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Do you love taking photos but find they lack that Wow! factor? Do you have a great camera but struggle to make the most of its many
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Do you love taking photos but find they lack that Wow! factor?
Do you have a great camera but struggle to make the most of its many features?
We’ve got just the Program for you!
The Complete Photography Course covers the essential camera and creative skills every photographer should know, including creative composition techniques, making the most of the available light, controlling the camera, choosing the right lenses, shooting on a tripod, mastering flash, and adapting your shooting techniques for a wide range of subjects including still life, street scenes, movement, people, landscapes, night scenes, etc.
By the end of this course you’ll be able to:
- Take amazing photos whenever you whip out your camera
- Confidently and quickly use all those sophisticated buttons and camera functions
- Artfully employ light and shadow to show off your subject at its best
- Capture pin-sharp, perfectly-exposed moments every time
- Wow your friends and family with your stunning compositions and creative style
The Complete Photography Course comprises 3 Modules (8 Classes)
MODULE 1: BEGINNERS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Lesson 1: 8 May 9:00am-12:00pm
Lesson 2: 15 May 9:00am-12:00pm
Lesson 3: 22 May 9:00am-12:00pm
Lesson 4: 29 May 9:00am-12:00pm
MODULE 2: INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Lesson 1: 10 June 9:00am-12:00pm
Lesson 2: 12 June 9:00am-12:00pm
Lesson 3: 19 June 6:30pm-9:30pm
MODULE 3: ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
One Lesson: 21 June 9:00am-12:00pm
- Individual Feedback on your assignment photos
- A comprehensive Workshop Manual describing all the photography techniques covered during the classes.
- Complimentary Membership to the Karen Lucas Photography Club, an exclusive forum where you can ask questions, find inspiration, get feedback on your photos, and access members-only events and offers.
Workshop 1: Get to know your camera
- File Size & Image Quality
- Memory Cards & Formatting
- Menu & Camera Navigation
- Fine-tuning the viewfinder for your eyesight
- Choose the right Exposure Mode
- Intro to ISO & the Exposure Triangle
- Let’s move off Auto to Program mode
- How to avoid camera shake blur
- How to get pin-sharp focus
- Rule of Thirds Composition Technique
- Practical Exercises to get you started
Workshop 3: Control the aesthetic of your photos
- How to control Depth of Field
- Using Aperture Priority Mode
- Reciprocal relationship of Aperture & Speed
- Using White Balance to improve colour
- 6 Creative Composition techniques
- Choosing the best Light to flatter your subject
- Photography during the Magical Blue Hour
- Step by step: Editing and organising your photos
- Options for keeping your photos safe
Workshop 5: Photographing People
- Camera settings for photographing people
- How to find the most flattering natural light
- Choosing beautiful backgrounds
- When to use flash and how to make it look natural
- Tricks to make people comfortable in front of the camera and get them laughing naturally
- Simple tips to take a great family photos
- Using depth and creative framing to add an artistic flair
Workshop 7: Night Photography
Hands-on Photo Shoot at Clarke Quay
- Camera settings for Street Photography at dusk
- Techniques for capturing Urban Landscapes at sunset
- Introducing colour to make your Night scenes ‘Pop!’
- Using Fill Flash to capture beautiful portraits at night
- Best practices for shooting on a Tripod
- Exposure correction for lighting and tonal variations
- Fun, creative techniques to try at night
Workshop 2: Develop your unique creative style
- 10 ways to add the Wow! factor to your photos
- Exposure compensation
- Silhouettes & High Key Photos
- Balancing exposure & image quality
- Lens perspective & angle of View
- Choosing the right lens for the shot
- Lens Cleaning Technique
- Filters vs Hoods
- How to avoid distracting backgrounds
- Using light to create drama & mood
- Easy-to-use Tools to rescue your photos
Workshop 4: Hands-on Photo Shoot in Little India
- Picture Styles/Controls
- Light Metering
- Manual Focus
- Time to Practice using all those buttons you’ve learned about
- Get pin-sharp focus and blur the background
- Make your photos Pop by improving colour & contrast
- Fix a photo that’s too dark
- Choose the best Shoot Mode for the current scene
- Avoid blurred photos when shooting indoors
Workshop 6: Action Photography
- Techniques for freezing different types of movement
- Techniques for creatively blurring movement
- Focusing on moving subjects
- Tips for capturing the perfect moment
- Choosing the best shoot spot for more creative shots
- Choosing the best Light and Backgrounds for Action
- Shooting & Editing in RAW vs JPEG
Workshop 8: Mastering Manual Mode & Shooting FAST
Hands-on Photo Shoot in Arab Quarter
- Cool camera customisations to save you time!
- Mastering the Exposure Triangle
- The secrets to taking consistent exposures
- Why it’s faster and better to take portrait & action photos in M
- Managing depth, speed and image quality
- Optimal settings for Still Life and Landscape scenes
- Optimal settings for Individual and Group Portraits
- Optimal settings for Action shots
- Quick ways to set the right focus method for the scene
- How to overcome common exposure problems
- Creative Free-styling!
The Complete Photography Course comprises 6 workshops in the classroom and 3 on-location Photo Shoots in Little India, Clarke Quay and the Arab Quarter.
There are also themed assignments for you to complete at home.
Each class comprises classroom time where you’ll learn about the techniques, and practical hands-on exercises, in the classroom and outdoors, where you’ll apply the techniques and get one-to-one help as you need it.
You’ll be photographing a wide range of subjects including people, street scenes, street art, traffic, your family/pets/friends, architecture, the Marina Bay Laser Show, and so much more.
