Beginner’s Photography Foundation
As needless as it may seem these days to take a photograph setting the exposure manually (since almost all cameras come with auto presets claiming to suit almost any lighting condition), yet the fact remains, that there is no alternative for acquiring the desired picture but, to set the exposure manually.
The "manual exposure over-ride", gives you the control over the amount of light that flows in through the lens aperture and the duration it flows in through by way of shutter-speed, hence guaranteeing the desired result with every click. And that is what we strive to teach!
At the end of the workshop the students will get a chance to exhibit their work and bask in the glory of their creation. They can then further hone their skill with the The Advanced Photography Workshops.
So brace yourself for 50-hours of hardcore photography and we promise, it will prepare you to capture, a lifetime worth of memorable images.
Following is what all will be included in the Beginner’s Essentials:
THE CAMERA BASICS
Camera Controls (Get to know your camera) GET Your Camera Manuals!
How the camera works
Focusing
Handling / Handholding
METERING
Determining exposure
Understanding the built-in meter
Aperture/shutter speed relationship
Reflected vs. incident light
WORKING WITH LIGHT
Principles of contrast
Shooting into the sun
Working with the range of light
Controlling light direction
Controlling light quality
Positioning the light
Dramatic effect
Using reflectors and light outdoors as fillers
LENSES
Lens Types
Close-up
The normal lens
The wide angle lens
CONTROLLING DEPTH OF FIELD
What is depth of field
Effect of aperture on Depth of Field
Controlling the Depth of Field
Blurring out the background
Hyper-focal settings for maximum sharpness
CONTROLLING MOVEMENT
Fundamentals
Shutter speed selection
Effect on motion. (Fast vs. slow)
COMPOSITION
Fundamentals
Viewpoint
Rule of thirds - what is it, how to use it effectively
STUDIO TECHNIQUES
How to use any location as your studio
Make the most of available light
Using reflectors outdoors
About the Instructor
I have had the privilege of teaching photography and filmmaking at Iqra University, Karachi University, and NAPA, and I have also served as a Member of the Board of Studies for Media Sciences at Greenwich University. I designed the photography and filmmaking curriculum for Iqra University, where my subjects included Photography, Film Direction, Art Direction, and Cinematography. These experiences have shaped how I teach — simple, practical, and focused on what truly matters.