Camera Basics: Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO & Composition
Move beyond Auto by learning aperture, shutter speed, ISO, exposure balancing, composition, and how to use natural light, finishing with a final photo project.
Paid once.
- Level
- Beginner
- Ages
- 12–16
- Duration
- 55 min
- Classes
- 1 / Week
- Weeks
- 8
- Not satisfied after the first class? Full refund.
- Pay weekly, or upfront
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Class Experience
This course teaches how exposure works and how to control aperture for depth of field, shutter speed for motion, and ISO for brightness and image quality. Students practice composition and using natural light, learn RAW versus JPEG, and prepare and present a final photo project over a sequence of progressive live sessions.
Learning Outcomes
Confidently control camera settings and move beyond Auto mode.
Apply exposure, light, and composition principles to create intentional photographs.
Prepare and present a final photo project demonstrating technical and creative choices.
Prerequisites
The student must have access to any digital camera able to work in full manual mode. it is also recommended to have the camera manual. A cell phone will not work for this course
Materials needed:
Students will need a digital camera that can be used in manual mode. The camera should allow control over aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
Any brand or model is welcome — the age of the camera does not matter as long as it has manual settings available. A copy of the camera’s manual (digital or printed) is recommended to help students locate specific buttons and settings.
No additional equipment is required.
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Meet your Instructor
An experienced photography mentor who has guided photography assistants and hobbyist photographers toward technical and creative confidence. Instructional focus includes manual exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, composition, and practical lighting techniques. Lessons emphasi…
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