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Beginner Photography Courses Bundle
Say goodbye to auto-mode. Our beginner photography courses will help you learn manual mode, all in as little as two days or at your own pace.
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$306 • Four 3‑hour courses • One pro instructor • 6 student limit
Join our photography courses for beginners to learn the essential techniques of photography. Discover how to control your camera to achieve the aesthetic effects you’ve always wanted.
Exposure Therapy will kickstart your journey towards taking control of your digital camera’s basic settings to take better photos using proven techniques.
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Take complete control of your camera to make beautiful pictures.
Description
What you’ll learn in our beginner photography course bundle:
- In 101: Camera Basics, you’ll learn about different image formats, the importance of white balance and picture profiles, and how to correct the exposure.
- In 102: Aperture and Lens, you’ll discover how the focal length affects perspective, how and when to use different apertures, and techniques for manipulating the depth of field.
- In 103: Shutter Speed, you’ll learn how exposure duration affects our perception of movement, how and when to use shutter priority mode, and how to troubleshoot blurry photos.
- In 104: Manual Exposure, you’ll realize the power of your camera’s light measuring modes to set manual exposures correctly and how to focus your lens on moving and static subjects effectively.
In-depth
This introductory photography course for beginners will teach you the main picture-taking features of DSLR, mirrorless, and enthusiast compact cameras. Our photography courses for beginners are designed to ramp up your theoretical and practical understanding of photography progressively. We start with the basic features of your digital camera and gradually ramp up towards fully manual exposure techniques. Our classroom-free photography lessons provide a compelling mixture of easy-to-understand theory and practical exercises that reinforce your new knowledge.
Important Details
This page allows you to enrol in all four courses of our beginner photography program. You’re welcome to choose a schedule according to your preferred pace; however, we strongly recommend attending classes in their correct order.
Each workshop is optionally available as a private photography course for 1–2 people.
Meeting Location:
In front of The Royal Conservatory of Music.
Accepted cameras:
- We accept all cameras capable of manual mode.
- We accept all brands of digital cameras.
- Contact us if you’re unsure about your camera’s suitability for this course.
What to bring:
- Camera and lens
- Battery (fully charged)1If you’re participating in more than one workshop, please bring 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 thirst for knowledge!
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What to wear
Our photography workshops occur outdoors throughout the year. Monitor the weather forecast and ensure you dress appropriately for the conditions—especially on cold or wet days.2Please note that the lithium batteries powering your camera may exhibit diminished power output in cold conditions. When subzero air temperatures are forecast for the day of your workshop, we recommend bringing two or more camera batteries.
Meeting point and workshop location
Our classroom-free workshops take place outdoors, involve walking and feature locations that may not be fully accessible. Currently, we meet in front of The Royal Conservatory of Music (273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2).
We reserve the right to change the meeting location and will notify you at least 48 hours in advance of such changes. A modified meeting location will always be within 750m of a TTC subway station.
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
Our full cancellation and refund policy is found in the Terms of Sale. The following summary is for your convenience:
- We accept cancellations for a full refund up to four (4) weeks in advance of your initially-scheduled course.
- We accept schedule modifications up to seven (7) days in advance of your initially-scheduled course.