This class will help your artist gain confidence in using Manual Mode with their DSLR or Mirrorless Cameras. Each week students will learn a new photo technique (listed below). I will deliver a visual presentation about the weeks technique, take questions and with extra time practice our new technique together. Each week learners will be given a photo prompt using the new technique that they will need to capture before the next class. Each student will present their photo and as a class we will have an open discussion about their work. Each weeks technique will be visually presented during class where I will show examples through my own and other artists work. I will also demonstrate how each technique can be achieved. 

My teaching style is all about fun! This will be a calm, relaxing and safe environment where students have the freedom to create and talk with other artists. I will encourage students to use their imagination and creativity in their work. We will be discussing our work as a class. All artists will be encouraged to share their photos as well as discuss others work. There is a zero tolerance policy on bullying. All artists will be respectful, encouraging and constructive or they will not be allowed in class. 

Week 1: 
-Introductions and Rules
-Get to know your camera
    -How it works
-What is Exposure and ISO?
*Project One - Exposure/ISO. Take a variety of photos with the understanding of underexposing and overexposing. 

Week 2:
-Present Exposure/ISO photos 
-Discuss as class how our photos changed.
-Teacher Presentation
    -Aperture  
*Project 2 - Aperture control

Week 3:
-Present Aperture photos 
-Discuss as class how our photos changed.
-Teacher Presentation
    -Shutter Speed
*Project 3 - Shutter Speed

Week 4: 
-Present Shutter Speed photos 
-Discuss as a class how our photos changed. 
-Teacher Presentation
     -Combining ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed