Beginner Photography: Composition, Light, and Storytelling
Varsha Dar4.4
Ages 8–13 · 30 min · 1 / Week
$23.42per classSee schedule
DSLR Photography Fundamentals I: Manual Mode & Exposure
Beginner photographers learn shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and how to use manual mode to control exposure and creative effects with a DSLR or manual camera.
Paid once.
- Level
- Beginner
- Ages
- 14–18
- Duration
- 40 min
- Classes
- 1 / Week
- Weeks
- 4
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Class Experience
A four-week beginner DSLR course that breaks down the exposure triangle—shutter speed, aperture, and ISO—and teaches how those settings work together to control light and style. Classes include slideshows with photo examples, guided discussion, creative challenges, downloadable technique guides, and peer critiques to support practice and growth.
Learning Outcomes
Explain how shutter speed, aperture, and ISO interact to control exposure
Use manual camera settings effectively to achieve intended creative results
Apply techniques from guided challenges to improve photographic control
Prerequisites
Materials needed:
A DSLR or mirrorless camera, or other digital camera that can be put into manual mode. Please feel free to reach out if you are unsure as to whether or not your camera is suitable.
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Meet your Instructor
This instructor leads beginners through DSLR fundamentals, focusing on manual mode, exposure control, and basic composition. Lessons combine clear technical explanation with practical exercises that reinforce learning through shooting and review. Emphasis on hands-on practice hel…
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