Photography 101: Learn to Use Your Camera with Confidence
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Photography 101: Learn to Use Your Camera with Confidence

Got a “real” camera but stuck on auto? In this hands-on, beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to: Control light with ISO, shutter speed

By Rise Up

Date and time

Tuesday, May 27 · 6 - 8pm CDT

Location

Rise Up Central Wisconsin

130 1st Street Wausau, WI 54403

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Perfect for beginners, parents, creatives & anyone ready to stop guessing and start shooting with purpose.
Bring your camera—we’ll walk you through the rest!

Audience: Adult beginners with DSLR or mirrorless cameras

Topics Covered:

  • Quick intro: Camera types & why understanding settings matters (JPEG vs RAW)
  • The Exposure Triangle:
    • ISO – light sensitivity & image grain
    • Shutter Speed – motion blur vs. freeze
    • Aperture – depth of field & brightness
  • How settings work together to control exposure
  • Understanding and adjusting Kelvin (white balance)
  • Basics of composition: rule of thirds, framing, and finding good light
  • Hands-on practice in the studio:
    • Testing different settings
    • Practicing movement, focus, and lighting
  • Simple Q&A and wrap-up

Instructor: Carissa Photopoulos

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