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Basic Fundamentals of Photography and Photo Walk

Taught by Katelyn Lester

When
  • Mon, Feb 3, 2025 at 5:00pm
Where

Center for Documentary Studies (CDS) B104
1317 West Pettigrew Street
Durham, NC 27705

Venue Details
Notes

Registration for this workshop will open on Friday, January 31.

Basic Fundamentals of Photography and Photo Walk

Taught by Katelyn Lester

This workshop is designed for beginners to learn the fundamental concepts of photography. You will gain a solid understanding of key settings like ISO, white balance, shutter speed, and aperture, and how these settings control exposure. We will also explore composition techniques to enhance the visual impact of your photos. In the session, we will take time for hands-on practice with new skills, experiment with settings, and receive personalized feedback. I encourage participants to bring their own cameras, but this is not a requirement for the workshop. By the end, you will feel more confident in using your camera.

Meet the Instructor

Katelyn Lester

Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Katelyn Lester is an artist who uses photography to speak about the relationship between man and the land through the lens of the …

More Info

Duke Arts Create is a series of free, hands-on arts workshops designed to help all Duke students, including graduate and professional students (including Duke Health), as well as Duke faculty and staff develop a variety of creative skills in the visual arts, dance and movement, creative writing and more. Workshops are open to all skill levels and backgrounds. Most workshops are held in the Duke Arts Annex, the Rubenstein Arts Center or the Duke Arts Office 2101 and are typically held weeknights from 6-8 p.m.

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