Program Objective
Participants of the Basic Photography Training Program will gain knowledge and hands-on experience in using cameras and fundamental photography techniques.
Who Is This Program For?
Anyone interested in photography and capturing images.
Program Content
Lesson 1 (2 Hours) – Camera Basics
• DSLR Digital Cameras
• DSLR-Look Digital Compact Cameras
• Mirrorless (DSLR-Type) Digital Cameras
• Digital Compact Cameras
• Parts and Settings of a Digital Camera
o How to set ISO/ASA
o Choosing Quality/Size settings
o How to adjust White Balance
o When to use Custom White Balance
o When to use Shift White Balance
o Recommended Color Space settings
o Choosing the right Capture Format
TIFF – When to use
JPEG – When to use
RAW – When to use
o Memory Cards
Lesson 2 (2 Hours) – Exposure Control
• How Aperture Priority Mode works
• How Shutter Priority Mode works
• How Program Mode works
• How Manual Mode works
• Understanding Overexposure and Underexposure
• The Law of Reciprocity
Lesson 3 (2 Hours) – Lenses in Digital Photography
• Key rules for choosing Zoom Lenses
• Criteria for selecting focal length
• Importance of aperture values when buying lenses
• Purpose of Vibration-Reduction lenses
• Minimum focusing distance of lenses
• Why sharpness should be checked
• Types of focusing systems
• Advantages of Manual and Auto Focus
• Purpose of Continuous Focus
• How to choose focus points
• Other important lens features
• When to use Converters
• When to use Macro Lenses
Lesson 4 (2 Hours) – Controlling Depth of Field
• What is Depth of Field?
• How to control Depth of Field
• Controlling Depth of Field using Aperture
• Controlling Depth of Field using Shutter Speed
• Controlling Depth of Field using Focus Distance
• Achieving more Depth of Field
• Creative effects with Depth of Field
• Key considerations when working with Depth of Field
Lesson 5 (2 Hours) – Controlling Light in Photography
• Advantages of Studio Lights
• Disadvantages of Natural Light
• Controlling the Direction of Natural Light
• Using Backlight
• Using Side Light
• Creating Homogeneous Light
• Lighting in Portraits
• Indoor Lighting Techniques
• Using Contrast Light
Lesson 6 (2 Hours) – Composition in Photography
• Capture the right moment
• Emphasize uniqueness
• Utilize lens perspective
• Create backgrounds behind subjects
• Apply the Golden Ratio
• Vertical lines in architectural photography
• Highlight motion blur creatively
• Determine Horizon line placement
• Leave space in the direction of gaze
• Control Depth of Field
• Use Diagonals
• Capture Rhythm and Balance
Additional Activity: A field visit will be conducted to Fener/Balat for practical learning.
Bonus Materials for Participants:
Each participant will receive free copies of the following books by Prof. Dr. Özer Kanburoğlu:
• Digital Photography for Amateurs (144 pages, coated paper)
• Composition in Photography (96 pages, coated paper)
Instructor
Prof. Dr. Özer Kanburoğlu
Training Duration
12 Hours (Face-to-Face)
Certificate Awarded
Participants will receive an Istanbul Aydın University Rectorate-Approved Participation Certificate.
Program Details & Contact
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Program Details & Contact
📞 444 1 428
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Payment Options
• Online Payment: http://op.aydin.edu.tr/sem/uzapp/
• Cash or Credit Card at our campuses
• Bank EFT or Wire Transfer
Bank Account Information
T.C. ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY
YAPI KREDI BANK – Sefaköy Beşyol Branch
Branch Code: 815
Account No: 70356668
IBAN: TR46 0006 7010 0000 0070 3566 68