Mastering Exposure and Focus Jan 26 6-9 pm or Jan 29 9-12 pm
Kim Ashley, Instructor The Artistic Image, Robert Laetare, Host & Location
Purpose. Understanding light, exposure, and focus are key factors to becoming a creative photographer. This practical, hands-on workshop not only helps you gain some mastery over exposure and focus, but also opens the doors to more creative expression. This workshop is designed especially for beginning SLR digital photographers.
Content. You'll learn how to use the three elements of exposure--ISO, aperture, and shutter speed--to become a more creative photographer. You'll learn how to control depth-of-field; how to freeze or blur action; how to use fill-flash; how the pros get tack-sharp images; how to evaluate exposure via the histogram; and how to work with difficult lighting situations, including exposure compensation, auto-exposure bracketing, and high-dynamic range imaging (HDR). Plus, some fun field exercises.
Understanding Exposure
· The Nature of Light. Natural and artificial light.
· Light and Style: mood, key tones, and color
· Definition of Exposure
· The Exposure Triangle—ISO, aperture, shutter speed
· Exposure Equivalencies
· Creative Shooting Modes--Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority
· Metering Modes—evaluative (matrix), partial (spot), center-weighted
Evaluating & Adjusting Exposure
· The LCD, the Blinkies, the Histogram
· Exposure Compensation -- When and how to use it
· Auto-Exposure Bracketing (AEB) -- When and how to use it
· High dynamic range imaging (HDR) -- How to expose for HDR images
· Difficult lighting situations -- Sunsets, full moon, star trails, night photography
Getting Tack-Sharp Images
· Autofocus Modes—One Shot (Single), AI Servo (Continuous), AI Focus (Auto)
· Autofocus Points—How to use creatively
· Seven Best Professional Tips
Field Exercises
· Fun and games
Details. Bring your digital SLR camera and manual. The workshop is illustrated with the Canon Rebel XTi. The instructor is also familiar with the Nikon D3100. It is highly recommended that you read your manual before attending the workshop.
· Skill level: For beginning photographers / · Class size: 5 minimum. 10 maximum.· Cost: $29 ($25 for ELCC members) / · Duration: 3 hours.
· Dates: Jan 26 (Wed) 6-9 pm or Jan 29 (Sat) 9-12 pm. Additional dates TBA.
· Location: The Artistic Image, 312 Adams St, SE (Nob Hill). One block east of Washington. Two blocks south of Central. Phone: 505.554.2706. Bob Laetare, Owner.
· Registration: Register by calling Kim Ashley at 505.922.6251 or by emailing Kim at .
About the Instructor. Kim Ashley is an award-winning photographer who retired from teaching after a twenty-year career. He is the author of the popular book, Photographing Albuquerque, and a member of the Albuquerque Photographers Gallery in Old Town. Please visit his website at kimashleyphotos.com.