Course Outline

A comprehensive introductory photography course designed for the new Digital SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera owner. This course will look into the functions of your digital SLR camera beyond the automatic setting, learn how to use your camera to its fullest potential. A practical 2hr class in included.

• Camera familiarisation
• Camera functions explained
• Controlling exposure, white balance, basic light metering, ISO, aperture, shutter
• Image sensor
• Resolution
• File formats
• Flash
• Night photography
• White balance light
• Focusing and focal length
• Portraits
• Specialist shooting modes
• Shooting modes
• Exposure and exposure compensation
• Aperture
• Varied lighting
• Measuring and Filtering For Light
• Action

What to Bring.

Your Digital SLR camera and manual, and a fully charged camera battery and memory card.

Note: Mirrorless camera users are welcome but please understand that this is a DSLR-specific course and that some content may not be applicable to your type of camera.

About the Tutor

Sydney based for 20 years, Julie is currently working in publishing and advertising, shooting food fashion interiors portraits and lifestyle. Teaching gives her the opportunity of sharing her passion for photography with students of all levels at Northern Beaches & Mosman College.

With a long career in the publishing and advertising sectors, Julie has earned a reputation as much for her extensive portfolio as for her friendly, personable approach and professional execution. Setting up studio in Tahiti for 7 years, and one year in France and Hawaii, contributed to the innovative style of Julies' images influenced by all walks of life and cultures. As a key member of Bauer Media’s photographic team for many years – a diverse role encompassing a myriad of editorial and advertorial projects as well as 20 years freelancing across a variety of commissions, Julie has been fortunate to work alongside some of the countrys' best creatives.