Photography Essentials

116 customer reviews

$150.00

BEGINNERS DIGITAL SLR OR MIRRORLESS HALF DAY PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

This beginner photography workshop is run on various Saturday afternoons throughout the year.

Runs from 12:00pm to 4:00pm OR (1:00pm to 5:00pm during daylight saving)

Designed as an ideal introduction to the exciting world of digital photography, a perfect refresher lesson, or simply an opportunity to get out and practice under the guidance of a working pro photographer. In this half-day digital photography workshop your tutor will take you to better known and also some hidden photographic locations around the Sydney Harbour Foreshore. We also offer a full 8 week beginners photography course if you prefer a more in-depth course.

MAXIMUM NO. OF STUDENTS PER CLASS IS 10 + TUTOR


Description

A SOLID START FOR BEGINNERS OR ANYONE RETURNING TO PHOTOGRAPHY

Maximum 10 participants + 1 Tutor

You’ll learn what your camera’s different shooting modes do — and when to use them. Starting from scratch, we cover the basics: how your camera works, how lenses differ, and what gear makes up a good photography kit.

From there, we shift into shooting in manual mode — where you take full control. You’ll come away with a clearer understanding of how to balance exposure and get consistent results, shot after shot.

DEVELOP YOUR CREATIVE EYE

This workshop also trains your eye. You’ll learn simple composition techniques, how to use different kinds of light, and how to pre-visualise your images before pressing the shutter.

With expert guidance, you’ll capture creative photos around Sydney’s iconic Harbour Foreshore — from wide landscapes to small details.

This introduction to photography workshop is suitable for any camera with full manual capability including SLR and Mirrorless cameras.

NOT SUITABLE FOR COMPACT CAMERAS WITHOUT FULL MANUAL CAPABILITY.

* A final weather check will be conducted with the Bureau of Meteorology on the morning of each workshop. This may lead to the workshop being postponed in cases of unfavourable weather reports. The workshop may run in cases of light showers but not in persistent showers or heavy rain. Should we need to postpone you will be notified on the morning of your workshop via text message to the mobile number supplied to us.

N.B. Classes are run subject to acquiring minimum numbers

Basic overview of some of the topics:

  • Understanding your camera
  • Introduction to the kit
  • Lens selection if you have more than one
  • Shooting modes explained
  • Focus techniques
  • Aperture & Shutter Priority
  • Controlling colour
  • ISO
  • Developing the photographic ‘eye’
  • Understanding & working with light
  • Portrait & landscape techniques
  • Compositional tips
  • Controlling exposure
  • Shooting in manual mode

No prior photography knowledge is needed for this photography workshop

Not suitable for compact cameras without full manual mode.

PLEASE NOTE:  This workshop runs for 4 hours and you will be walking and standing.  An appropriate amount of fitness is required.

You will need:

  • Your Camera(s)
  • Any lenses you have that you would like to experiment with
  • Lens Hood (if you have one)
  • Memory Card(s)
  • Any camera accessories you may have
  • Fully charged camera battery and spare if you have one
  • Your cameras manual – for referencing those hard to find features
  • Dress casual & comfortable with sensible shoes (you may get a little dirty at some locations)
  • Wet weather gear if any showers are forecast*

* A final weather check will be conducted with the Bureau of Meteorology on the morning of each workshop.  This may lead to the workshop being postponed in cases of unfavourable weather reports.  The workshop may run in cases of light showers but not in persistent showers or heavy rain. Should we need to postpone you will be notified on the morning of your workshop via text message to the mobile number supplied to us.

This workshop is $150 for a half days tuition

Your fee includes the following:

  • 4 hours tuition with a multi award winning professional photographer

N.B. Classes are run subject to acquiring minimum numbers

MAXIMUM NO. OF STUDENTS PER CLASS IS 10

What Students Say About Our Photography Essentials

Many students join our 8 week beginners course with little or no photography experience, and leave feeling confident using their camera and capturing better images. See recent five star reviews below:

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  1. Thank you so much Wendy and Glen!
    We loved it.

  2. Well worth every penny and every minute. Glenn helped me refresh my dusty photography knowledge, learn to navigate my new camera, and taught me a few new tricks. I could see improvement in my images by the end of the four hours.

  3. Great course for beginners
    Excellent teaching about principles with great tips and insight into your new camera
    Highly recommend

  4. The class was exceptional! I was able to learn so many basics and techniques, and using them straight away really helped me in getting an understanding of how they function!

  5. Such great value! So much information was covered but done in a way that was understandable for all. I have more confidence and am inspired to get out there and do more with my camera.

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