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102: Aperture and Lens
Learn all about the lens and discover the creative possibilities of the depth of field.
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$1051$89.25 when purchased as part of the 4‑course bundle. • 3‑hour course • Small classes • Pro instructor
I’ll dispel the common misconceptions and teach you everything you should know about lenses, from focal length and exposure to perspective and depth of field.
This course introduces the detailed features and artistic possibilities of lenses. Learn about the aperture and its effects on exposure. Discover how to manipulate the depth of field to achieve selective focus with a blurry background.
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Learn about focal length, f‑stops, and depth of field.
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What you’ll learn
- How to identify and describe the essential characteristics of any lens
- How focal length and image sensor size affect the angle of view
- How to use aperture priority (A or Av) exposure mode
- How to manipulate depth of field
- How to take photos with blurry backgrounds (selective focus)
- How to take pictures that are sharp throughout (deep focus)
In-depth
In this photography course, you’ll discover the main photographic features and creative potential of your lens. The workshop will start by explaining how your lens’ focal length, in conjunction with your camera’s sensor size, determines the angle of view. Then, I’ll review how the aperture influences exposure and use it as a springboard to discuss its secondary characteristics, such as its effect on perceived sharpness, aberrations, and vignetting. Lastly, you’ll learn about depth of field and how it’s used to isolate sharply focused subjects against out-of-focus backgrounds or increase the perception of sharpness throughout the entire composition.
During the practical half of the workshop, you’ll be briefed about using aperture priority mode (A or Av exposure mode) to explore and apply the concepts learned in the first half of the lesson to real-world photography.
Important details
This is part two of four in my series of photography courses for beginners. You’re welcome to take one, some, or all of the classes at your leisure; however, I recommend taking multiple courses in their correct order.
Enrol in Workshop 102 as part of my Intro to Photography for Beginners 4‑course package and save.
Workshop 102 is also available as a private photography course for 1–2 people.
Meeting Locations:
One of two locations depending on the time of year and weather.
April – November: In front of The Royal Conservatory of Music:
December – March: The Allen Lambert Galleria inside Brookfield Place, just by the RBC Dominion Securities facade:
Accepted cameras:
- All cameras capable of manual mode.
- All brands of digital cameras.
- Contact me if you’re unsure about your camera’s suitability for this course.
What to bring:
- Camera
- An assortment of lenses. If you can only bring one, bring your most versatile lens.
- Battery (fully charged)2If you’re participating in more than one workshop, please bring either your battery charger or a second battery to ensure you can operate your camera throughout the day.
- Memory card (emptied)
- Camera manual
- Notebook and pen
- Questions and a thirst for knowledge!
Recommended prerequisites
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Workshop 102: Focal Length & Aperture
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The scope of our photography lessons
At Exposure Therapy’s photography courses, I focus on building a strong foundation in photography that will work well with most cameras. However, to ensure a consistent and positive experience for all participants, I cannot cover every feature of every camera. If you have an advanced camera and would like to learn more, I’d be happy to offer private photography lessons that explore those features in more depth.
What to wear
This is an outdoor photography workshop, so it’s essential to check the weather forecast and dress appropriately for the conditions on the day of the workshop. This is especially important on wet days, so bring weather-appropriate clothing to stay comfortable and protect your equipment.3To ensure the best performance of your camera during the workshop, I recommend bringing two or more fully charged batteries.
Meeting point and workshop location
My workshops are held outside and involve walking to different locations. Please note that some places we visit may not be fully accessible.
In the event of bad weather, I may need to change the meeting location for the workshop. I’ll inform you in advance if this happens and will ensure the new location is easy to get to by public transportation.
Cancellation and refunds
Satisfaction guarantee
We want to ensure that you fully understand the materials covered in our photography courses. If you aren’t completely satisfied with your learning experience, please let your instructor know immediately after your workshop concludes. We’re more than happy to address any points of confusion on the spot or to offer you the opportunity to repeat the same workshop on a future date (pending availability).
Cancellations, refunds, and rescheduling
My full cancellation and refund policy is found in the Terms of Sale. The following summary is for your convenience:
- All sales are final, and no refunds are given if you cancel.
- If unexpected issues occur, you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your group photography workshop is scheduled to start.