Beginner Photography Class in Fremantle

Unlock your camera's potential and take control of your photography journey!



2 hours

Class size 1 to 20 (public classes), 2 to 9
  $110 (PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Take control of your camera and start shooting with confidence in this 2-hour, hands-on beginner photography workshop set in the heart of Fremantle.
Perfect for beginners — or anyone who feels stuck on Auto — this session will help you finally understand your camera and start taking photos you’re proud of. No jargon, no pressure, just practical learning in real locations.
We’ll meet in Fremantle before heading on a relaxed photo walk through a mix of historic streets, open spaces, and coastal light — including areas around the Cappuccino Strip, Fishing Boat Harbour, and nearby laneways. These varied locations give you the perfect chance to practise different settings, compositions, and lighting scenarios in real time.
By the end of the session, you’ll feel confident adjusting your settings, understanding light, and shooting creatively — not just point and click.
What we’ll cover
Understanding your camera
Demystifying the buttons, dials, menus, and modes you actually need — so your camera finally makes sense.
The exposure triangle (made simple)
Shutter speed, aperture, and ISO explained in plain English and applied as we shoot around Fremantle.
Focus & depth of field
How to control focus points and create sharp images or soft, blurred backgrounds.
White balance & colour
Learn how to get natural colours in changing coastal and urban light.
Composition made easy
Framing, leading lines, textures, and creative angles inspired by Fremantle’s character.
Hands-on shooting the entire time
This is a practical workshop with plenty of one-on-one guidance as we photograph throughout Fremantle’s streets and waterfront areas.
What you'll get
Shoot confidently in manual or semi-manual modes
Adjust settings for different lighting situations
Understand how to freeze or blur motion
Create soft backgrounds or sharp landscapes on purpose
Take home skills you can use immediately in your photography
Free eBook: The Confident Beginner – A Guide to Photography
Included for all participants to help you keep practising after the class.
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Knowledge required
Suitable for beginners.
What to bring
Your own camera (DSLR, mirrorless, or advanced compact)
Charged battery and memory card
Any lenses you’d like to practise with
Notebook and pen (optional)
Comfortable clothes and shoes for walking and shooting outdoors
Location

Fremantle Markets, Henderson Street, Fremantle WA

Your teacher can also travel within 100 kms of Fremantle, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Gilham-Martin Media
Gilham-Martin Media

4.9 (49)

Claire Gilham-Martin is a Perth-based photographer, videographer, and educator whose work captures the quiet, cinematic beauty of Western Australia. Drawn to moody tones, reflective light, and the emotion of stillness, Claire transforms familiar coastal and urban landscapes into stories of atmosphere and place.
Through her photography workshops and mentoring, Claire empowers others to see with intention — guiding students from automatic settings to confident manual control. Her teaching style, often described as patient, clear, and inspiring, helps beginners and enthusiasts alike understand not just how to take a photo, but why it matters.
With a background in both photography and videography, Claire bridges artistry and technical mastery. Whether behind the lens or leading a hands-on class at Perth landmarks like Elizabeth Quay and Fremantle’s Round House, she shares the same passion: helping others discover the magic in light, mood, and moment.
When she’s not editing or teaching, Claire can usually be found exploring the outdoors with her two Welsh Pembroke Corgis, Speckle and Licorice — her loyal (and often muddy) photography assistants. They’ve wandered through more shoots than most people she knows, always reminding her to slow down, look closer, and find joy in the small details.
Claire’s landscape work continues to gain recognition on both national and international stages. Most recently, she reached the Top 101 in the International Landscape Awards 2025, placing Number 41 globally and having her image published in the official awards book. She also achieved Finalist status in the prestigious Landscape Capture Awards, with both of her submitted images. In 2024, Claire was awarded 3rd Place in the Australian & New Zealand Landscape Awards, her image was selected and published, a milestone that marked her continued progression in the competitive landscape photography world.
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