Course Timings
9.30 -10am Arrival, coffee & biscuits 10.00am camera settings & theory
12.30 -1.00pm light lunch (included)
1pm-3pm Practical photography
3pm-4pm Review photographs
4pm-5pm Photo-editing Demonstration
5pm Questions & course feedback
DSLR Course Requirements
Digital SLR Camera
Extra lenses - optional
External flashgun - optional
Fully charged battery and/or a spare
Empty memory card
Any other kit you need explaining
change of shoes if wet.
Please ensure you have a fully charged battery as we will be using your camera a lot and batteries do to tend to run out. For batteries and cards at huge discounts visit www.mymemory.co.uk
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These one day Digital SLR photography courses are limited to six students and will suit anyone from the complete beginner to the intermediate DSLR photographer.
Many novice photographers tend to use their expensive DSLR on the fully auto setting and are often unimpressed by the average results achieved. This one day photography course will demonstrate when to use all the other settings and how to take fantastic photographs you would be proud to hang on your wall.
Suitable for complete novice
All our Digital SLR photography courses start off with the absolute basics and progress, step by step, through to some of the more technical aspects. Each camera operation or photography lesson is followed by a demonstration then a practical session.
After the camera and outdoor practical photography sessions we review the images and offer constructive feedback. This is followed by photo-editing tutorial where we will show you how to get the very best from your your photographs. You can see picture from previous students here
Hybrid or Bridge Photography Course
Most courses are mainly intended for Digital SLR users but we do sometimes get asked if Bridge or Hybrid cameras users can attend the Digital SLR photography courses. The proviso is that some of the more technical aspects of Digital SLR photography might not apply to the bridge camera but you will still find the course beneficial and enjoyable. If you are happy to accept these conditions below then you are welcome to attend. You will be informed during the course of any items do not apply to your bridge camera.
Is this photography course suitable for you?
1. If you want to understand the setting and the more technical aspects of your camera, as well as learning how to take better photographs, then you will be OK on the DSLR course. The proviso is that a few aspects of the DSLR will not apply to your camera, removable lenses etc.
2. If you really just want to take better pictures without getting too technical then please attend a compact camera photography course. This was the previous method. See here.
If you are not sure if you have a bridge camera then click here
During these photography courses you will learn:
- How to get off the Fully Auto snapshot setting
- When to use the Auto, P, S, TV,A, AV or Manual settings
- How to get the pictures you visualize.
- How to get all your pictures sharp
- How to deliberately get a blurry background
- How to get the correct exposure in difficult lighting
- All about ISO and which setting to use in which lighting
- Which camera kit to buy and how to save money
- The difference between image size and image quality
- The different White Balance settings
- The Motor Drive and Self Timer
- How to use the flash settings and fill in flash.
- How to avoid out of focus or blurry pictures
- An explanation of how different lenses work
- Composition & the correct use of the zoom lens.
- How to use the very special universal zoom
- Photo-editing - improve, crop, resize & email images
- All courses also include a step by step guide to action, landscape & portrait photography
During the course you will learn how to photograph:
- Perfect portraits
- Lovely Landscapes
- Fabulous Flowers
- Great Groups
- Exciting Action Pictures
- Artful Architecture
- Super Silhouettes
Book a DSLR Photography Course
Paying by cheque
Paying by cheque Our preferred payment method is online by PayPal or Credit Card using the secure payment method above. We do understand that some people might like to pay by cheque in which case you can confirm a booking by email and we reserve a space for five days. If you could write the card guarantee number on the back of the cheque it would be appreciated.You can download a course booking form here PDF / Word Cheques should be made out to Glen Tillyard and posted to:
Glen Tillyard
25 Westerby Lane
Smeeton Westerby
Leicestershire , LE8 0RA
Tel 0116 2796906
email glen@digitalphotographycourses.co.uk
Paying by BACS transfer - Contact us for details.
Please Contact Us If You Have Any Questions
email - glen@digitalcameracourses.co.uk or call 0116 279 6906
Student Testimonials
A really wonderful photography course with excellent one to one tuition. I feel much more confident using my camera & I'm very pleased with all my photographs.
Many Thanks
Karen Kirk
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This course covered much more than I expected but it wasn't rushed. Glen has a relaxed teaching style and if your not sure about anything he's patient and happy to re-track until you understand.
Tommy Needham
This camera course made everything simple to understand and it makes you want to take the camera with you everywhere. I will look at landscape scenes from a totally different perspective now.
Norman Plummer
This Photography course offered the perfect mix of theory and practical photography. It's a brilliant way to learn how to take perfect pictures.
I would definitely recommend any amateurs wanting to learn how to use their cameras properly.
Tom Pugh
I thoroughly enjoyed the day and after four years of owning a digital camera I've learned more in one day than I had in the previous four years put together. At last I understand what I'm doing and I look forward to taking much better photographs.
Derek Welsh
My Memory
A fantastic day. I've learnt so much. Thank you Glen. I'll definitely be returning to do other courses as you explain everything in such a clear way. Really enjoyable. I really enjoyed the lunch too.
Suzanne Hack
