DSLR and Mirrorless Camera for Beginners

Designed to get you and your camera out of auto mode and help you make a huge leap forward in your photography.  We’ll give you the confidence to pursue your passion, understand your camera features and introduce to you to a range of techniques to improve your photography skills.

From getting to grips with shutter speed, apertures and ISO, to understanding histograms and depth of field, you will finally have the confidence to take control of your camera settings.  During the day we’ll cover focusing, metering, exposure control, lens choice, amongst other things.  In short, you’ll learn all of the essential techniques to operate your camera properly, giving you the skills to start taking better photographs.

Whether your aim is to practice and develop your skills as a keen amateur, or if you plan to eventually pursue a career as a professional photographer, your journey starts here.

Learn how to shoot amazing winter wedding images using available light and off-camera flash. Part theory, part working with a bride and groom on location you’ll learn how to overcome the challenges that winter weddings bring.

Taught by top wedding photographers Damion Mower and Nadine van Biljon, during this specialist course they will explain how you can prepare for winter weddings, what equipment to take and why, and most importantly how to use that equipment to maximum effect.

The afternoon shoot session is held at a local wedding venue where you will practice indoor portraits using both continuous lights and off-camera flash. During the shoot Damion and Nadine will demonstrate various lighting modifiers and accessories such as grids, gels, soft boxes and umbrellas.  The teaching emphasis is on a technical understanding of lighting to achieve more creative images at your own weddings.

It does not matter whether you shoot with Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji or any other brand. We are teaching the fundamentals of off-camera lighting which can be applied to any system.  In order to keep up the pace of the shoot and not lose time changing equipment, you will use Nadine and Damion’s camera and flash system with your own memory cards (you get to keep your shots).  Of course, you are welcome to bring your own gear too and if required we will help you find any of the settings that match our set-up on the day.