Beginner Photography Class

Have a camera but not quite know how to use it?

This beginner photography course is designed to help you understand your camera and give you the confidence to start creating images you love.

Unlike many photography workshops that jump straight into taking photos, we'll first spend time learning how your camera works. You'll learn what the settings do, when to use them, and how to move beyond Auto mode. 

We'll meet at The Bell Tower before exploring Elizabeth Quay, the Perth CBD, and London Court, photographing a variety of subjects, lighting conditions, and compositions along the way.

Learn what the important buttons, dials, and settings actually do so your camera finally starts making sense.

• The Exposure Triangle Made Simple
• Master shutter speed, aperture, and ISO using easy-to-understand explanations and practical demonstrations.
• Focus & Depth of Field
• Learn how to achieve sharp focus, control focus points, and create beautifully blurred backgrounds when you want them.
• White Balance & Colour
• Understand how different light affects colour and how to achieve natural, accurate results straight from the camera.
• Composition Techniques
• Discover simple but powerful composition techniques including leading lines, framing, symmetry, perspective, and visual storytelling.
• Understanding Light
• Learn how to recognise and work with different types of light to create stronger and more impactful photographs.

This workshop is perfect for beginners wanting to understand their camera and improve their photography in a supportive and friendly environment.

What You'll Learn

• Understanding aperture, shutter speed and ISO
• The exposure triangle
• Camera shooting modes
• Focus modes and focus areas
• White balance
• RAW vs JPEG
• Lens selection and focal lengths
• Understanding light
• Common beginner mistakes
• Camera setup recommendations

What you'll get

• 2.5 hour hands on workshop 
• Beginner Photography eBook
• Practice exercises
• Small group learning environment