This Beginner Photography Course is designed for photography beginners and is suitable for both teens and adults who want to take their photography a step further.

 

The course starts with a strong foundation in photography fundamentals, followed by sessions dedicated to different photography genres. Each genre-based session includes practical, time for capturing photos related to the topic.

 

Session 8 will be a practical session held outdoors.

 

The language of instruction for this course is in Maltese, with the exception for English technical terminology.

 

Level: Beginner

Format: Theory + Practical sessions

 

Course Structure:

Sessions 1–3: Photography fundamentals.
Sessions 4–7: Genre-based photography with practical shooting incorporating theory structure based implementation.
Session 8: Outdoor practical session (Saturday morning, weather permitting)
Session 9: Artistic photography, practical work, and certificate presentation.

 

 

Session 01 – Introduction to Photography

• Cameras, lenses, and equipment
• Film and digital cameras (demonstration)
• Full-frame and crop sensor formats
• Photo formats and image resolutions
• Types of lenses and focal lengths
• Equipment: lights, filters, and stands

 

 

Session 02 – Camera Settings Basics

• Understanding Exposure
• Aperture and Depth of field
• Shutter Speeds and motion control
• ISO and sensor sensitivity
• Balancing the Exposure Triangle

 

 

Session 03 – Meter, Focus, and Composition

• Metering modes
• Balancing exposure
• Exposure compensation
• Focusing techniques
• Composition rules

 

 

Session 04 – Nature Photography & Scenery

• Living Subjects:
• Macro photography
• Bird photography
• Pets photography
• Indoor plants photography
• Wildlife photography
• Underwater & ocean photography

 

• Sunrise & sunset photography
• Cityscape photography
• Panorama photography
• Aerial photography
• Storm photography
• Astrophotography

 

Practical – Pets / Indoor Plants Photography

 

 

Session 05 – Reportage Photography

• Documentary photography
• Editorial photography
• Urban exploration photography
• Photojournalism & features
• Cultural photography (traditions, lifestyles, identities)
• Street photography
• Travel photography
• Action & war photography
• Practical: Editorial photography

 

Practical – Editorial Photography

 

 

Session 06 – Photography for Business

• Getting Paid for Photography:
• Social media photography
• Stock photography
• Commercial photography
• Product photography
• Food photography
• Real estate photography
• Architecture photography

 

Practical – Product Photography

 

 

Session 07 – People Photography

• Headshots
• Self-portrait & portrait photography
• Newborn & child photography
• Sacramental photography
• Child & family photography
• Wedding photography
• Events & occasions photography
• Music photography
• Sports photography
• Fashion photography

 

Practical – Portrait Photography

 

 

Session 08 – Outdoor Photography

• Outdoor practical photography session
• Held on a Saturday morning (weather permitting)
• Details to be provided during the course

 

 

Session 09 – Artistic Photography

• Fine art photography
• Still life photography
• Abstract & minimalist photography
• Fantasy photography
• Crystal ball photography
• Multiple exposure & composite photography
• Time-lapse photography
• Long exposure & light painting
• Blacklight photography
• Black & white photography
• Flat lay photography
• HDR photography
• Certificate of Attendance Presentation

 

Practical – Light Painting

 

 

Material Requirements

• A DSLR camera or mirrorless camera with manual controls is required from Session 2 till Session 9. (smartphones are not recommended). Information on cameras, lenses, and equipment will be provided during Session 1, therefore a camera may be acquired by the students’ decision after the first session.

 

• An email account for communication and for receiving and sending course materials with attachments..

 

 

Others

Budding Artists Malta reserves the right to withdraw the course one week prior commencement of course. In this case, an opportunity for a full refund, rescheduling, or transferring credits to an alternative course will be given.