Organised by The Guardian
Learn how to get the most out of your camera with award-winning Guardian photographer David Levene
If you’re new to photography or feel you’re not getting the most out of your digital camera, this unmissable masterclass with David Levene will give you the skills and confidence to turn off the automatic settings and take beautiful shots.
Award-winning Guardian photographer David will begin by introducing you to the manual settings of a digital SLR camera, you will then explore how to make use of light, exposure and depth of field. You’ll learn how to capture motion in your images, the importance of selecting the right lens, and what you need to know about aperture and shutter speed.
Whether you’re hoping a new camera lands in your stocking this year, or you’ve decided 2022 is the year you try something new, this masterclass is a perfect beginner’s guide to dazzling photography.
Course content
- Your DSLR camera: an introduction to the manual settings
- The basics of creative photography
- Understanding light, exposure and depth of field
- How to capture motion in your images
- Selecting the right lens
- Aperture, shutter speed and film speed
- Achieving the results you want in a photograph
- Q&A: ask David your questions about photography
Tutor profile
David Levene has worked as a photographer for the Guardian since 2001. His awards include winning first prize for live news photograph of the year at the Press Photographers Awards in 2010, for his work documenting the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Explore his work for the Guardian here.