{"id":23,"date":"2014-01-29T11:54:04","date_gmt":"2014-01-29T09:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2020-09-09T17:58:26","modified_gmt":"2020-09-09T15:58:26","slug":"home-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/?page_id=23","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-405\" src=\"https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Front-Page-Pic-c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"507\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Front-Page-Pic-c.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Front-Page-Pic-c-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Front-Page-Pic-c-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Front-Page-Pic-c-228x150.jpg 228w, https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Front-Page-Pic-c-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>TAKE YOUR CAMERA OFF AUTOMATIC AND GAIN CONTROL OF YOUR PICTURES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Admit it\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">You didn\u2019t buy your expensive camera to take photos in Automatic Mode forever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Auto mode will usually get you \u201cso-so\u201d results\u2026 But why be satisfied with just \u201cso-so\u201d when you could be taking stunning photos that will impress your family and friends?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Now, if you\u2019re like most people, you bought an advanced camera because you wanted to take great quality photos. And you wanted to capture the moments that really matter to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">But you didn\u2019t really expect your digital camera to be so complicated, did you?<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Just imagine:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Taking stunning high-quality photos that you\u2019ll be proud to look at<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Never missing out on capturing the right moment because you were too busy fiddling with your camera<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Finally understanding your confusing camera, and knowing exactly what to do to get the results that you want, even in difficult conditions like in low light or when your subject is moving<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Getting admiring looks on your friends and family\u2019s faces&nbsp;when you show them the photos you just took<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Knowing that your photos are going to look great even before you press the shutter button<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Having a clear understanding of aperture, shutter speed and ISO so you can spend your time taking beautiful photos instead of constantly tweaking your camera<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Taking artistic photos that are so great that you won\u2019t believe it was you who took them<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">And you\u2019ll experience all of this soon after doing my course!<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">If you own a DSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera, a mirror-less or other advanced camera, you have a very powerful tool which is capable of capturing great images, but you have to learn some basics and techniques to be able to achieve the stunning images that you had envisioned in your mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Most owners of advanced camera use very little of the capabilities of their cameras. And the thought of moving off AUTO can be scary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Simply buying a more expensive camera will not make you a better photographer, but learning photographic techniques <strong>will<\/strong> improve your photography.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>You\u2019ll be taking great photos with the camera that you already&nbsp;have<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-409\" src=\"https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/JD-Canon--231x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/JD-Canon--231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/JD-Canon--768x997.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/JD-Canon--116x150.jpg 116w, https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/JD-Canon-.jpg 769w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>This course is for you if:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">You\u2019re a beginner to intermediate photographer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">You want to learn to control the final look of your images<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Shooting in Manual Mode and other professional modes is a mystery to you<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">You\u2019re ready to capture moments that are special to you and want to keep for ever<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">You want to impress your family and friends with your creative images<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Here is what you will learn in this photography course<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Getting to know the most important settings of your camera<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Metering Modes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Focusing Modes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Shooting Modes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Quality Modes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">White Balance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Handling difficult backlighting \u2013 one of the biggest challenges&nbsp; photographers face<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">How to take a clear photo in low light, even if the subject is moving<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Understanding depth of field &#8211; get beautiful images with creative background blur.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">How to set focus accurately when the subjects are moving<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Lens focal lengths<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Recommendation of which lens to use for different applications\/subjects<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">&#8230;.And more<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-381\" src=\"https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sunset--300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"391\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sunset--300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sunset--768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sunset--226x150.jpg 226w, https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sunset--150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sunset-.