Great photos transmit a message or a story. They can also evoke any number of emotions. Seeing and capturing those elements is the secret to effective composition.
From the rule of thirds to patterns and lines we'll show you how to see the world around you in more creative ways. Join us in our classroom for this illustrative and inspiring workshop that takes you through the many factors that contribute to the making of great photographs.

Prerequisites:

Any DSLR Part 1 or Point & Shoot Basics Workshop

Course Outline:

- A review of the vital camera features and techniques that you'll use every day
- Photographic rules and how to use them day to day
- Understanding the messages & emotions conveyed in lines, patterns & textures
- Knowing how to use balance, negative space and different angles of view
- Understanding the impact different types of available light can make

Who Should Attend?

Any intermediate to advanced shooter who's interested in training their eye to capture more compelling images.

Study Notes:

At the end of every paid workshop you take with The School of Imaging you will be provided with an access code to download class notes from our website. These notes are great for reviewing the topics discussed in class.

What To Bring To Class:

Your camera
A fully charged battery
A memory card

Composition & Creativity is an intermediate/advanced workshop that requires you to be familiar with the following:

• Exposure compensation
• Aperture and shutter speed and their effect on the picture
• Adjusting your ISO
• Using your camera in semi-automatic exposure mode
• And under what circumstances to use these features