Description

Who is this training for ?

For whom ?

This training is aimed at anyone interested in photography, whether they are a beginner or already have basic experience. Participants may include passionate photography enthusiasts, visual arts students, professionals from various industries who need photography skills for their work, as well as anyone interested in improving their skills in this field.

Prerequisites

No specific prerequisites are necessary to participate in this training. However, participants should have an interest in photography and be willing to learn the technical fundamentals necessary to use a camera effectively. General knowledge of computers and image processing software would be beneficial but is not required.

Training objectives

Understand the different types of cameras and their main features.

Learn practical skills in manipulating camera settings to control exposure, focus and composition.

Explore photography techniques advanced shooting techniques for various photographic genres, such as landscape photography, portrait photography, still life photography, etc.

Learn the basics of post-production and image editing to improve photo quality.

Develop a thorough understanding of ethics and responsibility in the practice of photography.

Training program

• Session 1: Introduction to photography
  • - Introduction to the different types of cameras and their features.
  • - The basics of photographic composition: rule of thirds, viewing angles, etc.
  • - Introduction to basic camera settings: aperture, shutter speed, ISO.
• Session 2: Exposure Control
  • - Understanding exposure: the relationship between aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
  • - Using automatic, semi-automatic, and manual shooting modes.
  • - Practical: outdoor exposure control exercises.
• Session 3: Focusing and managing depth of field
  • - The different focusing techniques: autofocus, manual focus.
  • - Using depth of field to create creative effects.
  • - Practical focusing exercises focus on moving and stationary subjects.
• Session 4: Advanced Shooting Techniques
  • - Landscape photography: composition, use of filters, capturing natural light.
  • - Portrait photography: light management, composition, subject direction.
  • - Still life photography: arrangement of objects, control of light, use of backgrounds and surfaces.
• Session 5: Introduction to post-production
  • - Image editing basics: correcting exposure, color balance, cropping.
  • - Using popular image editing software (Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop).
  • - Practical exercises in image editing.
• Session 6: Ethics and responsibility in photography
  • - Discussion of ethical issues related to photography, such as privacy, image manipulation, etc.
  • - Importance of social responsibility in the visual representation of sensitive subjects.
  • - Recommendations for ethical and respectful photographic practice.