The Course

This is a simple path through photography.

Start at the beginning.

Move slowly.

Each step builds on the last.

Foundations

What Makes a Photograph

A simple foundation for how a photograph works.

Light Over Megapixels

Why seeing light matters more than gear.

Exposure

Shutter And Aperture

How they work together.

Shutter Speed And Motion

How time changes the look of am image.

Aperture And Depth Of Field

How focus and blur are achieved.

Aperture Stops Explained

Making sense of the numbers.

ISO: What It Really Does

When to raise it – and what it costs.

The Exposure Relationship

Balancing light without guessing.

Seeing Light

Sunny 16

A simple way to train your eye.

How to Practise Seeing Light

Learn to recognise light before you take the shot.

You don’t need to rush.

Understanding comes from seeing, not speed.