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on Saturday, 6th March, 2010 - SOLD OUT!
and on Saturday, 24th April, 2010 - SOLD OUT!
at Fitzroy House, 37 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 6DX
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For a number of years, Grays of Westminster has presented and hosted a number of comprehensive photographic seminars, workshops, tutorials and events covering a wide variety of subject matter including wildlife and natural history, flash, general photographic technique, portrait, macro and many more.

We are delighted to announce a General Photographic Techniques to be held in central London, at Fitzroy House, 37 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 6DX on Saturday 6th March, 2010.

The seminar will be presented by Simon Stafford, technical director of Nikon Owner magazine and respected author of many Nikon books, and will take place on Saturday March 6th from 2.00 p.m. until 5.30 p.m. It will be limited to 20 delegates in order that each attendee will be able to benefit more fully from the tuition. The cost of the session will be £135 with a special price of £95 if you are a current Nikon Owner subscriber. To book, please call between 2.00 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. Monday to Friday on 020 7828 4925 or for International calls telephone + 44 (0)20 7828 4925, and ask to speak to me, Gillian Greenwood; alternatively send an email with your full name, daytime landline and mobile telephone number to: gillian.greenwood@graysofwestminster.co.uk.

Agenda for the session

Part one: Camera skills

  • Understanding f/numbers & shutter speeds
  • Learn how to optimise white balance and ISO
  • Mastering camera menu settings
  • JPEG versus RAW: the pros and cons of both
  • How to achieve accurate exposures
  • Understand how your camera's metering system works
  • Learn the benefits of digital histograms
  • Improve your focus techniques with AF and manual focus

Part two: Shooting skills

  • Learn good camera handling
  • Camera support systems, tripods, monopods, and alternatives
  • Understanding and using depth-of-field
  • Choosing and using filters
  • Imaginative use of shutter speed
  • Creative use of white balance

Part three: Beyond the camera

  • Planning and visulising the picture
  • Techniques of composition
  • Transporting photographic equipment
  • Tips for location shooting

Please note: there will be ample opportunity to ask questions throughout the event.

WEDNESDAY
10
MARCH