Certificate in Photography
About this course
This is a cutting edge photography course written and produced by two of the best working photographers in their field Christiaan David & Michael Tree.
The aim of the course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills required for you to become a successful photographer, either as a full or part time career or for an exciting new hobby. This is an up-to-date and a comprehensive course covering every aspect of photography.
Modules Covered in the Course
♥ What is Digital Photography
♥ How a Digital Camera works
♥ Mega Pixels
♥ Disadvantage and Advantage of Digital Photography
♥ Knowing your camera
♥ Basic camera settings
♥ Default settings
♥ Preset settings
♥ Exposure
♥ Shutter
♥ ISO
♥ Image Quality
♥ Flash
♥ Video setting on your camera
♥ Choosing the right lenses (The purpose of each lens type)
♥ Basics of using your flash
♥ Selecting the best mode for the occasion
♥ Depth of field
♥ Perspective
♥ Techniques that can help you taking great photographs
♥ F-Stop/Aperture (Depth of Field and exposure control).
♥ Shutter (Movement and Freeze)
♥ Focus
♥ Composition (Frame, Crop and Place)
♥ Angles (Walk around, High and Tilt)
♥ Lens (Wide, Normal and Telephoto)
♥ Lightning (Direct, Shade, Backlight and Defuse)
♥ How and when do you use your Flash (No Flash, Full Flash, Auto Flash, Red-eye Reduction)
♥ Hard to Shoot Subjects
♥ Outdoor
♥ Landscapes
♥ People
♥ Flowers and decorate items
♥ Macro
♥ Portraits
♥ Action/Sport
♥ Working with your surroundings
♥ Basics of posing
♥ Posing your subject
♥ Lighting
♥ Location
♥ Concept
♥ Interaction
♥ Getting the shot
♥ How to interact with your bride & groom - getting the best out of your couple
♥ Using depth of field
♥ Using reflectors effectively
♥ Creative shooting shadow and light
♥ Albums
♥ Marketing yourself
♥ Social Media
♥ Branding yourself
♥ Charging for your services
♥ Etiquette
♥ Timing & Time Management
♥ Dealing with suppliers
Duration
4 Months - Part Time (one evening a week)
6pm - 9pm
Equipment Required
- Digital SLR Camera
- Flash
- 2 Lenses
All brands welcome
Practicals
Students will make use of the camera throughout the course. Students will also get the opportunity to shoot The Inspirational Brunches and the work of the Make-up & Flower Arranging students.
The top student will also get the opportunity to do the Photography for our Wedding Wish program were The SA School of Weddings does a charity wedding.
Certification
In order to receive a Certificate in Photography, the student will be required to successfully complete a assignment set out by The SA School of Weddings. The students must also, meet the qualifications, standards, ethics and ideals necessary to successfully and responsibly serve future clients as a professional wedding photographer.
About this course
This is a cutting edge photography course written and produced by two of the best working photographers in their field Christiaan David & Michael Tree.
The aim of the course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills required for you to become a successful photographer, either as a full or part time career or for an exciting new hobby. This is an up-to-date and a comprehensive course covering every aspect of photography.
Modules Covered in the Course
♥ What is Digital Photography
♥ How a Digital Camera works
♥ Mega Pixels
♥ Disadvantage and Advantage of Digital Photography
♥ Knowing your camera
♥ Basic camera settings
♥ Default settings
♥ Preset settings
♥ Exposure
♥ Shutter
♥ ISO
♥ Image Quality
♥ Flash
♥ Video setting on your camera
♥ Choosing the right lenses (The purpose of each lens type)
♥ Basics of using your flash
♥ Selecting the best mode for the occasion
♥ Depth of field
♥ Perspective
♥ Techniques that can help you taking great photographs
♥ F-Stop/Aperture (Depth of Field and exposure control).
♥ Shutter (Movement and Freeze)
♥ Focus
♥ Composition (Frame, Crop and Place)
♥ Angles (Walk around, High and Tilt)
♥ Lens (Wide, Normal and Telephoto)
♥ Lightning (Direct, Shade, Backlight and Defuse)
♥ How and when do you use your Flash (No Flash, Full Flash, Auto Flash, Red-eye Reduction)
♥ Hard to Shoot Subjects
♥ Outdoor
♥ Landscapes
♥ People
♥ Flowers and decorate items
♥ Macro
♥ Portraits
♥ Action/Sport
♥ Working with your surroundings
♥ Basics of posing
♥ Posing your subject
♥ Lighting
♥ Location
♥ Concept
♥ Interaction
♥ Getting the shot
♥ How to interact with your bride & groom - getting the best out of your couple
♥ Using depth of field
♥ Using reflectors effectively
♥ Creative shooting shadow and light
♥ Albums
♥ Marketing yourself
♥ Social Media
♥ Branding yourself
♥ Charging for your services
♥ Etiquette
♥ Timing & Time Management
♥ Dealing with suppliers
Duration
4 Months - Part Time (one evening a week)
6pm - 9pm
Equipment Required
- Digital SLR Camera
- Flash
- 2 Lenses
All brands welcome
Practicals
Students will make use of the camera throughout the course. Students will also get the opportunity to shoot The Inspirational Brunches and the work of the Make-up & Flower Arranging students.
The top student will also get the opportunity to do the Photography for our Wedding Wish program were The SA School of Weddings does a charity wedding.
Certification
In order to receive a Certificate in Photography, the student will be required to successfully complete a assignment set out by The SA School of Weddings. The students must also, meet the qualifications, standards, ethics and ideals necessary to successfully and responsibly serve future clients as a professional wedding photographer.
The SA School of Weddings is endorsed by Oakfields College who is provisionally registered by the Department of Education (Reg. No. 2007/FE077014) and accredited by the MAPPP-seta. MAPPP-seta is the SAQA registered ETQA (Education & Training Quality Assuring Body) for the Arts and Culture sector. Oakfields College has links with a number of educational institutions in addition to strong ties to industry.
