Description
Digital Photography Fundamentals is a great workshop to enable you to understand Digital Photography and move away from the Auto settings of your Digital Camera. This Workshop has been designed to be a mixture of classroom based theory and hands-on practical sessions. The workshop is suitable for all levels of experience including newcomers and is relevant to all genres of photography.
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The Workshop is available in any of following formats:
» Open Workshop: Join other like-minded attendees and learn together with fixed dates (always a maximum of 6 attendees)
» 1-to-1 : Just you and Craig together on a full day with a date to suit
» 1-to-2 : 2 attendees and Craig together on a full day with a date to suit
» Private Group : Your own private group booking of up to 6 people with a date to suit
What equipment will you need?
Although the workshops will be tailored for DSLR, Mirrorless and Bridge cameras, any camera that is able to be switched to Manual Mode will be suitable (if in doubt, please Contact Me). Thinking of getting a camera and want to learn the basics first? Nikon DSLR cameras will be available for loan at no extra cost (limited availability, first come first served).
Please note, this workshop is not suitable for Smartphone/Tablet Photography, however, as the fundamentals are still the same, why not come along and use a loan camera.
What topics are covered?
The workshops will cover the following;
» Camera Technology – Overview of Digital cameras and photography
» Exposure Triangle – Learn all about aperture, shutter speed and ISO along with how they affect each other
» Camera Modes – Learn about the non-automatic settings
» White Balance – Learn about capturing the correct colours
» Depth of Field – Learn all about what should be in focus and what shouldn’t and how to control this
» Metering – Learn how the camera calculates the correct lighting
» Focus – Learn how the correctly focus on your subject and scene
» Composition – Learn to understand what makes a scene look good as a photo
» Plus much more, never use the Auto mode again!
Where are the Workshops held?
All “Open” Workshops are held in Sâo Marcos da Serra (more locations to be added soon). Private bookings (1-to-1, 1-to-2 and Private Group) can be held at a location of your choice (Algarve or Southern Alentejo) or in São Marcos da Serra. Please note that a private location must be able to accommodate your group size in a classroom environment. 1-to-1 and 1-to-2 Workshops can be held in the comfort of your own home.
Where is São Marcos da Serra?
São Marcos da Serra is a small traditional Algarve village nestled in the beautiful Northern Algarve Hills which make up part of the Silves area. It takes a little over 20 minutes to drive North from Albufeira on the IC1. For more information, take a look on Google Maps and on www.saomarcosdaserra.com.
How big are the group Workshops?
All workshops have a maximum group of just 6 attendees, this is to ensure each participant has adequate attention.
What time does the workshop begin and end?
The Open Workshops in São Marcos da Serra begin at 9:30am and end at 5:00pm. Sometimes we overrun if nobody is in a rush. Private bookings can be tailored to your requirements.
What language is the Workshop delivered in?
Currently, this Workshop is only available in English.
What is the price?
» Open Workshop : €45 per person
» 1-to-1 : €90
» 1-to-2 : €110 (€55 per person)
» Private Group (3 to 6 attendees) : €45 per person
Payment is required in advance by either PayPal (inc Credit/Debit card without a PayPal account) or Bank Transfer.
Gift Vouchers are available to purchase HERE.
If you intend to use a loan camera, please Contact Me before booking to ensure availability.
Please Contact Me to arrange a 1-to-1, 1-to-2 or Private Booking.

Are you looking to move away from your camera's Auto setting and be more creative with your photography?
Why not attend one of my Digital Photography Fundamentals Workshop. Full day easy-to-understand Workshop with both theory and practical sessions for only €45!
If you don't currently own a suitable camera and want to learn the fundamentals first? There is a limited availablility of Nikon DSLR Cameras available at no extra cost!
Private sessions including 1-to-1 and 1-to-2 also available! Read more...
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