Why are my pictures too dark or too light or blurry?
What are all of these dials and buttons on my camera for?
I want to buy a camera, but the choices are too confusing. What should I buy?
If you’ve asked yourself these questions, our three-part Introduction to Photography course will answer these questions and more, and help you take your photography to the next level.
Introduction to Photography: A Three Part Series
When: Saturday, August 16th 9-11am, Saturday, August 23rd 9-11am, & Saturday, August 30th 9-11am
Level: All Levels, Especially Beginners
Duration: 2 hours
All you need is an open mind and a willingness to learn. If you already have a camera, bring it with you to class. While the course is aimed primarily at interchangeable lens cameras, the basic concepts apply to all types of cameras - cell phones, point and shoot, digital SLR’s and mirrorless cameras. Yes, you can even change the settings on your cell phone camera!
Our course will cover the following:
Essentials of photography and how to take better photographs
Types of cameras and lenses
Basic camera settings and how they affect your photo
The exposure triangle – ISO, shutter speed and aperture and how they affect your photo
The camera’s metering system and how it affects your images
Semi-automatic and Manual Modes to ensure that your photo looks like what you saw
Basic rules of composition to create visually appealing images
Shooting in jpeg or RAW
Introduction to Photo editing
About Jim Miller
Jim Miller is a nature and travel photographer based in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. A lifelong outdoorsman, Jim grew up in Florida and has spent over 45 years living along the South Carolina coast—experiences that have deeply influenced his connection to nature and his photographic vision.
His passion for the natural world, water sports, and exploration has taken him across 38 U.S. states and 25 countries, from the icy reaches of Alaska to the southern tip of Cape Horn, and from the landscapes of Europe to the wilds of Africa.
Jim’s work has been featured in a range of print and digital publications and has earned numerous awards in local, state, and regional photography competitions. He frequently shares his expertise and stories through presentations to photography clubs, churches, and community groups across South Carolina.