Workshop 3
Intermediate (Refresher) DSLR / Mirrorless

Prerequisite: Beginner DSLR / Mirrorless
(or some knowledge of items listed in the 1a/1b outlines)

Digging deeper into the menu of YOUR camera. More walking & shooting than the beginner classes. Learn, review & practice:

• Capturing the effect you want!
• Achieving focus (macro to ¥ ) in the Auto-focus mode, single and multi-point focus (& manual).
• The technique of "Recomposing" (autofocus) is introduced & practiced
• Using Exposure Compensation & White Balance settings
• Using the "P", Shutter Priority & Aperture Priority modes (& others) on your mode dial in depth
• ISO Speeds (get the right setting to improve the quality of your images!)
• Shutter Speeds (control the motion in your image!)
• Aperture settings (control your depth of field!)
• Depth of Field & it's relationship with "Aperture"
• Learn which AF settings to use depending on your "Drive" or "Release" settings.
• Additional camera features; such as "Meter Mode", "Lighting Optimizer", "Picture Style" or "Picture Control", "Highlight Tone Alert", your "Histogram" and others!
• Improving your composition when taking pictures (& learn the the "Rule of Thirds")
• Many other Professional Photographer secrets, short cuts & tips!
• Q & A's about your camera & help you solve past failures
• Assignments to practice during the class

** This will be a "Free-Form" workshop. The outline above is only used as a guide. I will be teaching & giving tips as you shoot.