Photo Course - Level 1: Get Out of Automatic Mode!
Overview
In the manner of a language course, this introductory photography course will teach you first and foremost to communicate with your device. Our goal is that when you have a photo idea in mind, you can get it by clearly "explaining" to your camera what you want from it.
To do this, the photo course focuses exclusively on learning by doing. It takes place entirely outdoors, device in the hand. By going back and forth between theory, practice and immediate feedback of results by your PhotoProf (our photographers-trainers), you will be autonomous after only 4 hours.
You will then be able to manipulate the 3 main parameters of each shooting which are the aperture of the diaphragm, the speed of shutter and the sensitivity of the sensor; settings to use regardless of the type of photos you want to make (portraits, landscapes, moving or still subjects etc ...).
What's Included
- Written course support (booklet)
- Video course materials (after the session)
- Memorial Diploma
- Loan of a camera (neither necessary)
Meeting Location
Place du Carrousel
75001 Paris, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
DISCOVER THE KEY CONCEPTS
Understand the "exposure triangle" made up of the three shooting parameters used for any shot: the shutter speed (or exposure time), the aperture of the diaphragm and the sensitivity of the sensor.
Differentiate between the various shooting modes of your device (Speed priority, Aperture priority, P, M, etc ...)
COMPOSITION OF THE IMAGE
Introduction to the rule of thirds, the golden ratio and lines of force.
Use of vanishing lines.
STILL SUBJECTS: OPENING AND DEPTH OF FIELD
Isolate a sharp subject on a blurred background (exercise: portrait).
Conversely, easily obtain a sharp subject with a blurred foreground.
In some cases, obtain a totally clear photo (exercise: the landscape).
Discover point and continuous focus modes.
Choosing the right AF point.
MOVING SUBJECTS: SHUTTER SPEED
Freeze a moving subject, avoiding blur and underexposure.
Show the movement on a photo (so-called "spun" effect).
Create movement with zooming or spinning effects.
Introduction to the light-painting technique.
Give an impression of speed with a spun background.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Photo Course – Level 1: Get Out of Automatic Mode!?
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Activity code: C-143314P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Written course support (booklet).
- Video course materials (after the session).
- Memorial Diploma.
- Loan of a camera (neither necessary).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 11..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Photo Course - Level 1: Get Out of Automatic Mode! is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Photo Course - Level 1: Get Out of Automatic Mode! will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Written course support (booklet)
- Video course materials (after the session)
- Memorial Diploma
- Loan of a camera (neither necessary)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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