Beginner Photography Course in Toronto: The 4-Course Accelerator
Natural talent is overrated.
What’s included in the Beginner Accelerator:
101: Camera Basics
You’ll learn about different image formats, white balance, and picture profiles, and how to correct your exposure. Leave knowing exactly why a photo looks off, and how to fix it before you shoot.
102: Aperture and Lens
You’ll discover how focal length affects perspective, when to use different apertures, and how to control depth of field. Master the settings that separate flat snapshots from portraits with real depth.
103: Shutter Speed
You’ll learn how exposure duration affects motion, when to use shutter priority, and how to fix blurry photos. Freeze action or blur it on purpose, instead of guessing.
104: Manual Exposure
You’ll learn how cameras measure light to set manual exposure correctly, and how to focus accurately on static and moving subjects. Full creative control, no more relying on auto mode.
FAQs
From April 1 to October 31, we meet in front of The Royal Conservatory of Music. From November 1 to March 31, we meet inside the Allen Lambert Galleria at Brookfield Place, by the RBC Dominion Securities facade.
My Toronto photography courses are entirely in-person. Hands-on learning and immediate feedback are crucial for learning photography effectively.
Most of each lesson is spent shooting outdoors, year-round. In exceptional cold or heavy precipitation, we continue in nearby covered public spaces, such as the PATH and Union Station.
Each group course runs 3 to 3.5 hours. The 4-course Beginner Accelerator provides 13 hours of hands-on learning and practice.
For most courses, a DSLR or mirrorless camera with full manual exposure controls is required. If your camera has a mode dial with M, A, S, P (or M, Av, Tv, P on Canon), you’re good to go. Some cameras without mode dials—like Fujifilm X-series or Leica M models—also qualify, as long as you can manually control shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.
Cameras without manual controls—such as basic point-and-shoots, kids’ cameras, or so-called “scameras”—are not suitable. Here’s why you should avoid scameras.
If you’re unsure whether your camera qualifies, feel free to contact me with the model number before registering.
Absolutely! I’ve taught folks who have shown up a day after getting their first camera. My courses are designed for complete beginners and intermediate photographers.