Some of the places where we usually photograph
- Hindu temple
- Tekka Market
- Serangoon Road
- Elgin Bridge
- Haji Lane
- Arab Street
- Singapore River
“I absolutely loved the Complete Photography Course. I always liked photography but didn’t know much about it. I’ve learned so many great camera techniques, and Karen’s experience and motivation have really inspired me to do more learning and discover more of my creativity! Karen is brilliant, an excellent teacher, and I’m so happy I completed the courses.”
Sara B.
“I absolutely loved the course! I’ve had a nice camera for a long time, but only ever used it on Auto. The Complete Photography Course opened up a whole new world for me. Thanks so much to Karen for her expertise and patience.”
Pam W.
BOOK ONLINE NOW
Say "Goodbye!" to Auto and open up a whole new world of creativity
Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
SAVE $$$$
You’ve saved 10% OFF the Complete Photography Course. Book at least 6 weeks in advance and you’ll get an additional 5% Off.
Time
wed, 8 may 9:00am - fri, 21 jun 12:00pm SST
Level
BEGINNER to ADVANCED: Suitable for anyone who wants to master their camera and take beautiful photos of just about anything. No experience necessary.
Gear Required
Any Digital Camera with the Aperture Priority, Program, Shutter Speed Priority & Manual shoot modes (all brands welcome)
Group Size
Maximum 8 participants
Organizer
Karen Lucaskaren@karenlucasphoto.com
Bad Weather Contingency
This experience is not affected by the weather, we’ll go ahead rain or shine!
Event Details
Do you dabble with you camera's buttons and shoot modes, but find your results are hit and miss? Come and join our intensive 3-Lesson Intermediate Digital Photography
Event Details
Do you dabble with you camera’s buttons and shoot modes, but find your results are hit and miss?
Come and join our intensive 3-Lesson Intermediate Digital Photography Workshop and learn the secrets to always capturing that perfect moment, whether it’s your toddler taking her first steps, the new year fireworks, or 3 monks zooming by on a scooter.
The course will be even more hands-on than the Beginners level with lots of practical exercises outdoors and a fun evening of night photography at Clarke Quay.
Get ready to love your camera and take your photography to a whole new level!
Workshop highlights:
- Master your Digital Camera as you learn how to use Aperture vs Shutter Speed Priority Modes
- Create beautiful portraits in daylight and at night, and learn simple tricks to make people comfortable in front of the lens and elicit natural smiles and laughter
- The secrets to using flash beautifully
- Elevate your action photography to new heights using creative shutter speed techniques
- Capture stunning urban landscapes and light shows at night
This workshop runs over 2 weeks
Mon & Wed
Lesson 1: 10 June 9:00am-12:00pm
Lesson 2: 12 June 9:00am-12:00pm
Lesson 3: 19 June 6:30pm-9:30pm
- Individual Feedback on your assignment photos
- A comprehensive Workshop Manual describing all the techniques covered during the workshop.
- Complimentary Membership to the Karen Lucas Photography Club, an exclusive forum where you can ask questions, find inspiration, get feedback on your photos, and access members-only events and offers.
Workshop 1: Photographing People
- Camera settings for photographing people
- How to find the most flattering natural light and beautiful backgrounds
- When to use flash and how to make it look natural
- Tricks to make people comfortable in front of the camera and get them laughing naturally
- Simple tips to take a great family photo
- Using depth and creative framing to add an artistic flair
Workshop 2: Action Photography
- Techniques for freezing different types of movement
- Techniques for creatively blurring movement
- Focusing on moving subjects
- Tips for capturing the perfect moment
- Choosing the best shoot spot for more creative shots
- Choosing the best Light and Backgrounds for Action
- Shooting & Editing in RAW vs JPEG
Workshop 3: Night Photography
- On-Location Class at Clarke Quay
- Camera settings for Street Photography at dusk
- Techniques for capturing Urban Landscapes at sunset
- Introducing colour to make your Night scenes ‘Pop!’
- Using Fill Flash to capture beautiful portraits at night
- Best practices for shooting on a Tripod
- Exposure correction for lighting and tonal variations
- Fun, creative techniques to try at night
You’ll be photographing a range of still subjects including people (still portraits), all sort of objects from candles and statues to market stalls (still life), Little India’s street scenes and murals, and some of the wonderfully-colorful architecture.
The first 3 workshops take place in the classroom where you’ll apply the techniques you learn during both indoor and outdoor photo shoots.
The last workshop takes place entirely on location. You’ll photograph in a Hindu temple, and a market, and we’ll venture off the beaten track to discover some hidden gems in the back streets of Little India.
“Karen is an excellent and fun teacher who transfers her enthusiasm and love of photography to her students. A great, fun and informative class. Thank you!”
Penny C.
“Karen is extremely technical and knowledgeable. Very easy to approach. Love that she will allow us to ask anything from lighting, camera, lenses to even where to buy and fix cheaper cameras and equipment.”
Yitting B.
BOOK ONLINE NOW
Don't ever miss capturing those precious moments again! Learn how to take great photos of people, movement and night scenes as you master your camera's Aperture Priority and Shutter Speed Priority Modes
Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
SAVE $$$$
15% OFF EARLY BIRD Bookings | *10% OFF when you buy 2 or more Workshops/Walks (*Not applicable on events with EARLY BIRD discount)
Time
mon, 10 jun 9:00am - wed, 19 jun 9:30pm SST
Level
INTERMEDIATE: Suitable for those who’ve completed our Beginners Digital Photography Workshop (or similar) and are familiar with changing basic camera settings like White Balance, Exposure Compensation and ISO.
