Learn the basics of photography from the comfort of your home in this fun, comprehensive course with photographer and educator Angie Patterson. Over four weeks, you will discover how to use the primary modes of your camera, get an introduction to lighting, exposure, and depth-of-field and have the secrets of your camera's manual mode demystified. Each 2-hour session features numerous helpful photo tips, plus a series of fun exercises and photo projects that will give you hands-on experience applying the lessons you've learned.

DSLR, Mirrorless camera, or advanced point-and-shoot*

Memory card

Fully charged battery

Pen

* Please ensure that your camera is capable of advanced settings or at least partially manual settings.

I highly recommend taking this photography course with Angie and Jileane! Before I took this course, I knew only small bits and pieces on how to work my way around the camera. But when it came to the "3 big things" (aperture, shutter speed, and ISO) I realized that I had a lot to learn! This course was so great as it broke it into smaller pieces so that the information wasn't overwhelming.

— E.T.

I highly recommend this course! It was well organized, engaging and I walked away with much more confidence about using the manual settings of my camera. Angie's teaching style is approachable, incredibly supportive, and she answered every question with patience, grace and an ability to make things very understandable. I especially appreciated how much I learned from looking at other student's photos as well as Angie's. And a big shout out to Jileane at McBain Camera for bringing fantastic enthusiasm and technical support to each class!

— D.F.

Are you new to photography, or perhaps just in need of a refresher on the many buttons and dials on your digital camera? Join photographer, Angie Patterson and McBain for this entry-level workshop on how to get the most out of your digital camera.

Checklist for:

-Adjusting the viewfinder diopter.

-Checking the image file size and the pros and cons of file size.

-Formatting the memory card – do’s and don’ts.

-Remember to clean your lens.

Essential buttons and dials.

Auto and manual camera and lens focus features.

Camera and or lens image stabilization.

Making sense of the Mode dial.

Introduction to the camera in the auto, aperture priority, shutter speed priority, and manual modes.

Discover white balance and how it affects your photos.

What is ISO and how to use it to your advantage

Camera with fully charged battery

Your camera's manual

One question to have answered by the end of the class