Description
Welcome to our beginner photography course in Sydney!
Explore the world of photography with our comprehensive 19-hour course led by our skilled professional photographers – No prior experience needed. Learn every aspect of this captivating art form in one inclusive program.
Our course is designed to teach about Mirrorless camera digital SLR for beginners, perfect for those who want to learn how to take stunning digital photos for fun, work, or a potential career in photography.
We’ll provide clear and straightforward explanations of digital terminology and teach you not only the technical but also the artistic skills so that you can confidently capture portraits, products, landscapes, travel photos, or any other type of photography you choose.
* On the 6th week of your workshop, there is a bonus 3-hour field trip around Sydney’s Harbour Foreshore late on Sunday afternoon. This trip covers daylight, dusk, sunset and night photography, where you practice all you have learnt with the support of your Tutor. In addition to the studio demonstrations and practicals, all this allows you to learn as you shoot.
But that’s not all – during the final week, we celebrate your progress by showcasing your best images in a breathtaking digital slideshow and the top 30 photos are showcased in on online exhibition.
Ready to get started? Just select your preferred start date and time from our online enrolment form. We can’t wait to see your creativity in action!
NOT SUITABLE FOR COMPACT CAMERAS WITHOUT FULL MANUAL CAPABILITY.
* A final weather check will be conducted with the Bureau of Meteorology on the afternoon of your Field Trip. This may lead to the Field Trip being postponed in cases of unfavourable weather reports. The Field Trip may run in cases of light showers but not in persistent storms or heavy rain.
N.B. Classes are run subject to acquiring minimum numbers.


Start Your Photography Journey Today with our SLR or Mirrorless Photography Course
Expert Guidance from Skilled Photographers
Our beginner’s photography workshop is led by a highly skilled and experienced award winning photographer who is passionate about teaching and sharing their knowledge. Their expert guidance will give you personalised attention and valuable insights to accelerate your learning process.
Hands-on Practical Learning
Theory alone can only take you so far in photography. Our beginner photography class is designed to provide hands-on practical learning opportunities, allowing you to apply the concepts and techniques you learn in real-world scenarios. You will gain confidence in handling your camera and capturing stunning images through practical exercises and interactive sessions. But that’s not all. Photography is about art and we have a firm grasp of it. Your experience with us is very art based!
In addition, you will connect with like-minded individuals and share your work to receive constructive feedback that will further improve your skills.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Our photography basics course covers everything from understanding the essential functions of your camera to exploring excellent composition techniques and mastering exposure; our 8-week course will empower you with the necessary skills to create captivating photographs.
Practical Tips and Techniques
Learn practical tips and techniques that can elevate your photography skills to the next level. From understanding lighting and framing to a bit of post-processing and editing, you will gain valuable insights that can transform your ordinary photographs into extraordinary works of art.

Learn More about Photography with Sydney Photographic Workshops
If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling photography journey and capture mesmerising moments, the Digital Photography for Beginners Course is your way to success. Whether you aspire to become a professional photographer or simply want to hone your skills as a hobbyist, our course will empower you to unleash your creativity and tell compelling visual stories.
Join Sydney Photographic Workshops, discover our Photography Workshops and unlock the full potential of your camera, develop your artistic eye, and capture breathtaking images.
For more information, Contact us; one of our team members will gladly assist you.
FAQs
Who is the beginner photography course for?
Our beginner photography course at Sydney Photographic Workshops are fantastic classes for people who take the art form as a hobby, who want to kickstart their photography career and photography enthusiasts that wish to brush up on their foundation skills.
How much does it cost for the beginner photography course?
Our photography classes for beginners cost $425 overall.
Your fee includes the following:
- Professional Photographer for 19 hours tuition
- Workbook with notes / notepad
- Light refreshments throughout the class
- Studio equipment for demonstrations
- 3 hour photographic expedition field trip
Contact us for more information.
How long is the beginner course?
Our comprehensive beginner photography course runs for 8-weeks in total – which includes a BONUS 3 hour Field Trip on the Sunday of the 6th week. Our students can attend either a 7pm-9pm course or a 12pm-2pm course.