Gear Required
Any Digital Camera with the Aperture Priority & Shutter Speed Priority shoot modes (all brands welcome)
Group Size
Maximum 8 participants
Organizer
Karen Lucaskaren@karenlucasphoto.com
Bad Weather Contingency
This experience is not affected by the weather, we’ll go ahead rain or shine!
Event Details
Av/A and Tv/S modes are great, but sometimes the best way to get the shot and create a consistent series of exposures is to shoot in
Event Details
Av/A and Tv/S modes are great, but sometimes the best way to get the shot and create a consistent series of exposures is to shoot in M (Manual Exposure).
It’s not as scary as you think and gives you outstanding control of your photo results.
- Individual Feedback on your workshop photos (via online forum)
- A comprehensive Workshop Manual describing all the techniques covered during the workshop.
- Complimentary Membership to the Karen Lucas Photography Club, an exclusive forum where you can ask questions, find inspiration, get feedback on your photos, and access members-only events and offers.
- Cool camera customisations to save you time!
- Mastering the Exposure Triangle
- The secrets to taking consistent exposures
- Why it’s faster and better to take portrait & action photos in M
- Managing depth, speed and image quality
- Optimal settings for Still Life and Landscape scenes
- Optimal settings for Individual and Group Portraits
- Optimal settings for Action shots
- Quick ways to set the right focus method for the scene
- How to overcome common exposure problems
- Creative Free-styling!
This will be an action-packed workshop… literally!
We’ll be photographing in the eclectic Arab Quarter where we’ll use the funky street art and historic landmarks for some cool backdrops. We’ll be photographing people on the street, action and some of the unique architecture and sights.
“I absolutely loved the workshop. Karen’s knowledge of photography is extensive and she has a wonderful ability to break all the information down so that her students understand the material and follow along without any issues. The pace of each class is perfect and the practical exercises are so helpful.”
Kate M.
“Such a great course – thank you Karen for your patience and practical guidance. I learnt a lot and am looking forward to learning more!”
Nerida O.
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Master your camera's Manual Exposure Mode and learn how to take amazing portraits, action shots & travel photos.
**All Fields are required.
GOT IT! -- We will get back to you as soon as we can.
SAVE $$$$
*10% OFF when you buy 2 or more Workshops/Walks (*Not applicable on events with EARLY BIRD discount)
Time
fri, 21 jun 9:00am - fri, 21 jun 12:00pm SST
Level
ADVANCED: This event is suitable for those who are already familiar with the basic camera settings and regularly use Aperture and Shutter Speed Priority Modes
Gear Required
Any Digital Camera with Manual, Aperture Priority & Shutter Speed Priority shoot modes (all brands welcome)
Group Size
Maximum 8 participants
Organizer
Karen Lucaskaren@karenlucasphoto.com
Bad Weather Contingency
If rain is forecast, you’ll receive a text and e-mail at least 1.5 hours before the event to cancel it. We’ll refund you in full or you can exchange the Workshop for another event if you prefer.
Event Details
Learn how to create compelling black and white photos step-by-step with Karen Lucas. We'll start at the beginning - what makes a stunning black and white photo?
Event Details
Learn how to create compelling black and white photos step-by-step with Karen Lucas.
We’ll start at the beginning – what makes a stunning black and white photo? You’ll learn how to choose subjects and scenes that will look great in black and white, which camera settings, lighting and weather conditions contribute to the overall aesthetic, and how we edit the photo in the digital darkroom to produce a high quality, powerful image you can be proud to hang on your wall.
- Individual Feedback on your series of Black & White Photos (via online forum)
- A comprehensive Workshop Manual describing all the techniques covered during the workshop.
- Complimentary Membership to the Karen Lucas Photography Club, an exclusive forum where you can ask questions, find inspiration, get feedback on your photos, and access members-only events and offers.
- What makes a great black & white photograph?
- Conveying mood in black and white photography
- How to ‘see’ and capture black and white in a world of colour
- Scenes that will photography well in black and white without any need for processing afterwards
- Working with light and shadow to add a high contrast look to your photos
- Weather conditions and how to capture them to add the Wow! factor to your photos
- The importance of line, shape and two-dimensionality
- Post-production techniques (Lightroom & Photoshop) for creating stunning black and white landscape and travel images
- Post-production techniques (Lightroom & Photoshop) for creating stunning black and white portraits
This workshop comprises both class-room time and a practical photo shoot where you’ll apply the techniques you’ve learned about. After the workshop you’re encourage to go home and edit your photos, following the techniques covered during the workshop, and to submit them for feedback on our private photography forum.
Black and white photography is lots of fun and you can create amazing photos very easily once you master the basic techniques. We’ll create 3 different types of black and white image during the workshop:
- Black and white portrait
- Black and white architecture
- Black and white street photography
“Karen’s friendly, relaxed teaching style makes learning fun and easy. Time seems to fly by when you take her class. She’s a wealth of information, with many tips and tricks to improve your photography.”
Maureen M.
“Another excellent photography workshop from Karen Lucas – great background information, practical camera functions and the opportunity to practice. Lots of fun!”
Fiona G.
BOOK ONLINE NOW
Learn how to create compelling black and white photos step-by-step with Karen Lucas.
**All Fields are required.
GOT IT! -- We will get back to you as soon as we can.
SAVE $$$$
Bring a friend OR buy more than one Workshop or Walk and you’ll automatically get 10% OFF at checkout.
