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Make your Instagram pop with the help of photography courses in Melbourne! Whether you’re a casual poster or a committed social media star, these smartphone and DSLR photography workshops are a great way to get outside, practice your skills and take picture-perfect snaps for your grid.
Beyond just improving your photography skills, these classes offer a unique way to explore Melbourne’s picturesque locations. Capture stunning shots of iconic landmarks, hidden laneways and vibrant street art while learning from experienced photographers. Plus, you’ll gain valuable tips on editing your photos to make them stand out even more on your Instagram feed.
As well as being one of the best ways to boost your Insta feed, photography classes in Melbourne are a fun social activity perfect for a birthday party or date idea. Or, if you want to connect with your colleagues, try a smartphone photography class for team building.
Ready to get snapping? Here’s a helpful guide for choosing a class that suits both you and your Instagram aesthetic in 2026!
Smartphone Photography Class
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Where: RMIT La Trobe St
Rundown: If you’re looking at perfecting your smartphone photography specifically, then this is the class to help overhaul your Instagram in 2026. Whether you’ve got the best phone for photos or a first-generation iPhone, Alfonso’s Photography Tours will show you everything you need to know to hit those aesthetic social media goals. You’ll be snapping up some of the famous Melbourne architecture and get hands-on advice on not just your own photo techniques, but how to utilise them to create your own photography style that’s unique to you.
This class is perfect if:
You have a small Instagram presence and looking to establish a style and aesthetic that’s unique to you and your page. Alternatively, this class is great for DSLR photography buffs who want to master their phone’s camera.
Adobe Lightroom Course for Beginners
Where: Hawthorn
Rundown: Out of all of Melbourne’s photography courses, this Adobe Lightroom class is definitely one of the most unique and niche. Featured photographer for National Geographic Daniel Bilsborough has been mastering post-production for years and will guide you through photo editing tips and tricks to make your images shine!
You’ll be shown the fundamentals of Adobe Lightroom and learn how bring out the best in the person or landscape you’re snapping. It’s one of the best ways to create memorable photos that are sure to rack up those likes.
This editing workshop is perfect if…
Your Instagram has a specific colour scheme or aesthetic that you want to get perfect everytime.
Night Photography Course
Where: St Pauls Cathedral
Rundown: Recently watched Nightcrawler and have a hankering for late-night photography? This Night Photography course is perfect for any experienced snapper to learn how to enhance their photography game after dark. Taking in many of Melbourne’s famous sites such as Flinders St Station and the Yarra River, you’ll be shown how to get the most out of your camera’s manual mode and utilise composition, shutter speed and ISO to ensure that once it gets dark, you can still nail a photo. Although this class is suitable for beginners, it’s important to know how to use a DSLR camera before attending to make sure you get the most out of the class.
This photography course is perfect if:
The majority of your Instagram uploads come from an external camera. This class is fantastic for DSLR photography, but not suitable for a smartphone. Perfect if you’re looking at adopting a new aesthetic for the ‘gram and looking to give it a “noir-esque” makeover.
Mirrorless and Digital SLR Photography
Where: Melbourne CBD
Rundown: If you’ve literally no idea what you’re doing with a camera, then this class is definitely for you. Most of our photography classes in Melbourne are suitable for people of all skill levels, but this photography class is the ideal choice for someone who can’t take a photo to save their life. You’ll learn the essential ingredients of Mirrorless and DSLR photography and how to compose the perfect photo. Your instructor Penny Koukoulas has over 25 years of experience as a photographer and will not only show you how to take a photo, she’ll help you figure out all the settings on your camera so you can use them to their greatest effect. Once again, this class is not smartphone photography friendly so make sure you have an actual camera ready.
Runs regularly
Melbourne
1 to 8 guests
$170
18 years in business
98% recommend
This course is perfect if…
You’re brand new to photography. Maybe you’ve been taking all your photos on your phone and want to make the transition over to DSLR photography for your Instagram to really pop. Perfect if you own a camera with no clue on how to use it.
Night and Day Photography Class
Where: La Trobe St
Rundown: One of the most crucial elements of a good photo is lighting and Alfonso’s Photography Tours offers the most comprehensive photography class when it comes to mastering it. Their Night and Day photography class will make good use of your camera’s manual settings, as you’ll be shown how to expand your skills in regards to shutter speed, aperture and composition over a range of different lighting. You’ll discuss how to take good travel photography as you snap up some of Melbourne’s most loved landmarks in varying natural light to ensure you’re DSLR photography game is on point, no matter what the time is. This comprehensive workshop is proving to be one of the most popular things to do in Melbourne.
This workshop is perfect if…
You just want to be a better photographer. This class covers the basics for beginners, whilst also the more nuanced skills required for manual photography in various lighting mediums. No smartphones though, so definitely best for a photographer looking to up the Insta game via their camera.
If your Instagram feed needs a revamp in 2026, look no further. Our range of photography courses in Melbourne certainly have something for everyone, and whether you want to enhance your smartphone photography or learn how to use your DSLR camera more efficiently, or maybe you’re a pro in need of a refresher, our photography classes will have your Insta feed popping off the screen.
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