Learn to Take Better Photos - Hyde Park

_This beginner's session is for beginners who would like to learn to take better photos with their own cameras. Meeting location in pathway between the two lakes at Hyde Park. Please navigate with your GPS to Hyde Park. There's street parking all along the park.___ _Perfect for beginners, people who have just bought a camera or who own a camera and would like to learn more features and those wishing to learn how to shoot better using manual settings._ __ _90 mins of fun and learning in a small group._ __ _Do you want to improve your general photo taking skills?_ __ _From learning about landscape photography to easy ways to take better photos of people and landscapes._ __ _FUN WALKABOUT_ _This is a fun to learn walkabout tour. Where questions will be answered by professional Portrait and Landscape photographer Cyrus from Lighthouse Photography. Covering the basics of photography and more._ __ _TOPICS TO COVER_ _Cyrus prefers an interactive approach, so if you need clarification or guidance on a particular technique/subject please ask..._ __ _Topics covered on the day may include..._ __ _• AV, TV and P mode_ _• How to shoot day time landscapes._ _• Manual settings for portraits, close-ups, and landscapes._ _• How to get what you want in focus._ _• Rules of shutter speed._ _• How to create bokeh (beautiful blurry backgrounds)._ _• How to make a photo look blue or warm using white balance settings._ _• What does ISO do?_ _• Finding interesting shots from challenging lighting conditions._ _• How to create art using creative settings and composition._ _• How to identify and capture beauty in a photograph._ _• Working with light and backgrounds._ _• Nature closeups & interesting patterns._ _• How to shoot macro images_ __ _HYDE PARK_ _• Potential birdlife_ _• Bush & nature photography_ __ _You are free to either follow the general group or to wander around and return when you have a question._ __ _WHAT YOU NEED_ _• Closed shoes_ _• DSLR, bridge or compact camera_ _• Enough battery & memory card space to last more than 2 hours._ _• No need for a tripod._ _• A bottle of water (optional)._ _• 1-3 lens and a camera bag_ _• Bring your widest lens for landscapes, and a macro if you have one._ _• A mini notepad and pen (optional)._ __ _MACRO LENS FOR PHONE CAMERA_ _Would you like to purchase a macro lens for your phone? Message Cyrus to organise in advance. Cost is $10 extra._ __ _T&Cs_ _By purchasing a ticket you agree to the terms above and general Perth Learn Photography (www.perthlearn.com)._ __ _Perth Learn Photography in the largest and most affordable photo learning group in WA. We guarantee you'll get satisfaction by learning something valuable in a fun and friendly environment from all our workshops and events. We also offer flexibility to move your bookings to another date should you find yourself with a scheduling conflict. Just pick from our other posted events and request a move, (for events of a higher value just pay the difference). Subject to available spots._