Travel Photography

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$450.00

Travel Photography Course in Sydney

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE  – 1 DAY – FOR ANY DSLR OR MIRRORLESS CAMERA

This travel photography course is a special event run during peak holiday seasons s in  the year.

From 9:00 am to 6:30 pm OR (11:00 am to 8:30 pm during daylight saving)

A must for the traveller, this travel photography tour is designed to inspire you and deliver the skills you will need to develop a beautiful and stunning reportage of your travels or photo-documentary journal. 

Throughout the course, you will dive into various aspects of travel photography, including tips for creating exceptional  photos, storytelling, essential gear for travel photography, instructional tutorials and the art of light and composition. 

What sets this course apart is the opportunity for hands-on practice under the guidance of our professional photographers, allowing you to apply your new knowledge in real-world scenarios throughout Sydney. 

Prepare to begin a journey of transformation where you can refine your skills, unleash your creativity and document your adventures with beautiful images.

MAXIMUM NO. OF STUDENTS PER CLASS IS 10 + 2 TUTORS!

*This course is not  suitable for compact cameras without  full manual capability.  This workshop suits any Digital SLR or Mirrorless camera.

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Description

A Hands-On Learning Experience

Join our photography masters – Ben and Daniel – two talented photographers with extensive travel experience, on an unforgettable day out exploring diverse landscapes and captivating people. 

With a maximum of 10 participants, you will receive personalised attention and support from the photographers and dedicated guidance as you learn to shoot with expertise during  our travel photography class.

With Benjamin Lee’s experience documenting his travels throughout Australia and abroad which includes extensively throughout the UK, Ireland, Turkey, Thailand, India, Nepal and Africa coupled with Daniel’s travels throughout Asia, Egypt, Greece, India and outback Australia both photographers will provide excellent tips on how to take advantage of the best travel photography practices.

Head Tutor Daniel Linnet will be on hand to support the small group of up to 10 participants, providing professional training and guidance in all aspects of travel photography. Take advantage of this opportunity to capture breathtaking photos while learning from the pros.

In addition, you will also have a hostess attending to cater to your needs on this extraordinary  day out.  

This photography workshop is fully catered with a scrumptious picnic lunch and includes bubbly, cheese, crackers and chocolates as we shoot as the sun go down.

*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 storms or heavy rain.

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

Take your Photography to the Next Level with our Travel Photography Workshops

Experience an immersive learning environment guided by our experts and surrounded by a vibrant community of photography enthusiasts.

This course is designed for photographers of all levels, you will understand how to use your DSLR or mirrorless camera for travel photography and learn about composition, lighting techniques, and capturing breathtaking travel photos.

And discover our photography courses like Beginner’s Photography or prepare yourself in advance of this wonderful day out by attending our Essentials for Photography Workshop, and Night Photography Workshop to unlock your creative potential and embark on an amazing journey of photography with Sydney Photographic  Workshops. 

Contact us for more information about our courses and workshops, and join our photography community today! 

FAQs

Who is the travel photography course for?

Our travel photography courses are suited for people looking to further their holiday or travel photo skills and even photo-documentary or journalist type skills and don’t mind getting their hands (or clothes!) dirty on location! We expect all students attending the following workshop to already have some basic knowledge of photography. 

How much does it cost for the travel photography course?

The travel photography workshop currently runs on various Saturdays between 9:00am to 6:30pm OR (11:00am to 8:30pm during daylight saving).  This a whopping 9.5 hours of tuition and shooting time. 

Have any questions about this particular course? Contact our helpful and informative team members. 

What can I expect to learn from the course?

In a total of 9.5 hours of learning and shooting time, this engaging course will teach you the must-have skill sets needed to create a stunning visual repertoire of your travels. Guided by two of our leading professional travel photographers, expect the impossible and the unexpected with our travel photography course. Spending only a one hour brief in our Studio, the majority of this workshop is conducted off-site, on location, encouraging you to shoot among some of Sydney’s most exciting sites and locations. During our travel photography workshop, some of the exciting activities you will experience include, but are not limited to: 

    • Equipment familiarisation
    • Planning for the unexpected
    • Apertures, Shutter Speeds, White Balance, ISO & focusing
    • Compositional techniques
    • Portraiture techniques
    • Working with movement
    • Pre-visualisation of project
    • Photo Essays
    • Familiarising yourself with the subject matter
    • Working with light

What camera do I need for the travel photography course?

