On our Beginners Night we provide an educational program covering the basic principles of photography aimed at novice photographers.
The program is delivered by members of the Society; each session includes basic theory, practical demonstrations and individual assignments to help participants to understand and enjoy using their own camera.
The Beginners Group’s informal and friendly approach to learning has proved very popular over the years and has encouraged many to take up full membership of the Society and share our enjoyment of photography.
If you are interested in coming along see our section ‘How to Get Involved’
Beginners Course 2018-2019
Session 1: 13th Sept
- Opening night – an informal “getting to know you” evening with some basic photographic advice.
- Tutor: Stuart Meredith.
Session 2: 27th Sept
- Composition.
- Tutor: Denice Evans
Session 3: 11th Oct
- Exposure and basic camera controls.
- Tutor: Arfon John and Brian Callard
Session 4: 25th Oct
- Metering the light.
- Tutor: Brian Callard
Session 5: 8th Nov
- Using apertures effectively.
- Tutor: Roy Thomas
Session 6: 22nd Nov
- Using Shutter speeds effectively.
- Tutor: Arfon John
Session 7: 6th Dec
- White Balance and using artificial light.
- Tutor: Brian Callard
Christmas Break
Session 8: 10th Jan
- Painting with light.
- Tutor: Ross Evans
Session 9: 24th Jan
- Home studio portrait.
- Tutor: Arfon John
Session 10: 7th Feb
- Flash photography.
- Tutor: Arfon John
Session 11: 21st Feb
- Low light/night photography.
- Tutor: Darrell Shand
Session 12: 7th March
- Basic image editing.
- Tutor: Anne Morgan
Session 13: 23rd March
- Show and tell – Critique evening.
- Group session
Session 14: 4th April
- Image Mounting and Display:
- Tutor: Colin Wilkie
Session 15: 19th April
- Summing up.
- Tutor: Arfon John