Description
Join photographer Georgina Valentine on this day workshop to learn how to use your DSLR camera. In this workshop Georgina will teach you the fundamentals of photography, focusing on shutter speed, aperture and ISO. Through examples, demos and a mini practical, you will develop the skills to freeze or blur movement and learn to control how much of your image is in focus. You will then explore how an understanding of light, and even tiny alterations to composition can transform your photography. Georgina will discuss the impact different lenses can have and also touch on focusing modes. After lunch, you will head out to the Abbey Grounds to put what you have learnt into practise. You will do this through a combination of themed photo challenges and freestyling. Georgina will be on hand throughout to guide you and answer your questions. You will then return to the studio to review the photos, and finish by sharing your images and discussing what worked and what didn’t – and why. It’s the ones that don’t quite work to plan that teach us the most. You will leave this workshop with the skills to use your camera’s semi-automatic modes to affect motion and depth of field. A great stepping stone to going fully manual.
What's included in the price?
What you will need: DSLR camera with fully charged battery and empty memory card Camera lenses - wide angle/telephoto/macro if you have them. Tripod, if you have one. Charged Laptop or tablet, with power cable. You will use this to view and select images. Please bring the correct cable to transfer images form the memory card if you do not have a memory card slot in your device.
Duration
5 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
New Brewery Arts connects people with the hand-made, promotes the joy and fulfilment of making and celebrates the role of craft and creativity in all our lives. We've been at the heart of creativity in the Cotswolds since 1978, and as well as classes and workshops we have craft studios, exhibitions and an amazing shop which sells work by UK craftspeople.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Suitable for beginners
- Suitable for all abilities
- Weekends
FAQs
We really hope you don’t need to, but any changes need to be made at least 30 days in advance. No refunds are given for any cancellation made within 30 days of a class commencing. An administration fee of 10% will be made on cancellations or alterations before this time. We cannot offer a refund if you are unwell for any reason and unable to attend.
All our studios are wheelchair accessible and members of our team will be able to assist you if you require. Near the shop on the ground floor we have a disabled toilet and a lift which will allow you access around the building.
If you find it difficult to stand during a class or have any other access needs, please let us know when booking so we can make appropriate arrangements.
Unfortunately, we do not have our own designated car park, however there are plenty around Cirencester. The nearest short stay car park is The Brewery Car Park which is approximately 2 minutes away and is a council run pay and display. This car park has several disabled parking spaces too. Sheep Street Car Park is a longer stay car park 3 minutes away, it is a cashless car park facilitated by Pay by Phone. Full details of all car parks and pricing can be found on Cotswold District Council Website.
We pride ourselves on smaller class sizes, so you get plenty of help from the tutors. Maximum 8-10 students per class.
Of course, and for some classes we may ask you to do this. Please don’t worry, if this is the case it will be clearly shown on the booking pages and in your confirmation emails.
No, we ask that students either bring their own or wear clothes they are happy to get messy in.
You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food or drinks into the studio.
