Digital SLR Course

Ah_Yeah

I am looking to buy my other half a digital SLR course. I see them often on Groupon, but can't seem to find any at the moment. Just a one day course would be great, or even a photography experience, where he could take a field trip with a group of people, to meet others interested in photography and learn some new techniques.

He already has some great photography skils, has a fairly decent camera, but has mentioned he'd like to step up and improve, and learn more technical elements.

Can anyone recommend something of this nature? I have a budget of up to €150 (but less is ok too!).

EDIT: I found these two, if anyone could provide recommendations?

Dublin Photography School

Academy of Photography

run_Forrest_run

what a nice & thoughtful gift idea, well done

However (there was always going to be a 'however'), if your other half already has some decent skills then I'm wondering how much can he get from a one day course. To be honest with you, he may know more than the person doing the course
I also feel if a course needs to advertise on on the likes of Groupon then it says a lot about why they are struggling to get people in the door.

The idea of a field trip is a good one where he can learn in the field by watching and doing. Unfortunately I don't know of any established trips but I'm sure there are plenty of people around here who would be able to help you. Bear in mind a field trip could blow your budget.

Also, how about some reading material, or a coffee table book on the work of a professional or group of professionals. Looking at other's material could inspire and provide new ideas etc.

Or, just give him the €150 towards a new lens...new glass is always nice!

Kaislee

An excellent alternative to doing a DSLR course would be to look into the online courses.

Personally, I've subscribed to Kelbyone, its about $200 or roughly €180 a year. Its also available on a monthly basis.

It has a wealth of tutorials across the wide photographic spectrum, but it also deals with the post-production aspects as well. Subject matter ranges from Food Photography, Portraiture, Landscape etc.

He'll also be able to refer to the material time & time again, given by some of the best in their fields, be it Joe McNally, Frank Doorhof etc.

ScumLord

I'd go down the book route, get him something on composition, it's often the one thing that makes the most difference to a photo that always seems to be overlooked in the majority of basic photography books.

Ah_Yeah

Thanks for all the feedback! Could anyone recommend a decent book that I can pick up in the likes of Easons or other bookstores in Dublin? I would need it for Sunday

MarkN

Have a look at the shorter courses with www.iop.ie - unless he's studied third level photography he won't know more than the instructor (if he were to go here anyway).

ScumLord

Ah_Yeah wrote: »

Thanks for all the feedback! Could anyone recommend a decent book that I can pick up in the likes of Easons or other bookstores in Dublin? I would need it for Sunday

This is a good book that spends most of it's pages breaking down what's good and bad about example photos rather than going over how the camera actually works, he gets that out of the way pretty early in the book.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1405315563/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1