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Introduction to Photography - Part 3 - Manual Mode & Composition

Manual Mode & Composition

Beyond the Technical - Techniques that will Transform Your Photography

Would you like to be able to work in full Manual Mode and at the same time do you look at a scene and struggle to see what would make a good photograph? Or do you avoid photography because it's raining? Let us show you just how many opportunities there are to capture amazing images whenever and wherever you are, to add something unique to your photography. At the same time learn the skills of great Composition which will really add that special touch to your photographs.

Content:

We'll show you how to see beyond the superficial and really engage with your subject.
Learn to visualise how you'd like your photograph to look and shoot with intention.
Apply the basic rules of composition and how colour affects your images.
Changing perspective to radically improve your photographs.

Main Points Covered:

Manual Mode - we'll show you how to use manual mode to precisely control your camera and start to shoot much more creative imagery

Light - you'll learn how the camera 'sees' light, how it differs to what our eyes see and how to use it to your advantage

Focus - we look at how to focus in low light and when and how to use manual focus

Landscape Skills - we'll explain how to create 'smooth' water, use graduated and Neutral Density filters and capture movement in clouds

Low Light Photography - you'll learn how to photograph fireworks, light trails, sparklers, create 'ghosts' and photograph in low light

Composition - we look at the rules of composition including how using light and colour can change a shot

Lenses - we explain how your lens choice can affect a photo and change the perspective

Where: Commencing indoors we will show you how to set up and use your camera in Manual mode and also show the essential skills of composing wonderful images. After this you will have a challenge to apply the rules you have learned regarding composition whilst using manual mode, in a really great practical challenge around the venue. Can you find something to fulfil every category? Your tutor will be on hand to guide you. There will be an opportunity to review and discuss your images and to ask any questions. Note: This course involves considerable time taking photographs out around the venue, so please be prepared and dress appropriately for this.

Cameras: All cameras with a MOde dial allowing Manual (M) mode to be selected.

Previous Experience: Anyone can attend this course as much is related to composition but to gain the full benefit of the Manual mode section it should follow on from a minimum of our Get off Auto course or its equivalent.

Group Size: A maximum of 10 students per tutor.

Times: Usually Full day, 10 am to 4 pm but please check your booking/joining instructions as this may vary according to venue and numbers.

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Date Sun, Apr 21 Book Now

Venue Cambridge

The art of composition is a key element of photography but is often overlooked in favour of the technical side. On this workshop we study all the different elements that work, both individually and together, to create a stunning photograph, including colours, textures, angles and a host of other elements that influence your photos. We also show you how and why to work in full Manual Mode to further improve your images. We will meet and do the presetation in my Burwell studio and then its off for a wander around the village for the practical part. This session has a maximum of 6 students. Read More

Cost £99

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Date Sun, May 26 Book Now

Venue Tatton Park, Cheshire
Introduction to Photography, Part 3 - Manual Mode & Composition: If you're looking to master the manual mode on your camera and develop your composition skills, then this is the workshop for you! Read More
This workshop will have a maximum of 5 students and will last between 5-6 hours starting at 11am set within the beautiful grounds of Tatton Park, Cheshire.
This is a relaxed, day long workshop where we banish jargon and explain in plain English how to use manual mode like a pro and take your photos from great to spectacular, simply by deploying your secret weapon, which is composition.
Mastering manual on your camera will allow you to shoot landscapes with filters, create landscapes with 'smooth water' or moving clouds, photograph fireworks, light trails, and images at night. A strong command of composition will put you head and shoulders above the rest and will transform an ordinary image into something that you'd be proud to put on your wall.
We use a mixture of theory and practical throughout the day to help you understand how, why, and when to use manual mode use examples to help you understand the rules of composition. This workshop is both formal learning and field based and you'll leave with plenty of useful reference materials.
A DSLR is available to borrow on the day, subject to availability - please contact Andy on 07979 273683 before booking.
What will I learn:
Manual mode- we'll show you how to use manual mode to precisely control your camera and start to shoot much more creative imagery
Light- you'll learn how the camera 'sees' light, how it differs to what our eyes see and how to use it to your advantage.
Focus- we look at how to focus in low light and when and how to use manual focus.
Landscape skills- we'll explain how to create 'smooth' water, use graduated and Neutral Density filters and capture movement in clouds.
Low light photography- you'll learn how to photograph fireworks, light trails, sparklers, create 'ghosts' and photograph in low light.
Composition- we look at the rules of composition including how using light and colour can change a shot.
Lenses- we explain how your lens choice can affect a photo and change the perspective.
Here's what you can expect from the day:
A fun, sociable and educational day, running from 11am to approximately 4:30pm
Tuition from an experienced professional photographer and course notes emailed to you afterwards to support your learning.
Both formal learning and practical time, so that you get the best of both worlds and get the most from the day no matter what your learning style.
A review of images after the session, with lots of opportunities to ask any questions.
Group size of no more than 5
Free WIFI and access to restaurant facilities.
Access to our Facebook Community group following the workshop

