Photography Workshops for Beginners

If you are new to digital photography this 3 Hour workshop will show you all you need to know to make the most of your new camera.

The workshop starts with absolute fundamentals adding each new concept in a clear and logical way, which you will then put immediately in to practice.

Subjects covered include;

Understanding Exposure, how to prevent under and over exposure using the Histogram combined with Exposure Compensation. Take the guess work out of exposure control.

Setting White Balance for natural colour. You will learn how to match the camera's white balance to the colour of the prevailing light. You will also learn how to use WB creatively; turn night in to day, add warmth to a portrait.

You will learn how to control movement with Shutter Speeds. We look at how to freeze fast moving subjects and how to create a milky appearance in flowing water.

We will explore using Apertures to throw distracting backgrounds out of focus (or keep interesting back in focus).
This ability to control Depth Of Field is one of the most important creative controls available to a photographer.

We will discuss important accessories including filters, lenshoods, flash and imaging software.

Level This class is suitable for: Absolute beginners, Refresher for intermediate, Any level moving to Digital from Film.

Meet at the Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park <Map>

Parking: Domain Car Park has "Flat Rate" on Saturdays & Sundays (except special event days). Check their website for details: http://www.domaincarpark.com.au/

What you will need.

Your Camera* (camera must have manual control - if you are not sure please email me), Lens(es), Memory Card, Fully charged Camera Battery, Instruction Manual for your camera (if you still have it).

*Please note that if you have not bought a DSLR I can lend you one for the class.

Client Comments

Fantastic, logical, well presented and put across; very knowledgeable and professional; highly recommended. Thanks very much Andy - really enjoyed the course and got a lot out of it.

Malcolm Beech-Allen

I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and hope to become a better photography with the new found knowledge that I discovered on this wonderful course. I would higly recommend this class.

Suzanne Cappello

Thank you for yesterday, I found it a enjoyable experience with the class size being just right, Your content and delivery was on the money.

Greg Sawyer

Very informative, thorough and professional while still maintaining the personal friendly touch throughout.

Elly Fleming

I learnt more in the 3 hours than in the 3 months I have owned the camera. Excellent value & well worthwhile. Thank you.

Chris Ballauff

Excellent workshop. Within an hour you feel you finally have control over your DSLR!

Afroz Ali

Fantastic class. Set right some old habits and de-mystified key elements of digital SLR photography. Money very well spent.

Trish Nichitean

A perfect mix of theory and practice - valuable for both beginners and those wishing to do a refresher. I will never go back to full auto again! Thanks Andy

Melanie Row

Great fun and relaxed photography course from a friendly and approachable person. Definitely a good course for someone who wants to kick start their photography skills.. Thanks Andy!

Dineish Nallainathan

Excellent course, Andy was very approachable, and patient. There was an equal balance of theory and practice. I am more confident in using my SLR after the class. I would recommend the class to my friends.

Annie Morley