Mastering Your Lenses: Photography Practicals Course

What you'll learn

Learn digital photography with our photography short courses in Sydney.

This Short Course is designed to help photography beginners to advanced to unlock the full potential of their lenses. Whether you have multiple lenses or just one, this course will teach you how to use your equipment effectively. By learning about aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how your lens works and how to use it to create stunning images. We'll also explore different types of lenses and their uses, such as wide-angle, telephoto, and zoom lenses. Even if you only have a prime or fixed lens, you can still learn valuable techniques and knowledge that can be applied to other lenses in the future.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this photography course, you should be able to:

• Understand the interrelation between lens focal length, point of view, and composition.
• Select the appropriate lens and focal length for different shooting scenarios.
• Distinguish between different types of lenses, such as wide-angle and fish-eye lenses.
• Knowledge of the impact of vertical and horizontal orientation on photos.
• Properly set up their camera using camera ratios and framing techniques.

Course content

What will be covered in this photography course?

• The first field trip begins at the edge of Barangaroo Reserve, where participants will progress through several Agenda modules and explore the Stargazer Lawn and Barangaroo Wharf precinct.
• The second field trip takes place at Camp Cove, with a stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour and South Head. Participants will photograph the Lighthouse Keepers’ Cottage and Hornby Lighthouse, with guidance from Neoklis on when to use certain lenses and focal lengths for optimal results.
• The final field trip takes place at the magnificent Sydney Opera House. Neoklis will teach participants how to use their new lens skills and knowledge to create powerful storytelling images of the Opera House.

Intended audience

Who is this photography course for?

This Photography Course is designed for anyone who has completed a beginner-level photography course or has a working knowledge of camera controls, shutter speeds, apertures, and ISO. This course is suitable for students at the intermediate and advanced levels, as well as those who have a thorough understanding of these concepts.

Course materials

What to bring to class

• Camera and lenses
• Extra batteries or charger for camera
• SD card or other storage device for camera
• Camera manual or guide (if you have one)
• Notebook and pen/pencil for taking notes
• Water and snacks
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Weather-appropriate clothing and accessories
• Any other photography equipment or accessories that you may use or need.