beginner photography workshops

interested in learning more about photography? check out the great beginner courses below.
(if you are a professional photographer, click here to go to the pro workshops instead).

elements of exposure – digital slr basics.

skill: level one (no prior knowledge needed)

date: saturday march 13, 2010 @ 9:30am – 12noon

location: lifeimages studio - 75 navy street – suite 406 oakville

cost: $99.00

this is your first step towards really understanding photography. we suggest everyone starts here, then look at the level two workshops to enhance your skills. we don’t just read through a manual, oh no!  tiffany approaches technical concepts in a light hearted, stress free environment and makes even the most confusing camera functions easy to understand. digital slr cameras are recommended but point & shoot cameras are welcome as well.

course outline:

  • meet & greet.
  • what is exposure?
  • f-stop… what?
  • aperture & shutter speeds
  • difficult lighting scenarios
  • choosing the right camera mode

SORRY, SOLD OUT!

photographing kids – portrait photography basics.

skill: level one (no prior knowledge needed)

date: saturday april 3, 2010 @ 9:30am – 12noon

location: lifeimages studio - 75 navy street – suite 406 oakville

cost: $99.00

calling budding portrait photographers and parents (both moms and dads are welcome). little ones change so fast and parents want to remember all the amazing moments. learn how to take great photographs of children so today’s memories will last forever! tiffany, mother of two crazy boys, will give you practical ways to improve your portraits in just one class. guaranteed to make you never want to shoot on auto again! digital slr cameras are recommended.

course outline:

  • meet & greet.
  • review of camera modes and functions
  • what is good composition
  • style and technique
  • tips and trick to get that smile!!!

photographing kids – portrait photography advanced.

skill: level two (any lifeimages level one workshop completed)

date: saturday april 3, 2010 @ 1:30pm – 4pm

location: lifeimages studio - 75 navy street – suite 406 oakville

cost: $99.00

lets take it a step further,
course outline:

  • meet & greet.
  • various lighting situations
  • no more blurry photos! sharp images, every time.
  • build your portfolio with real kids to photograph
  • product and pricing

post production – lightroom & photoshop.

skill: level two (any lifeimages level one workshop completed)

date: saturday may 8, 2010 @ 9:30am – 12noon

location: lifeimages studio – 75 navy street – suite 406 oakville

cost: $99.00


it is time to look at enhancing your images through a post production process, but how???  tiffany will walk you through the basics of lightroom and photoshop.  don’t worry, it is not scarry!  it is actually very exciting to know how you can simplify your editing while creating gorgeous images.  we provide nots for you to take home and practice with but if you plan to bring your laptop to the class, we suggest having at least one of the two software programs already installed (click here to purchase photoshop elements or lightroom).  if you are about to ask which one we think you should get… we use lightroom (for lots of reasons).  either way, we go over both software programs so you will know both of today’s leading editing software programs and edit with confidents!

course outline:

  • meet & greet.
  • creating your workflow
  • photoshop and lightroom software tour
  • basic editing techniques
  • presets and actions
  • fun tips and tricks

stay tuned!  toronto photography course locations to be announced soon!

you spoke, we listened… in addition to our usual in studio courses, a beautiful toronto venue will be available as a basic digital photography course location.