Basic PhotographyBasic Photography Workshop teaches basic photography skills: how to operate a digital SLR camera, how to achieve proper exposure, elements of design, posing, basic studio lighting and more.

Venue and Package Runs four successive Saturdays or Sundays from 9 to 4 p.m. at SAGA Photography Studio, Talavera Square, San Fermin, Cauayan City, Isabela

Workshop Sessions Film or digital camera, preferably one that allows you to set shutter speed and aperture manually. Check if your auto-everything camera allows manual exposure override. Point-and-shoot cameras (compacts) are acceptable, but discouraged. Course OutlineDay One Introduction to photography Photographic Art History Camera operation and handling Basic camera parts and icons Correct exposure by adjusting ISO, aperture and shutter speed Reading the camera meter Practice shoot inside Fort SantiagoDay Two Review of Day 1 lecture Critique of photos from last session Understanding composition: leading lines, rule of thirds, frames, foreground and background, S-curves, patterns, light and shadow Practice shoot on composition

Day Three Critique of photos from last session Elements of Design

Day Four Portraiture and posing Lighting theory and practice Choosing filters for portraits Hands-on shoot indoors and outdoors using reflectors and available light

Day Five Introduction to basic digital imaging, practical post-processing Flash photography & use of filters Critique and judging of printsPresentation of certificates of attendance, awarding of prizes for photo contest