Edmonton Digital Camera Fundamentals Class

How to Use Your Camera and Improve Your Photographs

Edmonton Digital Camera Fundamentals Class

Are you a beginning or long term user of a digital camera but still feel like you don’t understand all its features and functions?  Have you ever thought that the photograph you took didn’t turn out like you meant it to? Do you need help processing, storing and presenting your photos?  If you don’t like reading manuals or have never even noticed that your camera came with a manual, this is the course for you. We’ll help you learn to best use your camera to make great photos.

This Edmonton Digital Camera Fundamentals Class is offered either in a two-day weekend or four-weekday evening format.  It is aimed at photographers who have any Digital Camera that does not have a removeable lens and who would like to learn more about their camera and its features and functions (if your camera has a removeable lens please see our DSLR Fundamentals Class).

 I have been to a lot of workshops with a lot of different photographers and yours was by far one of the best. Very relaxing atmosphere… Thanks for everything, hope to see you in the near future. <<==>> BH

The Edmonton Digital Camera Fundamentals Class features a lot of hands-on exercises for you to practice what we discuss in class.  This classroom practice ensures that you’ll see positive results immediately and you’ll also have an instructor right there if you need help.  We host all of our classes in an open, non-threatening environment where no question is too basic.  We’ll help you turn photos into great photographs -a fancy camera with all the bells and whistles isn’t needed to take great shots.

Edmonton River Valley - Canon SD200

If you are wondering what all those buttons on your camera are all about, don’t miss the opportunity to spend two days with Paul. I fell into a love for photography (as opposed to taking pictures) quite by accident when I won my DSLR camera. Unlike most photographers who have moved from film photography to digital photography, I had absolutely no knowledge of aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc. and when I started reading my camera manual, it was like reading a foreign language… Paul’s 2-day bootcamp has given me a whole new outlook on my camera … I now understand how it works and how to make it work for me. Thanks Paul. I look forward to attending more workshops and to continue growing as a photographer. <<==>>Jocelyne

 

What you will learn during the Edmonton Digital Camera Fundamentals Classes:

• What are all the different buttons and dials for on your camera
• Learn to use features both in automatic and manual modes
• How to ‘see’ like a photographer–tips on composing photographs
• Using the different creative modes on your camera (landscape, portrait, close-up,  night, etc)
• How to separate your subject from the background
• How to stop action or exaggerate motion in a photograph
• Getting the right light exposures
• Using your electronic flash, when to use it, when not to use it
• Options on processing and presenting your photographs in the best possible way
  

  Oil on water with Canon SD200

About your instructor for the Edmonton Digital Camera Fundamentals Classes

Paul Burwell is a professional photographer, writer and educator.  His images have appeared in numerous magazines, greeting cards, and advertisements. He is a contributing editor for Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine where he has a regular column called “Let’s Go Digital!”  In addition to the photography workshops and tours he hosts throughout North America each year, he also teaches at Edmonton’s Metro Community College and at the Burwell School of Photography, based in Edmonton, Alberta.  Paul has been a finalist in both the 2009 and 2010 Worldwide Veolia Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and has been named by Popular Photography magazine as a “top shooter” of wildlife photography. Despite Paul’s accomplishments he remains humble and is always able to poke fun at himself.  He loves chocolate chip cookies and snowflakes.

Paul facilitates his workshops and tours in a cooperative, constructive, and humorous environment.

Mr. Burwell’s patience, clarity and presentation was very helpful and encouraging. Any questions – regardless of the person’s experience or knowledge – was answered with warmth, humour and easy to follow terms. His level of professionalism is outstanding. I’m a big fan of Paul Burwell – both his photography and teaching style. I look forward to future courses with Mr. Burwell!! <<==>> Stacey S.

Churchill Bay at Sunset - Canon SD200

 I would highly recommend  any course that Paul teaches. His knowledge and teaching skills are fantastic. The class was well organized, easy to follow, and full of great info you would not find in a book. I have taken many other courses and Paul’s was definitely the best I have ever attended. I received excellent value for my funds spent on the course. I will definetely sign up for another. (Thanks Paul) <<==>> Darren M.

Prerequisites for the Edmonton Digital Photography Classes:

As a prerequisite for the Edmonton Digital Camera Fundamentals Class, you should own and have turned on your digital camera

Equipment Required for the Edmonton Digital Camera Fundamentals Class:

At a minimum, you’ll want to have…

• A Digital Camera without a removeable lens.  (If your camera  has a removeable lens, sign up for the Edmonton DSLR Fundamentals Class)
• your camera’s instruction manual
• a fully charged camera battery with charger
• extra memory cards

• A tripod or gorilla pod (not necessary but if you have one, bring it)

Edmonton Digital Camera Fundamentals Class Location

• Providence Renewal Centre - 3005 119 Street, Edmonton, Alberta

Cost for the Edmonton Digital Camera Fundamentals Class

• $230 Canadian Dollars (plus tax) for the weekend course which includes lunch on both days

• $200 Canadian Dollars (plus tax) for the weekday course.
• Current currency exchange information between the Canadian dollar and your local currency is available here.

Policies and payment information are available here.

For additional information, please contact us at:
E-Mail: Contact us Electronically
Phone 780-669-1261 or toll-free: 1-877-778-1745