Time
tue, 10 sep 9:00am - tue, 10 sep 12:00pm SST
Level
ALL LEVELS: This workshop is suitable for anyone who wants to learn how to take great black & white photos and how to convert existing colour photos to beautiful black & whites
Gear Required
Any Digital Camera
Group Size
Maximum 8 participants
Organizer
Karen Lucaskaren@karenlucasphoto.com
Bad Weather Contingency
This experience is not affected by the weather, we’ll go ahead rain or shine!
Event Details
Want to move off Auto, but not sure where to start? Come and join our inspiring 4-Lesson Beginners Digital Photography Workshop and finally take control of your
Event Details
Want to move off Auto, but not sure where to start?
Come and join our inspiring 4-Lesson Beginners Digital Photography Workshop and finally take control of your camera and learn how to be a more creative photographer.
The course will be hands-on, interactive and most importantly FUN. Prepare to enjoy photography like never before!
We’ll cover all the basics including creative composition techniques, how to harness the available light, controlling the camera so you know which button to press and when, how to rescue and enhance your photos afterwards, what makes a good versus bad photo, and so much more.
This workshop runs over 1 week
Mon – Thurs morning
Lesson 1: 16 September 9:00am-12:00pm
Lesson 2: 17 September 9:00am-12:00pm
Lesson 3: 18 September 9:00am-12:00pm
Lesson 4: 19 September 9:00am-12:00pm
- Individual Feedback on your assignment photos
- A comprehensive Workshop Manual describing all the techniques covered during the workshop.
- Complimentary Membership to the Karen Lucas Photography Club, an exclusive forum where you can ask questions, find inspiration, get feedback on your photos, and access members-only events and offers.
Workshop 1
- File Size & Image Quality
- Memory Cards & Formatting
- Menu & Camera Navigation
- Fine-tuning the viewfinder for your eyesight
- Choose the right Exposure Mode
- Intro to ISO & the Exposure Triangle
- Let’s move off Auto to Program mode
- How to avoid camera shake blur
- How to get pin-sharp focus
- Rule of Thirds Composition Technique
- Practical Exercises to get you started
Workshop 2
- 10 ways to add the Wow! factor to your photos
- Exposure compensation
- Silhouettes & High Key Photos
- Balancing exposure & image quality
- Lens perspective & angle of View
- Choosing the right lens for the shot
- Lens Cleaning Technique
- Filters vs Hoods
- How to avoid distracting backgrounds
- Using light to create drama & mood
- Easy-to-use Tools to rescue your photos
Workshop 3
- Depth of Field
- Aperture Priority Mode
- Reciprocity of Aperture & Speed
- White Balance
- 6 Creative Composition techniques
- Choosing the right Light to flatter your subject
- The Magical Blue Hour
- Step by step: Editing and organising your photos
- Backup your photos
Workshop 4
- Picture Styles/Controls
- Light Metering
- Manual Focus
- Time to Practice using all those buttons you’ve learned about
- Pin-sharp focus
- Blur the background & foreground
- Enhance colour
- Fix brightness problems
- Program vs Aperture Priority mode
- Avoid camera-shake blur
- Creative composition techniques
- Post-Shoot Ritual
- Summary of Lessons Learned
You’ll be photographing a range of still subjects including people (still portraits), all sort of objects from candles and statues to market stalls (still life), Little India’s street scenes and murals, and some of the wonderfully-colorful architecture.
The first 3 workshops take place in the classroom where you’ll apply the techniques you learn during both indoor and outdoor photo shoots.
The last workshop takes place entirely on location. You’ll photograph in a Hindu temple, and a market, and we’ll venture off the beaten track to discover some hidden gems in the back streets of Little India.
Karen Lucas has ignited in me a new passion for photography and unraveled all the mysteries of camera buttons! I’ll highly recommend her to all my Singapore friends and overseas visitors. A great way to learn skills and see more of our photogenic city. Loved the Beginners Course!
Louise B.
Karen was a wonderful teacher for a Beginner’s Photography class. You can tell how much she loves her work and truly cares about her students’ abilities in photography. I highly recommend her class and also as a professional photographer. Karen’s creativity and vision is very apparent in her photos.
Kaya K.
BOOK ONLINE NOW
Say "Goodbye!" to Auto and open up a whole new world of creativity
**All Fields are required.
GOT IT! -- We will get back to you as soon as we can.
SAVE $$$$
*10% OFF when you buy 2 or more Workshops/Walks (*Not applicable on events with EARLY BIRD discount)
Time
mon, 16 sep 9:00am - thu, 19 sep 12:00pm SST
Level
BEGINNER: Suitable for anyone that wants to unravel the mysteries of their camera and create photos they’re proud of. No experience necessary.
Gear Required
Any Digital Camera with the Aperture Priority & Program shoot modes (all brands welcome)
Group Size
Maximum 8 participants
Organizer
Karen Lucaskaren@karenlucasphoto.com
Bad Weather Contingency
This experience is not affected by the weather, we’ll go ahead rain or shine!
Event Details
Do you love taking photos but find they lack that Wow! factor? Do you have a great camera but struggle to make the most of its many
Event Details
Do you love taking photos but find they lack that Wow! factor?
Do you have a great camera but struggle to make the most of its many features?
We’ve got just the Program for you!
The Complete Photography Course covers the essential camera and creative skills every photographer should know, including creative composition techniques, making the most of the available light, controlling the camera, choosing the right lenses, shooting on a tripod, mastering flash, and adapting your shooting techniques for a wide range of subjects including still life, street scenes, movement, people, landscapes, night scenes, etc.
