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DSLR Photography: Let’s Review and Experiment Further With Shutter Speed (FLEX)

Create cool photos for your portfolio while exploring various photography techniques related to shutter speed. Strengthen your skills while you practice using a tripod and your DSLR or compatible mirrorless camera in manual mode.
Mary Lynne Ashley
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***𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘: 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗫𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲, 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿.***

𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧:
🔸This class is for users of DSLR cameras or mirrorless cameras with the ability to use Manual Mode to adjust the f-stop, shutter speed and ISO. Please contact me if you are unsure as to whether or not your specific camera is compatible with the class.
🔸Tripod. I recommend having a full-sized tripod available, but you could make a table-top one work in a pinch. (See Supply List below for a recommendation for an inexpensive tripod from Amazon if you don’t have one available.)
🔸See Supply List section below for the other inexpensive supplies you’ll need.

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗦:
You should have already taken a class on (or be familiar with) how to use your camera in manual mode. 

𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪:
All too frequently after someone takes a photography class, they put their camera back in the closet and forget what they’ve learned! This class gives motivated students the opportunity to continue to use their manual photography skills as they explore shutter speed more deeply by participating in one or more different portfolio-worthy photo challenges each week. 

We’ll start the class with a refresher on shutter speed and the exposure triangle and will review how to use your camera in manual mode. Then we’ll move on to creating hands-on photography assignments that reinforce and build on the knowledge the student already has about shutter speed, creating cool images they’ll be proud to share.

𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗫 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧 (𝟰 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗦): 
𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀: New video lessons will be posted to the classroom each Monday morning by 10am Eastern time.

𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: Each week you’ll be assigned one of more photo challenges that you’ll share in the Outschool classroom. The teacher will provide individuals with video feedback about their photo assignments each week.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗺: Students will grow as photographers by giving and receiving friendly constructive criticism of other's photos within the Outschool classroom. Even if you are the only student enrolled in your session, you'll have photos to critique, as there's lots to learn by reviewing other photographers' work. In the critiques of other's work, students will include something the photographer did well, a question for the photographer about their work, and a suggestion as to how they could improve their work the next time.

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Learners will use Outschool's classroom discussion area to respond to and discuss questions posed by the teacher.

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: I will be available throughout the week via the Outschool platform to answer any questions you might have about the assignment or how to use your camera to complete the assignment.

𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗢𝗡𝗘
🔸Review shutter speed and how to use your camera in Shutter Priority and Manual modes.
🔸Learn how to create abstract photos using multiple techniques.
🔸How to give and receive constructive criticism.

𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗧𝗪𝗢
🔸What is light painting?
🔸Learn about nighttime long-exposure photography.
🔸Create interesting and creative images using glow sticks.

𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗘
🔸Create striking “drop-splash” photos with a fast shutter speed.

𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥
🔸Create spooky “ghost” photos with a long shutter speed.

Learning Goals

Students will build on their existing knowledge of shutter speed and manual photography.
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Your learner will need an assistant to help drop sugar cubes or berries into the milk to complete the assignment for Week 3. Also, just a warning that there could possibly be a small amount of milk splashing on the ground, so you might want to help your child protect the area they'll be working so you don't end up with sour milk in your carpeting!
Supply List
- DSLR camera (a comparable mirrorless camera with full manual controls will also work)
- TRIPOD. I recommend having a full-sized tripod available, but you could make a table-top one work in a pinch. (If you don't already have a tripod, this one is available on Amazon for less than $20 and is well rated:
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Lightweight-Camera-Mount-Tripod/dp/B00XI87KV8)
- GLOW STICKS for week 2 (I got mine at Dollar Tree for $1 for a set of 8 glow sticks in a variety of colors. Alternatively, you could use buy a package of them on Amazon, but they'll be closer to $10: https://www.amazon.com/Glow-Sticks-Party-Favors-100pk/dp/B00N1QPNMA/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=glow+sticks&qid=1611897071&sr=8-12)
- MILK for week 3 (dairy or plant-based)
- BOX OF SUGAR CUBES or A CONTAINER OF BLUEBERRIES OR RASPBERRIES for week 3 (to drop into the milk for the splash photo)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I've been a professional photographer since 2001 and have a wide range of photography experience, including many years photographing babies and children. I've been teaching photography for over ten years to professional photographers, enthusiasts and teens through group workshops, private lessons and online classes. 

I'm recognized as a Master Photographer by the Professional Photographers of America and was also awarded the organization's Photographic Craftsman degree in recognition of my work teaching other professional photographers. 

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4 weeks
Completed by 3 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 12-16

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