classes: Smartphone Photography • DSLR Photography • Photography

4.9 (399)

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Alfonso's Photography tours was founded by Alfonso Calero, a multi-award winning photographer with over 20 years' experience. He's recruited some of Australia's best photographers and teachers to provide you with informative, fun and inspiring photography experiences.

Alfonso's team provides regular photography classes where you can gain some new skills and knowledge, discover your artistic style, and also discover (or rediscover) Australia's beautiful cities. They also provide custom photography courses on request.

Classes

3-day Photography Tour: Kiama, NSW

Your choice of time

Kiama

1 to 6

$999 - $1,099

3-day Photography Tour: Otway Ranges, VIC

Your choice of time

Beech Forest

1 to 6

$999 - $1,099

7 Day Photography Tour Experience: Tasmania

Your choice of time

Western Junction

1 to 12

$3,900 - $4,900

7-day Photography Tour: Tasmania

Your choice of time

Western Junction

$3,999 - $4,999

Smartphone Photography Class

5.0 (112)

Runs regularly

The Rocks

1 to 10

$90 - $109

Beginner DSLR / Hybrid Photography Course

4.9 (43)

Runs regularly

The Rocks

1 to 8

$90 - $109

Night Photography Short Course

4.8 (20)

Runs regularly

The Rocks

1 to 8

$90 - $109

Day and Night Photography Class

5.0 (8)

Runs regularly

The Rocks

1 to 8

$170 - $199

Smartphone Night Photography Class

Sat 16 Dec, 7:30pm

The Rocks

1 to 8

$85 - $99

Smartphone Photography Class for Corporate Events

Your choice of time

The Rocks

11 to 30

$50

Private Photography Class

5.0 (19)

Your choice of time

Comes to you

1 to 10

$299 - $798 per group

Private Photography Class: Sunrise Seascape

5.0 (1)

Your choice of time

The Rocks

1 to 2

$299

Northern Japan Photography Course and Tour

Your choice of time

Sydney

4 to 6

$6,500 - $7,500

3-day Photography Tour: Fleurieu Peninsula, SA

Your choice of time

Torrens Vale

1 to 6

$1,099 - $1,399

Smartphone Photography Class - Perth City

4.8 (10)

Runs regularly

Perth

1 to 10

$85 - $109

Smartphone Photography Course (Fremantle, WA)

4.7 (17)

Runs regularly

Fremantle

1 to 10

$85 - $109

DSLR Day Photography Class (Fremantle, WA)

5.0 (5)

Runs regularly

Fremantle

1 to 10

$85 - $109

Night Photography Course (Fremantle, WA)

5.0 (3)

Runs regularly

Fremantle

1 to 10

$85 - $109

Night Photography Course (Perth City)

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

Perth

1 to 10

$90 - $109

Day and Night DSLR Photography Class - Fremantle

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

Fremantle

1 to 10

$170 - $199

Day DSLR Photography Course (Perth City)

5.0 (1)

Your choice of time

Perth

5 to 10

$90

Day and Night Photography Class (Perth City)

Runs regularly

Perth

1 to 10

$170 - $199

Private Photography Workshop

5.0 (3)

Your choice of time

Comes to you

1 to 10

$299 - $798 per group

3-day Photography Tour: Port Stephens

Your choice of time

Fingal Bay

3 to 6

$999 - $1,099

Day Photography Class

4.9 (14)

Runs regularly

Melbourne

1 to 10

$85 - $109

Smartphone Photography Class

4.9 (35)

Runs regularly

Melbourne

1 to 10

$85 - $109

Night Photography Course

5.0 (2)

Runs regularly

Melbourne

1 to 10

$80 - $99

Night and Day Photography Course

4.5 (2)

Runs regularly

Melbourne

1 to 10

$170 - $199

Private Photography Workshop

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

Comes to you

1 to 10

$299 - $798 per group

3-day Photography Tour: Port Stephens, NSW

Your choice of time

Anna Bay

1 to 6

$999 - $1,099

3-day Photography Tour: Dunsborough / Yallingup, Wa

Tue 18 Jun, 9am

Yallingup

1 to 6

$1,099 - $1,399

Smartphone Photography Course

4.9 (39)

Runs regularly

Brisbane City

1 to 10

$85 - $109

Day DSLR Photography Class

4.5 (2)

Runs regularly

Brisbane City

1 to 10

$90 - $109

Night Photography Course

5.0 (3)

Runs regularly

Kangaroo Point

1 to 10

$85 - $109

Day and Night Photography Course

4.0 (1)

Runs regularly

Brisbane City

1 to 10

$170 - $199

Private Photography Workshop

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

Comes to you

1 to 10

$299 - $798 per group

3-day Photography Tour: Blue Mountains, NSW

Your choice of time

Wentworth Falls

3 to 6

$999 - $1,099

7-day Photography Tour: Alice Springs

Your choice of time

Alice Springs

4 to 6

$4,500 - $5,500

Day DSLR Photography Course

4.8 (12)

Runs regularly

Adelaide

1 to 10

$85 - $109

Smartphone Photography Course

4.7 (17)

Runs regularly

Adelaide

1 to 10

$85 - $109

Night Photography Course

Runs regularly

Adelaide

1 to 10

$85 - $109

Day and Night Photography Course

5.0 (3)

Runs regularly

Adelaide

1 to 10

$170 - $199

Private Photography Class

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

Comes to you

1 to 10

$299 - $798 per group

Learn How to Use Your Camera

5.0 (2)

Runs regularly

1 to 8

$39 - $49

Learn Editing on Lightroom Classic

5.0 (1)

Your choice of time

1 to 8

$39 - $49

Learn Smartphone Photography from Home

5.0 (11)

Your choice of time

1 to 8

$39 - $49

Learn Photo Editing on Smartphone

5.0 (5)

Your choice of time

1 to 8

$39 - $49

Learn Photography Composition

5.0 (3)

Your choice of time

1 to 8

$39 - $49

Learn Smartphone Photography: Sydney Harbour

Your choice of time

1 to 100

$99 - $999 per group

Learn Smartphone Photography Series

Your choice of time

1 to 12

$109

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Reviews

(399)

Bob Jones • Nov 2023

I had Claire who was wonderful, very patient and gave out some great tips, she was easy to understand

Rich Raymont • Nov 2023

The teacher was very friendly and knowledgeable and the subject matter was varied so we got to experience a few different styles of photography. Great as an introduction to getting more from your smartphone.

Grahame Reader • Nov 2023

I recently had the pleasure of taking Tania's smartphone photography class in Melbourne, and I must say it was an absolutely delightful experience. Tania's expertise and passion for photography shone through every aspect of the class.

From the very beginning, Tania created a warm and welcoming environment that encouraged creativity. She has an impressive knowledge of smartphone photography techniques and was able to convey complex concepts in a way that was easy to understand. Her teaching style is both engaging and patient, making the learning process enjoyable.

