Online or Offline both options available
Basic Photography Course in Mumbai
Course Type
1-1 Private session
(3 Indoor - 1 Outdoor Session)
Online or Offline both options available
Duration
4 Days
(Each session duration is 2-3 hours)
Course Fees
Rs. 8,000/-
Basic course gives an in-depth knowledge about the basic fundamentals of photography which helps you to master the MANUAL Mode. It also covers topics like composition rules, camera angles, light painting technique to add an artistic approach to your photography. This course is designed for those who want to understand the MANUAL mode or want to improve their photography skills.
This course is designed for those who want to understand the MANUAL mode or want to improve their photography skills.
Basic Photography Course in Mumbai
Introduction to Photography
- In-depth explanation of different styles of photography
- Understanding the importance to ‘READ’ a photograph
Auto Focus Modes
- Understanding different types of autofocus modes in your camera
- Continuous Focusing Mode, One-Shot Focusing Mode, Automatic Autofocus Mode, Manual Focus
Types of lenses
- Difference between zoom lens and fixed lens
- Understanding the importance to use a specific type of lens for a specific given situation
- Understanding the properties of lens: Lens distortion, sharpness, focal length
- Understanding infinity focus
- Understanding the difference between manual focus and Autofocus
Camera Modes:
- Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, & Program Mode
Manual Mode:
Aperture:
- How aperture affects the amount of light from reaching the sensor
- How to blur the background and keep the main subject in sharp focus
- How to get everything in sharp focus
- Understanding different shapes of bokeh
Shutter Speed
- How to freeze the subject in motion
- How to capture sharp images
- In-depth introduction to slow shutter speed photography which includes light painting practical & motion blur effect (indoor practical)
ISO
- How to click better images in dark condition without using on-camera flash (indoor practical)
White Balance
- Introduction to basic color theory
- How to capture accurate colors similar to what our eyes see (indoor practical)
- How to manipulate/enhance the colour of ambient & artificial light
Composition Rules & Camera Angles
- How to make your photos look more balanced and appealing
- How camera angles affect the shape and perspective of the subject
Metering Modes
- Selecting the right Metering Mode according to the given situation
- Understanding the inbuilt light meter
OUTDOOR PRACTICALS:
- How to apply theory in real world
If you have purchased a DSLR or Mirrorless camera and want to have complete control on your camera then this course is designed for you. We cover all basic fundamental of photography in this course. It also helps to improve the art of ‘SEEING’ as we cover composition rules and its application in real world.
Ashish Kamble is a professional photographer and educator working in photography industry since 2009 (13 years). He has trained more than 900 students (B.M.M & B.A.F.T.N.M.P) in his teaching career as a visiting faculty in colleges affiliated under Mumbai University and in his own Institution ‘LotusBeam School of Photography’. His teaching experience helps every tour participant to clear their doubts from basic to advance level. To add further support we have specially designed a Personal Pre Tour Support policy at no additional cost.
Our maximum group size is 6-8 participants for this tour, which allows us to give personal individual attention throughout the tour. Our mentor Ashish Kamble has explored Ladakh at ground level and is familiar with the locals and locations which will help us to get the perfect shot. We try our level best to create artistic images by adding off camera flash or light painting technique, which helps our participants to create distinct looking images. We also cover post processing session which is an essential part of photography as it helps the participants to bring their visuals into reality. We make sure that you go back with a satisfying powerful portfolio.
Ashish Kamble
Workshop Mentor
An award-winning photographer and educator based in Mumbai, India. He specialises in off-camera flash portraits and astrophotography. Read more about Ashish on his website.
