FREE Photography Course for Beginners
4 week online course starting Thursday 5th May 2022
Reserve your spot NOW!
Online Photography Course for Beginners
Let's Get Off Auto!
Starting on Thursday 5th May 2022, we are hosting a 4-week online photography course for beginners. In this Beginners Guide to... series of webinars, each week we look at the important features of your fancy camera to help you “Get Off Auto“, take control of the settings and get more predictable results that you would be proud to print out and display on your wall at home!
This 4-week photography course can help you...
take better photos of your kids
Learn to take natural, candid pictures of your kids without distracting backgrounds
take better photos of landmarks
Improve the photographs you take to remember family days out at landmarks, either locally or when on holiday
take better photos at family events
Get better photographs at special family occasions. We will show you how to take natural, candid pictures of your family and friends at weddings, parties, christenings etc.
take better action photos
Learn to freeze the action and keep moving subjects in focus - no more blurry pictures!
take better close-ups
Explore the world up close! We will show you tips and techniques for Macro Photography
take better landscape photos
Learn how to improve your landscape photographs - impress your friends with stunning images
What camera equipment do I need?
This online photography course is suitable for those with DSLR, Compact System Cameras and many Bridge Cameras.
If your camera has a dial with M A S P or (Tv & Av on Canon) then you will benefit from this photography course.
Course Content & Schedule
Beginners Guide to...
- Week 1: Exposure Control & Shooting Modes (5th May 2022)
- Week 2: Controlling Auto Focus (12th May 2022)
- Week 3: Light & Composition (19th May 2022)
- Week 4: Photo Editing (26th May 2022)
Each lesson starts with a LIVE webinar. Your host, Paul Crawford, will explain the topic in easy to understand terms and help you take better photographs!
The webinar is a mix of LIVE and pre-recorded material to help explain the topic AND answer any questions you might have.
After each webinar, we will send the replay to everyone who registers for this course, so even if you can't make it each week to the live events, register to receive the replays and the additional course material.
Everyone who registers for the course will have FREE access to the replay and additional course material for 72 hours after broadcast
Meet the Instructor - Paul Crawford
My name is Paul Crawford and I have been a full-time professional photographer & tutor for over 30 years. I have been presenting my most popular in-person group course "Get more from Your Camera" since 2011. These online courses are born from that, taking everything I have learnt from teaching this material and presenting it in the most comprehensive format yet. I will explain the various modes and functions available on your camera with simple and easy to understand terms, help you gain confidence using your camera and improve the overall quality of your photographs.
How it Works
- Register for the Photography Course below
- You will receive an instant email confirmation
- An email reminder will go out approx. 20 minutes in advance of the live broadcast with a unique link to join the webinar
- Click on this link at the scheduled time to join the webinar room
- Each webinar starts with a LIVE introduction by Paul Crawford
- This is followed by a pre-recorded presentation on that week's topic
- This is followed by a LIVE Q&A with Paul to answer any questions you might have
- Shortly after the live broadcast, everyone who registers will receive a link via email to the course lesson containing the webinar replay and additional course material
- Everyone who registers has FREE access to the recording and additional learning materials until 9am the following Monday - then it is only available to 247 members in the Webinar Replay Library
RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!
Registration closes at 6.30 pm (uk) on Thursday 5th May 2022
We will send the replay and additional course material to everyone who registers, so even if you can’t make it to the live events, register to receive the replays. Your email address will also be added to our mailing list to be the first to hear about future webinars, courses and photography articles from Photo Club 247. You can unsubscribe from these emails at any time by following the links in each email we send you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How can this be free? What's the catch?
This online photography course is completely FREE - no catch!
PhotoClub247 is a new website and we want to build an audience. If you do like our style of teaching and wish enrol in another of our photography courses or join as a 247 member, that's great!
But there is absolutely NO OBLIGATION to do so.
Q. Do I need any additional hardware or software to watch the live webinars?
No - you can watch on any internet-enabled device - from computers to smartphones! We use Vimeo as our webinar platform and you don't need to download any additional software to watch the webinars as they are browser-based. Please note: You can not ask question if viewing on a mobile device.
Q. How do I join the webinar?
Make sure you register using a genuine email address. You will then receive an instant confirmation in your inbox. You will receive a reminder email approx. 20 minutes before the broadcast time. Click on the Join link to access the webinar room. No additional software or downloads required.
Q. Do I appear on video during the webinar?
No, all attendees are in view mode only - only the host is on camera & microphone for the webinar.
Q. Thursday doesn't suit me. Can I still register?
Yes! Even if you can't make the live broadcast, make sure you register to receive the replays. The full lesson and replay are available until 9am the following Monday morning.
Q. I have more questions...
We are always happy to help! If you have any further questions about this webinar series, please get in touch