The photography course runs for a period of 8 sessions for 2 hours each session. Each session runs from EITHER :
7pm to 9pm on the NIGHT you have chosen to attend each week
OR
12pm to 2pm on the DAY you have chosen to attend each week
Please be sure that you have enrolled correctly in your choice of Day or Night. Should you have made an error – please contact us immediately.
Should you not be able to make a particular day or night throughout the course you may be able to attend another day or night that week (subject to availability) by making a request via email at info@spw.net.au
What can I expect to learn from the course?
Our beginner photography course is designed to provide you with practical and hands-on opportunities to better understand using the digital camera to create stunning images. From touching on your various DSLR or Mirrorless camera settings, expanding your creative eye with our 3-hour field trip to helping you acquire new artistic and technical skills, our photography courses for beginners covers a variety of niche areas of photography in an engaging, simplified way. Throughout a full 19 hours of tuition, you will be guided by some of Australia’s leading professional photographers. By the end of the course, you will have the confidence to take striking photographs from portraits, landscapes, travel and more.
What camera do I need for the photography course?
At Sydney Photographic Workshops, we require our students to bring a digital SLR, mirrorless or any other camera with manual capability to our beginners course. We also suggest our enrolled students bring any camera accessories they may have from memory cards, fully charged camera batteries and tripod, lens hood, etc.
Please note: This course is not suitable for compact cameras without full manual mode.
Why choose Sydney Photographic Workshops for the course?
Enrol in Sydney Photographic Workshops beginner photography course, and you can reap the benefits of learning from passionate professional photographers that offer unending support every step of the way. Each boutique workshop holds a maximum of 12 students and draws on current, real-world knowledge to ensure your learning experience is as engaging and hands-on as possible. As a Sydney Photographic Workshops student, you will experience the sensational curriculum of workshops created by our principal tutor and internationally awarded professional photographer, Daniel Linnet, Master Photographer, AIPP.
I would like to say thanks to you and Daniel for the classes and I have learnt alot from this workshop course. I look forward to attending future classes as I progress my photography skills.
Thanks very much to Daniel for his time in delivering the beginners photography course.The course is a great opportunity for those looking to understand the fundamentals of photography in a welcoming, well-paced, and engaging environment! Daniel has a wealth of knowledge to tap in to, and is always happy to answer your questions. Would highly recommend to anyone interested!
I had a fantastic time learning photography in a class with Daniel Linnet. The teaching was practical and I came away with a solid foundation for understanding the manual functions of my mirrorless camera. Daniel was very engaging, experienced and passionate which made a world of difference to keeping the class inspired and engaged. Highly recommend.
As my retirement goal was to take up photography & so I began but released quickly that I was a novice as I had no idea as to where to even begin. I decided then to undertake a course to assist me & soon found the The Sydney Photographic Workshops website & to my surprise it offered everything that I felt I needed to learn & so enrolled into the 8 week Beginners Workshop.
I found the beginners workshops were informative and Daniel was just fantastic in that he was able to go through at a steady pace each week with examples, all the basics of photography and challenged us to practice what he taught us. I found the encouragement & feedback provided by Daniel gave me the confidence to say, yes I can do this!
It was evident from the fist day that Daniel was an expert in the field of photography & his professionalism in the way he thought us the wealth of knowledge & experiences he has in photography was so reassuring to me & it was also lovely to be welcomed on arrival each week by Wendy & she was so helpful to any questions I had.
I can highly recommended the Beginners Workshop to any person who is interested in Photography, wheather your a novice like I was (or even if you have some experience) as you won’t be disappointed, but become so motivated to go out & take some photos!
I can’t thank Daniel enough in the way he showed me how photography can be so rewarding for anybody, be it as a professional or as a person just like me who does it as a new found hobby! 😀
Beginners Workshop was fantastic. Well-paced to ensure that a large amount of information was imparted whilst moving along at a good rate and keeping everyone moving along. The teachers are very clearly experts in photography – but what’s more their passion for teaching is very clear. Have no hesitation recommending.