The Beginner Photographer’s Crash Course

A new camera is an adventure waiting to happen. It’s an invitation to explore and a tool that opens doors to awesome experiences. Learning your way around a DSLR for the first time doesn’t have to be daunting. With a little guidance, you’ll be confidently calling the shots in no time.

Pro photographer and educator Khara Plicanic will help you understand your camera like never before (whether a dSLR, compact point-and-shoot, or even a phone! ) and get you taking better photos fresh out of the box. Join Khara for this class, and you’ll learn:

• How exposure works and how each setting creates a different effect
• The basics of different shooting modes (Auto, Program, Shutter/Aperture Priority, Manual, etc.)
• How to make use of your camera’s functions - flash, white balance, exposure compensation, timer, and focus points.
• How image size and resolution work, and why it matters (or doesn't)
• How to choose and use different lenses.
• The best resources to download, backup, and share your images. 

• Class Introduction
• Exposure Triangle: Shutter Speed
• Exposure Triangle: Aperture
• Exposure Triangle: ISO
• Exposure Q&A
• Shooting Modes and Scenes
• Shooting Mode: Auto
• Shooting Mode: Program
• Shooting Scenes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Nighttime, & Sports
• Shooting Modes: Shutter & Aperture Priority
• Shooting Mode: Manual
• Flash
• White Balance
• Exposure Compensation
• Metering Modes & Remote Control Options
• Focus Points
• What is a Pixel?
• Print Vs On-Screen Resolution
• Cropping
• Image Size & File Settings
• Lens Considerations: Focal Length
• Lens Considerations: Maximum Aperture
• Lens Considerations: Minimum Focus Distance
• Resources for Download and Organization