Shoot, learning to see

What will I learn?

  • Understand how to see and compose photographs with greater awareness
  • Recognise and apply core visual elements in your images
  • Use light, colour, and movement to create impact
  • Experiment with angle, repetition, and framing for stronger compositions
  • Capture stories through silhouette, layering, and contrast
  • Gain confidence with camera settings — speed, aperture, and ISO
  • Improve your workflow for filing, editing, and sharing photos
  • Develop a personal photographic style through practice and feedback
  • Learn to spot creative opportunities others might miss

Course Curriculum

Introduction to visual elements
This session introduces the foundation of visual awareness. You’ll learn to recognise the structural and emotional qualities that give photographs strength and harmony.

  • Texture, Perspective, Shadow, Curvature and Pattern

Use light, tone and motion with purpose
Understand how reflection can transform a simple scene into something extraordinary. Study the impact of colour in directing emotion and mood. Experiment with movement — both in the subject and the camera — to bring life and energy to your shots.

Refine framing and atmosphere
Learn how changing your viewpoint alters a story. See how repetition can create strength and structure within an image. Master light — natural or artificial — as the key ingredient that shapes every visual message.

Add story, contrast and depth
Discover how silhouettes simplify a scene while adding drama and intrigue. Explore layering to create depth and context. Use juxtaposition to place unexpected elements together and invite the viewer to look twice.

Control speed, aperture and ISO creatively
Get to grips with the three pillars of camera control. Learn how to freeze or blur motion, adjust depth of field, and balance light for any situation. Apply these settings creatively across portraits, interiors, landscapes and city scenes.

File, edit and present your photos clearly
Finish by mastering the digital side of photography. Learn how to organise your images, edit them for impact, and share your work confidently online. Build a smooth, enjoyable workflow from capture to completion.

What will I learn?

  • Understand how to see and compose photographs with greater awareness
  • Recognise and apply core visual elements in your images
  • Use light, colour, and movement to create impact
  • Experiment with angle, repetition, and framing for stronger compositions
  • Capture stories through silhouette, layering, and contrast
  • Gain confidence with camera settings — speed, aperture, and ISO
  • Improve your workflow for filing, editing, and sharing photos
  • Develop a personal photographic style through practice and feedback
  • Learn to spot creative opportunities others might miss

Course Curriculum

Introduction to visual elements
This session introduces the foundation of visual awareness. You’ll learn to recognise the structural and emotional qualities that give photographs strength and harmony.

  • Texture, Perspective, Shadow, Curvature and Pattern

Use light, tone and motion with purpose
Understand how reflection can transform a simple scene into something extraordinary. Study the impact of colour in directing emotion and mood. Experiment with movement — both in the subject and the camera — to bring life and energy to your shots.

Refine framing and atmosphere
Learn how changing your viewpoint alters a story. See how repetition can create strength and structure within an image. Master light — natural or artificial — as the key ingredient that shapes every visual message.

Add story, contrast and depth
Discover how silhouettes simplify a scene while adding drama and intrigue. Explore layering to create depth and context. Use juxtaposition to place unexpected elements together and invite the viewer to look twice.

Control speed, aperture and ISO creatively
Get to grips with the three pillars of camera control. Learn how to freeze or blur motion, adjust depth of field, and balance light for any situation. Apply these settings creatively across portraits, interiors, landscapes and city scenes.

File, edit and present your photos clearly
Finish by mastering the digital side of photography. Learn how to organise your images, edit them for impact, and share your work confidently online. Build a smooth, enjoyable workflow from capture to completion.

£445.00

A course by Rol Blunk

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Target Audience

  • Beginner and intermediate photographers wanting to improve composition skills
  • Creative hobbyists looking to refine their visual awareness
  • Smartphone users keen to take more thoughtful, professional images
  • Artists and designers interested in visual storytelling through photography
  • Anyone seeking to understand camera settings with confidence
  • Learners who enjoy friendly, interactive sessions with expert guidance

Requirements

  • A camera or a modern smartphone capable of manual controls
  • Access to Zoom for live online sessions
  • Reliable internet connection for video participation
  • Basic understanding of how to use your camera or phone
  • A notebook for jotting down ideas and assignment notes
  • Outdoor clothing and waterproofs for location-based photo tasks
  • Charged batteries and sufficient storage for new photographs
  • Prepared images ready to share and discuss during sessions
  • Willingness to experiment, practice, and engage with feedback

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