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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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If you want to learn how to better use your DSLR camera and take high-quality portrait photos, join this photography class in Orange County.
Bring your own camera and your instructor will teach you how to take stunning photos! You'll learn about the different types of cameras, lenses, and accessories available, as well as the various settings and techniques you can use to capture the perfect shot. You'll also learn about the fundamentals of composition, lighting, and color in photography.
This immersive and hands-on experience is designed to empower photography enthusiasts with the skills and knowledge needed to capture stunning portrait photographs using DSLR cameras. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate photographer, this workshop will take your portrait photography to new heights.
Introduction to Portrait Photography:
Understanding the essence of portrait photography
Recognizing different portrait styles and their characteristics
Exploring famous portrait photographers and their influential works
Mastering Your DSLR Camera:
Demystifying DSLR camera settings, functions, and modes
Learning about aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and their impact on portraits
Understanding white balance and exposure for optimal results
Lighting Techniques:
Utilizing natural light effectively for portraits
Introduction to artificial lighting equipment (studio lights, reflectors, etc.)
Balancing ambient and artificial light sources for desired effects
Composition and Posing:
Composing striking portraits using the rule of thirds, leading lines, and more
Understanding the significance of background and framing in portraits
Guiding subjects and capturing natural poses
Portraiture Editing and Post-Processing:
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Critique and Feedback:
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Public dates for this class require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class;
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Knowledge required
Love for photography and open mind for learning.
What you'll get
The opportunity to learn from a professional Director/Cinematographer and a photographer with over 20 years of experience.
What to bring
Bring your own camera with two fully charged batteries, whatever lens you have and a SD card.
Your teacher
Syed Ali Raza Usama is a multi award winning Television and Film director, being an industry professional for over 25 years. He started out as an Assistant director he later became a director for television and film, his love for the camera and the artful magic it can create, inspired Ali Raza towards cinematography. This led him to hone his skills with the camera starting with a simple Canon 5D DSLR camera with video capabilities to eventually work his way to the ARRI, RED and Blackmagic and other pro film cameras. He has worked professionally as a Cinematographer for almost a decade on major international television shows and feature lengths.
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