Photography has become ubiquitous, everyone has an amazing camera in their phone, available all the time, using it all the time. Everyone has lots and lots of images, records of serial numbers, kids at the park, a sign to remember, where I last parked the car, etc.

This course is an introduction to taking photographs on purpose, slowing down and using a camera to capture memorable images without relying totally on luck. Perhaps taking up photography as a hobby.

Lessons are in two sections, a class and a mini workshop. It’s about the practical side of photographing family, friends, holidays and those special events that deserve vivid memories. The topics: People, Places, Events and Action guide the class to cover the basics for most situations. Students generally have their photos taken by the other students and/or the tutor. If this is an issue, please let the tutor know. Images from the class are to be treated as private.

Course Outline:

Main topics used to guide the class:

• People: Portraits, family and groups
• Events: Parties, occasions and get togethers
• Places: Travel and locations
• Action: Sports and active/moving subjects

Learning Outcomes:

• Creating better photographs through awareness and practice
• Increased awareness of the attributes of a good photograph
• Simple techniques to improve the photographic experience for yourself and others

What to bring:

• A digital camera with at least some non-auto modes and a charged battery
• An empty memory card, if possible
• The camera’s manual either printed or as a PDF in your phone (etc), if possible

About the Tutor:

'Paul is an amateur photographer with adult teaching experience that is happy to explain and present the fundamentals of his hobby to anyone willing to learn. Following a typical path he became interested in Photography in his late teens and early 20’s. There he learned monochrome shooting and printing techniques. Then with the advent of popular colour photography, marriage, children and mortgages interest fell back to documenting family life. Still learning and enjoying developing a photographer’s view of the world.'

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled prior to the commencement and you will be informed.