About the course instructor
Philip Pansegrouws' passion for photography started at 6 years old when he acquired his first camera. He was a photographer in the army, studied at Free State Technicon for 3 years, obtaining a National Diploma in Photography. In 1995 he opened a Foto First and recognised the burgeoning need for photography courses. Now with more than 10 years of work in a hi-end camera shop he has acquired a vast product knowledge in both amateur as well as state of the art, professional equipment. He lectured at Pretorias' Open Window Art School for a year before moving to Cape Town where he continues teaching photography.
Philips' philosophy
I believe photography gives you the ability to experience more of life. It fine-tunes the eye to make you see what you have missed before, amazing details come alive, and change the way you look at the world, forever. One is presented with new forms, new colors, new textures, new points of view, a whole new secret world. Photography has truly opened my eyes, and for this I am truly grateful.
Contact
Philip PansegrouwEmail: philip@magicfish.co.za
Mobile: (076) 4133898
Photography Courses in Cape Town
- Six week beginners course (SLR required): Six 3-hour sessions in the evenings, designed for the beginner starting with a SLR (single lens reflex) camera. The course will provide the technical know how and the compositional skills to create an effective, high-quality photo image. The basics of professionals approach the fundamentals of lighting, perspective, and set-up. Students will be working in a comfortable professional environment. The course will provide how photography techniques and environmental factors interact to create powerful, digital images. This is a practically and theoretically orientated course, with weekly assignments to ensure the concept is fully grasped
- Get to know your compact camera workshop: One 3 hour workshop designed to familiarize the student with the functions and shooting modes of their compact digital camera. This workshop does not cover composition or any other photographical techniques.
- Weekend workshops: ideal for the person wanting to further their knowledge on a specific subject matter, concentrating on:
- Weddings
- Wildlife
- Sport
- Portraiture
- Objects
- Lighting techniques
- Fashion
- and much more. Workshops are presented by professionals in their specific fields, these workshops offer a wide range of shooting tips on the specific subject matter.
