The basis of
photography course

A 6-week course in Amsterdam. Learn all the basics of photography: in just 6 weeks, you will learn how to manually adjust your camera settings and gain all the essential knowledge to capture stunning, creative photos.

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What you'll learn

Three polaroid photos: a monkey's face, a woman on a red bicycle and a portrait with gold earrings

Manually adjusting your camera so you have the right settings in any situation
Capturing photos with a beautiful blurred background
The composition rules to make all your photos turn out well
Getting crispy sharp and clear images every time
Taking amazing travel photos
Understanding what influence your lens has on your photos
Introduction to the editing process, and you'll receive my Lightroom presets
All the essential knowledge to create stunning, creative photos

Meet your teacher

Two polaroids of Jorinde: a black and white self portrait from 2016 and a recent self portrait

Hi! I'm Jorinde. My background is in event photography, videography, and portrait assignments. After working at an investment firm for a while, now I'm back full-time pursuing my true passion: photography.

I specialize in portraits and travel photography, always focussing on capturing golden light. I work in both analogue and digital formats, but this course will focus on digital photography. I can't wait to share everything about photography, composition, and capturing light with you. I'm excited to pass on what I wish I had known eight years ago. Hope to see you soon!

For who?

Everybody who wants to learn the fundamentals of photography
Everybody who wants to take better pictures of their travels
Entrepreneurs who want to learn photography for their business
Everybody who wants to take better pictures of those around them (family, children and loved ones)
The starting photographer who wants a solid foundation of all the core knowledge

No prior knowledge is required for this course; we cover all the fundamentals.

The course workbook standing next to a white vase and two stones

What do you get?

With this course in the fundamentals of photography you will receive:

6 lessons in Amsterdam, where we dive into theory, share practical tips and tricks, and get hands-on.
The workbook with all the theory and slides we discuss.
A cheatsheet with the right settings for every situation, handy for on-the-go photography.
The ultimate checklist for capturing the perfect shot every time.
Bonus: my set of 8 Lightroom presets (professional photo filters) for instant photo editing and a professional look.

The course materials fanned out: cheatsheet, workbook, checklist and the presets on a phone

Registering & details

Registration: the course isn't open for registration right now. Leave your email and you'll be the first to hear when new dates are set.
Format: 6 evening lessons on Tuesdays, 19:30 to 21:30, in Amsterdam.
Requirements: a camera on which you can manually set the aperture, shutter speed and ISO. There are no other entry requirements.
Cost: the previous round was €249 including BTW.
Questions: email hello@byjorinde.com or Whatsapp +31 6 34942562.

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"Jorinde took me under her wing and made me feel at ease during the photoshoot. This allowed her to capture me in a very natural way. I am very satisfied with the result and have received several compliments on the photos!"

Teun

"Jorinde is great at finding the most beautiful backgrounds in the most common of places. During the shoot for new portraits, the pictures turned out to be brilliant. Being at ease makes your pictures turn out way better, and I can use these photos happily for all sorts of situations in both my professional and personal life."

Sophie

"Although I had never stood in front of the camera before, Jorinde knew how to respond to this flawlessly. She asked what kind of photos I wanted and then guided me through her process, making me feel truly seen and heard. As a result, I felt much more at ease during the shoot, resulting in natural and authentic photos."

Yoram