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Digital Photo: SLR Basics

This step-by-step course is designed to help you understand how to use your DSLR camera. It explains the basic elements of taking a photograph (shutter speed, f-stop, white balance, ISO, etc.) and goes beyond to examine the many functions and features of your DSLR.

You will also learn how to transfer photos to your computer. This course takes the mystery out of the many different modes and functions of your digital camera. Register today and explore the ever-changing world of digital photography!

Materials

You need to have your own digital SLR camera with fully charged batteries (and manual).

Fall term

Wednesdays, Oct. 9 to Nov. 13 (5 weeks, no class Oct. 30)
6 - 8 p.m.
UNB Fredericton
10 MacKay Drive, Marshall d'Avray Hall, Room 222
$160 (+ HST)

Winter term

Wednesdays, March 12 to April 9 (5 weeks)
6 - 8 p.m.
UNB Fredericton
10 MacKay Drive, Marshall d'Avray Hall, Room 222
$160 (+ HST)

Register now

About the instructor

Gary Weekes has been in the photography industry for over 25 years - first working in camera stores as a salesperson to eventually owning and operating a small but growing photographic business. His commissioned work covers many different photographic disciplines, maintaining an emphasis on quality and sensitivity to his clients’ needs.

From working in a large studio in NYC to Hasselblad in the UK, Gary has an abundance of photographic knowledge and experience from which to teach from. He has guest lectured at the London College of Communications (UK) and was Department Head of Digital Photography at the Centre for Arts and Technology (Canada). He is currently exploring fine art photography, with a view to an exhibition in the near future.