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Photography 101 – Getting off automatic

Everyone has a digital SLR these days. They're getting relatively cheap, and they're so much faster than some of the point and shoot alternatives out there.

You've got one, don't you? You bought it because you wanted something that gives you more control and a greater ability to shoot in a creative way, but are you still shooting on automatic? Do you know the differences between lenses? Or even which ones to buy? Do you want to become a better photographer?

Photography 101 is about giving you back the control that you bought your DSLR for. You wanted to improve your craft, but you're still letting the camera do the thinking. In this course, you'll learn how to master the elements of exposure and how to use each one together to produce a photo that you had in mind, not the camera. You'll learn to pick what you want out of a lens other than it's zoom range. You'll learn to adapt to the shortcomings of your equipment, while playing to its strengths. You will be able to focus on expressing your creativity rather than wrestling with the camera.

If you want to take back control of your craft, drop me an email at muki () dorifuto.com. It'll be a one off class, run entirely free, on 3 September at Australian Technology Park. Places are strictly limited, so make sure you get in contact to receive additional details and secure your spot.