Basic Photography

Begin your journey into the world of photography with Tanya Atallah, a distinguished MFA Photographer with over 25 years of professional experience. 

Whether you’re a complete beginner or eager to refine your skills, this practical and comprehensive introductory course is designed to give you the confidence and knowledge to take full creative control of your camera. 

Throughout this course, you will explore every essential aspect of digital photography, simplifying manual settings, mastering techniques, and unlocking your camera’s true potential under Tanya’s expert guidance. You’ll not only gain technical skills but also develop a trained eye for creative and impactful composition. 

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

• Understand Camera Components and Technical Terminology: Gain a solid grasp of your camera’s parts, modes, and technical terms to operate it with confidence. 
• Compose Strong Visuals: Use framing, angles, and perspective to create photographs that tell powerful stories. 
• Control Photography Essentials: Effectively manage white balance, contrast, and composition for professional-quality images. 
• Master Exposure Settings: Understand and apply ISO, shutter speed, and aperture to achieve precise results in any lighting condition. 
• Select and Use Lenses Effectively: Learn how different lenses impact your shots and how to choose the right one for every situation. 
• Create Depth and Focus: Apply depth-of-field techniques to produce striking images with sharp subjects and beautifully blurred backgrounds. 
• Work in Full Manual Mode: Gain complete creative freedom by mastering full manual exposure settings. 
• Work with Light: Confidently use natural and artificial lighting to enhance your images and bring your vision to life. 
• This course is hands-on, engaging, and transformative—perfect for anyone ready to go beyond automatic settings and start capturing photographs with purpose and artistry 

No prerequisite 

Additional Opportunities at FAPA: 

FAPA also offers full certified training in Photography, Videography, Marketing, and Editing. 

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