
Photo Course - Level 1: Get Out of Automatic Mode!
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4.8/5
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Is Photo Course - Level 1: Get Out of Automatic Mode! worth booking?
Photo Course - Level 1: Get Out of Automatic Mode! is a 4-hour experience in Paris, France, from $99 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 117 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (117)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $99 per person
In the manner of a language course, this introductory photography course will teach you first and foremost to communicate with your device. Our goal is that when you have a photo idea in mind, you can get it by clearly "
What you get
- Written course support (booklet)
- Video course materials (after the session)
- Memorial Diploma
About this experience
In the manner of a language course, this introductory photography course will teach you first and foremost to communicate with your device. Our goal is that when you have a photo idea in mind, you can get it by clearly "explaining" to your camera what you want from it. To do this, the photo course focuses exclusively on learning by doing. It takes place entirely outdoors, device in the hand. By going back and forth between theory, practice and immediate feedback of results by your PhotoProf (our photographers-trainers), you will be autonomous after only 4 hours. You will then be able to manipulate the 3 main parameters of each shooting which are the aperture of the diaphragm, the speed of shutter and the sensitivity of the sensor; settings to use regardless of the type of photos you want to make (portraits, landscapes, moving or still subjects etc ...).
What's included
Included
- Written course support (booklet)
- Video course materials (after the session)
- Memorial Diploma
Not included
- Loan of a camera (neither necessary)
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Paris
The meeting place is set at the foot of the Petit Arc de Triomphe (also called "Arc du Carrousel") located at the entrance to the Tuileries Garden on the Louvre Pyramid side. Your trainer will be waiting for you under the monument.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The meeting place is set at the foot of the Petit Arc de Triomphe (also called "Arc du Carrousel") located at the entrance to the Tuileries Garden on the Louvre Pyramid side. Your trainer will be waiting for you under the monument.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- fr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- PhotoProf - Cours de photographie
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 117 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
117 verified traveler reviews for Photo Course - Level 1: Get Out of Automatic Mode!. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Very complete
Very complete course with an important (but indispensable) theoretical part well brought by the trainer who adapted to the level of each participant (beginner for me) and knew how to make his explanations clear thanks to many concrete examples.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
1st course for me... I am delighted!
First course with basic settings, which I discovered for some. Very interesting and informative for novices. Aurélie is very friendly and professional listening to "her" students! Thank you!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
ON TOP!
Mathias is a great teacher, passionate! It makes things very affordable, and we leave this course knowing how to do a lot of things! I learned a lot:) I did this course a few days before going on a safari, so I was able to practice immediately and the result is great. Thank you Mathias, I recommend!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Perfect.
First perfect course for those who want to learn the basics, better understand its device and start a quality work. Listening trainer, who adapts to our cameras and shows us in stages the effects of different settings on our photos. I'll be back for the next class
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Introductory course to the Top!
Excellent teaching from Rémy. Very nice course with practical exercises and rich time for exchange. Thank you!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 11+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Sat, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 41
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 79
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Photo Course - Level 1: Get Out of Automatic Mode!: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does Photo Course - Level 1: Get Out of Automatic Mode! cost?
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Prices start at $99 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Paris usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Photo Course - Level 1: Get Out of Automatic Mode! take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Paris is not rushed.
Is Photo Course - Level 1: Get Out of Automatic Mode! worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 117 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Paris, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Photo Course - Level 1: Get Out of Automatic Mode!?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Photo Course - Level 1: Get Out of Automatic Mode! suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 11. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 4-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Photo Course - Level 1: Get Out of Automatic Mode!?
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Around 41 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Paris can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Paris and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Photo Course - Level 1: Get Out of Automatic Mode! start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Paris within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Paris?
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Paris rewards travelers who book ahead. The headline museums sell timed entry weeks out, the best food walks cap at eight people, and the Seine cruises that are worth doing are the ones that leave after sunset. Everything below is scored by the Outty Ranking so you can tell a genuine local favorite from a coach-tour filler in a single glance. On Outty we rank every Paris experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX, Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included, Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Paris?
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April to June and September to October, when queues thin out and terraces stay open late. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Paris?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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