

Proposals / Invoicing / Payment
Prospective delegates will receive a pro-forma training proposal / invoice. EFT payment is due after confirmation of learning areas and invoice acceptance. 

Private Training Classes Venue Milnerton, Cape Town
All Vernon Chalmers one-on-one / private training is facilitated in Arnhem Milnerton (opposite Woodbridge Island) is a fully equip training studio apartment with access to a range of Canon EOS Full Frame / APS-C bodies and consumer / professional Canon lenses. Google Map: Vernon Chalmers Photography Training

Bird / Flower Photography Training Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Vernon Chalmers

Adobe Lightroom Training Classes Milnerton, Cape Town
The Milnerton, Cape Town studio is also equip with a high-performance workstation computer (with two Samsung 24" LED monitors) for Adobe Lightroom Classic CC training (and demonstrating various external drive / Lightroom Catalog management options).

Canon Photography Private Training Classes Milnerton, Cape Town

• Introduction to Photography / Canon Cameras More 
• Birds and Flower Photography Kirstenbosch More
• Canon EOS Autofocus / AI Servo Training More
• Birds in Flight / Bird Photography Training More
• Canon Speedlite / Ring Lite Flash Photography More
• Macro / Close-Up Photography  More
• Landscape / Long Exposure Photography  More
• Digital Workflow / Lightroom Post-Processing More
• Real Estate / Interior Decor Photography Contact Me 

Canon EOS R : Close-Up / Macro Photography Training

Ongoing Photography Training Support
Free online ongoing photography support Cape Town (Canon EOS bodies only)

All Canon EOS DSLR bodies / Autofocus Training

• Canon Full-Frame Bodies (DSLR / Mirrorless)
• Canon APS-C DSLR / Mirrorless (Crop Sensor) Bodies
• Canon RF /  EF / EF-S or Compatible Lenses

More Private Photography Training Cape Town Information
Visit the Photography Workshops Cape Town page.

Contact Vernon Chalmers Photography Cape Town
Contact Me direct for specific information.

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Learn Birds in Flight Photography : For Canon EOS / EOS R Cameras 

Intaka Island | Woodbridge Island

Birds in Flight Photography Training Woodbridge Island | Intaka Island

Canon Birds in Flight Photography Training Milnerton, Cape Town

Vernon Chalmers facilitates the popular Birds in Flight Photography Workshop / Private Training (for Canon EOS / EOS R) in Milnerton, Cape Town - with hands-on practical sessions along the Diep River, Milnerton Lagoon and around the Table Bay Nature Reserve, Woodbridge Island.

Bird Photography Training Cape Town (Birds in Flight and Perched Birds)

Birds in Flight Practical Photography Training Intaka Island
Training can be facilitated at Intaka Island, Century City as well. Please note these sessions will be afternoons only (with the setting sun at the back of the photographer / bird hide I use) More here >> 

Please note that the Birds in Flight Photography training is for Canon EOS / EOS R bodies only. 

New / Updated: The Advanced (AF) Autofocus photography training workshop is now integrated as an advanced AF Module in the current Birds in Flight Photography workshop.

Birds in Flight Photography Training Costs:

Cameras EOS / EOS R Cameras R2 250-00 (Three Sessions of 4 Hours+ each)
There will be some Lightroom post-processing orientation (if required) and an extra session could be costed in for Lightroom training at half the cost of a separate Lightroom training session.

Optional Lightroom Session: Add R500-00 for 1x four hour session

Ongoing Birds in Flight Photography Support

All delegates are eligible for WhatsApp / Email Support for uploading / discussing photos, learn more, get online support and / or shoot with me at Woodbridge Island (after the original workshop practicals). 