Cost £90

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Date Sat, Jun 15 Book Now

Venue Central London, Regents Park, NW1 & South Bank, SE1
Introduction To Photography, Part 3 - Manual Mode & Composition: This workshop will have a maximum of 3 students, will last between 3 and 4* hours and will start at 10am set within the beautiful grounds of Regent's Park. If you're looking to master the manual mode on your camera and develop your composition skills, then this is the workshop for you! We banish jargon and explain in plain English how to use manual mode like a pro and take your photos from great to spectacular simply by deploying your secret weapon, which is composition. Mastering manual on your camera will allow you to shoot landscapes with filters, create landscapes with 'smooth water' or moving clouds, photograph fireworks, light trails and images at night. A strong command of composition will put you head and shoulders above the rest and will transform an ordinary image into something that you'd be proud to put on your wall. We use a mixture of theory and practical throughout the day to help you understand how, why and when to use manual mode, also using examples to help you understand the rules of composition. The theory part of this workshop is conducted in one of the amazing local Cafes followed by plenty of practise at various locations throughout the park and useful reference materials emailed beforehand. A DSLR is available to borrow on the day, subject to availability - please contact Richard Berry on 07526 102 006 before booking if you would like to check availablity. EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Book now to receive a £10 discount on this workshop. Use Promotional Voucher Code REG18-EARLY10 when booking. Visit our course page for a detailed breakdown of the topics covered Read More
*The runtime of this Manual Mode & Composition workshop is shorter than normal but this is due to the smaller group size. Each student will receive as much tutor time than if they were attending one of our longer workshops with more attendees.

Cost £99

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Date Sun, Jul 07 Book Now

Venue Tatton Park, Cheshire
Introduction to Photography, Part 3 - Manual Mode & Composition: If you're looking to master the manual mode on your camera and develop your composition skills, then this is the workshop for you! Read More
This workshop will have a maximum of 5 students and will last between 5-6 hours starting at 10:30am set within the beautiful grounds of Tatton Park, Cheshire.
This is a relaxed, day long workshop where we banish jargon and explain in plain English how to use manual mode like a pro and take your photos from great to spectacular, simply by deploying your secret weapon, which is composition.
Mastering manual on your camera will allow you to shoot landscapes with filters, create landscapes with 'smooth water' or moving clouds, photograph fireworks, light trails, and images at night. A strong command of composition will put you head and shoulders above the rest and will transform an ordinary image into something that you'd be proud to put on your wall.
We use a mixture of theory and practical throughout the day to help you understand how, why, and when to use manual mode use examples to help you understand the rules of composition. This workshop is both formal learning and field based and you'll leave with plenty of useful reference materials.
A DSLR is available to borrow on the day, subject to availability - please contact Andy on 07979 273683 before booking.
What will I learn:
Manual mode- we'll show you how to use manual mode to precisely control your camera and start to shoot much more creative imagery
Light- you'll learn how the camera 'sees' light, how it differs to what our eyes see and how to use it to your advantage.
Focus- we look at how to focus in low light and when and how to use manual focus.
Landscape skills- we'll explain how to create 'smooth' water, use graduated and Neutral Density filters and capture movement in clouds.
Low light photography- you'll learn how to photograph fireworks, light trails, sparklers, create 'ghosts' and photograph in low light.
Composition- we look at the rules of composition including how using light and colour can change a shot.
Lenses- we explain how your lens choice can affect a photo and change the perspective.
Here's what you can expect from the day:
A fun, sociable and educational day, running from 10:30am to approximately 4:00pm
Tuition from an experienced professional photographer and course notes emailed to you afterwards to support your learning.
Both formal learning and practical time, so that you get the best of both worlds and get the most from the day no matter what your learning style.
A review of images after the session, with lots of opportunities to ask any questions.
Group size of no more than 5
Free WIFI and access to restaurant facilities.
Access to our Facebook Community group following the workshop

