Canberra Photography Group - Photography Classes & Courses in Canberra
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Come along to our photo sessions to dust off your camera and get snap-happy with a professional photography instructor.
Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a photo walk class with other local keen photographers!We run two hour photography sessions based on a photography theme/technique/style and they take place in various locations across the region.
New to photography? We also run a popular 3 hour Beginners Guide to Photography Class once a month.
And once in a while we will run special niche 3 hour classes, for example, Astrophotography - so do subscribe to our newsletter to know when the next one is!
Join the Canberra Photography Facebook Group here to share your photos after the session.
We ask that everyone attending a meetup follows social distancing guidelines:
Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a photo walk class with other local keen photographers!
next available date
Saturday the 28th of May 2022
Street Photography Meetup - Fyshwick - 10.00am - 2
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres but focuses on capturing moments of 'real life'.
At this meetup, we will practice the basics of street photography by capturing candid images in an urban setting.
By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with:
- Thinking about context, cropping and composition.
- The effects of different shooting modes on capturing that 'decisive moment'. (When to use AV, M, or TV mode)
- Guidelines for shooting other people and their property in the real world.
At this meetup, we will practice the basics of street photography by capturing candid images in an urban setting.
By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with:
- Thinking about context, cropping and composition.
- The effects of different shooting modes on capturing that 'decisive moment'. (When to use AV, M, or TV mode)
- Guidelines for shooting other people and their property in the real world.
$35pp only 5 places left
or Buy a Voucher as a gift
New to photography? We also run a popular 3 hour Beginners Guide to Photography Class once a month.
And once in a while we will run special niche 3 hour classes, for example, Astrophotography - so do subscribe to our newsletter to know when the next one is!
Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to keen amateurs. The photography instructor is there to help you with camera settings and provide any advice you need.
What to bring? We recommend bringing a camera that has full manual mode or semi-manual modes (Aperture or Shutter Priority). Compact cameras and smartphones also welcome!
The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.
Join the Canberra Photography Facebook Group here to share your photos after the session.
We ask that everyone attending a meetup follows social distancing guidelines:
Stay home if you're sick.
Keep 1.5 metres away from others.
Don't make unnecessary physical contact with others. Avoid physical greetings, such as handshakes, hugs and kisses.
Wash your hands regularly with alcohol-based sanitiser.
Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Use a flexed elbow or a tissue; if you use a tissue, dispose of it immediately and appropriately.
Subscribe to the Canberra Photography Group to find out about upcoming events
Refund Policy: Full refunds given with 5 days notice. Dates can be changed with 3 days notice.
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Friday the 27th of May 2022
Astro Photography - Lake George - 7.00pm - 2 hours
During this workshop, you will not only learn how to take stunning images at night, but you will learn about the night sky - the Milky Way, moon phases, and all of the other variables in play when it comes to shooting the night sky throughout the year.
We kick off at sunset and meet at our location, with a clear view to the East or West and away from light pollution. We start with a quick overview of night photography, including equipment, what and when to shoot, and how to plan your night sessions for optimum results with the use of apps.
We kick off at sunset and meet at our location, with a clear view to the East or West and away from light pollution. We start with a quick overview of night photography, including equipment, what and when to shoot, and how to plan your night sessions for optimum results with the use of apps.
full - no places left
Saturday the 28th of May 2022
Street Photography Meetup - Fyshwick - 10.00am - 2
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres but focuses on capturing moments of 'real life'.
At this meetup, we will practice the basics of street photography by capturing candid images in an urban setting.
By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with:
- Thinking about context, cropping and composition.
- The effects of different shooting modes on capturing that 'decisive moment'. (When to use AV, M, or TV mode)
- Guidelines for shooting other people and their property in the real world.
At this meetup, we will practice the basics of street photography by capturing candid images in an urban setting.
By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with:
- Thinking about context, cropping and composition.
- The effects of different shooting modes on capturing that 'decisive moment'. (When to use AV, M, or TV mode)
- Guidelines for shooting other people and their property in the real world.
$35pp only 5 places left
Saturday the 4th of June 2022
Beginners Photography Class - Yarralumla - 10.00am - 3
Do you consider yourself a photography beginner?
