This workshop is idea for digital camera users that have never shot off Auto. Dslr, mirrorless and bridge cameras are welcome. You will learn the function of each of the modes of your camera and unlock its creative potential. learn how to correctly focus, expose and compose your images and take your first steps into what is a fun, creative and rewarding hobby!

You will also learn off center focusing, exposure compensation, how to shoot in black and white and how to get started with composing creative images. We will meet on Brighton seafront and take advantage of the wide range of different photo opportunities on offer.

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Many argue that black and white is the true language of photography. In this beginner's introduction to black and white you will learn key skills to improve your black and white photography.

Learn how to set the camera up to take RAW and jpeg and why!

How to set the camera to shoot in black and white as well as how to adjust how the camera uses this mode!

Develop your exposure skills to make the most of black and white by learning exposure compensation and even manual exposure mode.

You also learn different ways to approach black and white depending on weather conditions. Dramatic cloudy skies can be taken advantage of in b/w by correct use of filters, whereas dull over caste days can still make for arresting images, it's all about how you approach it.

Along with mastering B/W you will also learn which techniques suit architecture photography the best. From taking advantage of shape and form, minimalism and the effect of different focal lengths.

Promises to be an exciting meet tasking full advantage of the range of different architecture the area has to offer.

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Photography and the Filmic.
Want to add a more filmic style to your photography, or just experience a different way of making images? This fun event will teach you how to make your images look like film stills. Learn how to compose using techniques specific to cinematography, and make compelling images using Bokeh and depth of field. We will be tuning the Brighton seafront into a film set and making the most of what unfolds before us!

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This is a terrific opportunity to take in many of the photographic opportunities and genres the city has to offer.
We will focus on colour photography. Learn techniques from the early master's of colour photography such as William Eggleston. Learn how to use colour as a compositional tool, how to control both the colour of the subject AND the colour of light!

You will learn how to combine other compositional techniques with colour as well as technical skills such as shallow depth of field, and fast shutter speeds to capture the moment! A fun meet focusing on making the most of the wildly varied urban picture opportunities in the Centre of Brighton.

Please bring fully charged batteries and empty sd cards! No need for tripods!

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Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.

This is also Halloween weekend, so plenty of opportunity to capture costumed characters on the streets!

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