Cost £90

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Date Sun, Aug 11 Book Now

Venue Nottingham
Nottingham Studio - Maximum of 4 Students. If you're looking to master the manual mode on your camera and develop your composition skills, then this is the workshop for you! This is a relaxed, day long workshop based at the Nottingham Studio, five minutes from the M1 and within walking distance of Wollaton Park. We banish jargon and explain in plain english how to use manual mode like a pro and take your photos from great to spectacular simply by deploying your secret weapon, which is composition. Mastering manual on your camera will allow you to shoot landscapes with filters, create landscapes with 'smooth water' or moving clouds, photograph fireworks, light trails and images at night. A strong command of composition will put you head and shoulders above the rest and will transform an ordinary image into something that you'd be proud to put on your wall. Read More
We use a mixture of theory and practical throughout the day to help you understand how, why and when to use manual mode use examples to help you understand the rules of composition. This workshop is both classroom and field based, you'll leave with plenty of useful reference materials and a DSLR is available to borrow on the day, subject to availability - please contact Louise Mills on 0776 233 6222 before booking.
What will I learn:
Manual mode - we'll show you how to use manual mode to precisely control your camera and start to shoot much more creative imagery
Light - you'll learn how the camera 'sees' light, how it differs to what our eyes see and how to use it to your advantage
Focus - we look at how to focus in low light and when and how to use manual focus
Landscape skills - we'll explain how to create 'smooth' water, used graduated and Neutral Density filters and capture movement in clouds
Low light photography - you'll learn how to photograph fireworks, light trails, sparklers, create 'ghosts' and photograph in low light
Composition - we look at the rules of composition including how using light and colour can change a shot
Lenses - we explain how your lens choice can affect a photo and change the perspective
Here's what you can expect from the day:
A fun, sociable and educational day, running from 11 am until 4pm
Tuition from an experienced professional photographer and course notes emailed to you afterwards to support your learning
Both classroon and practical time, so that you get the best of both worlds and get the most from the day no matter what your learning style
A review of images at the end of the day, with lots of opportunities to ask any questions
Group size of no more than 4
Refreshments on tap and free wifi
Access to our Facebook Community group following the workshop

Cost £99

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Date Mon, Sep 09 Book Now

Venue East of England
The content of our traditional Introduction to Photography - Manual Mode and Composition workshop delivered as a series of 6 Zoom sessions. Each session will start with a theory presentation that often contains a simple practical task, followed by image review of student’s homework exercises. Having the content delivered over six sessions means that the learning is broken into more bite sized chunks and the practical and homework exercises are designed to build on the theory knowledge. We need a minimum of 4 students and there is a maximum of 6 per course to ensure everyone gets all the assistance and support that they need. Dates for this course are 19th, 16th, 2rd, 30th September, 7th, 14th October 7.30pm. Each Zoom session will last approximately 2 hours.

