About Photography

Course Outline:

• The basics of Photography
• Cameras and Camera settings
• Natural light photography
• Artificial light photography
• Photo capture set up
• Picture Framing and composition

Course Breakdown:

Module 1

• The basics of Photography
• Understanding the basics of digital photography
• The difference between all the major branches of photography
• File types (RAW and JPEG)
• White balance
• The exposure triangle: Aperture, shutter speed and ISO.

Module 2:

• Cameras and Camera settings.
• Digital Cameras.
• Lenses and Focal Lengths.
• Tripods and Accessories.

Module 3:

• Natural light photography.
• Hard Light vs Soft light.
• Diffusers and Reflectors.
• Natural light sources.
• Use of light in story telling.
• Front, back and side lights.
• Artificial light photography
• Lighting Modifiers and Accessories
• Lighting gear and studio lighting kits
• Equipment setups- Studio lights and umbrellas
• Remote Flash and Radio Wave
• Standing Light and soft boxes

Module 5:

• Photo capture set up.
• Photography work area establishment.
• Photo background selection.
• Shot Plan.
• Scene Creation.
• Use of props, backgrounds, surfaces and linens.

Module 6

• Picture Framing and composition.
• Model Placement and pose setting.
• Rule of Thirds.

Career Options After Course:

• Students who complete this course have the following career options.
• Wedding Photographer.
• Event photographer.