What sets Tania apart is her hands-on approach to teaching. She didn't just tell us about photography; instead, she actively guided each of us through practical exercises some with challenges to complete, providing constructive feedback along the way. This interactive approach not only enhanced my skills but also boosted my confidence in using my smartphone for photography.

Tania took the time to address individual questions and concerns. Her genuine interest in our progress made the class feel personalised and ensured that everyone received the attention they needed.

Thanks to Tania's guidance, I now feel equipped to capture fantastic photos no matter where I am. Her insights have given me a newfound confidence in my smartphone photography skills. The class not only improved my technical abilities but also fostered a deeper appreciation for the art of capturing moments in time.

Overall, I highly recommend Tania's smartphone photography class to anyone looking to enhance their photography skills using a smartphone. Tania's expertise, coupled with her friendly and approachable demeanor, creates a fantastic learning experience that is both informative and enjoyable.

Lesley Smith • Nov 2023

Plenty of info and chances to use it. I’m now seeing more through a photographers perspective

Lyall Shapiro • Nov 2023

Chris was our instructor.
He was knowledgeable, patient and clear in his explanations and instructions.
He offered insightful and practical tips on effective use of the cameras and to get the most from the scenes. He offered and provided one of his tripods to help us out because one of ours had issues.
It was a 2.5 hr course and there was enough content - different techniques and effects in different locations - to try to keep one interested and engaged but not too much to feel overwhelmed by too many different new things.
We had 5 people in our class which was a good number as Chris was able to give each person the attention they required.
We learnt some really cool new techniques and are keen to go and try these out!
This was a very enjoyable and valuable experience and we will certainly be recommending it.
Thank you Chris!

Fynn Mueller • Nov 2023

Claire really tailored our tour to our interests. She was enthusiastic and helped us learn how to use our cameras and gave us some really useful tips. My son and I really enjoyed the tour
Thanks

Bruce Hobson • Oct 2023

Claudia’s personality, knowledge and teaching skills made the course very enjoyable. I recommend this course.

Amit Saxena • Oct 2023

Belle led this workshop for us . She understood our existing skill level to start at the place thats most desirable. We walked around various places within the city. She had a crisp plan for these locations. She shared her experiences while walking around and pointing at things and ways how a certain picture could be made interesting.
Overall an interesting sesssion. She is open to share her learning, friendly and flexible to our requirements

Sam Brown • Oct 2023

Great family day out! Our teacher Paul was knowledgable but relatable and easy to deal with. We had two teenagers, two 40 year olds and a couple of grandmas but he adapted for each of us and we got some great photos! Highly recommend

Sanna Suikkanen • Oct 2023

Belle is very informative and friendly. She was all the time encouraging us to ask questions and tell her what we wanted out of the afternoon. I learned a lot and the lesson gave me a whole new perspective to street photography. I now know what and where to look for interesting things to photograph. 5 stars!

Naomi Dixon • Oct 2023

The setting was great in four different locations in the city centre. The leader was friendly and informative and she encouraged questions and made sure we all had feedback. The instructions were easy to follow and very useful.
The group size was perfect, just the four of us.
We learnt a lot of useful skills to improve our phone photography and have enjoyed using these skills already. Thanks

Patsy • Oct 2023

The teacher was amazing and had very clear, simple instructions.

I light every aspect, particularly setting up the contrast before taking the photo.

I considered myself a good mobile phone photographer but this has absolutely taken me to the next level.

Andrea Webb • Oct 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Teacher was very experienced and helped everyone individually. Location was perfect to trial our photography for travel!

Leo Malagueno • Oct 2023

It was Great, can't fault Alfonso da kabayan, been Smartphone beginner and advance, DSLR beginner Day/ Night at Melbourne.
It was great, and highly recommended, so I also enroll my kids,

They were so happy and got a new knowledge on how to take photos.

Louise Nelson • Oct 2023

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

Alfonso is friendly and a great teacher. His passion for photography is contagious! I feel confident using my DSLR, now knowing the fundamentals. If you want a great day out and learn to take great photos this is the class for you.

Ashley Koch • Oct 2023

Braedan was very helpful teaching us about the different modes and how they work. Very enjoyable tour

Ian Martin Bamford • Sep 2023

Braedan was an excellent teacher. He is very knowledgeable and very easy going. He made it so easy to understand how to use our camera out of Automatic mode. Enjoy the time learning from him. Thanks.

Bradley Bamford • Sep 2023

Braeden was great very helpful and extremely approachable, not to mention a wealth of knowledge

Jung Lin • Sep 2023

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

Teacher is nice and patient. I learn a lot of new skills for snapseed and cheat sheet. It is a nice tour around The Rocks.

Shelley Mino • Sep 2023

Claudia was great, we learnt a lot, all very interesting and helpfull. The Anzac square was an excellent venue

Triana • Sep 2023

I really enjoyed this course. Paul was very clear with his explanations and very patient answering all our questions. He has some very useful props for us to test different photo techniques and even posed as our model so we could take some portraits.
He also took us to some really nice spots with views of the city that I didn’t know about, and we could take some really nice shots.
I think it’s an amazing course for a beginner such as myself, and it’s full of information. I had tried some online photography courses in the past but then found myself overwhelmed when trying to take a photo on my own. This experience was exactly what I needed since Paul was right there as I practised to answer my questions and help me choose the correct settings.
I definitely feel more confident now! Thanks Paul

Trudy Campbell • Sep 2023

Claudia was amazing and new her stuff. It was a great course. I would recommend to others

Jenny Massey • Sep 2023

Fun class offering some great ideas. Peter encouraged and gave positive feedback along the way. More focus on iPhone capability but a guest Samsung user was very helpful.

Cecelia Gzell • Sep 2023

Excellent locations and very good instruction. Highly recommended. My work colleagues are considering taking a class too

Rowyn Pepper • Sep 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Super helpful, informative and enjoyable, the walk around the area was an added bonus with all the history.

Charmaine Jia • Aug 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Alfonso is a knowledgeable and passionate photographer. Under his guidance, I not only acquired valuable skills but also discovered new ways of seeing and appreciating the beauty around me. If you're seeking to enhance your photography prowess while exploring the historic beauty of Sydney Rocks, this class is an absolute must. Prepare to be inspired, enlightened, and amazed at the creative potential of your smartphone camera.

Sarah-Jane Spencer • Aug 2023

Superb way to spend an afternoon in Sydney. Alfonso was wonderful. Thank you s-J

Yue Wu • Aug 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Alfonso was such a great guide and we enjoyed the class very much. So many tips and tricks

Anonymised ClassBento student • Aug 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended

This is a terrific course, would highly recommend if your want to know how to get better photos from your phone

Kerri Smith • Aug 2023

Easy communication and reminders for course. Nikky was fantastic through out. Remained calm with unexpected challenges. Provided clear instructions and helpful tips. Encouraging and patient. Definitely recommend to get the most out of your phone. Looking forward to taking fabulous photos in the US next month.

