Introduction
Perfect for beginners with limited time, The Mechanic’s Eye is a concise, hands-on course focused on the essential building blocks of photography. Adapted from the first chapter of our Essential Foundation course, this short program zeroes in on core camera operations, the exposure triangle, creative real-life applications, and confident camera handling. Whether you’re starting from scratch or need a quick, practical refresher—The Mechanic’s Eye gets you shooting with purpose, fast.
We’ll not waste your money and time to teach you how to use your camera on semi-auto mode, that’s basically teaching you half of what you’ve paid for to learn.
Course Description & Expectations
Looking for a short photography course in Singapore that teaches you how to confidently use your camera? This course focused beginner photography class designed for anyone who wants to quickly grasp the fundamentals of camera operation without committing to a full-length course.
Ideal for complete beginners or those returning to photography, this hands-on workshop teaches you how to shoot in manual mode, understand the exposure triangle, and apply your skills to real-life creative scenarios. You’ll learn how to control shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, and gain practical knowledge on camera handling and essential functions.
While compact, This course lays the groundwork for confident, creative photography and is the perfect starting point before progressing to our more comprehensive Essential Foundation photography course.
Our training program embraces a three-part format which includes theory, application and review/critique. The sessions are a mixture of theory and practice for the optimal learning experience.
Prerequisite
- Experience: None required. This course is designed to take you from absolute zero to technical proficiency.
- Mindset: Just an open mind and a curiosity to see the world through a different lens.
Equipment Requirements
- Any digital cameras with manual mode
- Lens, 35mm and above
- Memory card
Course Syllabus
- Session 1:
The Exposure Engine:
Mastering the Triangle,
Meter & Focus
- Session 2:
Manual Command
Daylight Field Lab
Priority Logic
The Exposure Process
- Session 3:
The Professional Blueprint
Technical Errors
Digital Workflow
- Session 4:
Twilight Mechanics
Evening Field Lab
Light Observation
Low-Light Troubleshooting
Course Fee
- 1-on-1 Lessons
$1150 | 3 sessions | 1.5 hour each
+ Lifetime text/email consultation
+ Personalized schedules & outlines
- Group Lessons
$480| 4 sessions | 2 hours each
Key Benefits
- Learn from Industry Professional: Our trainer is a prolific professional photographer with decades of experience in the field, he’s ready to share his expertise and insights.
- Hands-on Practice: Put your knowledge into action with practical exercises and assignments that will sharpen your skills.
- Personalized Feedback: Receive constructive feedback on your work to help you improve and grow as a photographer.
- Access to Community: Join a supportive community of photography enthusiasts, where you can connect, share ideas, and collaborate.
- Makeup Options For Missed Lessons: If you are unable to attend a lesson, you have the opportunity to join future groups within a year to make up for the missed class.
About the Trainer
This course is designed and conducted by award-winning photographer and photography mentor Alan Lim of School of Photography Singapore. Alan has been a professional photographer for more than 30 years, his work has been showcased and published on these sites which some can be seen below:
www.alanlimstudio.com
www.lensculture.com
For inquiry and more info about the course schedule and outline please contact us at contact@sops.sg or WhatsApp us at +65 8133 5134