Wollongong Photography Group - Photography Classes & Courses in Wollongong
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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 Wollongong 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 15th of May 2021
Beginners Photography Class - Wollongong Head Lighthouse - 9am - 3 hours
In 3 hours, we will be learning:
- how to advance to manual mode and take control in any photography situation
- the basics of exposure: shutter speed, aperture, ISO
- Understanding light and composition
- Tips and hacks to make your photos stand out from the crowd
- how to advance to manual mode and take control in any photography situation
- the basics of exposure: shutter speed, aperture, ISO
- Understanding light and composition
- Tips and hacks to make your photos stand out from the crowd
$115pp only 6 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 Wollongong 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 Wollongong 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 15th of May 2021
Beginners Photography Class - Wollongong Head Lighthouse - 9am - 3 hours
In 3 hours, we will be learning:
- how to advance to manual mode and take control in any photography situation
- the basics of exposure: shutter speed, aperture, ISO
- Understanding light and composition
- Tips and hacks to make your photos stand out from the crowd
- how to advance to manual mode and take control in any photography situation
- the basics of exposure: shutter speed, aperture, ISO
- Understanding light and composition
- Tips and hacks to make your photos stand out from the crowd
$115pp only 6 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 22nd of May 2021
Seacliff Bridge at Sunset - Coalcliff - 3:30 - 2 Hours
A walk along the Seacliff Bridge to view the expert engineering and amazing ocean and shoreline views during dusk and sunset.
$35pp 8 places left
Saturday the 29th of May 2021
Using Colour in Photography - Sandon Point - 9am - 2 hours
In 2 hours, we will be learning:
- the effect of colour on mood
- complementary colours
- colour contrast
- when to utilise colour, and when black and white is better!
- the effect of colour on mood
- complementary colours
- colour contrast
- when to utilise colour, and when black and white is better!
$35pp 11 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 19th of June 2021
Beginners Class: Boonerah Point Jetty, Lake Illawarra - 1:30pm - 3 hours
Boonerah Point Jetty has been the subject of many noted photographers. This is your chance to learn to navigate and understand aperture, shutter speed, and ISO operating your camera in manual mode rather than auto.
The waters of Lake Illawarra, birdlife, and shore will provide plenty of subject material.
After the session, if you choose to stay longer, sunset is at 4:53pm
The waters of Lake Illawarra, birdlife, and shore will provide plenty of subject material.
After the session, if you choose to stay longer, sunset is at 4:53pm
$115pp only 6 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 3rd of July 2021
Coast Track, Royal National Park - Leaving from Bundeena,walking to the coast - 1:00pm - 2 hours
Join Sue Curtis walking from Bundeena along the northern section of the Coast Track to "The Balconies" with spectacular views of the coastline and hopefully see some whales on their northern migration.
The track is easily negotiated through native vegetation and sandstone landform. One-way distance is 1.5-2(max) km.
Note: your return walk will be outside the session time.
We will use close-up photography to capture native vegetation, rock details, and natural features, with wide-angle for sweeping landscapes. A telephoto lens will be useful if we can spot some breaching whales in the distance.
The track is easily negotiated through native vegetation and sandstone landform. One-way distance is 1.5-2(max) km.
Note: your return walk will be outside the session time.
We will use close-up photography to capture native vegetation, rock details, and natural features, with wide-angle for sweeping landscapes. A telephoto lens will be useful if we can spot some breaching whales in the distance.
$35pp 10 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 14th of August 2021
Post Processing and Editing - Participant's Photos - ZOOM meeting - 2:00pm - 2 hours
In this ZOOM session, Sue Curtis will demonstrate live edits and processing of your photos using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
Participants will submit a photo prior to the session, watch the basic processing steps and more advanced photoshop techniques such as actions, layer masking, and removal of objects. Questions and discussion will be encouraged.
Even if you don't have access to these software platforms, seeing how the process works will provide an overview of the endless possibilities of post-processing.
Participants will submit a photo prior to the session, watch the basic processing steps and more advanced photoshop techniques such as actions, layer masking, and removal of objects. Questions and discussion will be encouraged.
Even if you don't have access to these software platforms, seeing how the process works will provide an overview of the endless possibilities of post-processing.
$35pp 12 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Reviews
4.9/5 from 32 reviews
Great session, very informative and I gained some new skills.
5/5 by Jean Phee
20-4-2021
5/5 by Jean Phee
20-4-2021
This was an excellent course. Ryan was able to break down the basics of photography in a practical, considered and succinct way that catered for our needs I would highly recommend him.
5/5 by Kerrie Faulkner
11-4-2021
5/5 by Kerrie Faulkner
11-4-2021
This was an excellent course. Ryan was able to break down the basics of photography in a practical, considered and succinct way that catered for our needs I would highly recommend him.
5/5 by Kerrie Faulkner
11-4-2021
5/5 by Kerrie Faulkner
11-4-2021
Well run
5/5 by Sandy Lanham
28-3-2021
5/5 by Sandy Lanham
28-3-2021
Ryan is very nice and knows his stuff
4/5 by Susan Kaplan
28-3-2021
4/5 by Susan Kaplan
28-3-2021
It was well thought out by Sue, with specific prompts/challenges/techniques to focus on in each location, but also the freedom to get creative with our own ideas. Sue was careful to check in often with each participant and offer help and advice where needed.
