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F-Stops and Shutter Speeds
Shoot. Learn. Enjoy Portland.
Our general photo tour, the perfect place for beginners to get started and an excellent review for the more advanced hobbyist. Learn to shoot in aperture-priority, shutter-priority and manual, ultimately having more control over the final image. Finally understand your camera's settings. You will never want to shoot in "Auto" mode again!
F-stops, shutter speeds, exposure, depth of field, white balance, ISO, lenses, lighting, composition and perspective are all covered. Learn the artistic basics of photography, as well as the technical. Perfect for beginner to advanced hobbyist.
There will be a 30 min lesson under the canopy at Director's Park before heading out to practice what you've learned on the streets of Downtown Portland.
EQUIPMENT
DSLR or digital point and shoot required. Bring any lenses you have. No tripods.
COST
$50 per person.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by a paid and registered adult.
MEETING TIME
Meet under the canopy at Director's Park, 815 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time.
PREPARING FOR YOUR PHOTO TOUR - REQUIRED!
Please bring your camera manuals. If you don't have your manual, typically you can print it out from your manufacturer's website (or bring it on your mobile phone or kindle, if it's too long to print.)
Prior to your photo tour and with the aid of your manual, locate the below controls. The photo tour will not cover locating these controls on your camera. We will be learning how to use them. Please note: your camera may not have all these controls.
Aperture
Shutter Speed
Camera Modes - manual, aperture priority, shutter priority, portrait, landscape, sports, macro
Exposure Lock
Exposure Compensation
White Balance
Auto Focusing Point Controls (on your camera, not on your lens)
ISO
WHAT TO BRING
Digital camera - point and shoot or DSLR
Fully charged batteries and backups, enough for 2.5 hours of shooting.
Enough memory cards for 300 images
Good walking shoes and proper attire for the weather- hooded raincoat, waterproof shoes, wind breaker, etc.
Any lenses or lens hoods you may have - wide, standard, or telephoto. Bring a lens cloth if you have it.
Camera manual (if you cannot identify the above listed controls)
Pocket size notepad and pen for taking notes (your phone works too!. Handouts will not be given out.
Mini tripod, such as a gorilla pod might come in handy at times, but it is not required. No full tripods or additional equipment that is not listed.
External flash for your DSLR if you have it, but it is not required.
An open mind that is ready to learn!
CANCELLATIONS
If you purchased your ticket via Brown Paper Tickets, our online ordering system, refunds are available for 12 hours
from the time of purchase or until the ticket sales end, whichever comes first. Please see the order confirmation
email sent to you by Brown Paper Tickets for details.
RESCHEDULING
After 12 hours, there are no refunds, cancellations,
rescheduling or exchanging. Because spots are limited, canceling and/or rescheduling leaves open spots that
could have been filled by others. Thank you for your understanding. Portland Photo Tour operates under a similar canceling and/or rescheduling policy as other ticketing agencies with limited space available. Thank you for your understanding.
RAIN/WEATHER
Photo Tours are rain or shine. You will be given tips for shooting in the rain should it occur. Photo Tours are only canceled under extreme weather conditions and according to the discretion of the instructor. Photo Tours are not canceled in advance, so please arrive as scheduled. On the rare occasion that a photo tour is canceled, you will receive a credit to participate in another photo tour of your choice of equal or lesser value.
WAIVER
All Portland Photo Tour participants are required to sign a waiver/release of liability prior to attending, stating that Portland Photo Tour is not responsible for any injury (or loss of property) while attending.
LOST OR LATE?
If you need to reach Jennifer on the day of your photo tour, please call 503.816.0937. Jennifer will not be answering the phone 20 minutes after the meeting time (5 minutes after the start time), since she will be teaching by then. If you are lost or late, please call within 20 minutes of the scheduled meeting time.
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LocationDirector's Park (View)
815 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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