An introduction to photography
Understand the building blocks of a photograph and become more familiar with your camera.
Course 01 / Camera & composition
A good photograph starts with how you see.
Stuck in Auto or P mode, and ready to explore what your camera can do? Spend a day learning to see a photograph before you press the shutter, then discover the settings that help you make it.
New dates coming soon · Lymm, Cheshire

Up to 4 learnersPersonal attention throughout
10am – 4pmA full day of learning
Refreshments includedBeginner friendly
What you’ll learn
Understand the building blocks of a photograph and become more familiar with your camera.
Learn to notice subjects, simplify a frame and use lines, balance and perspective.
Discover different approaches to making pictures and begin to recognise what you enjoy photographing.
Connect aperture, shutter speed and ISO with depth of field, movement and brightness.
An outline of your day
10am–4pm, with breaks along the way.
The precise plan is adapted to the session.
Introductions, photography essentials and the controls that matter.
Explore composition, styles and the relationship between light and settings.
Guided exercises, time for questions and a review of what you have learned.
Bring your questions together and identify what to practise next.
Where we’ll meet
The course takes place in Lymm, Cheshire. The venue is selected for the activity and group size, so it can change between sessions.
Once a date is available, you’ll receive the venue, access, parking and equipment information before your booking is finalised.
Read the practical detailsDates are being planned. Let Emanuele know you’re interested, share any questions and discuss the next available session.
£100 per person · maximum four learners
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