This is an advanced course for dentists and staff with some understanding and experience of digital photography, who wish to expand their skills in the taking of photographs and the manipulation of digital images. 

The course will review all aspects of clinical photography, from the technical aspects to the psychology of photos as decision drivers for patients. You will learn in depth about composition, exposure and light, and become confident taking beautiful pictures in any environment – people, travel, events, macro photography.

Photo manipulation and enhancement techniques with popular software will be taught in some detail. Learn how to get the most out of your digital camera, including the best lenses and accessories and where to buy them. 

Topics include

• The challenge of hand-held macro-photography
• How to get from exposure to screen in 40 seconds, cropping on the way
• Using photos as an ethical way to frame your treatment recommendations
• Composition - what to look for and how to capture it
• Shooting in RAW, mastering file formats including JPEG and TIFF
• Take control of your camera by working in manual mode and decide how much detail, movement and depth of field you want.
• Low light photography - when to raise the ISO and when to use flash
• All the enhancement techniques to quickly get the best out of your photos and a review of the programs you need for Mac and Windows
• One lens or many - zoom or prime, telephoto or wide-angle
• Showing the finished product - online, photobooks, print, and screen options 

Pre-Requisites

It is a pre-requisite to complete the Basics of Clinical Photography course before attending this course.

What to Bring:

Please bring your camera. Participants will be provided with a PC or Mac computer with card reader and software to use during the course.