Get the most out of your DSLR and start shooting like the professionals
For many amateur photographers, having a digital DSLR camera is like owning a private jet – you know you could do some amazing things with it… if only you could work out what all the controls are for. Ideal for novices, this comprehensive weekend course, led by Guardian photographer Sebastian Meyer, covers the technical and practical essentials of shooting with a professional-standard camera, to ensure your photographs make the most of your hardware.
Course description
Taking you from using fully automatic to fully manual settings by the end of the course, you'll learn how features like shutter speed, aperture and ISO can enhance the quality of your images. Then you'll apply your new skills to portrait, landscape and action images, with expert tips in subjects including composition, lighting and colour to help transform your approach to taking pictures.
This course is for you if...
You have a passion for photography and own your own DSLR, but want to gain technical confidence and experience.
Tutor profile
Sebastian Meyer was born and raised in New York. In 2009 he moved to Iraq where he currently lives, working as a freelance photojournalist and editor of Metrography, the first Iraqi photo agency. Sebastian's photographs have been published in the New York Times, Time Magazine, Sunday Times Magazine, Telegraph, Guardian, Washington Post, and many other international publications. His documentary videos appear on Time.com, Guardian.co.uk. VOA, and PBS. He has won a number of awards including: Magenta Flash Forward Emerging Photographer, FotoVisura Grant for Outstanding Personal Photography Project, and Documentary Category at the Exposure Awards.
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Details
Dates: Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 January 2014
Times: 10am-5pm
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price: Early bird offer £399 (tickets limited)
Standard ticket £449 (includes VAT, booking fee, lunch and refreshments)
Event capacity: 16
Dress code: There is no dress code for Masterclasses. Please dress however you feel comfortable.
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Returns policy
Tickets may be refunded if you contact us at least 7 days before the course start date. Please see our terms and conditions for more information on our refund policy.