Townsville Photography Group - Photography Classes & Courses in Townsville
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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 Townsville 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 16th of July 2022
Sunrise Landscape Photography Meetup - Rowes Bay - 5:30 am - 2hours
Learn the 12 techniques to take stunning landscape and sunrise images using long exposures at Rowes Bay. After the shoot we will enjoy breakfast and a coffee at Odyssey on the Strand while sharing our photos and to ask any further questions.
$39pp 11 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
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 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 Townsville 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 Townsville 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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Saturday the 16th of July 2022
Sunrise Landscape Photography Meetup - Rowes Bay - 5:30 am - 2hours
Learn the 12 techniques to take stunning landscape and sunrise images using long exposures at Rowes Bay. After the shoot we will enjoy breakfast and a coffee at Odyssey on the Strand while sharing our photos and to ask any further questions.
$39pp 11 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 30th of July 2022
Astrophotography Meetup - Ross Dam - 8:00 pm - 2 hours
The stars are back baby!
During this 2 hour meetup we are going to examine the art and techniques associated with Astrophotography as we capture the Milky Way. Learn the settings you need, selecting the location to photograph from and many other techniques. You will walk away with some incredible images from this evening.
During this 2 hour meetup we are going to examine the art and techniques associated with Astrophotography as we capture the Milky Way. Learn the settings you need, selecting the location to photograph from and many other techniques. You will walk away with some incredible images from this evening.
$39pp 11 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 6th of August 2022
Beginner Photography Class - Angus Smith Drive - 7:00 am - 3 hours
Appropriate for complete beginners, or those who want to brush up on the basics and start enjoying our regular group meet-up sessions. Learn how to get off Auto Mode and onto Manual Mode, along with the basics of composition.
Cameras, their functions, and all their accessories can be overwhelming if you’re not already familiar with them. Discover how to use your camera to capture moments, events, and people in your everyday life. The class will cover a range of technical aspects, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. You’ll also cover focal length and lenses, lighting, and correct exposure.
Cameras, their functions, and all their accessories can be overwhelming if you’re not already familiar with them. Discover how to use your camera to capture moments, events, and people in your everyday life. The class will cover a range of technical aspects, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. You’ll also cover focal length and lenses, lighting, and correct exposure.
$125pp only 4 places left
Saturday the 20th of August 2022
Sunrise Landscape Photography Meetup - Rowes Bay - 6:15 am - 2hours
Learn the 12 techniques to take stunning landscape and sunrise images using long exposures at Rowes Bay. After the shoot we will enjoy breakfast and a coffee at Odyssey on the Strand while sharing our photos and to ask any further questions.
$39pp 11 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 3rd of September 2022
Street Photography/ Beyond the Rule of Thirds Composition Meetup - Townsville markets - 9:00 am - 2 hours
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.There will be a mix of architecture and portrait photography in this session as we explore the city on a photo walk.
Our photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
Our photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
$39pp 11 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 17th of September 2022
Beginner Photography Class - Angus Smith Drive - 7:00 am - 3 hours
Appropriate for complete beginners, or those who want to brush up on the basics and start enjoying our regular group meet-up sessions. Learn how to get off Auto Mode and onto Manual Mode, along with the basics of composition.
Cameras, their functions, and all their accessories can be overwhelming if you’re not already familiar with them. Discover how to use your camera to capture moments, events, and people in your everyday life. The class will cover a range of technical aspects, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. You’ll also cover focal length and lenses, lighting, and correct exposure.
Cameras, their functions, and all their accessories can be overwhelming if you’re not already familiar with them. Discover how to use your camera to capture moments, events, and people in your everyday life. The class will cover a range of technical aspects, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. You’ll also cover focal length and lenses, lighting, and correct exposure.
$125pp only 6 places left - requires 2 bookings to proceed
Reviews
4.8/5 from 17 reviews
The event was relaxed and casual which is good for a beginner course.
The hand out material was very useful.
4/5 by Dewhurst Trish
25-6-2022
4/5 by Dewhurst Trish
25-6-2022
It is a very helpful course if you are an absolute beginner!
Scott was very patience and wanted to making sure I knew where all the features are in my camara .Palmetum is a great place for it !!
4/5 by Cecilia Guedes
23-4-2022
4/5 by Cecilia Guedes
23-4-2022
I enjoyed it Scott was very helpful and I am looking forward to more events
5/5 by Allison johnston
6-3-2022
5/5 by Allison johnston
6-3-2022
I enjoyed it Scott was very helpful and I am looking forward to more events
5/5 by Allison johnston
6-3-2022
5/5 by Allison johnston
6-3-2022
Scott was very patient and helpful and very encouraging I felt comfortable and enjoyed my session I walked away thinking I can maybe do this lol
5/5 by Allison johnston.
28-2-2022
5/5 by Allison johnston.
28-2-2022
Scott is absolutely professional and makes learning about your camera fun and informative, I attended his learner class one year ago for my Olympus camera and recently again for the canon camera. I recommended his class to anyone who would like to learn more about the camera they use.
5/5 by Tracey Brown
28-2-2022
5/5 by Tracey Brown
28-2-2022
Scott was very patient and helpful and very encouraging I felt comfortable and enjoyed my session I walked away thinking I can maybe do this lol
5/5 by Allison johnston.
26-2-2022
5/5 by Allison johnston.
26-2-2022
Scott was extremely helpful in addressing each participants questions for our various cameras ! I learnt so much in how to get the best out of my camera and enjoyed the class !
5/5 by Lisa Perfrement
26-2-2022
5/5 by Lisa Perfrement
26-2-2022
I actually learnt a lot. Great instructor.
Was available for all questions
5/5 by Maggi
23-8-2021
5/5 by Maggi
23-8-2021
Knowledgeable and friendly
5/5 by Allie Gardner
22-8-2021
5/5 by Allie Gardner
22-8-2021
I enjoyed being able to ask questions and have them answered straight away.
4/5 by Margaret TURLEY
28-7-2021
4/5 by Margaret TURLEY
28-7-2021
I enjoyed the event. Very valuable in getting me out of auto to manual on my camera. Plenty of opportunity to ask questions. Now lots of practice required.
5/5 by Sue Crane
25-7-2021
5/5 by Sue Crane
25-7-2021
The small group made it easy for Scott to help us, individually.
We had lots of learning time and practice time.
I learnt a lot
Scott was very patient and knowledgeable
Thank you
5/5 by Bernadette Stennett
9-3-2021
5/5 by Bernadette Stennett
9-3-2021
Really good, excellent location
5/5 by Kerrie Norrie
6-2-2021
5/5 by Kerrie Norrie
6-2-2021
I enjoyed the morning became more comfortable using my camera
4/5 by Dot Thomas
17-1-2021
4/5 by Dot Thomas
17-1-2021
IT was a great experience.
5/5 by Kerrie Norrie
16-11-2020
5/5 by Kerrie Norrie
16-11-2020
It was a great morning, met some lovely people. Being able to use what was learned in a hands on situation was great. I can’t wait for the next one😊
5/5 by Kerrie Norrie
26-9-2020
5/5 by Kerrie Norrie
26-9-2020