This class will give you an understanding of the fundamental basics; the ‘nuts and bolts’ stuff that will set you on the path to understanding your camera and how to create great shots.
At this class, you will learn about the Exposure Triangle, Camera Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO and some basic composition techniques.
This class will give you an understanding of the fundamental basics; the ‘nuts and bolts’ stuff that will set you on the path to understanding your camera and how to create great shots.
At this class, you will learn about the Exposure Triangle, Camera Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO and some basic composition techniques.
$115pp only 1 place left
Saturday the 11th of June 2022
Canberra Fire Museum Meet-Up - Forrest - 09.40am - 2
The Fire Brigade Historic Society has invited us to hold a meet-up at the Canberra Fire Museum.
Come along and take some photos of a historic building and the historic items contained within.
This is a great opportunity to practice taking photos of inanimate objects and taking photos indoors in limited light. These skills are useful for various applications, from event photography to simple birthday snaps.
Note: A $2 gold coin donation is required for entry to the museum.
Come along and take some photos of a historic building and the historic items contained within.
This is a great opportunity to practice taking photos of inanimate objects and taking photos indoors in limited light. These skills are useful for various applications, from event photography to simple birthday snaps.
Note: A $2 gold coin donation is required for entry to the museum.
$35pp 9 places left
Friday the 24th of June 2022
Astro Photography - Lake George - 7.00pm - 2 hours
During this workshop, you will not only learn how to take stunning images at night, but you will learn about the night sky - the Milky Way, moon phases, and all of the other variables in play when it comes to shooting the night sky throughout the year.
We kick off at sunset and meet at our location, with a clear view to the East or West and away from light pollution. We start with a quick overview of night photography, including equipment, what and when to shoot, and how to plan your night sessions for optimum results with the use of apps.
We kick off at sunset and meet at our location, with a clear view to the East or West and away from light pollution. We start with a quick overview of night photography, including equipment, what and when to shoot, and how to plan your night sessions for optimum results with the use of apps.
full - no places left
Saturday the 25th of June 2022
Relaxed Film Photography Meet-Up - Ainslie - 10.00am - 2 hours
Still beloved by many, film offers a different aesthetic and shooting experience than modern digital cameras.
Whether you are a film regular or have an old camera stuffed in a drawer, come along to this meetup, say hello to some other like-minded photographers, and brush up on your film basics as we take a walk around Ainslie.
This meet-up will cover how to load most film cameras and a pre-exposed film roll will be on-hand for those who want to practice loading their cameras in a low-stakes environment. There will also be a discussion on where to buy film, get film developed, and get film digitised.
Whether you are a film regular or have an old camera stuffed in a drawer, come along to this meetup, say hello to some other like-minded photographers, and brush up on your film basics as we take a walk around Ainslie.
This meet-up will cover how to load most film cameras and a pre-exposed film roll will be on-hand for those who want to practice loading their cameras in a low-stakes environment. There will also be a discussion on where to buy film, get film developed, and get film digitised.
$35pp 12 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Reviews
4.8/5 from 53 reviews
I really enjoyed the event
The Photographer was very engaging, and knowledgeable and had some great ideas/challenges for us to work through.
4/5 by lana
16-5-2022
4/5 by lana
16-5-2022
Excellent! Will's workshops never disappoint. :)
5/5 by Coralee Flood
15-5-2022
5/5 by Coralee Flood
15-5-2022
5/5 by Josie Borgia
14-5-2022
5/5 by Josie Borgia
14-5-2022
The Shadows workshop was great (as usual). Always learn something new. :)
5/5 by Coralee Flood
18-4-2022
5/5 by Coralee Flood
18-4-2022
5/5 by Emilija
17-4-2022
This course helped me understand basic photography skills how to understand camera basic settings (shutter speed,Aparture,etc) and cinsidering composition and contrast when taking photos.despiye arrived late to the meeting but Willem was understanding so he gave me a brief explanation of what I miss at the beginning of the session.Then i went home editing some of those beautiful photos I took at the seesion and they turned pretty good !.I also enjoyed seeing meeting people who has the same passion.
5/5 by Maya
13-3-2022
5/5 by Maya
13-3-2022
Trainer was great. Will has great knowledge and provided a really clear easy way to teach us the basics in photography.