Cost £99

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Date Sat, Oct 05 Book Now

Venue Central London, Regents Park, NW1 & South Bank, SE1
Introduction To Photography, Part 3 - Manual Mode & Composition: This workshop will have a maximum of 3 students, will last between 3 and 4* hours and will start at 10am set within the beautiful grounds of Regent's Park. If you're looking to master the manual mode on your camera and develop your composition skills, then this is the workshop for you! We banish jargon and explain in plain English how to use manual mode like a pro and take your photos from great to spectacular simply by deploying your secret weapon, which is composition. Mastering manual on your camera will allow you to shoot landscapes with filters, create landscapes with 'smooth water' or moving clouds, photograph fireworks, light trails and images at night. A strong command of composition will put you head and shoulders above the rest and will transform an ordinary image into something that you'd be proud to put on your wall. We use a mixture of theory and practical throughout the day to help you understand how, why and when to use manual mode, also using examples to help you understand the rules of composition. The theory part of this workshop is conducted in one of the amazing local Cafes followed by plenty of practise at various locations throughout the park and useful reference materials emailed beforehand. A DSLR is available to borrow on the day, subject to availability - please contact Richard Berry on 07526 102 006 before booking if you would like to check availablity. EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Book now to receive a £10 discount on this workshop. Use Promotional Voucher Code REG18-EARLY10 when booking. Visit our course page for a detailed breakdown of the topics covered Read More
*The runtime of this Manual Mode & Composition workshop is shorter than normal but this is due to the smaller group size. Each student will receive as much tutor time than if they were attending one of our longer workshops with more attendees.

Cost £99

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Date Sat, Oct 26 Book Now

Venue The Sun Hotel, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Introduction To Photography, Part 3 - Manual Mode & Composition. LIMITED TO 6 ATTENDEES: Would you like to be able to work in full Manual Mode and at the same time do you look at a scene and struggle to see what would make a good photograph, then this is the course for you! This workshop is based in the historic market town of Hitchin. Let us show you just how many opportunities there are to capture amazing images whenever and wherever you are, to add something unique to your photography. At the same time learn the skills of great Composition which will really add that special touch to your photographs. For more information on what you will learn on the day please visit our course page and to find out more about your tutor visit Richard's profile. For prior learning requirements click Read More
We recommend that you have attended our Introduction to Photography Part 1 (Get Off Auto) workshop prior to attending ITP3. We are running several ITP1 workshops in Hitchin in 2024 as well as at nearby Marston Moretaine.

Cost £95

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Date Sat, Nov 09 Book Now

Venue Hughenden Manor, Buckinghamshire
Introduction To Photography, Part 3 - Manual Mode & Composition: Would you like to be able to work in full Manual Mode and at the same time do you look at a scene and struggle to see what would make a good photograph, then this is the course for you! This workshop is based at the National Trust's historic Hughenden Manor near High Wycombe with its magnificent formal gardens and the backdrop of the beautiful Chiltern Hills. Let us show you just how many opportunities there are to capture amazing images whenever and wherever you are, to add something unique to your photography. At the same time learn the skills of great Composition which will really add that special touch to your photographs. To see what you will learn click Read More
Manual Mode - we'll show you how to use manual mode to precisely control your camera and start to shoot much more creative imagery
Light - you'll learn how the camera 'sees' light, how it differs to what our eyes see and how to use it to your advantage
Focus - we look at how to focus in low light and when and how to use manual focus
Landscape Skills - we'll explain how to create 'smooth' water, use graduated and Neutral Density filters and capture movement in clouds
Low Light Photography - you'll learn how to photograph fireworks, light trails, sparklers, create 'ghosts' and photograph in low light
Composition - we look at the rules of composition including how using light and colour can change a shot
Lenses - we explain how your lens choice can affect a photo and change the perspective
Here's what you can expect from the day:
- A fun, sociable and educational day, running from 10am to 4pm
- Tuition from an experienced professional photographer and course notes emailed to you to support your learning
- Both classroom and practical time, so that you get the best of both worlds and get the most from the day no matter what your learning style