Philippa Malone • Aug 2023

Our teacher was very friendly and I enjoyed the couple of hours we had together.
I felt I learnt enough to use the camera on my phone more effectively and was pleased to know how to edit my shots.
The class was fun and informative.
Pip

John Uri • Aug 2023

17 ClassBento workshops attended • 15 reviews

Nikky was great and helpful with our questions of how to make professional photos and all the hints on the SnapSeed App.
Have took photos and played around with SnapSeed which it has given me confidence to make professional photos with my iPhone.

Very happy of knowing how to use my iPhone to make great photos.

Elspeth Crosby • Jul 2023

45 ClassBento workshops attended • 50 reviews

Alfonso was an excellent teacher and I am very pleased with how much I learned. I would definitely recommend this class. Thanks again.

Teacher's response

It was a pleasure to teach you and help you on your personal project.

Dianne Walsh • Jul 2023

A worthwhile course and teacher Cindy was excellent. Learned lots and plenty to think about when taking photos.

Cathy Reeves • Jul 2023

Claudia was very personable, friendly and knowledgeable.
Thoroughly enjoyed the course.
Highly recommend. Thank you.

Chris Lawford • Jul 2023

Great class, full of information and practical tips on both taking photos and editing. Highly recommended.

Ruth Holliday • Jul 2023

Claudia was very friendly and helpful. Locations were interesting and beautiful parts of Brisbane - well chosen.

Briony Lee • Jul 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Alfonso was an amazing teacher who taught me a lot about the settings for different types of camera shots. It was a really fun experience that took us to some great locations around the Rocks. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about photography composition and manual settings.

Irwin Kim • Jul 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Belle was an excellent guide. I learnt lots during the day and looking forward to putting these new tools into practice!

Maliha Rahman • Jun 2023

Great introduction to some of the technical parts of photography and learning how to use your camera in different circumstances. As a beginner, I learned a lot and felt more confident to test out the functions on my camera. There are also some lovely locations throughout the Rocks.

Rachael Mamo • Jun 2023

Belle was incredible kind, helpful and easy going. Not only did we learn, but it was fun and she also followed up with some useful tips and advice.

Karl Donaghey • May 2023

Paul, our teacher was an absolute delight with nothing being an issue. He treated each student with respect and patience, gave clear instruction individually. The locations were well thought out. I could not fault the course at all and came away "a happy little vegemite". The opportunity to photograph light painting and fireworks was unexpected and most enjoyable. My aim was to get more familiar with my camera and I am now a lot more confident in what I can achieve. Your pricing is on the mark and value for money. My granddaughter and I had a ball.
Thank you, Karl Boening.

Keerthi Prasad • May 2023

Paul was an excellent teacher. He was patient in answering all sorts of questions. Paid attention to the detail to explain the technique in a way one can understand easily.

Rachel Arthur • May 2023

27 ClassBento workshops attended

Chris was wonderful! I’m an absolute beginner and I feel so grateful to have had such a kind, patient, encouraging teacher who was happy to take me through the basics and didn’t make me feel like an idiot. By the end of the class I had a better idea of how to troubleshoot some of the difficulties I was having and I’d been able to take a couple of photos I was happy with.

As a woman, I’ve previously had negative experiences in classes where male instructors have just started taking photos of me on their cameras without asking my permission which has made me really uncomfortable and made it hard to focus on learning. Chris was completely respectful and even when the kittens we were photographing were climbing on my lap he didn’t so much as point his camera at me. I really appreciated his manner and approach along with his knowledge and can’t recommend him more highly.

Greg Whiffin • May 2023

Belle was fantastic in showing all aspects of Iphone photography. Her demeanor made it easy to understand and appreciate her love of photograpy.

Jenny Searle • May 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Really great afternoon. Learned lots of handy tricks, some blew our minds. Daniel was very helpful and knowledgeable with a good sense of humour.

Suba Surianarayanan • May 2023

It is a good course for learning the basics of mobile photography. Basic techniques were covered along with basic editing tools. The teacher demonstrated the techniques with enthusiasm.

Aviva Lowy • May 2023

This was such a useful course for anyone who uses a smartphone - and isn't that everyone! Lots of helpful tips on taking better photos and an introduction to a suite of easy-access free graphic tools to enhance and manipulate images for various uses, including instagram and other social media platforms, and making your own personalised electronic messages, such as gift cards.
Chris, who was our teacher, is a professional photographer across the range of commercial work, from food to architecture, so was able to advise on all the participants' particular interests. Apart from the learning, the class was great fun and very friendly.

Geri Waud • Apr 2023

Thoroughly enjoyed my experience! David was very knowledgeable and helpful and truly loves photography and you can tell he wants everyone else to fall in love with it the way he did! He took the time to walk each of us through our camera technology and was just so thorough and passionate! Would definitely recommend this to friends! I had ZERO knowledge of anything camera related and he walked me through every thing without batting and eyelid or treating me any differently!

Raphael Pham • Apr 2023

Paul was a great teacher and certainly knew what he was doing. He went in depth about the technical stuff with plenty of examples and little tasks for us to do. I think it was a great lesson for beginner photographers. It explained at the complex camera things like iso, aperture, shutter speed etc. Everything you'd need to take pictures in any circumstances. The lesson was plentiful and Paul was happy to go overtime to teach the final lesson.

A truly wonderful lesson packed full of valuable information for any beginner photographer. I recommend lesson this for any beginner photographer.

Aakansha Bhargava • Apr 2023

Chris gave us a lot of insight into the world of photography. He showed us techniques which are very useful in practical world. Can't wait to learn more about photography

Panagiotis Nentzos • Apr 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended

Very interesting and informative class, I've learnt a lot of things about using my phone to take great photos! And we also did a nice tour of the rocks as well and the surrounding area.

Shen Wong • Apr 2023

Terrific course and location - the combination of the photo instruction and history tour was excellent. A great afternoon despite the rain. Recommended.

Marilyn R • Apr 2023

Really enjoyed our photography experience with Tamara.
Tamara was very enthusiastic and passionate about photography and very sharing, well organised and presented extremely well, very informative and clear explanations. Attentive to our individual needs.
Learnt so much from this interactive session in the enchanting historic Rocks area. Had so much fun and came away with lots of new skills. Would highly recommend to others.
Thank you very much Tamara for a such a sensational experience.

Kate Bylund • Mar 2023

I really enjoyed this course. Peter made it really interesting and I learned a lot. Highly recommended.

Christopher Goodrich • Mar 2023

During my time, I was able to gain valuable hands-on experience that I found to be incredibly rewarding. My experience allowed me to develop a deeper understanding, and I could apply what I learned in a practical setting. The skills I acquired during this experience have proven incredibly useful. I am grateful for the opportunity to have this experience and highly recommend it to anyone interested.