By the end of this course you’ll be able to:
- Take amazing photos whenever you whip out your camera
- Confidently and quickly use all those sophisticated buttons and camera functions
- Artfully employ light and shadow to show off your subject at its best
- Capture pin-sharp, perfectly-exposed moments every time
- Wow your friends and family with your stunning compositions and creative style
The Complete Photography Course comprises 3 Modules (8 Classes)
MODULE 1: BEGINNERS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Lesson 1: 16 September 9:00am-12:00pm
Lesson 2: 17 September 9:00am-12:00pm
Lesson 3: 18 September 9:00am-12:00pm
Lesson 4: 19 September 9:00am-12:00pm
MODULE 2: INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Lesson 1: 7 October 9:00am-12:00pm
Lesson 2: 8 October 9:00am-12:00pm
Lesson 3: 9 October 6:30pm-9:30pm
MODULE 3: ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
One Lesson: 6 November 9:00am-12:00pm
- Individual Feedback on your assignment photos
- A comprehensive Workshop Manual describing all the photography techniques covered during the classes.
- Complimentary Membership to the Karen Lucas Photography Club, an exclusive forum where you can ask questions, find inspiration, get feedback on your photos, and access members-only events and offers.
Workshop 1: Get to know your camera
- File Size & Image Quality
- Memory Cards & Formatting
- Menu & Camera Navigation
- Fine-tuning the viewfinder for your eyesight
- Choose the right Exposure Mode
- Intro to ISO & the Exposure Triangle
- Let’s move off Auto to Program mode
- How to avoid camera shake blur
- How to get pin-sharp focus
- Rule of Thirds Composition Technique
- Practical Exercises to get you started
Workshop 3: Control the aesthetic of your photos
- How to control Depth of Field
- Using Aperture Priority Mode
- Reciprocal relationship of Aperture & Speed
- Using White Balance to improve colour
- 6 Creative Composition techniques
- Choosing the best Light to flatter your subject
- Photography during the Magical Blue Hour
- Step by step: Editing and organising your photos
- Options for keeping your photos safe
Workshop 5: Photographing People
- Camera settings for photographing people
- How to find the most flattering natural light
- Choosing beautiful backgrounds
- When to use flash and how to make it look natural
- Tricks to make people comfortable in front of the camera and get them laughing naturally
- Simple tips to take a great family photos
- Using depth and creative framing to add an artistic flair
Workshop 7: Night Photography
Hands-on Photo Shoot at Clarke Quay
- Camera settings for Street Photography at dusk
- Techniques for capturing Urban Landscapes at sunset
- Introducing colour to make your Night scenes ‘Pop!’
- Using Fill Flash to capture beautiful portraits at night
- Best practices for shooting on a Tripod
- Exposure correction for lighting and tonal variations
- Fun, creative techniques to try at night
Workshop 2: Develop your unique creative style
- 10 ways to add the Wow! factor to your photos
- Exposure compensation
- Silhouettes & High Key Photos
- Balancing exposure & image quality
- Lens perspective & angle of View
- Choosing the right lens for the shot
- Lens Cleaning Technique
- Filters vs Hoods
- How to avoid distracting backgrounds
- Using light to create drama & mood
- Easy-to-use Tools to rescue your photos
Workshop 4: Hands-on Photo Shoot in Little India
- Picture Styles/Controls
- Light Metering
- Manual Focus
- Time to Practice using all those buttons you’ve learned about
- Get pin-sharp focus and blur the background
- Make your photos Pop by improving colour & contrast
- Fix a photo that’s too dark
- Choose the best Shoot Mode for the current scene
- Avoid blurred photos when shooting indoors
Workshop 6: Action Photography
- Techniques for freezing different types of movement
- Techniques for creatively blurring movement
- Focusing on moving subjects
- Tips for capturing the perfect moment
- Choosing the best shoot spot for more creative shots
- Choosing the best Light and Backgrounds for Action
- Shooting & Editing in RAW vs JPEG
Workshop 8: Mastering Manual Mode & Shooting FAST
Hands-on Photo Shoot in Arab Quarter
- Cool camera customisations to save you time!
- Mastering the Exposure Triangle
- The secrets to taking consistent exposures
- Why it’s faster and better to take portrait & action photos in M
- Managing depth, speed and image quality
- Optimal settings for Still Life and Landscape scenes
- Optimal settings for Individual and Group Portraits
- Optimal settings for Action shots
- Quick ways to set the right focus method for the scene
- How to overcome common exposure problems
- Creative Free-styling!
The Complete Photography Course comprises 6 workshops in the classroom and 3 on-location Photo Shoots in Little India, Clarke Quay and the Arab Quarter.
There are also themed assignments for you to complete at home.
Each class comprises classroom time where you’ll learn about the techniques, and practical hands-on exercises, in the classroom and outdoors, where you’ll apply the techniques and get one-to-one help as you need it.
You’ll be photographing a wide range of subjects including people, street scenes, street art, traffic, your family/pets/friends, architecture, the Marina Bay Laser Show, and so much more.
Some of the places where we usually photograph
- Hindu temple
- Tekka Market
- Serangoon Road
- Elgin Bridge
- Haji Lane
- Arab Street
- Singapore River
“I absolutely loved the Complete Photography Course. I always liked photography but didn’t know much about it. I’ve learned so many great camera techniques, and Karen’s experience and motivation have really inspired me to do more learning and discover more of my creativity! Karen is brilliant, an excellent teacher, and I’m so happy I completed the courses.”
Sara B.
