1 Day Photography Workshop

These 6 Hour Photography Workshops start with the very basics. In the morning session you will learn about the various exposure modes and how to use the controls of your camera to make better images. The afternoon session takes you to the next level.

Next dates

Sunday 31st of May

Wednesday 3rd of June

Wednesday 10th of June

Saturday 20th of June

Sunday 28th of June

Workshop Details

Morning Session
9am-1pm (10am-2pm for Sunday workshops)
We meet near the Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park.

Topics covered include how to control motion with shutter speeds, using apertures and Depth of Field to blur backgrounds (or to keep them sharp). Exposure compensation, Exposure bracketing.

Afternoon Session
1.30-3.30pm (2pm-4.30pm for Sunday workshops)
We meet back at the Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park.

The afternoon session will expand on the mornings learning and explain the advantages of RAW files, how to optimise White Balance. Learn how to make better portraits and close-ups. We will do some "panning" and explore perspective.

By the end of the workshop you should be feeling confident with you digital camera and be ready to tackle a wide range of subjects.

Duration: 6 Hours total
Cost: $195 including "Cake & Coffee Break".
Class size: 10 students maximum

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Parking: The Domain Car Park behind St Mary's Cathedral has all-day parking for $10 at weekends.

Important information:

In case of Bad Weather;
Workshops will proceed unless the weather is plainly unsuitable. Good photography does not require "good" weather and cloudy conditions are perfect for some subjects.

If the weather conditions are too bad e.g. steady rain or very windy the class may be postponed and I will send a text message to your mobile phone based on the Bureau of Metrology weather forecast at 6pm the day before the workshop.
(see www.bom.gov.au/weather/nsw/)
In which case I will try to reschedule the class to suit the majority of students.

What you will need to bring;
Camera: A digital SLR (Single Lens Reflex) plus lens(es) or a Compact digital camera with full manual override*
Memory Card(s)
Fully charged Camera Battery, plus spare if you have one.
Notepad & Pen.

*Suitable non-SLR cameras include; Canon G9 or G10, Leica D-Lux 3, Panasonic CX2. (If you are not sure if you camera is appropriate please email with the model number).
If you are waiting to buy your SLR (perhaps until you leave on your trip) I have DSLRs available to use, please let me know in advance.

Please wear comfortable shoes as we will be doing some walking and clothes that you can kneel down in.

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