Learn to Control Your Camera

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If you’re stuck using ‘auto’ mode and want to get to grips with all your camera has to offer, then this is the workshop for you! In this full-day workshop you will look at the aperture, shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation, white balance, focal length to name a few. During the afternoon you will head into the gardens for practical tuition, trying out everything discussed in the morning. Everyone will benefit from some one-to-one time. Suitable for all types of cameras, from compact to DSLR and for all abilities, including absolute beginners.
 
Tutor: Daniel Bridge is a professional photographer with over 22 years of experience teaching others. He has taught a whopping 460+ classes and seen over 3000 individual students with RHS Hyde Hall acting as one of his regular teaching spots!

Arrival Information: 

• Please arrive 15 mins before the start of the workshop to allow time to register your arrival and make your way to the classroom. 
• This workshop will take place in the Clore Learning Centre, which is located at the top of the hill, adjacent to the Gardeners Rest Restaurant. There is a mobility vehicle available to transport participants to the top of the hill if necessary.

For this workshop:

• There will be tea/coffee available throughout. Additionally, all the taps in the learning centre provide drinking water, so we suggest the use of a reusable water bottle throughout the day.
• You are welcome to bring along a packed lunch, or the restaurant will be open from 10:00am to purchase food/refreshments. Please note that the restaurant can get busy during peak times, so when you arrive at the classroom, please ask a member of staff about pre-ordering.
• Please bring a camera, whilst the workshop is mainly aimed at digital, users of all types of cameras (film, SLR, compact system, bridge or compacts) will gain knowledge of their devices. Make sure to also bring Memory cards, fully charged spare batteries, and any additionally lenses you wish to use.
• You are also welcome to bring any other accessories, including a tripod although this is not essential.
• Some parts of this course will take place in the garden so please come dressed appropriately for the weather.