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Back to the Beginning Essentials

The Back to the Beginning Essentials "Photo 101"course is designed for shooters interested in expanding their knowledge of digital photography. Whether shooting with a mobile phone, DSLR, Mirrorless or other compact cameras, the essential course will set you up with a foundational understanding of photography, and get you on a path to successs!

You'll learn all the necessary techniques needed to master your camera, like understanding the triangle of exposure, manipulating lighting, using white balance, and compositional technique, as well as how to edit your images on in popular mobile and desktop programs. While learning how to navigate your camera and and the fundamentals, we’ll also touch on the principles of photography, and learn various techniques to market your work and get noticed!

This core class is designed with beginners in mind, but can be modified to accommodate those who are looking to freshen up their process and learn some new tricks of the trade, too. Advanced courses are available, as well as introduction to film for those interested in learning about videography.

Each class is one hour long, and students are generally able to get to a level of comfortable competency within 4 to 6 one-hour sessions. Classes are available remotely via Zoom or Google Meet, but can be done in-person, and expanded to accommodate groups. For more information, please contact me at Hello@BreatheNewWinds.com.

 
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What We Cover

Each class is custom catered to your needs, but as our basic approach leaves you with a complete understanding of:

  • Camera Operation/Settings/Lenses

  • Smartphone Photography

  • Shutter Speeds/Apertures/Depth of Field

  • Metering and Exposure

  • Lighting

  • Composition/Creative Techniques

  • Landscape and Nature/Night Photography

  • Photographing People

  • Basics of editing

  • Photography Theory (why we shoot)

  • Any additional information you’d like to inquire

Pricing

Hours may be booked in bulk, or split across multiple days/weeks

  • $150 per hour+ session

  • 2 hours @ $280 ($140/hr)

  • 3 hours @ $390 ($130/hr)

  • 4 hours @ $480 ($120/hr)

  • 5 hours @ $550 ($110/hr)

  • 6 hours @ $600 ($100/hr)