Introduction to Digital Photography 6 hour course in Manchester £60

In this turbocharged 6 hour course is aimed at people who have bought a digital SLR or compact camera and would like to learn how to get the most out of it. In the first three hours cover the basic principles of photography and moving on to a practical look at the camera's most important controls and features. In the second three hour block is spent outside. The fee for this six hour course is £60. Come on one of my City Photo Walks and receive a reduction on the course fee!

Section 1a Principles of photography
We go back to basics and take a look at Exposure. It's very important to understand this confusing and often neglected subject in order to make sense of aperture, shutter speed, ISO and the other data the camera presents to you. Students will receive copies of my digital photography crib cards as well as other handouts and worksheets.

Section 1b Main camera contols
Next, we relate what we have learned to the most important controls on the camera, ensuring we have covered all the main features of the cameras used by people in today's group. These can include Nikon, Canon, Panosonic, Fuji and others including compact cameras.

Section 2 - guided photoshoot
Now it's time to put principles into practice and do some outdoor shooting with the aim of creating unique and well-crafted images. I will provide constant commentary, feedback and will do Q&A to check your knowledge.

For those still keen to continue, there will be an opportunity for some socialising after the shoot!

It's a packed six hours but there will be plenty of information and inspiration with some entertainment thrown in as well!

Course fee is £60

I you join me on one of my City Photo Walks and receive a reduction on the course fee!

The first three hours will be spent at a photographic studio in Manchester's Northern Quarter. We will then move outside into the Northern Quarter and venture beyond!

Contact me now to find out more. You can e-mail or alternatively, phone or text me on 07779 290082

Photographer Tutor Aidan O’Rourke has built up a wide range of professional experience in both film and digital photography. He first became interested in photography in 1981. Since 1996 he has documented Manchester and Liverpool in photos and words. He has taken the 'now' photos for Manchester Then and Now, Manchester United Then and Now and Liverpool Then and Now (Anova Books). 107 of his photos are featured in the book Rebuilding Manchester by Euan Kellie. He wrote the Q&A pages for the first 27 issues of Digital Camera Magazine. From July 2008 to April 2009, his gigantic Manchester Mega-Photo was displayed in the foyer at Manchester’s Urbis Museum. He is based in Stockport and covers Manchester, Liverpool and northern England.

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