Behind the
Camera
LEARN, CREATE, INSPIRE
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHoPS IN AMSTERDAM
FUN, HANDS-ON & INSPIRING
My ‘Introduction to Digital Photography’ workshops help DSLR and mirrorless camera users transform from beginners into confident, creative photographers. Whether you’re completely new or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll receive practical, tailored workshop content that’s designed to help you capture images that truly reflect your personal vision.
With a relaxed and engaging approach, I offer flexible scheduling, with small groups or one-on-one workshops. In Amsterdam we are hands on but we can also provide online workshops for international learners.
Hands-on Learning: Friendly, relaxed sessions focusing on practical techniques rather than complicated technical jargon.
Tailored content: Personal coaching adapted to your skill level, camera type, and creative goals.
INSPIRED TO CREATE?
LET’S DIVE INTO THE WORKSHOPS
The workshop is conducted in five two-hour sessions
WORKSHOP 1:
Understanding how the camera works and the key functions to deliver a photograph.
– How a camera works
– Basic operations of a DSLR
– Focusing
– Aperture function
– Depth of field
WORKSHOP 2:
Understanding and utilising the effects of movement and light
– Shutter function
– Movement in photography
– ISO
– Exposure
WORKSHOP 3:
Bringing it all together with composition and how lenses & light affect your images.
– Composition
– Lenses
– Light and flash
WORKSHOP 4:
– A 2 hour photo walk in a convenient location within Amsterdam, bringing life to the functions and troubleshooting practical issues.
WORKSHOP 5:
We look at the importance of editing and review some of your work
– Post-production
– Review and troubleshooting
– Links and references
This workshop was the perfect foundation for beginners and those looking to brush up on their skills. Simon’s teaching was clear and hands-on, walking me through camera basics, compositional techniques, and specific effects to achieve a desired look.
Lara Hochhalter