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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
How can we help?
Q: Who should attend?
Perfect for: ● Complete beginners wanting to learn photography properly ● Photographers wanting to improve their landscape and urban skills ● Anyone interested in photographing mountain environments ● People who live in or regularly visit the Blue Mountains ● Those ready to walk, observe, and practice for a full day
Q: What if the weather is bad?
Fine misty, drizzle is great for urban photography in the mountains. However, in the event of extremely hot temperatures or torrential rain the workshop will be rescheduled at a further date.
Q: Do I need to be physically fit to participate?
You don't need to be an elite athlete to attend however some level of fitness is required as there is a significant amount of walking and carrying your camera and belongings for the day. The walking is done at a comfortable pace.
Q: Is lunch included?
No lunch is not supplied. We will have access to many of the beautiful cafes around Katoomba to choose from.
Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: No cancellations, but free to reschedule up until 3 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 7.5 hours, $350 per guest
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Introduction to Your Camera
We start by getting you comfortable with your camera and understanding the controls that matter. No manuals, no jargon. Just the settings you actually need and how to use them confidently.
Learning Composition
Learn how to build a stronger image before you press the shutter. We cover the rules worth knowing and when to break them.
Framing Your Subject
We work through practical applications on framing your subject in every location. Whether you are shooting landscapes, people or details, how you place your subject in the frame changes everything.
- Meet at Katoomba Station (main entrance) street level, town side.
- Introduction and camera fundamentals
- Shooting through main street areas
- Work into residential streets and heritage areas
- Mid-morning break and image review
- Explore edge spaces where town meets bushland
- Quieter areas and different perspectives
- Work with changing afternoon light
- Final shooting session
- Group review and feedback at conclusion
Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 3 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.
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What you'll get
- Observational Skills: How to see photographically—recognising light, moments, composition, and storytelling opportunities in ordinary environments.
- Camera Fundamentals: Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO explained clearly and applied immediately. You'll understand how these work together and practice using them throughout the day.
- Working with Available Light: From bright morning sun to deep valley shadows to filtered bushland light—learn to read and work with the unique conditions of elevated environments.
- Composition That Works: Understanding what makes photographs strong—perspective, framing, balance, and leading elements—and applying these principles as you shoot.
- Finding Your Perspective: Learning to photograph familiar or heavily photographed places in your own way, seeing beyond the obvious angles everyone else shoots.
- Editing Your Work: We'll review images during breaks and at day's end, learning to evaluate critically and select your strongest photographs.
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Knowledge required
Beginner to experienced
What to bring
Essential: - Your camera (any camera is fine—DSLR, mirrorless, even a good phone camera)
- Fully charged battery (and spare if you have one)
- Empty memory card
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Second lens if you have one
- Notebook for notes
- Sun protection/rain jacket depending on weather
- Tripod (we'll work handheld all day)
- Flash or lighting equipment
- Expensive gear (work with what you have)
FAQ
Who should attend?
Perfect for:
● Complete beginners wanting to learn photography properly
● Photographers wanting to improve their landscape and urban skills
● Anyone interested in photographing mountain environments
● People who live in or regularly visit the Blue Mountains
● Those ready to walk, observe, and practice for a full day
What if the weather is bad?
Fine misty, drizzle is great for urban photography in the mountains. However, in the event of extremely hot temperatures or torrential rain the workshop will be rescheduled at a further date.
Do I need to be physically fit to participate?
You don't need to be an elite athlete to attend however some level of fitness is required as there is a significant amount of walking and carrying your camera and belongings for the day. The walking is done at a comfortable pace.
Is lunch included?
No lunch is not supplied. We will have access to many of the beautiful cafes around Katoomba to choose from.
Location
Outdoors - Katoomba Town, Blue Mountains - Katoomba NSW
Train is the best option with the Blue Mountains line running regularly each day. If you drive there is various street parking in the surrounding streets.
Your teacher
It started when I was 13, flicking through a photography magazine and stopping dead at an Ansel Adams cover. Something about that image just hit me, I didn't have the words for it then, but I knew I wanted to make pictures like that. I took my first formal course at TAFE at 16, went back for a few more over the years, and eventually completed a Diploma of Photography and Visual Arts. That's over 40 years of obsession, and it hasn't let up.My commercial practice has taken me across Western Sydney for nearly 20 years, photographing mayors and executive teams, small business owners and tradespeople, in boardrooms and on building sites. I've shot for clients including Sydney Water and Penrith City Council, where I've worked with the Executive Leadership Team, Heads of Department, and the Mayor of Penrith, Todd Carney.Teaching was something I came to more recently, and honestly it surprised me how much I love it. There's this moment that happens in workshops. You've gone over something with a student, they wander off and try it, and then they come back and show you a shot and ask, "like this?" and it's just yes. Exactly like that. That moment makes everything worth it.These workshops are for anyone who wants to shoot with more intention, whether you're picking up a camera for the first time or you've been at it for years and want to sharpen your eye. You'll learn to read light, recognise the moments worth capturing, and make photographs that feel honest and deliberate.
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