Melbourne Photography Group - Photography Classes & Courses in Melbourne
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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 on is!
Join the Melbourne Photography Facebook Group here to share your photos after the session.
COVID Precautions
- Stay home if you have any symptoms of COVID.
- Wear a suitable face mask.
- 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.
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 22nd of May 2021
Street Portraiture Meetup - Melbourne CBD - 9am - 2h
In this special street photography session you will:
- Learn how to take dramatic portraits
- Learn the 4 basic characteristics of light
- Learn composition techniques
- Learn techniques on how to tell a story
- Learn about light and how cameras see light, and how to use it to your advantage
- Learn how and when to use reflectors
Basic introduction to flash photography
Shooting portraits.
- Learn how to take dramatic portraits
- Learn the 4 basic characteristics of light
- Learn composition techniques
- Learn techniques on how to tell a story
- Learn about light and how cameras see light, and how to use it to your advantage
- Learn how and when to use reflectors
Basic introduction to flash photography
Shooting portraits.
$35pp 10 places left
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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 on 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 Melbourne Photography Facebook Group here to share your photos after the session.
COVID Precautions
- Stay home if you have any symptoms of COVID.
- Wear a suitable face mask.
- 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.
Subscribe to the Melbourne Photography Group to find out about upcoming events
Refund Policy: 5 days notice required for a full refund. Re-scheduling requires 2 days notice. In the case of bad weather (heavy rain) the class may be cancelled and you'll be given the option of rescheduling or a refund.
If you need to reschedule or refund your booking, then please contact the office using this form. Your instructor is NOT able to refund or reschedule your booking for you.
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Saturday the 22nd of May 2021
Street Portraiture Meetup - Melbourne CBD - 9am - 2h
In this special street photography session you will:
- Learn how to take dramatic portraits
- Learn the 4 basic characteristics of light
- Learn composition techniques
- Learn techniques on how to tell a story
- Learn about light and how cameras see light, and how to use it to your advantage
- Learn how and when to use reflectors
Basic introduction to flash photography
Shooting portraits.
- Learn how to take dramatic portraits
- Learn the 4 basic characteristics of light
- Learn composition techniques
- Learn techniques on how to tell a story
- Learn about light and how cameras see light, and how to use it to your advantage
- Learn how and when to use reflectors
Basic introduction to flash photography
Shooting portraits.
$35pp 10 places left
Saturday the 22nd of May 2021
Street Photography Meetup - Melbourne CBD - 11:30am - 2h
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be looking at how you can use different crops and compositions to tell a story about the local area through your camera. You'll learn about composition techniques to produce more impactful images, learn to see light in a more effective manner and use it to construct more impactful images.
$35pp 9 places left
Saturday the 29th of May 2021
Smartphone Photography Meetup - Melbourne Museum, Entrance to IMAX Theatre - 9am - 2 hours
Smartphones are giving conventional cameras a run for their money nowadays; and it's all right there in your pocket.
The class is all about how you can make the most of the phone camera settings and apps to create professional-looking shots.
The class is all about how you can make the most of the phone camera settings and apps to create professional-looking shots.
$35pp 12 places left
Saturday the 29th of May 2021
Night Photography Class - Car Park of St. Paul's Cathedral, Flinders St. Melbourne - 5:10pm - 3 hours
Take your camera skills further by venturing into Night Photography, where you'll learn some creative camera techniques whilst adding some shots to your personal portfolio. A fun 3 hour session with the professional, who will introduce you to capturing night scenes and long exposures.
$80pp 8 places left
Saturday the 12th of June 2021
Beginners Guide to Photography - Federation Square - 9am - 3 hours
Looking to improve your photography? Our Beginners Class is a great place to start. This 3 hour session is a photo walk that will have you weaned off of Auto mode, and transforming your everyday snaps into professional-looking shots.
$115pp only 6 places left
Saturday the 10th of July 2021
Beginners Guide to Photography - Federation Square - 9am - 3 hours
Looking to improve your photography? Our Beginners Class is a great place to start. This 3 hour session is a photo walk that will have you weaned off of Auto mode, and transforming your everyday snaps into professional-looking shots.
$115pp only 6 places left
Reviews
4.7/5 from 263 reviews
Jose is an excellent street photography instructor, and the street photography workshops are a really enjoyable experience. He explains the required techniques well and offers encouraging suggestions throughout the workshops. Recommended for anyone who wants to explore street photography.
5/5 by Shaun St. Clair
19-4-2021
5/5 by Shaun St. Clair
19-4-2021
1. Very informative, value for money! What Matthew explains is easy to understand & learn. Learnt a lot in such a short two-hour window!
5/5 by Cindy
18-4-2021
5/5 by Cindy
18-4-2021
5/5 by Prashant
18-4-2021
Well planned session with balance of theory and practice.
5/5 by Lyn O'grady
17-4-2021
5/5 by Lyn O'grady
17-4-2021
Jose gave helpful hints about composition, light and telling a story. It h week lord to make me think before taking my next photo.
5/5 by Leone Wheeler
28-2-2021
5/5 by Leone Wheeler
28-2-2021
Jose gave helpful hints about composition, light and telling a story. It h week lord to make me think before taking my next photo.
