Frequently Asked
Questions
1) I am a complete beginner; which
workshop shall I attend?
The Digital Photography Workshop
Level 1.
By attending both, Digital Photography Workshops Level 1 and Level 2, you will gain a full understanding
of the Fundamental Principals of Photography "FOCUS, EXPOSURE and COMPOSITION".
On Level 1 you will get to know your camera, your lenses, you
will learn how to use it in fully Manual
Exposure Mode and be confident with all menus and settings that are important
to capture better images.
On Level 2
you will develop your eyes learning about Elements of Design, Composition, Portraiture & Theme
Photography,
White Balance and Flash Photography.
There is also a good introduction to Photo Editing and how to enhance your
images using Adobe Photoshop.
You can complete the Digital
Photography Workshops Level 1 and 2 in the following ways:
4 Days: Monday to Friday (Wednesday
off), 10:30am to 4:30 pm
8 Evenings: Level 1 and Level 2: Monday to Friday (Wednesdays
off), 6:30pm to 9:30pm
2 Weekends: Level 1 and Level 2: Saturday and Sunday, 10:30am to 4:30 pm
Workshops Syllabus Dates and Prices
2) I am a keen amateur and have been taking pictures for many years, which course shall
I attend?
We recommend the Digital
Photography Level 1 and 2 for most students, even if you think you know your camera
very well. On these workshops you
will learn to use the MANUAL Settings on your camera and really understand
all the shortcut buttons and functions properly.
If you have been taking pictures for a long time, but still use AUTO
mode, P mode or SCENE modes, The
Digital Photography Level 1 will be very good for you. Even if you have some
knowledge, but are still unsure or need
confirmation, well, you will be amazed on how much more there is to learn
on what we think we know.
3) I think I am a good photographer; can I book on Digital Photography Level
2 without having done
Level 1 before?
Yes, if you can
use you camera in fully Manual mode and have a complete understanding of Lenses, Image Size and
Quality, Advanced Exposure,
Bracketing, Depth of Field, Motion Blur, Priority Modes and Focus you can come straight
to Level 2. Most people
who come for Level 2 have done Level 1 before, and we’ll expect you to be fluent with the
Level 1 Syllabus
4) What camera do I need to have?
You
will get the most of our workshops with a Digital SLR Camera (DSLR) or a Pro-Compact camera with
Fully Manual Exposure
Mode "being able to control ISO, Shutter Speeds and Apertures manually".
Examples:
DSLR cameras:
Canon: 350D, 400D, 450D, 500D, 550D, 1000D, 20D, 30D, 40D,
50D, 5D, 5D Mark II, 7D, 1D.
Nikon:
D300, D700, D5000, D3000, D90, D80, D70, D60, D50, D40, D3
Sony Alpha Cameras, Sony A900
Olympus: E-450, E-520, E-3, E-30
Panasonic Lumix Cameras
Samsung NX10
Leica
DSLR and Pro-Compact Cameras: M8, M9, V-Lux and D-Lux
Pro-Compact Cameras:
Canon Powershot G11, G10 or SX1
Nikon Coolpix P90
Panasonic
DMC cameras
Olympus PEN cameras
5) I have just got my camera and know nothing about it; can I still enrol on your workshops?
Yes, some of our students bring the camera still in the box. It is great to
learn the right way from scratch, so don’t
worry about knowing nothing before the course. You will only need to
charge the battery and also bring a memory card.
6) I don’t have a camera yet. Can I still do the course?
Ideally you would learn with your own camera, because different models vary a
lot. When buying a camera you have
to think about the size, weight, design, etc… We have
DSLR cameras which you can use during your course. Please
confirm availability before booking the course calling +44
(0) 207 659 2085. You will be able to use the camera free of
charge.during the workshop hours at our studio. If
you would like to take the camera home for the assignments during
your course, a refundable deposit of £500 plus
£50 a day fee will be charged in advance.
7) Which camera do you recommend buying?
We recommend the following cameras kits on an entry level:
CANON 500D
or 550D body + 18-200mm lens (Canon or Sigma) or Standard 18 to 55mm lens.
NIKON D5000 or D3000 body
+ 18-200mm lens (Nikon or Sigma) or Standard 18 to 55mm lens.
The cameras and lenses above meet all the requirements for great pictures, they
are light and we chose an “all in one”
zoom lens that is great for General Photography, from Landscapes
to Extreme Close up. It’s a light kit, ideal for travel.
Let
us know if you intend to pursue a career in photography and we will be able to recommend the right equipment for
the
field you choose.
8) What do I need to bring for the
workshop?
1) Your camera,
lens, flash if you have one), fully charged batteries and clean memory cards, pen and paper.
2) Wear comfortable clothing and shoes as we walk a lot to locations.
3) Check the weather and be prepared for cold, rain, snow,
and hopefully, a lot of sunshine.
4)
Travel light, we often finish or start classes on locations, but if you have any heavy luggage it can be arranged
with your trainer to leave it at our studio before/after the classes.
9) Do we have a break during the course?
Our weekday and
weekends workshops run from 10:30am to 4:30pm, with 10 minutes coffee/tea break and 1 hour
lunch break. Our evening workshops run from 6:30pm to 9:30pm with 15 minutes
coffee/tea break.
(Water - Coffe - Tea and Biscuits in our Studios are free).
10) If I can not make it on my workshop dates, can I book another date or get
a refund?
Please read our Terms & Conditions for bookings, liability and refunds.
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