All of our courses involve a great deal of practical work. Normally courses are limited to a maximum of 4 -6 students. Training may also be 1-2-1. We will supply a laptop for each student for their coursework. If possible, each student should bring their own digital camera for some of the practical exercises. Your own images will then be used as part of the coursework. For those without their own equipment, a digital camera can be hired for a small charge.
Courses are designed to remove 'mystique' out of the world of digital photography. All of the key concepts are explained using simple non technical language. Where possible to do so explanations are backed up with real practical examples.
Normally it is possible to cover 2-3 modules over the duration of our two day courses. Depending on your own pace, if we find you are ahead of schedule then we can fit in more material accordingly.
The most popular format is the basic photography skills primer coupled with introduction and then intermediate digital editing. This can be achieved at a comfortable pace over the two days and doesn't leave you feeling 'overloaded'.
Overview of Course Modules
- Basic Computer Skills Primer
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This module is designed to equip the novice computer user with the basic knowledge and skills and more importantly the confidence to then enjoy our other digital photography courses. If you are attending as part of a wider class, we would try and schedule some of this training in on the evening of your arrival. Click here to see more....
- Basic Photography Skills Primer
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This module covers camera operation and explains the key controls, such as aperture, shutter speed, film speeds and programme modes. The relationship between these controls is explained and the concept of depth of field is explored. Different lens types are explained. In the digital world the concept of 'resolution' is explained and the common file types used by today's digital cameras are reviewed. Using some simple composition rules we look at how your photography can be improved. Click here to see more....
- Introduction to Basic Image Editing for the Photographer
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This module is designed as an introduction to image editing. Although Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photo Elements are used in the workshop, the aim of the module is to develop an understanding of key generic concepts such as levels, selection, colour correction, layers etc. At the end of the module you will have a good practical understanding of generic industry techniques. Even if you do not use Photoshop or Elements and have one of the many other photo editing software suites on your PC at home, armed with the knowledge gained through this module, you will be able to use the functionality of these packages to vastly improve your photographs. Click here see more...
- Intermediate Image Editing for the Photographer
Building on the foundations developed in the basic image editing module, This module is designed to build on some of the basic concepts learnt in the basic image editing course. The use of curves for tonal adjustment is explained and the concept of adjustment layers is introduced for non-destructive image adjustment. This module will look at more complex use of layers and masking. Click here to see more...
- Image Editing for Small Business
Designed to help the small business deal with image manipulation. Whether you need to produce a leaflet, publish your images to the web or produce product catalogue on CD, this workshop tells you what you need to know. Click here to see more...
Master Classes
These modules focus on specific themes. Currently we offer Master classes in:
 | Panoramic Photography |
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Image adjustment in portraits |
| Restoring old photographs |
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