“I absolutely loved the course! I’ve had a nice camera for a long time, but only ever used it on Auto. The Complete Photography Course opened up a whole new world for me. Thanks so much to Karen for her expertise and patience.”
Pam W.
BOOK ONLINE NOW
Say "Goodbye!" to Auto and open up a whole new world of creativity
**All Fields are required.
GOT IT! -- We will get back to you as soon as we can.
SAVE $$$$
You’ve saved 10% OFF the Complete Photography Course. Book at least 6 weeks in advance and you’ll get an additional 5% Off.
Time
mon, 16 sep 9:00am - wed, 6 nov 12:00pm SST
Level
BEGINNER to ADVANCED: Suitable for anyone who wants to master their camera and take beautiful photos of just about anything. No experience necessary.
Gear Required
Any Digital Camera with the Aperture Priority, Program, Shutter Speed Priority & Manual shoot modes (all brands welcome)
Group Size
Maximum 8 participants
Organizer
Karen Lucaskaren@karenlucasphoto.com
Bad Weather Contingency
This experience is not affected by the weather, we’ll go ahead rain or shine!
Event Details
Do you dabble with you camera's buttons and shoot modes, but find your results are hit and miss? Come and join our intensive 3-Lesson Intermediate Digital Photography
Event Details
Do you dabble with you camera’s buttons and shoot modes, but find your results are hit and miss?
Come and join our intensive 3-Lesson Intermediate Digital Photography Workshop and learn the secrets to always capturing that perfect moment, whether it’s your toddler taking her first steps, the new year fireworks, or 3 monks zooming by on a scooter.
The course will be even more hands-on than the Beginners level with lots of practical exercises outdoors and a fun evening of night photography at Clarke Quay.
Get ready to love your camera and take your photography to a whole new level!
Workshop highlights:
- Master your Digital Camera as you learn how to use Aperture vs Shutter Speed Priority Modes
- Create beautiful portraits in daylight and at night, and learn simple tricks to make people comfortable in front of the lens and elicit natural smiles and laughter
- The secrets to using flash beautifully
- Elevate your action photography to new heights using creative shutter speed techniques
- Capture stunning urban landscapes and light shows at night
This workshop runs over 1 week
Mon – Wed
Lesson 1: 7 October 9:00am-12:00pm
Lesson 2: 8 October 9:00am-12:00pm
Lesson 3: 9 October 6:30pm-9:30pm
- Individual Feedback on your assignment photos
- A comprehensive Workshop Manual describing all the techniques covered during the workshop.
- Complimentary Membership to the Karen Lucas Photography Club, an exclusive forum where you can ask questions, find inspiration, get feedback on your photos, and access members-only events and offers.
Workshop 1: Photographing People
- Camera settings for photographing people
- How to find the most flattering natural light and beautiful backgrounds
- When to use flash and how to make it look natural
- Tricks to make people comfortable in front of the camera and get them laughing naturally
- Simple tips to take a great family photo
- Using depth and creative framing to add an artistic flair
Workshop 2: Action Photography
- Techniques for freezing different types of movement
- Techniques for creatively blurring movement
- Focusing on moving subjects
- Tips for capturing the perfect moment
- Choosing the best shoot spot for more creative shots
- Choosing the best Light and Backgrounds for Action
- Shooting & Editing in RAW vs JPEG
Workshop 3: Night Photography
- On-Location Class at Clarke Quay
- Camera settings for Street Photography at dusk
- Techniques for capturing Urban Landscapes at sunset
- Introducing colour to make your Night scenes ‘Pop!’
- Using Fill Flash to capture beautiful portraits at night
- Best practices for shooting on a Tripod
- Exposure correction for lighting and tonal variations
- Fun, creative techniques to try at night
You’ll be photographing a range of still subjects including people (still portraits), all sort of objects from candles and statues to market stalls (still life), Little India’s street scenes and murals, and some of the wonderfully-colorful architecture.
The first 3 workshops take place in the classroom where you’ll apply the techniques you learn during both indoor and outdoor photo shoots.
The last workshop takes place entirely on location. You’ll photograph in a Hindu temple, and a market, and we’ll venture off the beaten track to discover some hidden gems in the back streets of Little India.
“Karen is an excellent and fun teacher who transfers her enthusiasm and love of photography to her students. A great, fun and informative class. Thank you!”
Penny C.
“Karen is extremely technical and knowledgeable. Very easy to approach. Love that she will allow us to ask anything from lighting, camera, lenses to even where to buy and fix cheaper cameras and equipment.”
Yitting B.
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Don't ever miss capturing those precious moments again! Learn how to take great photos of people, movement and night scenes as you master your camera's Aperture Priority and Shutter Speed Priority Modes
**All Fields are required.
GOT IT! -- We will get back to you as soon as we can.
SAVE $$$$
15% OFF EARLY BIRD Bookings | *10% OFF when you buy 2 or more Workshops/Walks (*Not applicable on events with EARLY BIRD discount)
Time
mon, 7 oct 9:00am - wed, 9 oct 9:30pm SST
Level
INTERMEDIATE: Suitable for those who’ve completed our Beginners Digital Photography Workshop (or similar) and are familiar with changing basic camera settings like White Balance, Exposure Compensation and ISO.
Gear Required
Any Digital Camera with the Aperture Priority & Shutter Speed Priority shoot modes (all brands welcome)
Group Size
Maximum 8 participants
Organizer
Karen Lucaskaren@karenlucasphoto.com
Bad Weather Contingency
This experience is not affected by the weather, we’ll go ahead rain or shine!
