Introduction to Photography

This course marks the first step of your photography career, either as a professional or as a hobbyist. You will develop an understanding of photography as a profession and what it takes to pursue it as a career before moving on to the technical aspects of the camera and how they can affect the photos you take. Technical aspects such as ISO and shutter speed, as well as composition and lighting. Combine all that with weekly exercises, and this course will set you on your way to becoming a highly skilled photographer. 

The idea is to know the camera by doing exercises. 

• The photographer’s role 
• Kinds of photography (journalism, beauty, commercial) 
• Photography styles 
• The camera /Factors to consider in a digital camera 
• ISO
• Aperture 
• Shutter speed 
• Lenses and Optics 
• Exposure 
• Camera Modes
• Basic composition 
• Depth of Field?
• Depth of Field & Aperture
• Intro to White Balance and Color
• Shooting in Natural Light