Birds in Flight Practical Training / Application
More than 55+ different bird species (in-flight and perched) have been photographed over the last couple of years at Woodbridge Island, Milnerton- all within a relatively short walking distance from the training studio apartment. Bird Species | Google Map

Canon EOS bodies covered in Birds in Flight Photography application / training:

• Canon EOS 700D / EOS 750D / EOS 800D
• Canon EOS 60D / EOS 70D / EOS 77D
• Canon EOS 80D /  EOS 90D
• Canon EOS 7D / EOS 7D Mark II
• Canon EOS 6D / EOS 6D Mark II
• Canon EOS R / EOS RP / EOS R3 / EOS R5 / EOS R6 / EOS R7 / EOS R10
• Canon EOS 5D Mark III /  EOS 5D Mark IV
• Canon EOS-1D X / EOS-1D X Mark II / EOS-1D X Mark III

Recommended lenses for Birds in flight Photography (Focal Length)

• 70-300mm (Canon / Sigma / Tamron)
• 100-400mm (Canon / Sigma)
• 100-500mm (Canon RF)
• 150-600mm (Sigma / Tamron)
• 300mm / 400mm / 500mm / 600mm / 800mm (Canon Prime)

Photography Training Gift Voucher
Birds in Flight Photography training is available as a Birthday / Christmas Gift training option with a one year validity period. It could also form part of general Canon camera training option as well. More information  

Read more about Starting Out with Birds in Flight Photography Cape Town

Small Birds in Flight Photography Training Cape Town

Intermediate to Advanced BIF / Action Photography
Anybody with a Canon EOS DSLR who wants to get a more in-depth understanding of the Canon EOS Exposure Modes, Autofocus (AF) system and its application / tuning for Birds in Flight / Action photography.

Detailed discussion will be provided for all modern Canon EOS bodies up to the 65-point AF system. Please see the session's contents / learning areas below.

Further no-cost fine tuning is available after the initial workshop practicals at Woodbridge Island. 

Detailed notes and other relevant information resources will be provided during / after the workshop.

Birds in Flight Photography Training Woodbridge Island / Cape Town

Birds in Flight Photography Practice at Woodbridge Island

Practical / walk-around shooting session for attendees of both Session 1 and Session 2. This is an opportunity to experiment with the various exposure settings, AF system configurations and capturing / composition techniques with the various birds species around Woodbridge Island. Guidance will be on hand for fine-tuning of exposure settings and AF system configurations.

What do you need to bring?
DSLR / Mirrorless Canon EOS Camera, telephoto or zoom lens & your own memory cards.

Recommended lens focal length300mm ie: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS (STM) or EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6(L) IS USM lens (or any 3rd party lens of similar focal length).

Birds in Flight image samples with a 70-300mm variable aperture Zoom Lens

Contact Me if you need more information about your DSLR body and lens pairing.

Each delegate will receive a folder with all workshop information and other useful resources.

Private Training / Workshop Learning Areas

• BIF Fundamentals / Considerations 
• Canon EOS Bodies / Lenses for BIF 
• Camera / Lens Settings 
• Exposure Settings 
• Continuous shooting / AI Servo Modes 
• Canon AF Systems (9-point to 65-point) 
• Advanced AF System tuning (AF Configuration / Area Selection Modes) 
• Advanced body / lens focus tuning / techniques / recommendations

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Birds in Flight Photography Training Milnerton, Cape Town 

Birds in Flight Photography Sessions Woodbridge Island / Cape Town

Birds in Flight Photography Training Woodbridge Island / Cape Town

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Birds in Flight Photography Lessons Woodbridge Island / Cape Town

Birds in Flight Photography Sessions Woodbridge Island / Cape Town

Birds in Flight Photography Lessons Woodbridge Island / Cape Town

Birds in Flight Photography Workshops Woodbridge Island / Cape Town

Birds in Flight Photography Lessons Woodbridge Island / Cape Town

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Canon Photography Private Training Courses Milnerton, Cape Town

• Introduction to Photography / Canon Cameras More 
• Bird Photography Training Kirstenbosch More
• Canon EOS Autofocus / AI Servo Master Class More
• Birds in Flight Photography Workshop More
• Canon Speedlite / Ring Lite Flash Photography Workshop More
• Macro / Close-Up Photography Workshop Cape Town More
• Landscape / Long Exposure Photography Workshop More
• Real Estate / Interior Decor Photography Training More
• Digital Workflow / Lightroom Post-Processing Workshop More

Canon Photography Training Milnerton Woodbridge Island | Kirstenbosch Cape Town | Intaka Island

Birdwatching Milnerton Lagoon / Woodbridge Island, Cape Town

Canon Photography Training Gift Vouchers Cape Town

Vernon Chalmers Photography Training Gift Voucher Options

With Practical Application at Intaka Island | Kirstenbosch Garden | Woodbridge Island

Or the Comfort of your own Home and / or Garden 

Adobe Lightroom Training Gift Vouchers 

Photography Training Gift Vouchers Cape Town for Birthdays / Christmas  Image Vernon Chalmers / Design by Joseph Inns

Birthday / Christmas Photography Training Gift Voucher Options Cape Town
Most of my photography training / individual training sessions are available as a Birthday / Christmas / Other Special Occasion training gift voucher with an one year validity period.

Any Photography Training Gift Voucher purchased is valid for 1 YEAR

Landscape Photography Training Gift Vouchers, Cape Town 

How Many Gift Voucher Sessions / Cost?
Photography training sessions are generally between two and four sessions (of up to 4 to 5 hours per session) and are available for various one-on-one photography training options:

• R950 for two sessions
• R1 650 for three sessions
• R2 250 for four sessions
  
  

Rates / Sessions are only applicable for Gift Vouchers and will be valid for one year.

I'm also available to travel to facilitate Gift Voucher training on other locations. An additional cost will be added for traveling. More here >> 

Please note that all my camera and photography skills development training sessions are only available for owners of Canon EOS / Canon EOS R / Canon PowerShot digital cameras. For Adobe Lightroom training it could be any camera brand.

Canon EOS / Photography Private Training Gift Voucher Session Options

• Introduction to Photography / Canon Cameras More 
• Birds and Flower Photography Training Practical Kirstenbosch More
• Birds in Flight / Bird Photography Training Intaka Island | Woodbridge Island More
• Canon Speedlite Flash Photography Workshop More
• Macro / Close-Up Photography Training More
• Landscape / Long Exposure Photography Sessions More
• Real Estate / Interior Decor Photography Training More
• Digital Workflow / Lightroom Post-Processing Sessions More

Birds / Birds in Flight Photography Training Gift Vouchers, Woodbridge Island

Individual Learning Approach

The training sessions could be any combination of the photography training - Canon EOS / photography and / or Adobe Lightroom post-processing offer (see detailed options here).

Personalised Gift Voucher Information
All Photography Training Gift Vouchers to be prepared with a personal message and emailed as PDF document file.

Photography Training Location

All theory / settings / exposure training is facilitated in my training studio apartment in Milnerton, Cape Town (opposite Woodbridge Island).

Practical applications could be around Woodbridge Island / Milnerton beach or Intaka Island Practical application will depend on the type of training selected.  Other areas will also be applicable.

Photography Training Practical Gift Vouchers for Kirstenbosch Garden
One or more sessions of small bird and flower photography (close-up / general) practical at Kirstenbosch. This could be an individual session and / or with other training sessions at Milnerton / Woodbridge Island.

Close-Up / Macro Photography Training Gift Vouchers, Cape Town

Photography Training Gift Voucher Costs

Training sessions are generally between two and thee sessions (of up to 5 hours per session) and range from R950 to R1 650 (excluding Accommodation) depending on specific Canon camera / training requirements. More sessions are also available.

Photography Training Gift Voucher Validity Period
Training sessions should be attended within one year after payment. Individual sessions will be scheduled to the maximum time and value benefit with delegate(s).

Photography Training Gift Voucher Transfer / Refund Policy
Vernon Chalmers Photography Training Gift Vouchers are transferable (within the validity period), but not refundable.

Contact me for discussing specific photography gift voucher options

* Photography Training Gift Voucher Design Ⓒ Joseph Inns

* Photography Training Gift Voucher Image Ⓒ Vernon Chalmers

Small Bird Photography Gift Vouchers Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden 

Canon Photography Training Milnerton Woodbridge Island | Kirstenbosch Cape Town