Natalie Smith • Mar 2023

91 ClassBento workshops attended • 38 reviews

My teacher is a really nice person all I want at this stage is sit and talk about cameras and how to use the computer with them and he gets that and gets me

June Ho • Mar 2023

Claudia was such a fabulous teacher - very friendly and professional. She explained theory well, gave us tons of practical tips and everyone finished feeling much more knowledgeable. Thank you Alfonso and Claudia!

Graeme Armstrong • Mar 2023

Peter was an excellent teacher.
He keeps it simple and informative but also gives heap of handy hints to take the best photos .
Would highly recommend

Stephanie Tan • Mar 2023

The photography class exceeded my expectations. I thought i knew my phone but I sure realised I didn't after doing the course. I look forward to elevating my photos to the next level. Bonus was the video editing and apps.

Kelly Peterson • Feb 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

I was expecting to sit in a classroom for this course Nope! We met in The Rocks and immediately started walking around, while learning. We learned technical details of our DSLRs as well as tips for for taking better pictures. Really enjoyed Alfonso (the instructor) and it was fun working with the other people in the class.

Rob Christie • Feb 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Peter was very approachable and informative. I learnt so much from him as to the capabilities of my smart phone with taking pictures. Fremantle is an awesome spot for this type of course having such a diverse range of interests for photographers.

Mike Yates • Feb 2023

Very instructive and great interpersonal skills. We learnt both how to take good photos and how to manipulate them subsequently. First class!

Joanne McPhee • Feb 2023

Alfonso was very knowledgeable, great course to be practically apply new knowledge and get feedback straight away . Good pace, great tips and hack sheets to take away with you as well.

Dave Gooding • Feb 2023

This was a wonderful session with Alfonso focusing on a seascape at sunrise. It was my first foray into shooting exclusively on manual settings with lots of insights into composition and adapting to rapidly changing light conditions. Alfonso then followed up with post shoot editing in Light Room.
I've got lots to work on now and will look forward to following up with Alfonso once I've completed my post session editing.

Maxim Nesterov • Feb 2023

Alfonso's lesson will leave you feeling much more confident in your smartphone photography and editing skills. He explains everything clearly with well-thought out exercises to consolidate the teaching points he brings up. The pacing is fantastic and the location is great. Highly recommend to do with friends or a partner!

Jacky Cutting • Feb 2023

Teacher was very easy to understand and explained things which I could understand.

The teacher didn't overload us with information so now ready to do another course to learn next option on my camera

Natalie Smith • Feb 2023

91 ClassBento workshops attended • 38 reviews

Teacher cool easy going no pressure bet passionate about photography you can really tell and he’s such a good patient Person making it easier

Karen Hutton • Feb 2023

Talented and helpful teacher.
Great venue in The Rocks!
Learned so much to improve my photos.

Alex Flohr • Feb 2023

Alfonso has a great personality and is very knowledgeable. He took the time to get to know a bit about the photography skill level and what I wanted out of the session and tour.
Very willing to help and share his knowledge and skill. Would highly recommend him.
Thank you!

Natalie Smith • Jan 2023

91 ClassBento workshops attended • 38 reviews

Easygoing not to technical but kept up the teaching. What a beautiful place to work from on the beach. Teacher is cool and pretty funny enjoyable time. Booked my next one looking forward to that.

Lisa Hamilton • Jan 2023

Alfonso was knowledgeable, friendly and accomodating to all questions. We came away from our class with workable tools and assets that we could implement straight away and a renewed passion for this facet of our business and offering. Even if you are just looking to learn for personal use we highly recommend this class!

Christine Ganosis • Jan 2023

The teacher was great, friendly & knowledgeable. I also got to discover Melbourne through a new lens

Emily Kitchin • Jan 2023

Class was really food - learnt how to use the phone camera so less editing might be required. Learnt a little bit about photography concepts and editing. Was very useful - Thank you Alfonso

Priscilla Bustamante • Jan 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Calm, helpful, knowledgeable, engaged, clear instructions, friendly
Covered all the elements outlined in course description.

Barbara Hastings • Jan 2023

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews

You literally cannot go wrong with this delightful photography class! Firstly, Alfonso is the most low-key yet knowledgeable instructor. He absolutely knows his stuff, and REALKY knows how to teach in a way that encourages attendees to do their best. Spending the afternoon taking photos around The Rocks was wonderful-much better than in some stuffy studio! The challenges were bite-sized, and as easy or as difficult as you make them for yourself. He gives you soooo many red out ed to take away that it’s almost impossible to go wrong after the class is over. Highly recommend!

Serena Frost • Jan 2023

Alfonso was a fantastic teacher with valuable knowledge and skills. He was also very personable and kept the atmosphere light and enjoyable!

Callum • Jan 2023

Alfonso was an amazing teacher. Was able to teach a novice like myself in easy to understand ways.

Carol Le • Jan 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Great beginners class. Luke was knowledgeable, fun and taught us how to use our camera and what to do when taking photos in different settings.

Heather McNeil • Jan 2023

I am not very fit so was worried about walking around town - but the instructor kept a really gentle pace so the couple of older ladies and I had no problems keeping up. In addition my phone is an Iphone 7+ that was bought nearly 10 years ago but the instructor still showed me how to get the best out of my camera - actually they looked professional - I'm the family photographer now!

Jane Routley • Jan 2023

Had lots of fun doing this course. Our tutor Tania was knowledgeable, ethusaistic and clear. I learnt a lot and had great fun doing it.

Ric Bierbaum • Jan 2023

Sarah was friendly, informative and very knowledgeable. She paced this session really well and provided us all with opportunities to have our questions answered. Thank you.

Jill Taylor • Dec 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

It was a good sesion, with lots to photgraph during Vivid, and some great tips given. Thanks!

Christopher Kelly • Dec 2022

Our teacher, Alfonso, was very knowledgeable of smartphone photography. He shared some great insights and was very good at navigating the various queries and developing interest from the group.

Victoria Arfaras • Dec 2022

Fantastic! This was a great way to learn how to take good photos and use my iPhone functions properly. The teacher was very knowledgeable and helpful. Would recommend to any photo enthusiasts or anyone that just wants ti take a decent photo.

Sarah Odom • Dec 2022

Our first photography class! Covered the basics well and also gave time for additional questions from some of the more advanced attendees. Built in time for review and personal attention. Would definitely recommend!

Ling Lee • Dec 2022

22 ClassBento workshops attended • 21 reviews

Fantastic and enjoyable class with Alfonso on smartphone photography, learnt so much about the different settings and options available on a smartphone camera.

Jessica Peig • Dec 2022

Alfonso provided a great workshop on the basics of photography in manual mode. He gave us mini tasks throughout the course to put what we have learnt into practice. Incredibly approachable with any questions you may have.

Daniel Chong • Dec 2022

Paul was a great teacher who was passionate about teaching photography and gave me insight into the basics with a lot of help in how to make use of a camera key features such as composition lighting and angles. I highly recommend this course for beginner photographers who want a start in photography basics.

