Short courses in photography?

Radley · 20-02-2011, 22:36

I did look for threads on the subject but they seem to be old and focus on college courses.

Is there a group short course in Sheffield for novice photographers? I am currently not sure how long I will be staying in the area for so would like a group perhaps, that I could join and learn a few useful starting skills.

Could be evening or weekend (depending on times etc)

Cheers!

knighthawk · 20-02-2011, 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radley

I did look for threads on the subject but they seem to be old and focus on college courses.

Is there a group short course in Sheffield for novice photographers? I am currently not sure how long I will be staying in the area for so would like a group perhaps, that I could join and learn a few useful starting skills.

Could be evening or weekend (depending on times etc)

Cheers!

is this any good for you ..everybodys welcome
http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=719272

Radley · 20-02-2011, 22:51

sounds good! I am completely new to photography though

hopefully this is not a problem?

Also, apart from actually meeting to take photographs I was hoping to get some introduction to techniques etc - at the moment I can probably use about 0.1% of my camera's capabilities!

knighthawk · 20-02-2011, 23:08

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Originally Posted by Radley

sounds good! I am completely new to photography though

hopefully this is not a problem?

Also, apart from actually meeting to take photographs I was hoping to get some introduction to techniques etc - at the moment I can probably use about 0.1% of my camera's capabilities!

Thats fine its just a fun day out no experience needed everybody's is willing to to help out and pas tips on

Radley · 21-02-2011, 00:11

Great! Will check it out. I would like to hear about any courses too though, so please feel free to offer advice

richarda · 21-02-2011, 09:48

I could offer you a 1:1 course, send me a PM if interested

Radley · 21-02-2011, 11:45

Thanks Richarda, can't seem to be able to send PMs at the moment but may be interested depending on prices etc.

Small group course ideas still welcome

richarda · 21-02-2011, 13:17

all the details including prices on website below, could send me an e-mail via website

DrewPerry · 21-02-2011, 21:01

www.cameraconfidence.co.uk

I've mentioned these guys on here a few times, definately worth checking out.

Radley · 21-02-2011, 22:28

Thanks for the tip, I will have a look on their site!

tweetypie · 23-02-2011, 22:35

I have attended this course based at Eckington School of an evening. I found it very informative and learnt lots about my SLR camera. its great for beginners and there is a follow up intermediate class also. The tutor is great too and has lots of time for you. The class size is limited to ten also so not too large.

http://www.greenfoxphotography.co.uk/page9.htm

Radley · 26-02-2011, 22:06

Tweetypie thank you - that sounds exactly what I am looking for! I haven't got an SLR however, wonder if that will be a problem?

CompServs · 27-02-2011, 20:31

What kind of camera do you have?

Radley · 28-02-2011, 11:59

I have a Panasonic Lumix can't quite remember which one - looks like LX5 but just looked on Google images and it may not be the exact one. I've had it for a year but only used it a couple of times, would love to discover what I could do with it beyond 'open lens - point - click'

Ryedo40 · 28-02-2011, 19:16

The coarse should be OK if your Panasonic Lumix has M, S and A on its dial.

Radley · 28-02-2011, 22:47

Thanks for this. Just had a look and it is a Lumix DMC LX3, and it does have the letters on the dial so should be ok

The course sounds great, seems the next one is only in May - hopefully I will still be in Sheffield then - will have to sign up!

CompServs · 01-03-2011, 19:59

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Originally Posted by tweetypie

I have attended this course based at Eckington School of an evening. I found it very informative and learnt lots about my SLR camera. its great for beginners and there is a follow up intermediate class also. The tutor is great too and has lots of time for you. The class size is limited to ten also so not too large.

http://www.greenfoxphotography.co.uk/page9.htm

These two courses sound great to me too.

How basic is the beginners course?

I understand a fair bit, i.e. exposures, apertures, depth of field, how they all link together and how to achieve certain effects. The problem I have is putting my knowledge into practice to achieve good shots, composition, etc.

Do you feel it would be beneficial to do the beginners course regardless, followed by the intermediate, or would you go straight to the intermediate given I know the fundamentals?

sallymonkey · 05-03-2011, 10:30

Try, Winterhill Clc at kimberworth Rotherham...
they do all different phoptgraphy courses...
Its very cheap aswell...x

gillbat · 10-03-2011, 08:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radley

I did look for threads on the subject but they seem to be old and focus on college courses.

Is there a group short course in Sheffield for novice photographers? I am currently not sure how long I will be staying in the area for so would like a group perhaps, that I could join and learn a few useful starting skills.

Could be evening or weekend (depending on times etc)

Cheers!

The Winterhill CLC in Rotherham offer photography and photoshop courses at very reasonable rates. The following will be running after Easter:

Introduction to HDR - start date Wed 27 April 2011 for 6 weeks time: 5.45pm - 7.45pm cost only £15
Photoshop techniques for portraits - start date Wed 15 June 2011 for 6 weeks start time: 5.45pm - 7.45pm cost only £15

More courses will be run in September, but the prices will have increased!
Tel: 01709 380995 for more details.