"You must have a great camera..."

is what many photographers hear when a person sees a beautiful photo.

I've heard this many times over my years in photography. But think about it; does the camera have the vision it wants to create for the photo? Can the camera pick itself up, find the exact right angle, right lighting, direct the subject, set all of the camera settings correctly, then take the photo all by itself? Nope! Friends, it has NOTHING to do with the camera (ok... a little, but not much). It is the photographer who does all of these things to create the perfect photo.

This camp will...

  • teach you how to use a DSLR camera to take more control over your photos.

  • teach you how to use the manual settings on your DSLR camera.

  • teach you how to expose your photos correctly.

  • teach you how to use your DSLR to create your vision for your photos.

You can do SO much more with a DSLR!

A DSLR is a type of digital camera that you can manually control the settings and change lenses on. Not only is the quality of the photos typically better with a DSLR, but the ability to customize all the settings manually on your camera allows you to have more control over what your photos look like and you can create photos just like the pros!

What do I need to know about this camp?

  • You'll need some technology...

    You'll need a DSLR camera, which is a type of digtal camera that you can manually control the settings and change lenses on. Any age or style DSLR camera will work for this course. Please check out our FAQ page for additional required technology as well as optional materials.

  • Only for ages 10-16!

    Our summer camps are exclusively for campers ages 10-16! See our FAQ page for more details.

  • When can I access this camp?

    You'll receive access to this camp and its Community Group in summer 2022. Check back for more info soon!

  • 1

    Introduction to DSLR Photography

    • Learn about DSLR photography, what makes it different from phone photography, and why learning to use your DSLR camera’s manual settings is better for photographers.

  • 2

    Learning the Camera

    • How to prep the camera for use, how to prep your memory card for use, how to switch out lenses, camera safety, and a tour of how to access the main functions of the camera.

  • 3

    Basic Camera Settings

    • Learn basic camera settings information like ISO, image quality, multiple shots, etc.

  • 4

    Focus

    • Learn how to use different focus features in your camera so that you get the focus where you want it and get sharp photos every time.

  • 5

    Exposure Triangle

    • What is the exposure triangle, why is it important, and how to use the 3 tools that make up the exposure triangle (Aperture, Shutter Speed, & ISO).
  • 6

    Light

    • Learn why light is so important to a photo, learn about different types of light, how to use the light meter in your camera, and learn how to use a homemade reflector to add fill lighting into a shot.
  • 7

    Advanced Settings

    • Learn tips and tricks for camera settings in different types of photos; landscape, portraits, details, motion.

  • 8

    Composition

    • Learn how to create different compositions in camera and how to use the zoom properly.

  • 9

    Lenses

    • Learn how to change out your camera's lenses and what types of lenses are best in different settings.

  • 10

    Photography Tips from a Pro

    • Learn photography tips from Ashley to help avoid overshooting and help with confidence.

Are you serious about learning photography?

If your answer is yes, this camp is a must-have!

We have several other great photography camps perfect for anyone who wants to up their photography game!
Find this course in a bundle

  • Community Groups

    In addition to learning content, each camp in this bundle contains access to a closed Community Group where campers can get peer support and interact with other campers as well as with our camp instructor Ashley. Find out more about how Community Groups work on our FAQ page.

  • Weekly Live Chats

    In addition to her support in the camp’s Community Groups, once a week our camp instructor Ashley will be available on a special live chat in our camp platform. This is a time where campers can get live and immediate answers to their questions from the guru herself!

  • Please Note

    The overall content of the courses in this bundle will remain the same as described in the "This Camp Will..." and "What you'll learn" sections. However, some of the video titles or descriptions may change without notice.