Bryan Khoo • Dec 2022

Paul wad a great teacher, very patient for me as a beginner and explained things very clearly

Karen Drieberg • Nov 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Sarah’s class was well planned and included interesting locations to focus on different aspects of photo composition. Sarah also showed the group different camera functions on their phones at each place, and we were able to experiment and implement them at our own pace. Exploring Snapseed as an editing app was done in a friendly group environment with plenty of time to experiment with its features.
This class was excellent value for money and catered to all levels of interest.

Kerry Funt • Nov 2022

This was a great hands on course, the smart phone camera can do so much once you have be taught . The walk around Sydney was also a highlight

Lucy Spyrou • Nov 2022

Alfonso was wonderful, he showed us how to navigate the the Snapseed app. He also explained the principles of photography, and how we can further improve on our mastery skills of taking the pics we love. Beautiful location, the Rocks, Sydney.

Lidia Dokuchaeva • Nov 2022

It was a great experience! Paul was very knowledgeable and friendly. Had a great time going around Melbourne taking pictures.

Sharna Black • Nov 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Learnt lots, have much better composition and understanding of good smartphone photos since taking the class.

Lianne Cretney-Barnes • Nov 2022

Thank you Carlos for an informative and fun afternoon in Perth. We learnt heaps!
Lianne & Ian

Anna Xia • Nov 2022

106 ClassBento workshops attended • 103 reviews

We had Luke David as our teacher and he went through a lot of detail from composition to lighting to editing photos all on our phones. We met at the Ormond statue on RMIT campus and then went to the state library followed by the RMIT design school, we took many photos which he critiqued and edited to perfection. Finally he discussed about taking portraits. It was a very enjoyable afternoon, learnt lots.

Alison Thompson • Nov 2022

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews

Thank you Luke for sharing your expert knowledge. It was a fun afternoon with lots of creative opportunities and fabulous locations.
Photo of Luke the instructor.

Stephen Palucci • Nov 2022

Chris was very informative and clearly knew his way around the camera. Whilst I feel as though their is so much more to learn about DSLR photography, I feel as though he helped me better understand the essential which I can use as a platform to improving my skills down the road.

Catherine Stanley • Oct 2022

Thoroughly enjoyable course, loved walking through the city and applying the information directly on different subjects in various locations. Nicky was encouraging and helpful to everyone in the group. Highly recommended.

Wendy Arnott • Oct 2022

Really enjoyed the smartphone photography class. Nikki was an excellent instructor. She was very approachable and knowledgeable and kept things moving at a good pace.

Gregorina Kalyvaas • Oct 2022

Really learned apt about rethinking how photos are taken and great knowledge provided in relation to photoshopping. Thankyou so much. Could have done more than only 2 hours.

Natasha Stewart • Oct 2022

I had a great afternoon learning some
new photo editing tricks with Nikky. I will definitely be putting into practice some of these techniques in my future
photos.

Susanne Thanheiser • Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Sarah did a great job! At each site she gave an introduction to a certain aspect that we should focus on. She took time for each person, was very supportive and helpful. She has a great sense of humour. I can highly recommend the course.

Robyn • Oct 2022

Enjoyed the class.As I normally use a camera because I have weakness in left hand the class has given me confidence to use the phone and still get good photos.

Christine Young • Oct 2022

Claudia was very patient with a class of mixed experience and various phones.
She was extremely patient with us.

Wendy Wood • Oct 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews

Class was awesome. Carlos was a great teacher and had some amazing tips for improving our photography on our phones.

Chris Cameron • Oct 2022

Claudia is a lovely person with a gentle engaging manner. She was very calm and helpful to everyone.
The course was very basic which was good for me as I have always been just a point and press with my phone and edit the photos later. I enjoyed learning how to control factors such as the light at the time of taking the photo and will also find Snapseed very helpful in the future. It’s super easy to use so looking forward to that.
I like taking arty photos so the texture component appealed too and I shall be practicing now to get Rembrandt lighting on my portraits.
Many Thanks to Claudia.

Cherie Moore • Oct 2022

Nikki was easy going, friendly and facilitated our learning. She allowed us to interact with others and shared so we could direct our own learning. She provided feedback on our favourites picture and provided examples provide setting us off on a challenge. Loved the day. Thank you.

We covered line, composition, aperture, white light and shutter functions.

Jack Gromer • Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Great short course. Super informative and clear explanations of how to shoot in manual. Really friendly teacher. Definitely recommend.

Joenie Menkens • Oct 2022

We had a great day, our instructor Paul was fantastic! He was prepared to share and explain his love of photography and tips and tricks he has picked up along the way. The course was designed to work well with all phone operating types, our group consisted of iPhone and Google Pixel phones, and he was more than happy to work with both. I found a number of functions and features i didn't know i had with my phone and i was pretty chuffed with the pictures i ended up with. Thanks again to Paul and the rest of the group, a great day!

Howard Croxon • Oct 2022

Everything about the class was great. the teacher. Peter, was clear with his information and took the time to show the group how to get the best out of the photo we were taking.
Fremantle was an ideal venue particularly as the weather was very good and there lots of people around and any number of great photo opportunities.
certainly came away feeling the course was good value for money.

Ann McCallum • Oct 2022

Friendly and approachable teacher in a beautiful, historic location. A well balanced mixture of theory and practical exercises. Useful for beginners but also those with prior photography experience.

Nicole Walker • Oct 2022

A really interesting class held by Paul. He shared lots of tips and tricks that are easily accessible on my smartphone that I never knew about. The class was small so we got personal help and it was held at RMIT city campus which was easy to get to and was an interesting place to explore.

Barbara Clark • Oct 2022

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 8 reviews

Alfonso is a fantastic teacher - he explained the processes to achieving a well composed photo at just the right pace for everyone to understand and keep up.
The locations were perfect and varied so there was always interesting photos to take.
The class was a lot of fun.

Barbara Clark • Oct 2022

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 8 reviews

Uni Mook • Sep 2022

I learned what I like to know
Thank you so much for kind explainations

Uni

Brenda • Sep 2022

56 ClassBento workshops attended • 34 reviews

We just learned a few little tricks with photograph
I hope one day that I'm open to the opportunity of product photograph

Marlene Fegan • Sep 2022

Every thing was great. Very informative. Pity my phone doesn’t have a better camera.

Ros Cumming • Sep 2022

An enjoyable, informative afternoon, Peter had plenty of knowledge to share, Now I just have to retain the knowledge
Thankyou

Therese Korte • Sep 2022

Sarah was an excellent teacherexplained everything wellbalance of demonstration and trying out tools with guidance. Very positive and enjoyable experience. Having Claudia assist was a bonus, providing one on one help as needed.

