Family friendly

How to Take Better Photos: Understanding Lighting and Composition with Sam Brauteseth

Mon Sep 7, 18:15 - Mon Sep 14, 21:00

Oxygen Life Church

ABOUT

Course Overview

This short course introduces students to essential photography skills, highlighting composition and lighting as core elements needed to take significantly better photos. Designed for all experience levels - whether shooting on a smartphone or a professional camera - the course will focus on practical fundamentals over complex technical theory.


Key Outcome

To feel confident taking better photos, from spontaneous family moments to planned content and projects at work.


About Sam Brauteseth

Working as a professional photographer for nearly two decades, Samantha Brauteseth obtained a cum laude degree before going on to lecture photography at Nelson Mandela University for six years. Aside from working on many different commercial, editorial and lifestyle photography projects over the years, she has taught several short courses on the subject and is passionate about helping people grow in both their technical and creative abilities. Teaching through an engaging and relaxed way while seeing people learn to see and express themselves creatively is a true passion.


We'll take care of you

Refreshments on us!

Curated course material

Hands-on, in-person training


When

Monday 07 September 2026 | 18:15 for 18:30 - 21:00

Thursday 10 September 2026 | 18:15 for 18:30 - 21:00

Monday 14 September 2026 | 18:15 for 18:30 - 21:00


Where

Walmer at Oxygen Life Church

13 2nd Avenue

Walmer

Gqeberha

DIRECTIONS

How to Take Better Photos: Understanding Lighting and Composition with Sam Brauteseth
Oxygen Life Church
13 2nd Ave, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6070, South Africa
Get Directions