Nikon D850 Crash Course

📸 Nikon D850 Crash Course for Beginners! 🎨

Unlock Your Nikon D850's Full Potential!
Your journey to photography mastery starts here with Michael Andrew, an award-winning instructor and professional wedding photographer.

Michael Andrew has a unique approach that simplifies the complexities of SLR digital photography. He shows students how to harness simple techniques to produce stunning photographs, blending technical know-how with artistic fundamentals. This course is designed for those who want to master their Nikon D850 and elevate their photographic skills.

About Your Instructor: Michael Andrew started his photography journey in 2003, well before the age of YouTube tutorials. It took him two years to fully master his camera. In 2008, after a decade of shooting weddings, he developed a teaching system that helped beginners grasp their cameras' functions within just a weekend. His approach focuses on simplicity, clarity, and synthesis, which has empowered thousands of novice photographers to learn their cameras quickly and effectively.

Course Highlights:

• Exposure Lesson: Learn the basics of exposure and how to control it for different lighting conditions.
• Shutter Speed & Aperture: Understand how these two key elements influence your images and when to use them.
• Depth of Field: Master controlling depth of field to create sharp or blurred backgrounds.
• ISO: Discover how ISO settings affect your photos and how to optimize image quality.
• Complete Composition Lessons: A series of 11 lessons that will guide you through the principles of strong composition.
• Digital Greenhouse, Compression & Encryption: Learn how these concepts apply to photography.
• Histograms: Gain insights into histograms and exposure metering.
• Lens Crash Courses: Dive deep into understanding your lenses.
• Portrait & Lighting Crash Courses: Capture beautiful portraits and learn the basics of portrait lighting.
• The Digital Greenhouse Lesson: An in-depth look at how digital photography differs from film.
• The Scientific Method of Photography: Apply scientific principles to your photography for consistent, high-quality results.

Hands-On Learning with Nikon D850:

• Button Review & Shooting Modes: Get familiar with the camera's interface and various shooting modes.
• Exposure Control & D850 Focusing System: Learn to master exposure and focusing for sharp, well-exposed images.
• LCD Review & Auto Focus Modes: Understand how to navigate and use the D850's LCD screen and autofocus settings.
• Shooting Drives & Video Workflow: Explore continuous shooting modes and learn how to handle video recording on your D850.
• Video History, Terms & Film Like Look: Get up to speed with video terminology and techniques to achieve that cinematic quality.

What You'll Learn:

• Exposure: How to properly expose your photos in any situation.
• Aperture Techniques: The secrets to a shallow or deep depth of field.
• Shutter Speed Barriers: Overcome common challenges when using shutter speed creatively.
• Depth of Field Quiz: Test your understanding with an interactive quiz.
• Modes and Settings Tips for Beginners: Essential tips to get you started on the right foot.
• ISO Ratings & White Balance: Mastering these settings will allow you to capture images in various lighting conditions.
• Metering, Focal Length & Perspective: Techniques to meter your shots effectively and compose compelling images.
• Video Basics: From understanding frame rates to recording formats, get ready to shoot video like a pro.

Join Michael Andrew and transform your Nikon D850 into a powerful tool for expression and storytelling. Whether you're capturing moments or creating art, this course provides the knowledge and confidence you need to make every shot count! 🌟