To participate in Sydney Photographic Workshops’ Travel Photography course, we strongly recommend our students to bring a DLSR or mirrorless camera with full manual capability and the necessary accessories and a fully charged spare battery if you have them.

Why choose Sydney Photographic Workshops for the course?

If you’re a free-spirit with a creative streak, have a talent for creating stunning images and want to further your skills progressing from your point-and-shoot camera, or simply wish to treat someone to a fantastic creative experience within a fun group environment, Sydney Photographic Workshops is the home of cultivating these talented, like minded individuals. Whether you want to specialise in travel photography or portraiture work, we pride ourselves in providing students with hands-on learning experiences like in all of our corporate training programs,  workshops and private classes. Whatever class you choose, you will experience a sensational curriculum of workshops curated by our principal tutor and internationally awarded professional photographer, Daniel Linnet.  This travel photography workshop is co-run with experienced travel photographer, Benjamin Lee and Daniel Linnet.

Basic overview of some of the topics covered:

  • Equipment familiarisation
  • Apertures & focusing
  • Planning for the unexpected
  • Compositional techniques
  • Working with movement
  • Viewpoints
  • Portraiture techniques
  • Pre-visualisation of project
  • Building a photo essay
  • Shooting for black & white
  • Researching subject matter
  • Social commentary
  • Working with various ISO’s
  • F16 rule
  • Working with light (light quality)

You will need to know your way around your camera or have completed a basic or beginners photography course.

Not suitable for compact cameras without full manual mode.

You will need:

  • Your Camera(s)
  • All lenses you have
  • Lens Hood
  • Plenty of varied films at different ISO ratings if shooting film
  • Memory Card(s) if shooting digital
  • All camera accessories – i.e: tripod, lens filters, lens hood, etc. if you have them
  • Fully charged camera battery and spare if you have one
  • Your cameras manual(s) – for referencing those hard to find features
  • Dress casual & comfortable with sensible shoes (you may get a little dirty at some locations)

This workshop is $450 for 9.5hrs Tuition

Your fee includes the following:

  • 2 Professional and experienced Travel Photographers / Tutors
  • Host for the day
  • Tutorial & objective brief for the days shoots
  • Light refreshments throughout the day (includes water, juice & snacks)
  • Beautiful Catered lunch
  • Cheese platter and Bubbly at Sunset
  • Location fees or park entry fees where applicable
  • Transport van to all locations

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

MAXIMUM NO. OF STUDENTS PER CLASS IS 10

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

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  1. Great day, amazing vibes, fantastic locations, informative & well organised. Highly Recommend !

  2. Had a fantastic experience with the travel workshop. Visited 4 locations and catering was suburb. Learned heaps from 2 inspiring tutors. This was my 3rd course, all recommended!

  3. Such a wonderful small group experience! I highly recommend this workshop to anyone who wishes to improve their knowledge of photography, especially those who like to document their travels. Ben and Daniel give individual assistance to each participant about their camera settings, in a friendly, encouraging manner. The variety of locations visited during the day provide great opportunities to practise the techniques expertly explained by Ben. A great day, with lots of laughs and excellent information! Thank you also for the delicious refreshments during the day! Cheers! Vicki 😊

  4. Sydney Photographic Workshops are amazing!!!!!!!
    Daniel and Wendy really know how to make a days’ learning fun, enjoyable and jam packed with information.
    The travel workshop was superb. Ben the tutor was fabulous and really knows his stuff.
    The extra things and surprises during the day just added to a wonderful experience that I would wholeheartedly recommend.

  5. Wow!! a great day learning more about the use of the camera in different locations and with a variety of options. Ben was the perfect expert showing us – no pressure just positive comments and suggestions. The whole day was well organized from start to finish including the catering . I learnt a lot – now to put it into practice.
    I have now been on 3 courses with this company and thoroughly recommend their courses. I’m now looking to see what else they have to continue my learning .

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