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104: Manual Exposure
Learn how to read the light and set exposures manually to achieve creative results.
$1051$89.25 when purchased as part of the 4‑course bundle. • 3‑hour course • Small classes • Pro instructor
Learn to interpret your camera’s exposure meter and combine it with your knowledge of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO to take manually exposed photographs.
In this culmination of my introductory courses, you’ll learn how to apply the knowledge from the previous classes towards making accurate manual exposures and ensuring that your subject is correctly focused.
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Description
What you’ll learn:
- The different metering modes available on your cameras and how they measure light
- How to maintain a consistent exposure across several photos
- How to take pictures in tricky lighting conditions, such as backlit subjects
- The three common autofocus modes (AF‑S, AF‑C, and AF‑A) and when to use them2Advanced mirrorless cameras may have sophisticated autofocus systems with face and eye recognition, subject tracking, and more. I won’t cover these functions in this workshop to make sure all participants can follow along. If you’re interested in learning about your camera’s autofocus capabilities, I’m happy to offer private instruction.
- How to keep moving subjects in focus
In-depth
Contrary to the popular belief of many novice photographers, using manual exposure is both straightforward in its simplicity and works with the autofocus system.
This workshop will unwrap the mystique surrounding manual exposure photography. You’ll discover how cameras measure light to determine exposure and how to use that information to create consistent manually exposed photos. This workshop will instruct you on the significance of middle grey tones to metering light and how this ties into your camera’s metering modes. Lastly, I’ll teach you how to accurately read and understand the information provided by the exposure level indicator. In the second of half of the photography lesson, I’ll show you how to use your camera’s built-in autofocus features correctly, select autofocus points, increase your camera’s focus accuracy, and keep moving subjects in constant focus.
During the working portion of the workshop, I’ll demonstrate how you can apply the concepts learned in the former half of the lesson to real-world photography by practicing manual exposure and engaging in several autofocus exercises.
Important Details
This is the last of my four-part 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 104: Manual Exposure as part of my beginner photography 4‑course package and save.
Course 104 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 and lens
- Battery (fully charged)3If 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
- Notepad and pen
- Questions and a thirst for knowledge!
Recommended prerequisites
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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.4To 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.