Did you get a new cam a for Christmas? Are you completely confused about what all of the buttons and knobs do? Well we’re here to help. Saturday March 5th is our next photo walk and it’s geared toward people who have been shooting for a while but just keep their cameras set to the default automatic settings. If you’re wanting to learn how to take control of both your camera AND your photography then the best place to start is by getting out of the auto mode.
There are so many features on today’s digital cameras and to really start making some great photos, it starts with knowing how. In this class/photo walk we’ll be talking about the different primary modes of each camera, what they do differently from each other, and when and why you would want to use those modes. We’ll cover the basics of all cameras: aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and even focus. Many great photos are all about luck; having the camera up to your eye at just the right time and clicking the shutter release, hoping everything is set right for proper exposure. I’ve made many lucky shots but if I know how to set my camera up for different situations I can increase my ratio of “keeper” shots to throw-away shots. And that’s exactly what this photo walk is about, helping you make better photos.
Saturday, March 5th we’re going to meet at the very southern most end of the Bricktown canal at 9am. We’ll talk about the main ingredients of photography (aperture, shutter speed, and ISO) then take them each individually and go out to do a shooting exercise working with just that one aspect. We’ll adjust that setting to each extreme and see How that affects the photo. Once we understand that setting, we’ll move to the next setting and have another shooting exercise exploring the effect of it’s changes. All the while, we’ll be walking along the canal and working our way further into Bricktown. We will finish the day with a lunch meeting where we can talk about what we learned, ask more questions, and show off the photos we’ve taken along the way.
The class is limited to 10 people so we need everyone to sign up quickly to reserve their spot. I think we already have 4 people committed and I’m just now getting the word out! The cost is $40 per person and lunch is on your own. I’ll provide you with what I call a camera cheat-sheet that you can keep in your camera bag that shows what each of the settings does and gives examples.
Give us a call to reserve your spot. We can take credit cards or checks/cash.
S&S Productions
405-301-4251
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If you’e interested in the photo walk, please call to RSVP you spot. As of right now there are only three spots left!
Due to some cold and rainy weather being forecasted for Saturday morning, we have decided to move the Photo Walk indoors! It will now be held at the Oklahoma Science Museum (formerly known as the Omniplex). Just mention that you are with S&S Productions at the front desk and you will not need to worry with admission costs. We will meet in the cafe at 9am, and have some class instructions before setting out to take pictures. The class will go until around noon, and we will head to a local restaurant for lunch. If you haven’t registered for the photo walk, call us at (405)301-4251 for availability. Cost is $40, and lunch is on your own.