Cost £95

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Date Sat, Nov 16 Book Now

Venue Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine
Introduction To Photography, Part 3 - Manual Mode & Composition: Would you like to be able to work in full Manual Mode and at the same time do you look at a scene and struggle to see what would make a good photograph, then this is the course for you! This workshop is based at the Marston Vale Forest Centre between near Milton Keynes and Bedford. Let us show you just how many opportunities there are to capture amazing images whenever and wherever you are, to add something unique to your photography. At the same time learn the skills of great Composition which will really add that special touch to your photographs. To see what you will learn click Read More
Manual Mode - we'll show you how to use manual mode to precisely control your camera and start to shoot much more creative imagery
Light - you'll learn how the camera 'sees' light, how it differs to what our eyes see and how to use it to your advantage
Focus - we look at how to focus in low light and when and how to use manual focus
Landscape Skills - we'll explain how to create 'smooth' water, use graduated and Neutral Density filters and capture movement in clouds
Low Light Photography - you'll learn how to photograph fireworks, light trails, sparklers, create 'ghosts' and photograph in low light
Composition - we look at the rules of composition including how using light and colour can change a shot
Lenses - we explain how your lens choice can affect a photo and change the perspective
Here's what you can expect from the day:
- A fun, sociable and educational day, running from 10am to 4pm
- Tuition from an experienced professional photographer and course notes emailed to you to support your learning
- Both classroom and practical time, so that you get the best of both worlds and get the most from the day no matter what your learning style

Cost £95

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Date Wed, Dec 25 Book Now

Venue Tatton Park, Cheshire
OPEN DATED WORKSHOP VOUCHER - Introduction to Photography, Part 3 - Manual Mode & Composition: If you're looking to master the manual mode on your camera and develop your composition skills, then this is the workshop for you! Read More
OPEN DATED VOUCHER for our popular Introduction to Photography Part 3 - Manual & Composition Workshop for use within The North West region.
This is a perfect gift for anyone who wants to learn how to make the best use of their camera, which will be explained in a simple and easy to remember manner.
Book this date and the recipient can contact us to arrange to attend any of the Introduction to Photography Part 3 Workshop Manual & Compositionrunning at any time within the region in the next year, provided there are spaces remaining.
E-mail andy-lowe@goingdigital.co.uk with the name(s) of the recipient(s) and you will be sent a personalised Gift Certificate, with details of how to book a specific date and venue.
This workshop will have a maximum of 5 students and will last between 5-6 hours starting at 10:30am set within the beautiful grounds of Tatton Park, Cheshire.
This is a relaxed, day long workshop where we banish jargon and explain in plain English how to use manual mode like a pro and take your photos from great to spectacular, simply by deploying your secret weapon, which is composition.
Mastering manual on your camera will allow you to shoot landscapes with filters, create landscapes with 'smooth water' or moving clouds, photograph fireworks, light trails, and images at night. A strong command of composition will put you head and shoulders above the rest and will transform an ordinary image into something that you'd be proud to put on your wall.
We use a mixture of theory and practical throughout the day to help you understand how, why, and when to use manual mode use examples to help you understand the rules of composition. This workshop is both formal learning and field based and you'll leave with plenty of useful reference materials.
A DSLR is available to borrow on the day, subject to availability - please contact Andy on 07979 273683 before booking.
What will I learn:
Manual mode- we'll show you how to use manual mode to precisely control your camera and start to shoot much more creative imagery
Light- you'll learn how the camera 'sees' light, how it differs to what our eyes see and how to use it to your advantage.
Focus- we look at how to focus in low light and when and how to use manual focus.
Landscape skills- we'll explain how to create 'smooth' water, use graduated and Neutral Density filters and capture movement in clouds.
Low light photography- you'll learn how to photograph fireworks, light trails, sparklers, create 'ghosts' and photograph in low light.
Composition- we look at the rules of composition including how using light and colour can change a shot.
Lenses- we explain how your lens choice can affect a photo and change the perspective.
Here's what you can expect from the day:
A fun, sociable and educational day, running from 10am to approximately 3:30pm
Tuition from an experienced professional photographer and course notes emailed to you afterwards to support your learning.
Both formal learning and practical time, so that you get the best of both worlds and get the most from the day no matter what your learning style.
A review of images after the session, with lots of opportunities to ask any questions.
Group size of no more than 4
Free WIFI and access to restaurant facilities.
Access to our Facebook Community group following the workshop

Cost £90

Places More Than 3
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