This course, aimed at beginner and intermediate photographers, covers DSLR and Mirrorless basic settings, but also explains your camera’s more advanced features and settings. You probably already know about some of these settings but not entirely sure how and when to use them, and there may even be some that you’re not even aware of. 

This course will cover: 

• Learn about the Exposure Triangle
• Understand the difference between exposure modes, Aperture / Shutter Speed priority etc..
• Learn when and how to use Exposure Compensation
• Tips for getting tack sharp images of stationary subjects
• Learn about White Balance and how to get better colours
• Understand depth-of-field and give your images that wow factor
• When and how to use the Evaluative, Spot and Center Weighted Metering, and which is best?
• How to take sharp images of moving subjects
• Understanding Histograms
• What’s the difference between Full Auto and the ‘P’ mode?
• Understand the advantages of full Manual exposure mode
• Learn about Auto ISO and an exciting new exposure mode.
• RAW vs JPG, which is best, and which one should you be using?
• … and more

WHY CHOOSE EDPLX?

• Internationally recognised accredited qualification
• Access to our free career advisors
• Approved UK Learning Centre
• 1 year accessibility to the course
• Attain PDF or hardcopy certificate to show employers
• Study at your own pace anywhere
• Employer has access to certificate validation
• Tutor Support available Monday-Friday
• Invitation to job fairs

COURSE CURRICULUM

This Course will cover some of the following topics:-

Basic settings

• Exposure fundamentals, the ‘Exposure Triangle’
• Lens apertures, learn about one of the most important camera settings 
• The basics of Shutter Speed 
• The ISO setting, what is it and just what is if for? 
• Using Exposure Compensation to brighten or darken your subject. 

Slightly more advanced features $ settings

• Understand and use Depth of Field. It’s time to get creative! 
• Aperture vs Shutter Speed Priority, which should you use? 
• Exposure metering modes explained 
• What’s the difference between full Auto and the ‘P’ mode

Advanced exposure techniques

• Manual Exposure Mode is easy and useful- don’t be scared of it! 
• Manual and Auto ISO – Introducing a third exposure mode! 
• How using histograms can help you to take better photos 
• Exposure bracketing, difficult lighting scenarios and HDR 

Focusing tips

• Tips for tack sharp focusing when photographing stationary subjects 
• Keep moving subjects in focus using Continuous Focusing 
• Back button focusing with your DSLR 

Creativity and real world scenarios

• Creative use of shutter speed Pt 1 – The Cyclist
• Creative use of shutter speed Pt 2 – Running water 
• Camera and lens settings for portraits 
• Interiors – What are the best exposure settings to use? 

Landscape photography

• Introduction to Landscape Photography 
• Landscape Photography Camera Settings
• Introduction to full, fader and graduated Neutral Density filters 
• Landscape Part I, with settings and explanations 
• Landscape Walkthrough Part II, with settings and explanations 
• Landscape Walkthrough Part III, with settings and explanations 

Image quality

• RAW vs JPG image formats, which one should you use? 
• Understand White Balance, and get better colours in your images 

Using flash

• Basic camera settings for flash photography 
• Flash maximum sync speed and High Speed Sync 
• Brighten up your portraits with a little ‘Fill Flash’

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR

This course is suitable for any looking to develop and expertise in photography.

CAREER PATH

This training course will lead you to many different career opportunities, Here are few prospects:

• Photographer- £35,000
• Wedding Photographer – £26,000
• Product Photographer – £25,000
• Portrait Photographer – £22,000