Beginner Photography Classes in Melbourne

Take your photography skills to the next level and capture special moments with beginner photography classes in Melbourne! Their hands-on classes provide the perfect place to help you take better photos and see your city from a whole new perspective. From mastering the DSLR camera to smartphone photography, you will learn tons of skills that you can put into practice. Guided by local Melbourne photographers, you will walk through the city, snap beautiful landscapes and even find hidden gems in your local area. 

The tours are led by either Francine or Stefano, two Melbourne-based photographers. Francine, from Switzerland, is fluent in English, German and French, and has spent much of her life traveling. And Stefano, from Italy, is a travel photographer who loves cycling. They are both amazing instructors and will give you clear, helpful feedback on your shots.

So, what kind of courses are offered? Here are the best Melbourne-based photography classes to get you started:

Day Photography Class

This is a three hour class of no more than eight participants that will teach you the basics of capturing the best of Melbourne with a digital camera. Your instructor will take you to the iconic Melbourne Cafe, the graffiti laneways, RMIT (for those who don’t know, that’s the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, whose architecture is a fun challenge for photographers), and the State Library Victoria.

During your time in this class, you’ll learn all about composition, control ISO, aperture, and shutter speed, and the art of capturing the urban setting. This course is tailored specifically to digital photography, but don’t worry, if you have a smartphone, there’s another class for you below.

This class will be held rain or shine, just make sure that you dress appropriately for the weather and bring good walking shoes. Your digital camera should be fully charged with plenty of storage.

Night Photography Class

Like the Day Photography Class, this one lasts three hours, has a capacity of eight students, and takes you to the most iconic parts of Melbourne. Of course, these landmarks are the ones that are better captured at night - Flinders Streets Station, Federation Square, Graffiti Laneways and the Yarra River.

There’s no mistaking that taking photos at night can be harder but with an experienced photographer, you can feel relaxed and ready to learn all about night photography. With skills like controlling ISO and aperture under your belt, you’ll have the confidence to continue growing this skill as a practical and creative hobby.

In addition to your fully charged digital camera, you’ll also need a tripod and cable release or remote.

Night and Day Photography Course

This six hour class will give you the best of both worlds by teaching you how to take the best photographs both in daylight and at night. You get twice the experience with this workshop, so be sure your equipment is ready or that you have extra batteries. Have a good meal before-hand and don’t forget your water bottle!

After the end of the class, you’ll feel like a professional, and you'll have made some new photography buddies!

Smartphone Photography Class

If you don’t have a digital camera, or would like to hone your smartphone photography skills, you’ll love this fun three hour class. Like in the Day Photography class, this workshop will take you to all the photogenic areas of Melbourne - RMIT and the State Library Victoria, etc.

Your friendly instructor will provide you with valuable information on photography theory and how to practice travel photography. You’ll also learn some different techniques  like how to control ISO and exposure, as well as how to edit your shots on your phone. Because these classes are so small, you’ll get great one-on-one feedback on your photos throughout the tour.

This class is suitable for all smartphones. Just make sure that your phone has a full battery or that you have a portable battery.

A few things to remember before you hit the road with your instructor: make sure to consider the weather! If it’s going to be sunny or a bit overcast, wear sun-lotion, a hat, and sunglasses. If it looks like it might rain, bring an umbrella. And always, always bring comfortable walking shoes.

So, whether you’ve lived in Melbourne your whole life or are just passing through, it is a wonderful experience to see the city through the lens of a camera. You’ll naturally notice things differently when you take on the perspective of the artist, and in this photogenic city, you have plenty of material to work with.

So sign up for a ClassBento photography workshop today so that you can take your skills to the next level. The city is waiting to be photographed!