5/5 by Leone Wheeler
28-2-2021
5/5 by Leone Wheeler
28-2-2021
This was a great event with personalised guidance from experienced instructor and learnt new tips n tricks. This 2 hours session definitely has added to my learning. Instructor Jose helped explain some of the basis Concepts and additionally provided tips how to deal with practical scenarios e.g. Low light situations etc. Overall great session.
Location was great too.
5/5 by Ninad Pethkar
24-2-2021
5/5 by Ninad Pethkar
24-2-2021
Great and useful.
4/5 by Mayuran
22-2-2021
4/5 by Mayuran
22-2-2021
The booking process was very easy. Jose was enthusiastic about sharing his expertise. As a relative newby I learnt a lot. A very early start for me at 6am but worth it. Thank you.
5/5 by John Mackieson
20-2-2021
5/5 by John Mackieson
20-2-2021
Jose was great. Great but of thoery & practical examples.
4/5 by Meetup - Chris McKenzie
7-2-2021
4/5 by Meetup - Chris McKenzie
7-2-2021
Jose was great. Great but of thoery & practical examples.
4/5 by Meetup - Chris McKenzie
7-2-2021
4/5 by Meetup - Chris McKenzie
7-2-2021
Josee was knowledgeable and a really nice guy.
5/5 by Meetup - david willison
23-1-2021
5/5 by Meetup - david willison
23-1-2021
Possibly the best $35 I've spent. Jose was knowledgeable, approachable and delivered the content in an easy to understand and practical way.
5/5 by Brett Rawlings
11-1-2021
5/5 by Brett Rawlings
11-1-2021
An enjoyable workshop and the instructor explained himself well. It was a good opportunity to learn about street photography techniques, and to apply those during the workshop. Recommended for anyone who wants to explore street photography
5/5 by Shaun St. Clair
11-1-2021
5/5 by Shaun St. Clair
11-1-2021
Great - relaxed format, commenced on time, efficient use of time. Jose is lovely, communicates well, very approachable and encouraging.
4/5 by Carolyn Kelly
10-1-2021
4/5 by Carolyn Kelly
10-1-2021
Really enjoyed the Street photography meet up with Jose. He was very informative and had lots of suggestions and tips
5/5 by Colleen Singleton
10-1-2021
5/5 by Colleen Singleton
10-1-2021
Jose is an excellent teacher. It was great to have so much technical detail explained - and in a way that everyone could understand, no matter their level of expertise. A great workshop!
5/5 by Lynne McKay
10-1-2021
5/5 by Lynne McKay
10-1-2021
Jose is an excellent teacher. It was great to have so much technical detail explained - and in a way that everyone could understand, no matter their level of expertise. A great workshop!
5/5 by Lynne McKay
10-1-2021
5/5 by Lynne McKay
10-1-2021
Very well run with good explanations and interesting mini-projects. Participants were encouraged to try new things and look at functions of the camera they may not previously have considered.
5/5 by Michael Henderson
3-1-2021
5/5 by Michael Henderson
3-1-2021
Good technical skill development in a supportive environment.
5/5 by Lyn O'Grady
2-1-2021
5/5 by Lyn O'Grady
2-1-2021
Very nice and informative
4/5 by Ninad Pethkar
20-12-2020
4/5 by Ninad Pethkar
20-12-2020
Jose led a nicely structured photography program, leading us through use of light, leading lines, curves and composition. The group size was perfect, with Jose giving every participant individual time during the morning's session.
5/5 by David Telford
20-12-2020
5/5 by David Telford
20-12-2020
4/5 by Colleen Singleton
20-12-2020
Lucy was very understanding on everyone's level of expertise and was very open to any questions. unfortunately I had to leave a half hour early as I was not feeling too well but she was good about that. However by that time I still had gained a lot of knowledge about my camera.
5/5 by Mollie Angel
13-12-2020
5/5 by Mollie Angel
13-12-2020
Laura was excellent. Very patient with us as beginners and explained the basics of camera also how to take a better quality photo. I would highly recommend Laura and this photography class to all
4/5 by Do Hardisty
12-12-2020
4/5 by Do Hardisty
12-12-2020
Enjoyable with lots of opportunities to learn the rules of photography that relate to street photography. Jose was supportive and positive in providing information and feedback.
5/5 by Lyn O'Grady
28-11-2020
5/5 by Lyn O'Grady
28-11-2020
Well-paced, friendly, informative and personalised.
5/5 by Beverley Oliver
15-11-2020
5/5 by Beverley Oliver
15-11-2020
It was very helpful to learn about light and how to use the camera settings to achieve the best ohotos
4/5 by Christine Logan
15-11-2020
4/5 by Christine Logan
15-11-2020
Matt sets some very useful challenges and included technical explanations that meant we learnt more about our cameras, capturing the available light and achieving the images we were striving for. The setting and weather was great. Very enjoyable session.
5/5 by Glenn Cockerton
9-2-2020
5/5 by Glenn Cockerton
9-2-2020
This event was excellent. Matt had us experiment with white balance in a way that I will never forget. He also had us experiment with makeshift color and partial ND filters which was extraordinary and simple. I got a bit lost with the ‘movement’ after the train spotting mostly due to crowded city. Excellent event, highly recommended.
4/5 by Theresa Muller
16-12-2019
4/5 by Theresa Muller
16-12-2019