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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.
For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our $20 million public liability insurance.
* 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.
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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.
For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our $20 million public liability insurance.
* 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.
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Beginners Studio Photography Workshop
Learn how to light, pose, and photograph portraits in the studio.
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2.5 hours
3 to 6 guests
$149
(Afterpay available)
What you'll do
While anyone can snap a picture, the true magic lies in making your subjects look their absolute best. This requires you to be comfortable handling your camera, being able to effectively communicate with your subjects, an understanding of lighting techniques, knowing how to position people and choosing the right moment to push the shutter button.If you are intrigued by the challenge, we invite you to delve deeper into the art of portrait photography. Join us for an immersive experience where you'll witness firsthand the fusion of these skills in action during a live studio shoot. As you observe, you'll uncover the nuances of how different lighting setups, poses, and compositions can dramatically alter a person's appearance, revealing new facets of their character and charm.The workshop is not just an opportunity to see how things work, it includes hands-on experience so you can practice as you learn how different lighting setups and posing techniques can dramatically alter the mood and appearance of your subjects.By mastering the art of making people look good, you'll not only enhance your technical skills as a photographer but also deepen your understanding of human expression and emotion. You'll learn to see beauty in all its forms and to capture it in a way that is authentic, compelling, and unforgettable. So come join us and unlock the secrets of portrait photography—it's sure to be an inspiring and enlightening journey!
Knowledge required
A basic understanding of your camera controls.
What you'll get
To take their own photographs in a studio setting.
What to bring
A digital camera with manual controls, lens, battery, and memory card.
Your teacher
Hi, I’m Andrew Merefield, a graduate of the Qld College of Art with almost 40 years of experience in photography. For the last 22 years I’ve been running Elite Studio, a portrait photography studio. During this time I have also run photography workshops, passing on the knowledge I have gathered to help other photographers improve their photography.My photography is inspired by many different genres, the main two areas of inspiration are the mid 20th century pinup artists like Gil Elvgren and Alberto Vargas and the amazing glamour portraiture from the golden years of Hollywood, dramatically lit black and white portraits by photographers such as George Hurrell, Edward Steichen, C.S. Bull and Milton Greene, to name just a few.Most of my photography is designed to create images that portray people at their best, often a stylised, almost fantasy view of themselves.
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