Join me online for your own personal online photography workshop. Learn how to improve your photos via video call from the comfort of your own home!
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Composition & Light
Simple tips to take better photos
This 60-minute, suitable for beginners, online photography workshop, is non-technical & can be done with ANY camera from a smartphone to a DSLR. During the session, we will explore the creative elements of photography. We will discuss how we can improve our photos by improving our knowledge & understanding of light & composition.
There will be no technical jargon. This introductory photography workshop will be teaching us to look at the light & see things differently. Resulting in better photos!
During this workshop you will learn:
- How to understand different light sources.
- How to compose great images.
- A download of the presentation will be available after the session.
Cost
£35 for a 60-minute individual online workshop, including a digital download.
“I recently did the Light and Composition workshop with Ally and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have no real previous experience & just use my smartphone to take photographs. This workshop was really useful to give me lots of ideas & tips on how to take better pictures! The time flew by & Ally had a lovely style – very friendly, easy to listen to & I felt comfortable to ask any questions. The workshop was very easy to book & organise & was fantastic value for money. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone looking for something different to do, or to find out more about photography in general! Thanks again Ally”. Suzi, May 2020
Online Workshop: ‘Learning to Shoot in Manual’ Part One
From Auto to Manual, learning how to control your camera; Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO
This 60-minute, online photography workshop is aimed at people who own a digital camera like a DSLR, mirrorless, or bridge camera and want to learn the basics of photography. I will help you unpack some of your camera’s amazing potential.
During the workshop, we will explore how to operate our cameras in manual mode. Make correct exposures & understand the photography basics of Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO. Enabling us to take our cameras from auto to manual.
During the workshop you will learn:
- How to understand different light sources.
- Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO – What they are & what they do?
- The exposure triangle & how to get the desired exposure by balancing Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO.
- How to compose great images.
- A download of the presentation will be available after the session.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is aimed at people who have a good quality camera with manual capabilities but who are stuck on Auto, unsure of what all the buttons, dials & controls do. I will talk you through the basics to help you leave Auto Mode behind & take full control over your photo taking.
Most DSLRs, mirrorless & bridge cameras are suitable as long as they allow full manual control by selecting M (manual) on the mode dial or through the camera menu. If you are unsure whether your camera has manual control please contact me.
Run online over Zoom you are able to learn in the comfort of your own home.
Cost
£45 for 60 minutes including a digital download of the session.
“If you are thinking about photography lessons & are feeling hesitant then this is for you! Book it today because Ally makes it so relaxed. I really enjoy the lessons and feel I can go at my pace and ask questions whenever I need to. Ally is very knowledgeable and really knows her stuff so whatever level you are at with your photography Ally will help you understand & develop your skill more. Thanks, Ally looking forward to my next lessons!” Rita, May 2020
Online Workshop: ‘Learning to Shoot in Manual’ Part Two
From Auto to Manual; understand focusing, metering, histograms & white balance
This 60-minute online workshop is a continuation of ‘Learning to Shoot in Manual’ Part One. It is aimed at people who have completed the first session & want to learn more. AND those who already have a good understanding of Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO but would like to delve deeper into their camera’s functionally.
During this second Learning to Shoot in Manual workshop we will unpack more of your camera’s potential. We will explore the different focusing modes, metering, histograms & white balance allowing you to really utilise your digital camera.
At the end of the session, you’ll understand the different focus modes on your camera & when to use them. You’ll be able to use your camera to metre & set the correct exposure for your desired photo & you will know what tools are available in-camera to help you achieve this.
You will no longer be a slave to auto mode!
During this workshop you will learn:
- All about the different focusing modes & when to use them.
- How to meter to get a correct exposure & what all the different metering modes do.
- What the histogram is & how to understand one & use the information.
- All about White Balance.
- Composition – as we are shooting I will also continue discussing some of the principles of good composition.
- A download of the presentation will be available after the session.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is aimed at people who have a good quality camera with manual capabilities & an understanding of Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO but are unsure of what all the other buttons, dials & controls do. Ideally, you will have completed the Learning to Shoot in Manual Part One session, either in person or online.
Most DSLRs, mirrorless & bridge cameras are suitable as long as they allow full manual control by selecting M (manual) on the mode dial or through the camera menu. If you are unsure whether your camera has manual control please contact me.
Cost
£45 for 60 minutes including a digital download of the session.
“I had a camera but had no idea how to use it. And my photos on my phone were not as good as they could have been. Ally took me in hand, and I did two workshops with her. First on lighting and composition and how to make use of that for better photos and then one more specifically on manual camera settings. Ally took the time to understand what I wanted to achieve (photographic genius!), what my understanding was (minimal!), and gave professional advice and insights from her experience. I think my photos are approximately 765% better than before! and I reckon that is an underestimate. Thanks, Ally. Happy to recommend it. A** “ Phil, May 2020
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