5/5 by Alyssa Sharman
13-3-2022
5/5 by Alyssa Sharman
13-3-2022
Thoroughly enjoyed it, content was great location was great. The first time at this type of photography for me and I left it feeling very confident to continue shooting street. Will was excellent as tutor and guide, setting challenges and giving a variety of experiences.
5/5 by Sharon Blyton
12-2-2022
5/5 by Sharon Blyton
12-2-2022
I really enjoyed the event, Tim was a very enthusiastic leader and readily shared his knowlege of Street photohragy with all. I was surprised at how much was actually happening in Civic on a Sunday afternoon.
4/5 by Maree Philip
16-1-2022
4/5 by Maree Philip
16-1-2022
Encouraging and very informative
5/5 by Katherine Sepulveda
16-1-2022
5/5 by Katherine Sepulveda
16-1-2022
I really enjoyed this event. Will always has great tips and advice and sets interesting challenges.
5/5 by Coralee Flood
16-1-2022
5/5 by Coralee Flood
16-1-2022
An interesting mix of technical preparatory guidance and encouragement for making your own creative decisions.
4/5 by Michael Hardy
20-12-2021
4/5 by Michael Hardy
20-12-2021
Great new ways to think about the photos you take.
5/5 by Annette Hales
19-12-2021
5/5 by Annette Hales
19-12-2021
Great. Emphasis on subject matter & creativity is excellent
5/5 by Robert Schmidli
19-12-2021
5/5 by Robert Schmidli
19-12-2021
Great new ways to think about the photos you take.
5/5 by Annette Hales
18-12-2021
5/5 by Annette Hales
18-12-2021
Brilliant
5/5 by Robert Schmidli
5-12-2021
5/5 by Robert Schmidli
5-12-2021
Thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and learned heaps.
5/5 by Coralee Flood
4-12-2021
5/5 by Coralee Flood
4-12-2021
I found this event very helpful. As I haven’t used my camera in years , I have forgotten a lot of basics. Jackie helped me in great details. I was so grateful
5/5 by Nicole Smit
29-11-2021
5/5 by Nicole Smit
29-11-2021
Very useful and I learnt some good tips
5/5 by Kathy
20-11-2021
5/5 by Kathy
20-11-2021
This was my first time, and I was made to feel very welcome and was given lots of good advice. Thankyou Graham
5/5 by Graham Pfitzner
15-11-2021
5/5 by Graham Pfitzner
15-11-2021
Another brilliant meetup
5/5 by Robert Schmidli
14-11-2021
5/5 by Robert Schmidli
14-11-2021
Excellent event. Given lots of ideas and challenges.
5/5 by Robert Schmidli
23-10-2021
5/5 by Robert Schmidli
23-10-2021
It was useful
5/5 by Dorji Wangdi
3-8-2021
5/5 by Dorji Wangdi
3-8-2021
Good event. Good ideas about the technical use of Photoshop. The multiple versions of PS and the variety of different skills of the students can make the class challenging for the instructor. However Jackie was great providing individual advice for the circumstances of each student.
4/5 by Michael Hardy
1-8-2021
4/5 by Michael Hardy
1-8-2021
Jackie really knows what he’s doing and was able to help me achieve a basic level of understanding of Lightroom and photoshop which is what I was after
5/5 by Katrina Tucker
1-8-2021
5/5 by Katrina Tucker
1-8-2021
Jackie really knows what he’s doing and was able to help me achieve a basic level of understanding of Lightroom and photoshop which is what I was after
5/5 by Katrina Tucker
31-7-2021
5/5 by Katrina Tucker
31-7-2021
Great advice, I was so nervous that I forgot some of my basics but Peter didn't mind at all. He was patient and after 10minutes I had my confidence and got great results. I would happily do another course with Peter.
5/5 by Sharyn Howell
7-7-2021
5/5 by Sharyn Howell
7-7-2021
Another excellent event
5/5 by Robert Scott Schmidli
2-5-2021
5/5 by Robert Scott Schmidli
2-5-2021
It was a great night, really enjoyed meeting other photographers. Our instructor Jackie Tan was great, giving time and attention to all who needed it and in a lovely location.
5/5 by Annette Milnes
2-5-2021
5/5 by Annette Milnes
2-5-2021