Introductory workshop for the digital camera Compact Digital Camera Workshops (1) SLR Digital Camera Workshops: Getting Started Fantastic editing using Photoshop Elements* Getting Started: Level 1 Hurry, book now - limited spaces available (subject to confirmation *)

	Digital Camera Introductory Workshop A 1.5 hour Workshop. This small group session introduces you to the fundamentals of operating your camera and understanding its menus and controls. It will ‘get you started’ and have you using your camera with confidence. It suits all camera types. If you have trouble understanding the instruction book then this is for you! We strongly suggest you complete this session before undertaking any other Teach Me Photo workshop. The Workshop covers the following: General operation, using the screen, buttons, controls & working the menus. Setting image size and quality, flash settings and how to get sharper pictures. Reviewing, checking focus and info. Question time with individual answers. Pricing Maximum of 4 people per Workshop. Notes included. Cost: $125 A deposit of $100 is required to secure your place (payable at time of booking). Dates and times We offer daytime and evening classes, at 10AM and 6PM respectively. You can nominate the time that suits you best (availability permitting). Classes will next be held on the following dates: Slot Time Day Date(s) Code Day 10am Fri Sept 5 INT54 Day 10am Fri Sept 12 INT58 Day 10am Mon Sept 22 INT59 Night 6pm Wed Sept 24 INT64 Night 6pm Wed Oct 1 INT61

	Compact Digital Camera Workshops (1) Better Family & Holiday Pictures - Using Auto Modes A course of 3 weekly 1.5 hour Workshops. We take you through the controls on your camera with hands on exercises, so you learn by doing. By completion you should be able to use your camera with confidence and produce better pictures of your favourite subjects. This series of 3 workshops is to help you get started, no matter what type of camera you have. We strongly suggest you complete the 1.5 hour ‘Digital Camera Introductory Workshop’ before undertaking these workshops. Week 1: Better family pictures Creating better family pictures at home. Understanding how to get better backgrounds, using available light and flash to improve your results. Composing the shot to be interesting. Understanding how your lens can distort your pictures if you are not careful. Lots of tips and tricks. Week 2: Improve your holiday / landscape pictures Getting better holiday pictures. Understanding how the time of day and lighting conditions affect your end result. Learn key composition techniques to create ‘Wow’ pictures. Find out how to capture those great night shots too. Plenty of travel tips also. Week 3: Capture family moments Capture those family celebration moments such as birthdays, weddings etc. Greg shows you ways of getting fantastic results in demanding situations. What to do in low light situations. Learn how to get the best out of your camera. Make the memories last with better pictures. Pricing Maximum of 4 people per Workshop. Cost: $330 A deposit of $100 is required to secure your place (payable at time of booking). Dates and times We offer daytime and evening classes, at 10AM and 6PM respectively. You can nominate the time that suits you best (availability permitting). Classes will next be held on the following dates: Slot Time Day Date(s) Code Day 10am Wed Sept 17, 24, Oct 1 CD57 Night 6pm Thur Oct 9, 16, 23 CD55

	SLR Digital Camera Workshops: Getting Started If you’ve graduated to a new digital SLR, or moved from film, this series of 5 weekly 1.5 hour Workshops will help you understand your camera, its menus and controls, using Program mode and help you make the most of the power and control that advanced digital photography gives you. By completion you will be more confident, understanding how to get the best results from your camera. Week 1: Improved control for portraits Overview of Program Camera controls and menus / RAW Camera Colour settings Camera light metering modes Understanding ISO sensitivity Exercise: Practical application of ISO when shooting a portrait Week 2: Exposure control for better landscape results Learn about critical exposure to get better results Using the Compensation control and Auto Bracketing Understanding Histogram and how to use it Exercise: Applying exposure control to landscapes Week 3: Capture great still life and close-ups Understanding White balance and creative use Focus zones Lens distortion and handling Exercise: Applying techniques to Still life and close-ups Week 4: Understanding light and composition for great family pictures Filters: Polariser filter use and graduated filters Flash use / fill-flash / P / Flash compensation Composition basics Exercise: Applying techniques for birthdays, weddings, family gatherings etc Week 5: More controls and night photography fun Introduction to more controls: Depth of Field control, Aperture and Shutter priority When to use Manual mode Exercise: Night exposures practical application of settings Pricing A course of 5 weekly, 1.5 hour Workshops. Maximum of 4 people per Workshop. Cost: $550 A deposit of $100 is required to secure your place (payable at time of booking). Dates and times We offer daytime and evening classes, at 10AM and 6PM respectively. You can nominate the time that suits you best (availability permitting). Classes will next be held on the following dates: Slot Time Day Date(s) Code Day 10am Thur Sept 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct 2 SLR34 Day 9am Sat Sept 20 one-day special 9am-3pm, email for info SLR53 Day 10am Wed Oct 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5 SLR35 Day 9am Sat Oct 18, one-day special 9am-3pm, email for info SLR49 Night 6pm Mon Sept 15, 22, Oct 6, 13, 20 SLR52

	Fantastic editing using Photoshop Elements* Getting Started: Level 1 This series is to help you get started, understanding how to work your way around this powerful software. Get to know the important basics help you to get the most out of your software. By completion you should be able to download, size, crop, retouch, insert text and print with confidence. If you are confused or have bought Photoshop Elements software but have no idea where to start, then this series is for you. The series runs for 1.5 hours each week over 5 weeks. * Suitable for users of Version 4 and later Week 1: Learn about downloading and organising your photos Downloading and catalogue basics: getting started with downloading, organising, sorting, creating collections and finding images. Week 2: Great organiser tools and editing fundamentals Overview of Organiser and Editor functions. Discover clever tools such as Slideshow, Email, Calendars and Archiving. Take a tour of the Editor, understanding the Toolbox and all about changing image size and saving. Week 3: All about fixing up photos and adjusting them Cropping and basic adjustments. Help with getting the best out of your images. Adjust to lighten, darken, colour balance and saturation. Tips and tricks. Week 4: Great retouching and enhancement techniques Basic retouching and enhancement. Lots of little tricks for fixing up those old photos or removing blemishes from the new ones. Week 5: Putting a title on your picture and printing fundamentals Working with simple text and printing basics. Discover how easy it is to put text or a title on your favourite picture. Learn about printing and what to set your printer on to get the best quality. Pricing A course of 5 weekly, 1.5 hour Workshops. Maximum of 4 people per Workshop. Cost: $550 A deposit of $100 is required to secure your place (payable at time of booking). Dates and times We offer daytime and evening classes, at 10AM and 6PM respectively. You can nominate the time that suits you best (availability permitting). Classes will next be held on the following dates: Slot Time Day Date(s) Code Day 10am Tue Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14 PSE47 Day 10am Fri Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7 PSE63 Night 6pm Wed Oct 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5 PSE56

	* All workshops dates may be subject to change. Bookings are on a "first come-first serve basis", payment of deposit and subject to our confirmation.