Saturday the 27th of February 2021
Beginners Photography Class - Stuart Park, North Wollongong - 9am - 3 hours
In this class you will learn how to select aperture, shutter speed and ISO and use Manual rather than AUTO to produce the effects you want in your photos. We will use the still lagoon waters (hopefully with a bird or two!), the magnificent North Wollongong beach and activities happening in and around Stuart park to learn about composition and light.
$115pp only 3 places left
Saturday the 27th of February 2021
Sunset and Moonrise Photography - Bellambi Point - 7pm-9pm - 2 hours
Capture the full moon rising over the ocean with panoramic views of the ocean and Illawarra escarpment.
$35pp 7 places left
Saturday the 13th of March 2021
Beginners Photography Class - Pur Pur Point (Windang Island), Lake Illawarra Entrance - 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 20th of March 2021
Abstract and Interpretive Photography - Sandon Point - 8am - 2 hours
How to take a unique view on the built and natural environment
- When to break conventional photography rules and stand out from the crowd
- The effect of different textures in photos
- Colour theory and how contrast can direct a viewers eye
- Pushing your camera settings to achieve unique photos
- When to break conventional photography rules and stand out from the crowd
- The effect of different textures in photos
- Colour theory and how contrast can direct a viewers eye
- Pushing your camera settings to achieve unique photos
$35pp 10 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 10th of April 2021
Beginners Photography Class - Wollongong Harbour - 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 5 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 17th of April 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 12 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 1st of May 2021
Wide angle to zoom: Choosing lenses - Bass Point - 9am - 2 hours
-Zoom vs wide angle lenses: advantages and disadvantages of each
-How the shape of a subject changes as you zoom in
-Distance between foreground and background (compression)
-Getting sharp images at longer focal lengths (tripod, shutter speed)
-How the shape of a subject changes as you zoom in
-Distance between foreground and background (compression)
-Getting sharp images at longer focal lengths (tripod, shutter speed)
$35pp 12 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
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
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 27th of February 2021
Beginners Photography Class - Stuart Park, North Wollongong - 9am - 3 hours
In this class you will learn how to select aperture, shutter speed and ISO and use Manual rather than AUTO to produce the effects you want in your photos. We will use the still lagoon waters (hopefully with a bird or two!), the magnificent North Wollongong beach and activities happening in and around Stuart park to learn about composition and light.
$115pp only 3 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 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
Reviews
4.9/5 from 24 reviews
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 po...
5/5 by Gary Hadelmayer
21-2-2021
5/5 by Gary Hadelmayer
21-2-2021
Refund Policy: Full refunds given with 5 days notice. Dates can be changed with 3 days notice.
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