Study
Photography
With
Pierre Vee
Available Photography Classes
(everybody welcome):
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6 Month Photography Course
(Private one-on-one classes)
1. Beginners Class
R2500
2. Advanced Class
R2500
3. Lightroom Editing
R2500
4. Wedding Workshop
R2500
5. Master Class
R5000
Once-Off:
R 15 000
installments:
R2650 x 6=
R 15 900
Choose one class,
or do all of them together as
a 6 month course!
15% discount on the total package
if 2 or more persons does the course together!
Dates that suits you
(Classes on Saturdays and Sundays are R1000 extra)
At the studio near Hartbeespoort or at a coffeshop near you (Traveling costs extra)
Software included
Get your certificate!
I am interested!
Please send me the contract
for the 6 month photography course.
Read more about the detail of each individual class:
beginners PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS:
R2500 p/p
(3 hours class)
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Do you have a Nikon, Canon or other DSLR Camera lying around or never used? Do you have a durable camera but still take pictures in AUTO-MODE?
Come and attend a light and fun beginners course that is easy to understand for both young and old. We focus on each individual and his personal camera type. Come learn how to take your photos ten times better! The basics of photography are covered: Shutter speed, F-stop and ISO.
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Includes:
- Theory: How to take a photo in Manual-Mode
- Practical: Come and take pictures of a model outdoors
- Questions & Answers
- Snacks
- Class time: 3 hours
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS:
R2500 p/p
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(3 HOURS CLASS)
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This class is for people who can already take photos in 'MANUAL'-mode. Especially for those who want to take their hobby of photography a little further and more professionally. Come listen to the secrets of professional photographers. The information shared here is absolutely essential for your first step towards professional photography!
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Includes:
- Theory: The composition of a good photo and lighting (Flash work)
- Practical: Come and take photos of a model outdoors
- Questions and answers
- Snacks
- Class time: 3 hours
LIGHTROOM EDITING-
CLASS:
R2500 p/p
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(3 HOURS CLASS)
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This class is for people who have a good basic knowledge of photography and who would like to learn more about professional editing and processing. Come edit photos with me - I will walk you through the key features of the Lightroom editing program step by step. (If you do not have the program, you can buy it from me.) Bring your laptop or PC and edit along, or just sit down, listen and learn.
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Includes:
- Theory: The professional processing of photos.
- Practical: Bring your computer or just come and listen.
- Snacks
- Class time: 3 hours
Wedding Workshop:
R2500 p/p
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(5 HOURS CLASS)
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What are you going to learn?
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What camera and lenses do I need to do wedding photography?
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What are the 100 most important wedding photos to get, so that any bride will be satisfied?
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How do I myself and my wedding packages?
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How do I draw up a marriage contract?
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How do you do a Night Shot?
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Very little talking during this course - just photos, photos, photos! We have the most beautiful bride (and a groom too) at a stunning venue! All photos can be used for own portfolio, with kind permission of our bridal couple for the day.
Each photographer receives a small E-book that contains all the information of the day.
'How does he do that?'
MASTER CLASS:
R5000 p/p
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(5 HOURS CLASS)
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This class is for people who already run their photography as a business. The requirement is that you should be able to take pictures comfortably in Manual-mode and if you have a basic knowledge of the Lightroom and/or Photoshop program, it will help a lot. We start with an exclusive lunch and talk together about your photography career and where you're heading with it. I personally answer all your questions and keep nothing back - no secrets! Bring your laptop or PC and we edit together. I'll show you exactly how I edited some of my best photos. after that we go on a lovely photoshoot during golden hour.
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Includes:
- Lunch with Pierre Vee
- Questions & Answers
- Custom & Personal Business Module
- Theory: The editing process With Photoshop tips & tricks
- Practical: Photoshoot with a model / couple
- Class time: 1 - 6pm
PRIVAte classes:
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This means it is just you and me. We sit together and study photography together. We go out on a photoshoot and take pictures of a model together until everything makes perfect sense and you can do it on your own! Classes can be done at the Pierre Vee Photography studio near Hartbeespoort, or at a coffee shop near you. Book your class today!
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(Traveling costs: R4.50 p/km outside a 50km radius from Hartbeespoort)
Which camera is best for me?
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Cameras:
Photography is generally an expensive hobby. When it comes to cameras, it's a lot like anything else in life: the more expensive one is always the better one - no matter if it's Canon, Nikon Sony or Fuji. So it largely depends on your budget!
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Canon & Nikon SA have recently decided to remove all old model DSLR cameras from their shelves, and henceforth only sell "mirrorless" cameras. Unfortunately, this means that your old DSLR camera (e.g. Canon 600D or Nikon D5200 and their lenses) will only be found second-hand somewhere. Many photographers still prefer the old DSLR camera and the camera and its lenses will still be used for many years to come.
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If you want to start photography now, you must buy a "mirrorless" camera, with its matching lenses (the old DSLR lenses will not fit on it - unless you buy an "adapter").
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When you buy a new camera, the most important question is: What is the camera's ISO? In other words, how much light can the camera give. The better camera's ISO will always be higher. Personally, I'd suggest you look at a Canon R50 or M50, or if you prefer Nikon, look at a Z50 - I really like them - they are value for money! (Nikon and its accessories are always more expensive than Canon - for no particular reason.)
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If you are interested in a Nikon camera, make sure to ask the shop assistant if the spesific camera is HSS (High Speed Sync) compatible.
(Preferably, stay away from a Canon 2000D, 4000D or 250D, as well as the Nikon coolpix-series for specific reasons.)
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I import a lot of the equipment to keep costs as low as possible. Please read more below.
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Laptops:
Most laptops from the last 5 years will be able to handle the latest software (Lightroom & Photoshop) that photographers use on a daily basis. But if you want to buy a new laptop, you need speed and space. Look at a laptop with: 16G RAM and 1TB SSD.
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If you still feel uncertain, come and attend my Beginners Photography class and borrow a camera from me for the day, and I will show you precisely what you need for what you specifically want to do.
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