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Learn how to capture stunning close-up photos of the Flower Dome’s beautiful flowers and plants, and create your own unique and beautiful Floral Art for your
Event Details
Learn how to capture stunning close-up photos of the Flower Dome’s beautiful flowers and plants, and create your own unique and beautiful Floral Art for your home.
- Individual Feedback on your workshop photos (via online forum)
- A comprehensive Workshop Manual describing all the techniques covered during the workshop.
- Complimentary Membership to the Karen Lucas Photography Club, an exclusive forum where you can ask questions, find inspiration, get feedback on your photos, and access members-only events and offers.
- Close-up Photography Composition Techniques
- How the Macro Lens works differently to other Lenses
- Close-up Focusing Techniques
- Choosing the optimal conditions and location for Macro Photography
- Shooting angles that will add the Wow! factor to your shots
- Finding the best Light for sharp vs delicate shapes & textures
- Controlling Depth and Bokeh
- Enhancing the natural beauty of flowers by Modifying Ambient Light
- Choosing background shapes & colours that look great behind the subject
- Transforming your flower shots into Fine Art Photography
You’ll be photographing a variety of beautiful flowers and succulents plants, capturing an interesting variety of colours, textures, shapes and backgrounds.
The flower displays in the dome are changed regularly so you’ll have an opportunity to experience and photograph something different every time you go.
“Loved the Macro Photography Workshop! It’s one of the best! The pace was just right and I really appreciate the hands-on practice and one-to-one feedback. Thanks Karen!”
Alta R.
“EXCELLENT Workshop! I find it very useful learning the concepts first and then putting them into practice. Karen has endless patience and it was lovely to learn with such a nice group of women.”
Martine C.
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Learn how to create stunning close-up photos of the Flower Dome's beautiful plants and flowers.
**All Fields are required.
GOT IT! -- We will get back to you as soon as we can.
SAVE $$$$
Bring a friend OR buy more than one Workshop or Walk and you’ll automatically get 10% OFF at checkout.
Time
mon, 14 oct 9:00am - mon, 14 oct 12:00am SST
Level
INTERMEDIATE: This event is suitable for those who’ve already completed a Beginners Photography Course or Similar. Participants should be familiar with the use of the Aperture Priority Mode and are able to change basic camera settings like Exposure, White Balance, ISO, and Picture Styles/Controls.
Gear Required
DSLR Camera + Macro Lens + Tripod
Group Size
Maximum 8 participants
Organizer
Karen Lucaskaren@karenlucasphoto.com
Bad Weather Contingency
This experience is not affected by the weather, we’ll go ahead rain or shine!
Event Details
Av/A and Tv/S modes are great, but sometimes the best way to get the shot and create a consistent series of exposures is to shoot in
Event Details
Av/A and Tv/S modes are great, but sometimes the best way to get the shot and create a consistent series of exposures is to shoot in M (Manual Exposure).
It’s not as scary as you think and gives you outstanding control of your photo results.
- Individual Feedback on your workshop photos (via online forum)
- A comprehensive Workshop Manual describing all the techniques covered during the workshop.
- Complimentary Membership to the Karen Lucas Photography Club, an exclusive forum where you can ask questions, find inspiration, get feedback on your photos, and access members-only events and offers.
- Cool camera customisations to save you time!
- Mastering the Exposure Triangle
- The secrets to taking consistent exposures
- Why it’s faster and better to take portrait & action photos in M
- Managing depth, speed and image quality
- Optimal settings for Still Life and Landscape scenes
- Optimal settings for Individual and Group Portraits
- Optimal settings for Action shots
- Quick ways to set the right focus method for the scene
- How to overcome common exposure problems
- Creative Free-styling!
This will be an action-packed workshop… literally!
We’ll be photographing in the eclectic Arab Quarter where we’ll use the funky street art and historic landmarks for some cool backdrops. We’ll be photographing people on the street, action and some of the unique architecture and sights.
“I absolutely loved the workshop. Karen’s knowledge of photography is extensive and she has a wonderful ability to break all the information down so that her students understand the material and follow along without any issues. The pace of each class is perfect and the practical exercises are so helpful.”
Kate M.
“Such a great course – thank you Karen for your patience and practical guidance. I learnt a lot and am looking forward to learning more!”
Nerida O.
BOOK ONLINE NOW
Master your camera's Manual Exposure Mode and learn how to take amazing portraits, action shots & travel photos.
**All Fields are required.
GOT IT! -- We will get back to you as soon as we can.
SAVE $$$$
*10% OFF when you buy 2 or more Workshops/Walks (*Not applicable on events with EARLY BIRD discount)
Time
wed, 6 nov 9:00am - wed, 6 nov 12:00pm SST
Level
ADVANCED: This event is suitable for those who are already familiar with the basic camera settings and regularly use Aperture and Shutter Speed Priority Modes
Gear Required
Any Digital Camera with Manual, Aperture Priority & Shutter Speed Priority shoot modes (all brands welcome)
Group Size
Maximum 8 participants
Organizer
Karen Lucaskaren@karenlucasphoto.com
Bad Weather Contingency
If rain is forecast, you’ll receive a text and e-mail at least 1.5 hours before the event to cancel it. We’ll refund you in full or you can exchange the Workshop for another event if you prefer.
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We love, love, LOVE Adobe Lightroom! It's an exceptional tool for photographers, simplying our workflow, speeding up our editing and enabling us to to apply beautiful, professional-looking
Event Details
We love, love, LOVE Adobe Lightroom!