Nadine Venturato • Sep 2022

Had a fantastic day learning and was happy my son came along with me. We both learnt a lot about the basics of the camera and then went on to use that knowledge to take photos of the opera house that evening showing the tribute to Queen Elizabeth.
Thanks for the wonderful learning and looking forward to another trip.

Richard Lamb • Sep 2022

Our guide Sarah was a very friendly and informative guide. It was a wonderful day, learning how to utilise the DSLR while walking in the sunshine. By the end of the session, I had confidence to use the camera's fully manual mode and get striking photos. Highly recommended.

Nicole Masterson • Sep 2022

Very useful information and I learnt a lot in the time frame. I will definitely recommend it.

Olivia Mansfield • Sep 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Brilliant knowledge and super friendly. Took my daughters and they helped us all create amazing pieces we love.

Aaron McAtee • Sep 2022

Fantastic teacher who knew her stuff. Took away some very good tips about utilising my camera on our upcoming overseas trip.

Glyn Conlon • Sep 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Thoroughly enjoyable.
The Rocks is a great location for photography and Alfonso was very clear with instructions and encouraging. He made the challenges very doable. A great afternoon.

Lynne McRae • Sep 2022

Loved my afternoon, a
Alfonso was great, learnt a lot! Other participants were a lovely group! Thank you so much!

Josh Bradshaw • Sep 2022

This was a great team event, it was good value, lots of fun, and got to explore Sydney taking away memories and new skills.

Elizabeth Harding • Aug 2022

Great course for beginners, Alfonso introduced us to camera and composition basics with some gentle challenges that got us using our new skills. Group was small enough to ask questions and get feedback, and discovered some great new shooting spots as a bonus

Catherine Moore • Aug 2022

The teacher was great. Took time to enable each of us to find different settings on our phones. Class size of only 3 meant lots of help too

Michelle Barraclough • Aug 2022

Had a really great time doing this course and learnt a lot. Looking forward to putting it into practice.

Kirsten Crosby • Aug 2022

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 7 reviews

I went with my son who is a beginner. I have some experience. We both got a lot out of the class. Alfonso was really great. Covered a lot of topics, and had time for everyone. Highly recommend.

Manon Gunderson-Briggs • Aug 2022

Excellent course for beginners. Alfonso is very knowledgeable and a really great teacher. Highly recommend.

Kay Kilham • Aug 2022

Our teacher Luke was very patient and informative. Walking around the top end of Melbourne city we were shown how to familiarize ourselves with aperture and shutter mode, moving to how to use them in manual. The venues were great - RMIT campus, Queen Vic Market and the interior of the State Library. Each venue was an opportunity for Luke to teach us different ways of working in manual mode. This class is definitely worth the time if you are interested in expanding the use of your digital camera. Alfonzo’s ebook on travel photography has great tips too.

Emilie Williams • Aug 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Teacher was nice and took us to many good places for photography. Learnt in depth how to utilise iso, aperture and shutter speed.

Kate Merry • Aug 2022

Really appreciated Sarah working to my pace. Sarah also knew the area well and where to go to be able to practice framing and composition utilizing the cameras ability and my new found knowledge to best effect. Sarah was lovely- friendly and encouraging thank you

Elvin Koh • Aug 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended

The teacher was really friendly and open. He was an amazing guide and taught using non techno terms which was easy to understand.

Elodie Williams • Aug 2022

Alfonso was very knowledgeable and the class was very well structured.
I highly recommend it!

Ingrid Clifford • Aug 2022

Alfonso was fantastic, he was a patient teacher and was able to teach a Group with difference skills well.
He was inspiring and friendly and made the day fun. He also took us to some great spots to photograph in Sydney

Petra Frank • Aug 2022

Content and pace was great. Had an enjoyable afternoon learning some new skills. Would recommend this course

Catherine Ashmore • Aug 2022

Alfonso was lovely welcoming and gave positive feedback to our group. He is knowledgeable about his craft and offered assistance to us even post class.
I have learned much useful techniques to improve my photography using my iPhone. Plus what a wonderful backdrop to learn in the rocks in Sydney.

Monique • Jul 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended

The teacher was very knowledgeable and helpful which made the class enjoyable. Lots of tips for beginners.

Nicholas Paz • Jul 2022

Was awesome, Alfonso was really informative, friendly and catering.
The crew in the class were also really friendly, interactive and sweet to deal with!

Rebecca Glavan • Jul 2022

Alfonso was friendly and very knowledgeable. The Rocks is a beautiful part of Sydney to photograph and the mini assignments that Alfonso sets are a fun way to learn.

Genevieve Bevilacqua • Jul 2022

Alfonso runs a fabulous course. It was very informative with great practical experience and supportive documentation. It was lovely to walk around The Rocks area and appreciate it from a new perspective. Everyone was having a wonderful time during the class. I feel better equipped to take photos with my new photography and editing skills. I highly recommend!

Edddie Treacy • Jul 2022

My son and I really enjoyed the tour! Guide Tom was experienced, knowledgeable and super friendly. We both learned a lot. Thanks for having us

Marie-Claude Lazare • Jul 2022

Alfonso is a friendly and creative teacher, demonstrating various techniques as well as allowing the participants to take the lead.
I was amazed to find out what my IPhone can do.
The tips and instructions to improve with the editing tools were easy to follow.
It was a great afternoon exploring the beautiful sites sound the Rocks.
I highly recommend this course.
Thank you
Marie-Claude

Gemma Ramos • Jul 2022

I had an enjoyable afternoon learning new things that my phone camera can do. We were also taught how compose a picture and to enhance by editing. Alfonso is very informative and engages with the students. I highly recommend people to take up this class.

Caroline Heske • Jul 2022

We had a wonderful time (adult and 11yo). The class was very interactive with plenty of chances to practice between instructions. Everything was well explained and the photos we got out of the experience were great. My daughter and I both found it fun, and it gave us really practical ideas to take better photos in the future. Alfonso was very friendly and made you feel comfortable, and he took us to some great spots to get iconic photos as well as to explore.

Sandy Minck • Jul 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended

We learnt so much in a short space of time. The teacher was great. Gave some theory, then a related task. Really enjoyed the experience.

Bernadette McLachlan • Jul 2022

Thanks spent time really trying to help individuals with personal photo interests and incorporated the group to learn from each other

James Quinn-Kumar • Jul 2022

Highly recommend. Alfonso is a great teacher. Class was well paced, a good balance of theory and practice. Came away learning a lot more about my phone's camera, photography and even editing which I wasn't expecting. Perfect afternoon activity.

Kerrie Grant • Jul 2022

Alfonso gave us a tailored class for our new phones and thoroughly recommend his patience and the amount of ground we covered in our first class, with the plan to do more with him.

Kerry Comerford • Jul 2022

Very helpful and informative, thanks Sarah. Good location, good size group. Surprised how much I learnt.

