Beginner

Enthusiastic about photography with little experience in technical aspects. Keen to learn more about the workings of the camera and photographic processes.

Introduction to the analogue darkroom

  • Level: Beginner
    Facilities: Classroom, Darkroom
    Spaces: Maximum 10
    Duration: 1-2 days
    Course fee: £180.00

  • An introduction to the fascinating world of B&W film processing and printing. In this practical based course, you will learn the principles of silver-based photography, how to develop a B&W film, make a contact sheet, make an enlargement and how to judge. Using the darkroom, health and safety, working with chemicals.

Introduction to B&W printing techniques

  • Level: Beginner
    Facilities: Classroom, Darkroom
    Spaces: Maximum 10
    Duration: 1-2 days
    Course fee: £180.00

  • This course is an introduction to how to improve your B&W printing techniques. Making test strips, understanding paper grades, correct processing, different paper types, paper surfaces, good darkroom practice, health and safety and dodging and burning.

Understanding DSLR photography

  • Level: Beginner
    Facilities: Classroom, Darkroom
    Spaces: Maximum 10
    Duration: 1-2 days
    Course fee: £180.00

  • Have a DSLR but are confused by all the knobs and buttons? This practice-based course explores your digital camera weans you away from automatic camera functions and teaches you to take control of your camera. Shooting modes & manual exposure controls Apertures, shutter speeds & ISO white balance, file formats + other camera controls & settings depth of field & motion blur.

Location portraits and lighting

  • Level: Beginner
    Facilities: Classroom, Darkroom
    Spaces: Maximum 10
    Duration: 1-2 days
    Course fee: £180.00

  • Getting the most out of your speedlight strobes. Off-camera flash techniques. Umbrellas and other ‘strobist’ accessories. Combining flash with available ambient light. Shooting portraits on location.