PhotoWorks ABC - Aperture, Bokeh & Composition

Explore The Barbican capturing images with practical help and advice on: -

* Aperture
* Bokeh
* Composition

An engaging and entertaining opportunity for you to learn photography techniques. With an emphasis on changing camera settings to explore the relationship between aperture, depth of field and how composition can benefit from using these techniques to emphasise the subject through the use of bokeh.

Bokeh: - The aesthetic quality of the blur produced by out-of-focus parts within an image.

Use this event to explore photography and using your camera more creatively. Get practical help and tips to help you capture images controlling aperture settings. If you want to improve your techniques and discuss any questions, thoughts and ideas that come to mind on the subject of photography, I will be on hand to help.

Equipment
Any lens with a wide aperture of at least f2 or wider, an SLR, DSLR, Mirrorless or compact camera with either manual and/or aperture priority settings.

If you use a mobile phone, the camera or app will need to be able to adjust ISO and aperture independently.

Please ensure you are wearing comfortable shoes and suitable clothing for the weather conditions as we will be moving between the inside and outside during the event.

Personal Safety
Please be aware of your surroundings at all times. Keep bags closed when not in use. You are responsible for your own safety.

Photos © Marc Stanford, Yuliia Smirnykh & Phil Penman