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A 6-week course in Amsterdam

The Basis of Photography Course

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.

Amsterdam

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What you'll learn

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 + you'll receive my Lightroom presets
All the essential knowledge to create stunning, creative photos

For who?

Everybody who wants to learn the fundamentals of photography
Everybody who want to take better pictures of their travels
Entrepreneurs who want to learn photography for their business
Everybody that 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

What do you get?

6 Lessons in Amsterdam, where we dive into theory, share practical tips & 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
My set of 8 Lightroom presets (professional photo filters) for instant photo editing and a professional look

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Format: 6 weekly lessons in Amsterdam, Tuesday evenings
Requirements: A camera with manual settings (aperture, shutter speed, and ISO)
Status: Not currently open for registration
Get notified: Email jorindehoek@gmail.com and I'll let you know when the next edition is planned

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Meet your teacher

Self portrait 2016

Recent self portrait

Hi! I'm Jorinde. My background is in event photography, videography, and portrait assignments. I specialise in portraits and travel photography, with a focus on capturing golden light.

I'm excited to pass on what I wish I had known eight years ago. Hope to see you in a future edition!