5/5 by Anthea Rote
15-3-2021
5/5 by Anthea Rote
15-3-2021
Great Locations , alot of interaction and learnt a bunch
of new skills
5/5 by Gary Hadelmayer
14-3-2021
5/5 by Gary Hadelmayer
14-3-2021
Sue Curtis was excellent, patient and very knowledgeable. The session covered all the fundamentals and was great in that we could put the theory to practice. Would highly recommend to anyone getting to know their camera!
5/5 by Matt Gauci
27-2-2021
5/5 by Matt Gauci
27-2-2021
Thoroughly enjoyed it. Found it informative, moved at a good pace and teacher was knowledgeable.
5/5 by Jean Phee
22-2-2021
5/5 by Jean Phee
22-2-2021
Sue was very helpful and talked to every person individually about what they were doing and wanted to achieve giving great advice
5/5 by Susan Kaplan
22-2-2021
5/5 by Susan Kaplan
22-2-2021
well facilitated
5/5 by Tim Coombs
22-2-2021
5/5 by Tim Coombs
22-2-2021
relaxed atmosphere, everyone received comments and feedback and the mini challenges were great way to get everyone involved
Sue handed out information sheets and showed us the tricks of the trade, including post processing techniques
overall a fantastic morning
5/5 by Gary Hadelmayer
21-2-2021
5/5 by Gary Hadelmayer
21-2-2021
5/5 by Gina Evans
18-1-2021
A fantastic way for beginners to intermediate photographers to learn about macro and bokeh.
And a great spot to do it .
Ryan is a good teacher.
4/5 by Peter Noakes
17-1-2021
4/5 by Peter Noakes
17-1-2021
This was a great workshop for a novice photographer like me. Ryan and some of the other members were quite knowledgeable and helpful. I learned some new skills which enabled me to enjoy my camera more.
5/5 by Caroline Armitage
16-1-2021
5/5 by Caroline Armitage
16-1-2021
I thoroughly enjoy workshops with Ryan North.
5/5 by Gina Evans
22-11-2020
5/5 by Gina Evans
22-11-2020
Ryan is very encouraging
5/5 by Susan
22-11-2020
5/5 by Susan
22-11-2020
Wonderful, Ryan had myself and friends using manual to take the photos which was the first time for myself and husband who came along. Ryan was very attentive to all who came and I would say we went away learning something new. Well done Ryan.
5/5 by Kim Muller
21-11-2020
5/5 by Kim Muller
21-11-2020
Great location, Ryan very helpful and engaged with everybody
4/5 by Tim Coombs
8-11-2020
4/5 by Tim Coombs
8-11-2020
Even thought it wasn’t a great day weather wise I enjoyed it
4/5 by Susan
8-11-2020
4/5 by Susan
8-11-2020
even though the weather didn’t cooperate, had a great day with Ryan, his tutoring was invaluable. Learn a lot each time I have attended his courses. Thanks.
5/5 by Kim Muller
8-11-2020
5/5 by Kim Muller
8-11-2020
Excellent, very inspirational
5/5 by chris Snell
12-10-2020
5/5 by chris Snell
12-10-2020
This course helped me to navigate and use light room more effectively. Ryan walked us through the different tools with clear explanations on what the tools what the results would be when applied to your photos.
5/5 by Kim Muller
12-10-2020
5/5 by Kim Muller
12-10-2020
Awesome. Ryan North is such a knowledgeable young man, encouraging and helping other.
5/5 by Gina Evans
12-10-2020
5/5 by Gina Evans
12-10-2020
The Astro Photography Group Session was a great introduction and good starting point for someone like me with little experience with this type of photography. Ryan is a friendly instructor who lead the group well and catered for photographers with a range of experience. It was a fun, informative evening and for a beginner, I came away with range of images I am happy with.
5/5 by Lydia Bennett
7-10-2020
5/5 by Lydia Bennett
7-10-2020
Both astrophotographers and beginners class are well organised and Ryan brought a wealth of knowledge and experiences to share.
5/5 by Stephanie Fung
28-9-2020
5/5 by Stephanie Fung
28-9-2020
Both astrophotographers and beginners class are well organised and Ryan brought a wealth of knowledge and experiences to share.
5/5 by Stephanie Fung
27-9-2020
5/5 by Stephanie Fung
27-9-2020
Throughly enjoyed our time with Ryan North. Ryan was very professional and friendly. He showed us many different ways of looking at objects to get the better shot, he encouraged me to try new settings when taking photos that you normally wouldn’t think of it. Learnt heaps and can’t wait to do another one. 😀
5/5 by Kim Muller
13-9-2020
5/5 by Kim Muller
13-9-2020
I had a great time, Ryan was very helpful and made all the information easy to understand and I came away with much more understanding of my camera and how to take a great photo. I will definately be doing more classes with Ryan
5/5 by Debra Zelvis
16-8-2020
5/5 by Debra Zelvis
16-8-2020
This was a great learning experience and Ryan was very knowlegable and made all the info very easy to understand. I will definitely be doing another event
5/5 by Debra Zelvis
26-7-2020
5/5 by Debra Zelvis
26-7-2020