Tina Godfrey • Jun 2022

Alfonso was very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions or help out. Location and spots we visited were ok, some time spent on iconic locations would have been nice though. There was quite good mix of photography tips and editing although some more on the actual photography would have been beneficial. I didn't receive any materials before the class.

Danielle Bennett • Jun 2022

Alonso and his wife were lovely - it was a great class walking round the rocks and I loved meeting a great group of people

Ed Pepper • Jun 2022

Carlos was outstanding, the material was comprehensive and excellent. I did the class with my 12 year old daughter and she got so much out of the course. Carlos was great with her, encouraging her to experiment with composition to achieve great results. We will both be taking much better photos with our phones!
Thanks so much Carlos

Jo Breeze • Jun 2022

Interesting and worthwhile experience. Good value for money and excellent teacher. A very enjoyable afternoon.

Tracey Reardon • Jun 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Tom was a fabulous guide, informative and very helpful - would definitely highly recommend this course.

Valsa Sugumar • Jun 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Luke was good and helped me understand how to use the manual setting on my camera. Will certainly recommend this course for beginners

Sanjeev Markanday • Jun 2022

Smartphone photography course was well informative for us as the teacher gives attention to each person and answers your queries with patience while teaching. I found this course useful since I was not very well versed with my smartphone and now I know how to take photos and learnt to play around to create final results of the photo.

Peter Nguyen • Jun 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Alfonso is a great teacher & easy to chat to! He explained everything clearly & left us with mini assignments so that we could practice. It was great getting feedback on the shots too so you continue to learn! Thanks so much

Carly Horwitz • Jun 2022

Learned so much from Alfonso today! The class is definitely worth the price. Thank you!

Daphne Christodoulou • Jun 2022

Very experienced in wide range of photographic settings - i.e. landscape, portrait, sport, day, night, etc. With his experience, he's able to tailor the info to your skill and desired outcomes. Very polite and well mannered, was a delight to have spent time with. Can't recommend enough.

Therese Abela-King • Jun 2022

Thanks so much! Really enjoyed this course. It was both interesting and useful.
Thoroughly recommend!

Christopher Watson • Jun 2022

We are all good at setting our cameras on auto to take lots of photographs, but with a little input such as your course, we can improve ourselves and take much better ones, therefore I can say that the course was well worthwhile. Alfonso was very knowledgeable, helpful and easy to talk to. He didn't mind us asking dumb questions which put me in particular at ease in the group. The group was a nice size so that you weren't forgotten about when tasks were set and reviewed afterwards.
A postscript: I am very pleased ClassBento supports Dementia Australia. My wife was diagnosed with Alzheimers a while ago and is now in a home. Its terrible. Chris Watson

Susan Winship • Jun 2022

I preferred the evening workshop to the afternoon one. More research needs to be done on access to places. Could not access the Botantic Gardens from the river walk.

Dan Wright • Jun 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Great Class from Alfonso! Super useful course and really helped me to understand more about the functions on my camera and helping with composition, really great day out and doing the night course during VIVID was even better!

Liam Shaw • Jun 2022

I really enjoyed this course. The teacher was really interesting and engaging. The area we took photos was perfect. I learnt a lot from it!

India Cornish • Jun 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

This event was fun and informative. The location is The Rocks so it’s already so beautiful. Alfonso was kind, knowledgeable, and friendly. I learnt a lot about the manual settings on my camera but also about playing with those settings and having fun. We had a friend and colleague of Alfonso there, Chris, to assist, and he was also great,
I definitely recommend this course!

Peter Beveridge • Jun 2022

Alfonso (and Chris) provided a great introductory course on how to use your camera and generally improve your photography - in a great setting. Well worthwhile and enjoyable.

Marina Johnson • Jun 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews

Had a really good class. Nicky was welcoming, kind & informative. Learnt techniques for low light photography, used bulb mode for the first time All in all a great time was had & am keen to put this knowledge into more practice for my next shoot

Ethan Barnes • Jun 2022

Leant a lot and will book other courses. Good teacher and would recommend course to others

Rebecca Falzon • May 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended

Fantastic! Very knowledgeable and engaging.we really enjoyed the course. Would highly recommend to others.

Amelia Raby • May 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Loved my smartphone photo course - thanks to Nikky (the instructor) for choosing great spots in the city to help us to learn some of the features of taking a great photo ! Such a great afternoon !

Grant Rapkoch • May 2022

Good teacher, knowledgeable, good venue. Probably would be best to have an SLR camera for the course to take advantage of the SLR features.

Leanne Pridham • May 2022

Lovely afternoon out. Guide knowledgeable and patience. Learnt some knew photography tips & enjoyed seeing parts of the city from a different view.

Abigail Bautista • May 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Small group (5) allowed both group and individualised teaching, Alfonso was so knowledgeable and tailored his communication and teaching to meet all our needs, very happy with this intro course

Kathryn Croft • May 2022

Loved every minute and learnt so much! Alfonso was incredibly knowledgeable and gave practical, usable advice that immediately improved my smartphone photos

Megan Dangelo • May 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

I went in with some basic knowledge of elements of design. I came out learning more than I thought I would - including Marco and portrait tips. Teacher was knowledgeable and shared a free editing app that made photography was tangible for newbies. Would recommend!

Fallen Guthrie • May 2022

Great class! The class had a good amount of content and covered technical and composition components of photography well. A fun and friendly introduction to using a phone to take beautiful photos on the go. Thanks Alfonso!

Nicholas Barletta • May 2022

Alfonso was a great teacher. The class was exactly what We were after. Would recommend

Elizabeth Weiszbach • May 2022

Definitely worth doing this class if you are a beginner to the "Manual Modes". Alfonso explained everything clearly and was very patient in answering all questions. His knowledge helped me understand my camera better, how to set up the shots and how to get some great photos in the different modes. We visited some beautiful locations around The Rocks in Sydney which made for stunning photos. I definitely had some "A-Ha" moments and felt I learned a lot in this one class. Would absolutely recommend this class.

Gemma McKenna • May 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended

The class was fun, enjoyable and very informative- I did learned a lot. Alfonso was very approachable and happy to answer everyone’s questions.
Would highly recommend to others - my last and favourite shot of the night - which anyone going to Alfonso’s class can achieve ☺️

Sandy Williams • May 2022

Super Super happy. Learnt more in a few minutes without feeling stupid or pressured than I have worked out by myself in years. Thank you Alfonso - I am coming back and very soon to learn more from you.

Karen Drieberg • Apr 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Our class was made up of people of varying levels of photographic experience and interests, and everyone had a different camera. Sarah was able to guide each of us from the basic principles of photography through to an understanding of taking photos with the manual function on our cameras. We visited several locations to progressively work on our skills, and the group had a friendly and supportive atmosphere. This class was excellent value for money, and I recommend it for anyone wanting to understand how their camera works so that they can improve the quality of their photographs

Sabrina Walmsley • Apr 2022

Enlightening and has made a huge difference to the way we think about using our smart phones and technology but also how we see ourselves. Course provided tricks and tips for both taking and editing photos + troubleshooting. People, Landscape and using leading lines were covered with little 'challenges' along the way. Alfonso was a great teacher, I would highly recommend this course which suited all smartphone users of all ages.

