
Introduction to Photography
Learn photography in an inspiring environment
- Learn all the technical and artistic fundamentals of photography
- Understand your camera functions and handle settings with ease
- Unlock your imagination and artistic expression
Schedule and pricing
- Each photo course is comprised of five two-hour sessions
- Flexible schedule: daytime or evenings Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays
- Schedule your classes directly with Oliver : oliver.ohanlon@me.com
- CHF 800.-
- Valid 12 months
Overview
This course is designed for the beginner who is committed to really learning the basics – including anyone who needs a refresher. This evening course covers all technical and practical aspects of shooting for both compact and DSLR cameras. Just as important as the technical side: artistic expression and your individual approach is a big part of this course. Homework is assigned to complete for the following session during which it will be analyzed and reviewed. Remember: no question is stupid. You are here to learn and develop your skills!
What you will learn
- Camera functions: exposure, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, shooting modes, camera settings
- Lenses: wide angle, normal, telephoto, vibration, effect of magnification on depth of field
- Visual effects: movement, camera shake, panning, depth of field, blur, focus point
- Lighting: hard sunlight, soft sunlight, overcast, lowlight, window light
- Composition: perspective, space, balance, geometry, clarity, aesthetics, timing, positioning
- Photographing people: portraiture, people in situations, reaction, posing, natural, non-verbal communication
- Street photography: how to start, street portraits, anticipation, decisive moment, non-verbal communication
- Photographer profiles: short videos each week of influential photographers, followed by a group discussion
- History of photography: the beginning, Pictorialism, founding pioneers, Straight Photography, documentary
- Review sessions: each evening course has 4 review sessions for your homework; you benefit from detailed technical and artistic feedback on your work, also with group discussions
Program
- Review of homework: weeks 2-5 (each class)
- Class 1: Camera functions and visual effects: learning how to set and operate your camera
- Class 2: Visual fundamentals for creating photographs
- Class 3: Portrait photography
- Class 4: Street photography
- Class 5: History of photography
Course Address
- Oliver O’Hanlon Photography
- 88 Rue de Saint-Jean, 1201 Geneva
- 6 minutes walk from Cornavin central railway station or 4 minutes walk from Manor department store
- Bus 7 stop “Ormeaux” or tram 15 stop “Mercier”