Photo School

Mira 9 presents a short course in Photography, Cameras and Lenses, as well as a range of 1-day workshops.

This course consists of 6 sessions held over 3 days, with a suitable interval of time (usually about a week) between days 1 and 2, and days 2 and 3, to enable participants to practice the techniques discussed during the course. It is meant for those who have an interest in photography, and who wish to evaluate their own work and improve the quality of their photographs. Suitable for amateur photographers as well as those considering the field of freelance photography, the course aims at providing (i) an understanding of what makes a good photograph; (ii) an understanding of photographic equipment such as cameras, lenses and frequently-used accessories; and (iii) photographic techniques. It can also be tailored at an entry-level for those considering photography as a hobby, and who would like to learn something about it. Some of the topics which may be covered are shown below:

The sessions will be held in a classroom-type environment, and each includes practical hints and tips related to what has been discussed. Assignments are given during the course and, depending upon the level of experience, most participants achieve an improvement in the quality of their photographs after the first session.

Cost: R1760 per participant for 6 sessions over 3 days.

Participants who have their own camera should bring this to all sessions. Time will be allocated to evaluation of photos taken by the participants.

Several types of 1-day workshops are presented, covering: (i) the basics; (ii) more advanced topics; and (iii) question-and-answer topics, the latter affording participants the opportunity of having their specific questions discussed. Although a knowledge of the fundamentals is preferred for attendance at the more advanced workshop, participants may select individual workshops according to their requirements. The cost of each workshop is R560 per participant.

Courses and workshops may be customised to participants' requirements.

Mira 9 reserves the right to amend the prices and/or to restructure the course content shown above.