Basic photography course

The basic photo course for newcomers or photographers who want to brush up on the basics.

Suitable for

The basic course is aimed at people who are discovering or rediscovering photography and want to learn the basics in a simple and motivating way. The ideal basis for getting to grips with your camera.

In the theoretical part, we will discuss the most important basics of photography such as focus, aperture, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity in detail. Practical exercises will teach you how the various parameters interact and how to set them on your camera.
Afterwards, you will put what you have learned into practice and deepen it on our joint photo tour. You will test your new knowledge in a playful way. You are also allowed to make mistakes - I will be at your side.

Topics

Photography basics such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO and their effects and interaction
Exposure programs on your camera (automatic, shutter speed and aperture priority)
Manual mode, full control over all settings
Auto and manual focus and their use depending on the situation
Light meter, histogram, white balance
Choosing the right lens, depth of field
File formats RAW, JPEG
Image composition, assessing the lighting situation
When and for which shots is a tripod required?
Long exposure, which filters make sense
Many practical exercises

Structure

10:00 to 12:00 Theoretical part with practical elements
12:00 to 13:00 Lunch break
13:00 to 16:00 Practical application on the photo tour

Requirements

No previous knowledge necessary
Full batteries and empty memory cards
Enjoying photography
Clothing suitable for the weather
A dedicated camera with manual setting options (M, S, A, P)
Don't have your own photo equipment? No problem! Simply rent it from zumirent.ch

Dates / Costs

2 - 4 participants
Detailed course documentation
Bernese Oberland region (other locations on request)
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Date on request
CHF 230
Lunch is not included in the course fee

Basic photography course