Intro to Your Camera: Beginner Photography Workshop

Class Overview: 

Are you looking to move from taking photos with your smartphone to using a DSLR, Mirrorless or Bridge camera but don’t know where to begin?  Or, perhaps you own a digital but are confused by all the options and settings.  Join Instructor Don Tredinnick to get you comfortable with your camera and give you the confidence to start taking photos! This class will be hands-on with your camera, working through a variety of topics through exercises. At the end, you will take your newly acquired skills out on the Arboretum grounds for practice.

In this class you will: 

• Gain an understanding of your camera and how it works
• Explore the various camera modes and picture settings
• Learn how to get your camera to focus in the right place
• Understand how your camera sees light and how that affects your photos
• Learn how to make simple adjustments to improve the exposure of your photos
• Understand the basics of composition
• Gain an understanding of the effect your lens has on the photo’s composition

Suggested Equipment:

• Camera with fully charged battery and a memory card
• Camera Manual

Please note: During this class there will be a short break; please bring a lunch/snack and beverage.

Instructor:

Don Tredinnick  professional nature photographer, instructor and owner of Frozen Hiker Photography.  He was introduced to photography by his grandfather, who gave him his first camera at about age 7 and sparked a lifelong passion for the craft. After carrying a Kodak Instamatic everywhere as a child, he took the next step in college when a friend helped him purchase his first SLR, a Nikon EM with a 50mm lens, beginning a decades-long commitment to Nikon equipment. His photographic interests include landscapes, wildlife, classic cars, and abandoned buildings and machinery. He has traveled extensively in pursuit of compelling images, with recent destinations including Africa, Antarctica, Borneo, Iceland, Alaska, the Galápagos Islands and numerous national parks. His work has been published in magazines, books and marketing materials, and he has exhibited in multiple juried shows.