How to Take Control of Your Camera

I've been photographing professionally/semi-professionally for over 3 years now and this blog is a way to document the stories behind the photographs and also to post tips, hints, cheats, anything that the newish photographers may need to know.

I hate when reading other photography blogs (yes, I do that, and no, there is no shame in it!) that they only use photography vernacular and lots of just starting out photographers do not understand the jargon. Sometimes, I'm still a little iffy on the jargon!

So, I've been doing some thinking. Not crazy wow things are going to change thinking. Just your standard how to help out other budding photographers thinking.

Most times, when I'm photographing a session, I get questions about camera setting or emails asking what type of lens/camera/software should y'all purchase.

All of that thinking has led me to one conclusion: offering a photography workshop aptly named:
"How to Take Control of Your Camera."

How many of y'all purchased a nice fancy DSLR? Nikon, Sony, Canon, doesn't matter...but how many of y'all bought one, thinking that your photos would look like the ones you see daily and covet on Pinterest? And after shooting (in Auto mode) no less, you realize that your photos are not bad, they are just not where you would like them to be.

Insert me and my first attempt at a workshop.
The workshop would last approximately 1 hour: 30 minutes of classroom/instruction time and 30 minutes of shooting time, with everything we learned in the classroom. And of course, questions are welcome!

Some of the topics covered:
- ISO
- White Balance
- Exposure Compensation
-How to adjust your settings on the fly
- HOW TO GET YOUR CAMERA OUT OF AUTO MODE!

Who should attend?
Beginners/novices using the camera in full auto mode who want more control of their camera and it's settings. Especially if the above listed terms are like Greek to you!

So far, a date has not been set, but if the interest in enough, I'll post the date soon.

And it's never truly a blog post unless there is some sort of image attached!:

Other details to note:

- The workshop would last approximately 1 hour.
- The workshop investment is $100.

**Remember, please bring your DSLR and any lens/flashes/gear/questions that you may have! Also, if you do not have a DSLR, that's OK too, most point and shoot cameras have semi-manual options that you are allowed to manipulate and receive the desired effect.


If you are interested or think you may know someone who is interested, y'all know how to get in touch with me, but if not, here ya go!
Email: skeltonphotographie@yahoo.com or Facebook - Skelton Photographie.