Photography Essentials

106 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

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Description

A GREAT START FOR BEGINNERS OR THOSE WHO’D LIKE TO BE RE-INTRODUCED TO PHOTOGRAPHY

Maximum 10 participants + 1 Tutor

You will learn what all of the different shooting modes of your camera are used for and how they can be applied to essential photographic techniques. Starting at the very beginning, we introduce you to your camera, lenses and other essential items that comprise a good photographic kit. This digital photography class then progresses to giving you an understanding of the operation of your camera in manual mode where you will gain true creative control.

STIMULATE YOUR CREATIVE EYE

This workshop will stimulate your creative eye by introducing you to simple compositional techniques as well as developing an understanding of working with various lighting conditions, a main key of photography. We will help you to develop the ability to pre-visualise a photograph and create some amazing images of sights around iconic Sydney around the Harbour Foreshore.

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

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  1. I took a 4-hour photography training course yesterday, and it exceeded my expectations! I didn’t expect to learn so much. As a beginner, after yesterday’s course, I understand my camera’s functions and can operate it fairly well now. Of course, I will need more practice, and I would like to join more courses when I have free time. Highly recommended! The whole team is friendly and supportive. Wendy is supportive, and Glenn is very professional and patient. His teaching style focuses on details, leading you to think and learn through practice.

  2. A great detailed introduction into photography. This was my second course with SPW and I have thoroughly enjoyed them both. Alot of information to take in, but plenty of opportunities to practice and ask questions along the way.The course notes are handy to return to later so you can enjoy the day without having to make notes on the way. All of this in one of the best locations in the world. Thanks Glenn for sharing your knowledge and experience.

  3. Really enjoyed the class. Very informative and helpful for my journey into photography. My brain did hurt afterwards, but in a good way. I have so much more practical knowledge now.

  4. It was a great class. The trainer made every effort to give personalised attention in answering people’s specific questions. We were given plenty of technical information and skills, but not overloaded, so easy to understand and start using the skills. Would recommend this course to beginners and people wanting to refresh their knowledge and skills which was my reason for doing the classic cause it had been a while since I used all the functions.

  5. I did the 4 hour Photography Essentials Course. Glenn was a very friendly and good instructor, he explained the theory very clearly before helping us put it into practice. Im very glad I did this course and got exactly what I wanted from this workshop and am now excited to experiment and practice all the lessons I have learned in my travels. Thank you SPW.

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