Fundamentals of photography

About Course

The course consists of the basic practices necessary for a beginner photographer to master the technical parameters of a camera.

You will learn about cameras, lenses, shutter speeds, apertures, modes and formats – all technical characteristics on which the quality and perception of photography depends.

For Whom

Those, who want to understand the parameters of their camera, to use all its capabilities.

On the course You

⦁ Learn the different camera modes and understand the basic settings and features of your camera;
⦁ get the technical basis that will allow you to competently implement all your ideas;
⦁ you will find an interesting hobby and an opportunity to grow in different directions of commercial or artistic photography.

Curator

Karl D. Hess

Photographer. Takes mainly street photos, also explores the possibilities of contemporary conceptual art.

Program

⦁ An excursion into the history of photography. Studying types of cameras and lenses, choosing the right tool.
⦁ Creating a sharp photograph: shutter speed and focus.
⦁ Creating an unsharp photo: how to emphasize movement and add dynamics.
⦁ Sensitivity of the sensor: What it affects and how it affects picture quality.
⦁ White balance.
⦁ RAW format: What is needed and how to work with it.
⦁ Flash and tripod shooting.
⦁ Composition in photography: proper frame construction.
⦁ The basics of photo editing.