We strongly encourage you to sign up this class together with the Intermediate I & II Workshops to get a comprehensive knowledge in the basics of photography. You will be able to shoot proficiently in the Manual Mode after completing the Beginner & Intermediates Workshops.

You can definitely take the Beginner and an Intermediate Workshops on the same day for the best learning momentum. However, if spending 5 hours in a single day feels too overwhelming, taking an Intermediate Workshop the following week works just as well.

Intermediate I and II are actually independent of each other, as each focuses on a different skill set—so it’s totally fine to take Intermediate II before I if the scheduling works out that way.

Ideally, I recommend completing the three workshops over the course of 3 weeks—one per week—so you have time to absorb and apply what you learn. A faster option would be to do Beginner and an Intermediate (I or II) on the same day, and then the next Intermediate (I or II) the week after.

No matter which schedule you choose, giving yourself time to practice in between is key to building your confidence and skill.

We genuinely believe that Canon cameras are among the most user-friendly cameras for learning photography. They are intuitive to use, fast to focus, and capable of producing beautiful, high-quality images.

We are not sponsored by Canon, and we do not get paid for using their cameras. This is simply our honest recommendation based on years of teaching photography to beginners.

Out of all the cameras in the market, the Canon R50 is the best for beginners' to learn photography. After the class, you will get to decide which brand/ model to purchase.

That said, we are also experienced with other camera brands, including Fuji, Sony, Nikon, Panasonic, Olympus, and Leica.

And eventually, you will be too.

Once you understand a few core camera settings, you can apply that knowledge to almost any camera system. In our workshops, we teach you the fundamentals clearly and practically, so you can feel confident shooting with the camera you have — and with any camera you may use in the future.

Yes, you can bring and use your own equipment during the class.

Yes, both Canon R50 Mirrorless Cameras are provided in the Beginners and Intermediate I and II Workshops.

Previously, we provide the Canon T6 DSLR during the class.

However, with the advancement of technology, a mirrorless camera is way more powerful and capable than a DSLR camera. 

On average, one only needs 5-15 seconds to determine the exposure and composition in a mirrorless camera, vs 30-60 seconds in a DSLR camera.

As a responsible photography education company, it is our mission to teach what's best for students, rather than sticking to using old technology.

To be honest, DSLR cameras will be phased out soon.

Here're the advantage of mirrorless cameras over DSLRs:

1. Technological Advancements

Modern Technology: Mirrorless cameras represent the forefront of photographic technology. Unlike DSLRs, which use a mirror mechanism to reflect light into an optical viewfinder, mirrorless cameras are built without this mechanical mirror system. This difference makes mirrorless cameras more compact and mechanically simpler, reducing the chance of mechanical failure and often resulting in lighter, more portable devices.

Electronic Viewfinder (EVF): Mirrorless cameras utilize electronic viewfinders, providing real-time exposure and focus previews. This feature allows students to see exactly how adjustments will affect the final image, enhancing their learning and understanding of photographic concepts.

2. Image Quality and Performance

Superior Autofocus Systems: Mirrorless cameras generally offer more advanced autofocus (AF) systems including the game-changing Eye AF. 

Continuous Shooting Speed: Without the mechanical mirror flip of DSLRs, mirrorless cameras often achieve higher continuous shooting speeds, beneficial for action and sports photography modules within the class.

3. Future-Proofing Skills

Industry Trend: The photography industry is rapidly moving towards mirrorless technology. Major camera manufacturers are focusing their research and development on mirrorless systems. By using mirrorless cameras, students will be learning on equipment that aligns with current and future industry standards, preparing them for professional environments.

4. Practical Advantages in Learning

Real-Time Feedback: The electronic viewfinder and live view on the LCD screen give students immediate visual feedback on exposure, white balance, and other settings, helping them learn faster and understand the impact of their adjustments in real-time.

5. Silent Shooting: Many mirrorless cameras offer silent shooting modes, eliminating the noise of the shutter. This feature is beneficial in settings where noise is a distraction, such as wildlife photography or quiet environments, allowing students to capture images without disturbance.

6. Price match

Investing in mirrorless systems can be more cost-effective and even less expensive, especially as DSLRs become obsolete and manufacturers shift their support towards mirrorless technologies.

You'll learn the difference between a DSLR and a mirrorless camera in great detail in the Beginners' Workshop. In summary, the advantages of mirrorless cameras over traditional DSLRs are:

1) Faster focusing.

2) Captures an image electronically rather than optically, allowing more accurate focusing.

3) Have Eye AF (automatically places and locks the focus on a human/ animal eye, resulting in sharper portraits).

4) Allows live view shooting, which means the users can instantly see the exposure and composition on the LCD screen. Note that the "live view mode" of a DSLR camera do not work in the same efficient way as a mirrorless one.

5) Lighter.

6) Will fully replace DSLR cameras in a few years.

Yes, you can!

There are only 5 core and universal settings that you need to know to shoot on any cameras, including mirrorless and DSLR cameras.

However, DSLR cameras  are using old technology and will give you a harder time to change the focus point and nail the exposure. You have to do multiple trial-and-errors in order to determine the exposure and composition. The process can take up to 60 seconds. 

As for mirrorless cameras, changing the focus point is extremely easy and you can also instantly preview the composition and exposure before a shot is take. The process may take as short as 5 seconds. 

While you can still apply the knowledge that you learn in the class with a mirrorless camera to your DSLR, you'll hate the old technology in it.

The photography industry is rapidly moving towards mirrorless technology, and DSLRs doesn't worth that much in the used market. We recommend you to sell your DSLR equipment as soon as possible when it still has a little value, and use the money to go fully mirrorless. 

Unforunitely, the answer is no, even the guest is willing to wait in the building's public area instead of the classroom.