Annemarie Vaccaro • Apr 2022

Friendly teacher, a nice walk around the Rocks. Learnt about features in my phone camera, and so tricks to take better pics.

Tracy Baron • Apr 2022

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 8 reviews

Approachable, informative, fun & inspiring. Signing up for a longer course. I’d add an exciting photo but needing to download from SD card to cloud photos.

Amanda Smith • Apr 2022

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews

Thanks Tamara
The Smartphone photography course I took in Sydney was so informative.
Not just in what we learned in regards to our phones and photography, but also what we learned about The Rocks and Sydney in general.

Plum Schrick • Apr 2022

Very informative. Carlos was patient, practical and helpful. I learned a lot! Encouraged to get on top of my photo management now. Interesting to learn about the useful gear available to improve photo quality. Many great tips including using the timer to prevent movement.

Michele Howie • Apr 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

I found the class really enjoyable. Alfonso is an experienced teacher and had structured the class so that he could teach us a new skill and then we had the opportunity to do it for ourselves and then practice it.

I would recommend this class.

Vivienne Nguyen • Mar 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Alfonso is a great teacher who took the time to explain everything in detail. He is enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The class was small which allowed for questions and personalised guidance. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn the basics.

Stephanie Baraya • Mar 2022

Really enjoyed the class and learnt alot. Alfonso is a great teacher and really takes the time to give everyone the time and interaction. I recommend

Cassandra Head • Mar 2022

Our teacher was great, they took the time with everyone there to make sure we got good photos and edited them well and we learned a lot, it was excellent.

Vanessa Opazo • Mar 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

This class was so good
I had no idea about photography and I feel I got a good understanding on how to use my camera and take some great shots after 2.5h.
Alfonso is very knowledgeable, patient and nice. He makes everything sound less intimidating than what it looks like.
We were lucky to have a sunny day and were moving around The Rocks area. We discovered some beautiful new spots where we practiced our new skills and spent a lovely afternoon overall.
I booked it with my partner. It was a great couple activity. We also got to interact with the rest of the group and learned from them too.
Highly recommend it!

Robyn Knight • Mar 2022

Peter was great in sharing his knowledge of how to make the most of the camera on a smartphone.
The class was well paced, strolling around Fremantle and taking shots, talking about tricks and options on the phone, then sitting and discussing them at various points along the way. It was very relaxed, I look forward to taking much better shots and knowing a bit more about how to edit them to really make them look more professional.
Thanks Peter

Paul Moss • Mar 2022

The class was awesome. Luke gave great tips which I'll be able to use when taking photos.

Rowan Romuld • Mar 2022

Alfonso's years and years of experience both in photography and as a teacher shined through. I really enjoyed the class and learned a lot! I highly recommend this to anyone with a mobile phone that has a camera 5 Stars from me!

Helen Moody • Mar 2022

This was an excellent course. In a short time we were able to learn a lot, and took some really good photos. Alphonso is a great teacher!

Sara Clapham • Feb 2022

This was a good intro course. The teacher was great and able to cater the material to different levels. We had multiple locations we shot photos at and a different skill we learnt at each. Would recommend to any beginners who are wanting to get to know their camera settings a bit better.

Iain White • Feb 2022

Sadly due to poor health I had to miss the class. So why am I rating it so highly you might wonder? Well the communication about the course, feedback to questions such as equipment to bring, meeting place (several confirmation notes) and empathy when I had to postpone my session (I will definitely do it soon!) was absolutely superb. Alfonso's Tours and his tutors are not just super photographers, which would be super enough, but super people too. Thank you very much for your thoroughness, kindness and empathy.

Helen Curmi • Feb 2022

Francine was very knowledgeable, engaging, structured the class well and was fun. I leaned heaps and would highly recommend Francine!

Edgar Ignacio • Feb 2022

I learned a lot in Alfonso's beginner's course and gained a bit more confidence in my photography. Alfonso is very approachable and one can ask all sort of questions without feeling embarrassed. I appreciate his enthusiasm to teach and explain technical aspects of photography in a way a beginner can comprehend. I will definitely come back to take further lessons from Alfonso.

Arsha Raghavan • Feb 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

I had fun and got somethings out of it , but I felt the flow of the class was all over the place from a newbie perspective.

Teacher's response

Thanks for your recent review. As this has never happened before you are welcome to come back again for free if that helps you meet your requirements. Please feel free to provide more detailed feedback.

Warm regards

Labiche Sandra • Feb 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Alphonse was very engaging and knowledgeable. I got to learn new ways to get better photos from my phone which was exciting. The hands on approach to teaching was very good as you get to practice as you go along. I would surely recommend this course to my friends.

Yvette Lilleyman • Feb 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended

This was a great course and Peter was fantastic! He made you feel special when you took a great shot. Would definitely recommend this course to friends and family.

Only thing I would say to improve is starting 1hr earlier for the theory side then have 2.5hrs to explore what freo has to offer.

Julia Colli • Feb 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

A very enjoyable and informative couple of hours. Alfonso was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. I got some great ideas and feel much more confident about night photography now.

Labiche Sandra • Feb 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

The DSLR workshop Fremantle was fun and easy to follow. The teacher Peter was very knowledgeable and made the session very interactive. I learned to use new functions on my camera and better technical to take good photos. I would recommend this course to my friends and other people looking to improve their photography skills.

Sarah Lyons • Feb 2022

Alfonso was a fantastic teacher, he was able to simplify the technical and creative aspects really well, the location was spectacular, and the rain definitely made for more moody pictures! Can’t recommend this class enough, I’ll definitely be doing another class!

David Pangallo • Feb 2022

Had a great time. Learned a lot, especially liked the app we used. Thanks again

Francesca Mizzau • Feb 2022

The class was interesting and interactive and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed. Would recommend.

Nils Versemann • Feb 2022

I found the guidance on composition, particularly personalised towards my particular interest and needs, to be very helpful. I certainly learned to pay closer attention to certain things. Alfonso was very personable and friendly, a great person to deal with.

Marina Bando • Jan 2022

I learnt a lot from the class and there was 3 of us which was great because if more a bit hard to see/follow the phone/ camera setup.
One suggestion I just thought of would be when describing the phone/camera notes have them on a written step by step laminated form to hold up to the class so all can see easy. Often we stood in bright areas and was awkward to see. Thank You

Alfonso's Photography Tours

Learning Adventures

classes: Smartphone Photography • DSLR Photography • Photography

Reviews

Alfonso's Photography Tours

Learning Adventures

local_activity classes: Smartphone Photography • DSLR Photography • Photography

Reviews

classes: Smartphone Photography • DSLR Photography • Photography