One day photography workshops

One Day Photography Workshop

This six hour workshop starts with the absolute basics then builds upon those basics to show you how to get the most from your DSLR. By the end of the workshop you should be feeling confident with your camera and be ready to take great shots.

This 1 Day Photography Course will teach you how to use your digital SLR (or advanced compact camera) to its full potential. Take better photos now.

Workshop Details

Morning Session
9.15am-1.15pm
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.

We take a half hour break. Consider bringing a packed lunch.

Afternoon Session
1.45-3.45pm
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".
Typical Class size: 10 students (11 maximum).

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/

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 Meteorology 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.