Photography basics for beginners (basic course for Best Ager 50+)

In this photography course, we will look at the basic factors that play a decisive role in the appearance of photographs, whether analog or digital. We get to know different types of cameras, learn which devices are intended and suitable for which purpose and what advantages and disadvantages they have for us. The functions of aperture and shutter speed, i.e. the camera's exposure settings and their effects on the image result, are explained in an understandable way. We also look at the various automatic functions of cameras and the subjects for which they are used. A very important topic that is crucial for the success of a photo is sharpness. The concept of depth of field is explained and we learn about the very different effects of different aperture settings. We learn how we can "cut out" a subject, for example a person in portrait photography, from the background. This partial blurring looks very modern and professional. From a physical point of view, the focal length of a lens is one of the most important factors for the shot. It determines the shooting angle and influences the perspective. We discuss the characteristics of the various lenses, from wide-angle to normal and telephoto lenses, their areas of application and their advantages and disadvantages in detail. We will put all the theoretical knowledge into practice on Saturday in Freiburg's city center and learn quickly and intuitively what the individual steps mean in practice. Stress-free, relaxed and without any pressure to perform, we approach our photographic goals together through entertaining "learning by doing". Please bring along: Cameras and accessories as available, a camera phone if necessary, each with a charged battery, spare batteries and sufficient storage media (SD cards etc.).

Course number: 261211401