It’s an exceptional tool for photographers, simplying our workflow, speeding up our editing and enabling us to to apply beautiful, professional-looking finishes to our photos and do some really cool, creative stuff… as well as to rescue the photos we didn’t quite get right at the time of shooting.
Most importantly, Lightroom makes it soooo much easier to manage, store and organise our photos so we never lose track of anything ever again.
This workshop runs over 1 week
Tues & Thurs Morning
Lesson 1: 5 November 9:00am-12:00pm
Lesson 2: 7 November 9:00am-12:00pm
- Individual Feedback on your assignment photos
- A comprehensive Workshop Manual describing all the techniques covered during the workshop.
- Complimentary Membership to the Karen Lucas Photography Club, an exclusive forum where you can ask questions, find inspiration, get feedback on your photos, and access members-only events and offers.
- Lightroom interface navigation & handy short-cut keys to save you time
- Understanding the Catalog and how to bring photos in and out of Lightroom
- Moving photos from one computer to another or from a local hard drive to external drive
- Backing up your photos and catalog
- A speedy workflow to download, sort, delete and edit photos from a shoot
- 4 Ways to identify and group photos to make sorting and selecting super fast. This will revolutionise the way you create photo books, choose photos to share in online galleries, create collages, etc.
- The essential photo correction & rescue tools you’ll use all the time
- Tools & Techniques for turning blah photos to Wow!
- Create your favourite editing styles and apply them automatically to your photos as you download them. This saves you hours of time!
- Correcting perspective and lens distortion
- Get creative with cross-processing, black & white, vignetting and more
- Prepare photos for printing and posting on the web
This is a hands-on Lightroom Workshop where you’ll be working on your own laptop and your own version of Lightroom.
We’ll give you catalogs and photos to work on during the workshop and we’ll guide you step-by-step through each new tool and technique so that you learn by doing.
“Excellent teaching as usual by Karen. She’s always willing to spend that little bit of extra time with you that makes a huge difference in the learning process! Loved the class, feel I can do a lot more with my photos now.”
Jaya R.
“As always, great class. Very informative and useful in every-day picture editing. I learned so much. Thank you!”
Kaya K.
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Simplify and speed up your photo management, photo rescue and editing, and learn how to turn your photos from blah to Wow!
**All Fields are required.
GOT IT! -- We will get back to you as soon as we can.
SAVE $$$$
Bring a friend OR buy more than one Workshop or Walk and you’ll automatically get 10% OFF at checkout.
Time
thu, 7 nov 9:00am - thu, 14 nov 12:00pm SST
Level
ALL LEVELS: This workshop is suitable for anyone who wants to simplify and speed up their photo management and editing, and learn how to turn their photos from blah to Wow!
Gear Required
Laptop with Lightroom installed
Group Size
Maximum 8 participants
Organizer
Karen Lucaskaren@karenlucasphoto.com
Bad Weather Contingency
This experience is not affected by the weather, we’ll go ahead rain or shine!
Event Details
Av/A and Tv/S modes are great, but sometimes the best way to get the shot and create a consistent series of exposures is to shoot in
Event Details
Av/A and Tv/S modes are great, but sometimes the best way to get the shot and create a consistent series of exposures is to shoot in M (Manual Exposure).
It’s not as scary as you think and gives you outstanding control of your photo results.
- Individual Feedback on your workshop photos (via online forum)
- A comprehensive Workshop Manual describing all the techniques covered during the workshop.
- Complimentary Membership to the Karen Lucas Photography Club, an exclusive forum where you can ask questions, find inspiration, get feedback on your photos, and access members-only events and offers.
- Cool camera customisations to save you time!
- Mastering the Exposure Triangle
- The secrets to taking consistent exposures
- Why it’s faster and better to take portrait & action photos in M
- Managing depth, speed and image quality
- Optimal settings for Still Life and Landscape scenes
- Optimal settings for Individual and Group Portraits
- Optimal settings for Action shots
- Quick ways to set the right focus method for the scene
- How to overcome common exposure problems
- Creative Free-styling!
This will be an action-packed workshop… literally!
We’ll be photographing in the eclectic Arab Quarter where we’ll use the funky street art and historic landmarks for some cool backdrops. We’ll be photographing people on the street, action and some of the unique architecture and sights.
“I absolutely loved the workshop. Karen’s knowledge of photography is extensive and she has a wonderful ability to break all the information down so that her students understand the material and follow along without any issues. The pace of each class is perfect and the practical exercises are so helpful.”
Kate M.
“Such a great course – thank you Karen for your patience and practical guidance. I learnt a lot and am looking forward to learning more!”
Nerida O.
BOOK ONLINE NOW
Master your camera's Manual Exposure Mode and learn how to take amazing portraits, action shots & travel photos.
**All Fields are required.
GOT IT! -- We will get back to you as soon as we can.
SAVE $$$$
*10% OFF when you buy 2 or more Workshops/Walks (*Not applicable on events with EARLY BIRD discount)
Time
fri, 15 nov 9:00am - fri, 15 nov 12:00pm SST
Level
ADVANCED: This event is suitable for those who are already familiar with the basic camera settings and regularly use Aperture and Shutter Speed Priority Modes
Gear Required
Any Digital Camera with Manual, Aperture Priority & Shutter Speed Priority shoot modes (all brands welcome)
Group Size
Maximum 8 participants
Organizer
Karen Lucaskaren@karenlucasphoto.com
Bad Weather Contingency
If rain is forecast, you’ll receive a text and e-mail at least 1.5 hours before the event to cancel it. We’ll refund you in full or you can exchange the Workshop for another event if you prefer.
