Photography Courses

NOTE:  No photography courses are scheduled for the near future.  Thanks for your interest.

Digital Photography 101

This is an introductory photography course aimed at beginning to intermediate photographers. Course content will include:

  • Camera basics; overview of how your camera works, basic controls such as aperture, shutter speed; how to care for your camera and lenses and clean your camera sensor; techniques to prevent "camera shake".

  • Aperture and shutter priority modes, when and how to use them; how to control depth of field; various types of lenses; photo composition "rules" and tips.
  • Manual mode; shooting panorama shots, the digital darkroom (using photo editing software); photo filters.
  • Flash and indoor photography; night photography; macro photography techniques and equipment; how to market and sell your photography.
  • Help with your camera:  Get individual help with some of your camera setup and settings.
  • Assignments: submit photos for some additional feedback.

Comments from previous course attendees:

  • "At the beginning of the course I had an expensive toy that I didn't know how to use.  Now I have a tool for expressing my creativity.  You have set me on my way.  Thanks"
  • "I thoroughly enjoyed your course.  You know your subject area well, you are a good speaker, and I found you to be very helpful to anyone who had questions.  Thanks for sharing your expertise"
  • "Very much enjoyed this class, particularly the the tips on making a photo artistic.  Submitting photos each week was a good teaching technique"
  • "The entire course was very valuable, my camera doesn't intimidate me nearly as much"

The format will be Wednesday evenings, 7-9 PM. At the end of the first session you will receive a "homework" assignment to take photos and practice specific skills.  You will receive feedback on your homework assignment to help improve. 

Prerequisite: You must own a camera (film or digital), preferably a camera that has some manual settings, so you will be able to learn how to set your own shutter speed, aperture, etc.

Date and Time:

Next Course:  Begins October 8, 2008 (October 8, 15, 22, 29), 7-9 PM

Where: The People Place, 3402-27th Avenue

Course fee: $140

To enroll: email info@truenorthphotography.com or call (250) 503-5426

Cancellation Policy:  If you notify us within 5 days of the start of the course, you will receive a full refund.  Once the course has begun we can not refund your fees.