London Centre for Photography

PUT AN END TO AUTO!
Would you like to learn to use your camera properly and get the shots you want by choice and not by accident? Attending this small group workshop will give you a strong understanding of the essentials needed to get the results you're looking for.

This session will include theory and practical exercises to apply what you have learned. By the end of this session you forget about only getting great results by accident, and feel confident that you understand how to get your camera to do what you want!

This is the end of Auto!
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• The important dials and buttons on your camera
• Exposure triangle: Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO
• Focusing
• Histogram
• Depth of Field
• Metering
• White balance
• And much more...

EXPERIENCE
Beginners / Refreshers

EQUIPMENT

• Any camera
• Any lens

OTHER ESSENTIALS

• A fun and experimental attitude!

TRAVEL
As usual check TFL website for any issues that may delay your journey.
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CONTACT
Alex 07956 264049

Join us for a day at the amazingly beautiful Wisley Gardens. Especially beautiful in May you'll find there is so much for photographers including:

• The Oudolf Landscape ‘rivers’ of foliage and flowers
• Wisteria Walk found in May
• The Orchid House is home to over 3000 orchids
• Exotic Garden tropical jungle-like atmosphere, with showy flowers and large bananas, cannas, and palm leaves
• Cathedral-like Glasshouse tropical, moist temperate and dry temperate
• Clear Lake a man-made lake with gently sloping sides providing the perfect habitat for Wisley's wildlife

EXPERIENCE

• All levels welcome

HELP PROVIDED

• Camera settings
• Adding impact
• Creative camera techniques
• Composition hints and tips

CHALLENGES

• We will provide technical assistance where needed
• We will also have optional creative challenges to help hone your eye

EQUIPMENT

• Any camera or smartphone
• Kit lens 24-70 / 18-55 and 70/200 can be useful if you have one
• Optional: A macro/fisheye
• Tripod not necessary

OTHER ESSENTIALS

• Check the weather and dress accordingly
• Good walking shoes
• A curious mind and fun spirit!

LUNCH (Not included)

• Bring your own lunch or enjoy food from the cafe/restaurant

TICKETS
Adult – online pre-booked tickets £18.10
Car-free offer adult ticket £13.70 (must show proof of journey at gate)

TRAVEL
By train: Full instructions will be sent to you if you would like to travel by train.
Driving: Parking is free

PLEASE STATE WHETHER YOU ARE DRIVING OR TAKING A TRAIN IN THE COMMENTS SECTION.

NOT INCLUDED

• Train or entry tickets

CONTACT
Alex 07956 264049

Join us on this morning workshop to capture the majestic Red and Fallow deer with countless beautiful backdrops, including silver birch tree copses, lone oak trees, ferns and lakes.

We will be on the lookout for deer and other wildlife subjects including brightly coloured ring-necked parakeets and green woodpeckers. Come and meet other wildlife photographers, improve or refresh your skills and knowledge and experience the joy of shooting deer.

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
This session will consist of an introduction to the basics of wildlife photography, including:

• Best camera settings & controls
• Shutter speeds to get sharp photos
• Shutter speeds to pan
• Selective focus and aperture control to allow your subject to pop out of the background
• Composition

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• Beginners with a basic knowledge of using you camera
• Intermediates looking to refresh their skills

EQUIPMENT

• Any camera
• Telephoto lenses minimum 70-200mm
• 300mm or longer if you have one
• Tripods are optional (recommended for heavy lenses)

OTHER ESSENTIALS

• Check weather on the day
• Wear appropriate clothing/shoes for weather conditions and walking through the park
• It can be helpful to have something to kneel on like seat pad or a bin bag, etc.

TRAVEL

• Check the TFL website for any delays that may affect your journey

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CONTACT
Alex 07956264049

Join us for an afternoon to shoot a gathering of creative people who love colour and dressing up. There are no rules – they believe the more colours the better.

Witness this concert of colours and meet some of the London’s most vibrant souls and creative minds & bodies!

Today we can practice our portrait and posing skills. We have tips in plenty on-hand and willing subjects!

Expect to have oddles and oddles of fun!

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Approaching people
• Posing techniques
• Capturing portraits
• Camera settings for good exposure
• Camera settings to help your subject stand out from the background

EQUIPMENT

• Any camera
• A kit lens or similar
• A 50mm will work well
• A fun and experimental attitude!

TRAVEL
As usual check TFL website for any issues that may delay your journey.

CONTACT
Alex 07956 264049