Looking at aperture, shutter, speed and composition, this practical course aims to cover some of the fundamentals of digital photography, enabling you to gain a better understanding of how your camera works and providing you with techniques to improve your image-making.

The course is led by Tracey Sherwood, a Senior Lecturer of Photography at the University of Northampton. Tracey conducts photography workshops and teaches photography commercially. She has shot features for numerous magazines and cookbooks, and brings a fresh and sophisticated approach to her work. Her photographs reveal a love for natural light, a passion for good food and a meticulous attention to detail.

What to bring

Although based at the Arts Centre, we may travel locally to shoot during the sessions - please wear appropriate clothing. These are practical workshops, so access to a camera is essential. Please provide your own SD cards, and it would be advisable to have a memory stick available to store your images in between sessions. A pocket-sized notebook and pen would also be handy. Additionally, for the first session, please bring three photographic examples: one image that you took that you are proud of, one image that you aspire to and one that holds a special significance to you.

If you have any specific questions, please email Tracey direct.

What the course covers

• ISO white balance and camera settings

• Lens aperture, F-numbers and stop

• Focal length of lenses and lens types

• Shutter speeds and exposure

• Camera metering and focusing

• Camera mode settings

• Depth of field

• Composing your image - framing in the viewfinder

• Viewpoint and emphasis

Dates and cost

Tuesdays, 7pm to 9pm for three weeks, starting on 9 June.

Cost: £50 per person

Booking

Booking is essential via bookings@yardleyarts.org or you can book online below. Course limited to 15 spaces. Your space(s) will be confirmed upon receipt of payment.