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Here is what past students are saying about my course:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Suzanne Richcreek<\/strong> &nbsp;reviewed StudioFlash.co.za \u2014 5 star<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">I recently took the beginning photography course with Louis. He was obviously very knowledgeable but also patient, encouraging regarding my photos and answered all of my questions! I learned the basics, which I needed to know, and also photography techniques I hope to be able to implement into my photos. I would highly recommend taking this course to learn about photography but also to spend time with a true professional!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Gwynneth Roberts<\/strong>&nbsp; recommends StudioFlash course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">I recently finished my course with Louis and he is amazing. He has a world of knowledge regarding photography. The sessions are awesome and he is so helpful and patient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">I definitely recommend this course. My photography skills improved drastically.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Barbara Lazaro<\/strong> &#8211; Two weeks ago we finished our photography course with StudioFlash, what a great course!! We enjoyed it very much and learnt a lot from Louis!! Your photos are stunning! Thank you so much \ud83d\ude0a<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">\u200e<strong>Nazli Johaardien\u200e<\/strong> &#8211; Hands down I must say that I have learnt so much from&nbsp; your photography course. It has inspired me to be more confident and I have learnt different techniques and it has opened my eyes even more to the world of photography. So this is just to say a huge thank to you, Louis you are an amazing teacher!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Rochenke Sedgwick<\/strong> &#8211; Just want to say thanks for the informative course, it really help me to improve my photos and I&#8217;ve learnt a lot. I would definitely recommend this course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Nelson Viegas &#8211;<\/strong> &nbsp;A BIG Thanks to Louis Duarte, from StudioFlash who taught me about photography, I feel like I can do it and not just hoping for luck, I have good gear, now it is up to me, no excuses. \ud83d\ude09<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Ann Hutchison<\/strong> &#8211; Thanks you so much Louis&#8230;.I found the course of real value to me and look forward to taking more exciting pics. I will recommend your course with pleasure!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Guz\u00e9lle Hendriks<\/strong> &#8211; Thank you so much for an awesome and informative course! I enjoyed every minute \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>What kind of camera is recommended for the course?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Ideally a DSLR (digital single lens reflex) or a \u201cmirror-less\u201d camera, but any camera with manual settings would be suitable for the course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-375 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Louis-Duarte--257x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"133\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Louis-Duarte--257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Louis-Duarte--128x150.jpg 128w, https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Louis-Duarte-.jpg 504w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 133px) 100vw, 133px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">My name is Louis Duarte; I am a second generation photographer and am absolutely passionate about photography. I will teach you the techniques to get you onto the path to taking pictures you will be proud of. In the 10-hour course, \u201cIntroduction to Photography\u201d, which is run over three Saturday mornings, we will cover theory and show you examples to illustrate what\u2019s being taught and then you will be given assignments to put the newly learnt techniques into practice. Theory we cover in the course includes exposure, learning to \u201cread\u201d light, colour balance, contrast, use of different lenses and their perspective, composition, computer editing and more. We also cover camera settings and you will receive a set of notes as well as a certificate.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">I look forward to seeing the delight in your face as jargon gets \u201cde-mystified\u201d and you learn techniques to take your photography to another level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>When does the <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>next course start? <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">The&nbsp; next course dates: Please phone me on 082 338 3120 for the next course dates<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Do you want to find out more? Email me at&nbsp; <a href=\"mailto:info@studioflash.co.za\">info@studioflash.co.za<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:info@studioflash.co.za\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Book me for the next course<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-419\" src=\"https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IR-Road-BW-4360Rc-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"426\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IR-Road-BW-4360Rc-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IR-Road-BW-4360Rc-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IR-Road-BW-4360Rc-224x150.jpg 224w, https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IR-Road-BW-4360Rc-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IR-Road-BW-4360Rc.jpg 929w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Due to Covid 19, this course has now been moved online. You get 31 lessons including videos covering all the important aspects of Photography. I used my many years of experience teaching &#8220;live&#8221; students (and understanding the difficulties they encountered with some photographic theories and techniques) into producing an easy to follow online course. You get lifetime access to the lessons and also get a 30-day money back guarantee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">There is an introductory price of only U$29 (about R500) and you can pay via Paypal or use your credit\/debit card.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">For more information send me an email to <a href=\"mailto:info@studioflash.co.za\">info@studioflash.co.za<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #eaeaea;\">Photography Courses &#8211;&nbsp;Photography Classes &#8211; Photography Lessons <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #eaeaea;\">Photography Courses in Cape Town<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/?page_id=23\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=23"}],"version-history":[{"count":69,"href":"https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":434,"href":"https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23\/revisions\/434"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/studioflash.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=23"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}