Photography Course for Beginners

Join us for this 9-week beginner photography course in Sydney!


North Sydney Community Centre
North Sydney Community Centre
4.9 (19)
Instagram followers 5k followers

9 x 2 hours Class size 1 to 12 guests    

  $340 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

This course is designed specifically for those eager to unlock the full potential of their DSLR or mirrorless camera.
Be guided through the fundamentals, gaining a deep understanding of your camera’s inner workings, exploring the various lenses at your disposal, and unraveling the mysteries of different shooting modes.
In this course, you will:
  • Dive into the captivating realm of white balance and discover how it can transform the mood and atmosphere of your photos.
  • Master the art of photographic composition, learning how to frame your subjects with precision and creativity.
  • Learn the concept of the “Exposure Triangle” and unravel the secrets behind balancing aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
  • Gain the confidence to confidently capture stunning photographs in any scenario.
You will learn how to edit your photos to bring out their best qualities.
Course Breakdown
Week 1: How the camera works, lenses, memory cards, etc
Week 2: Menus, buttons, settings, etc
Week 3: Histograms, White Balance, Colour space, etc
Week 4: Exposure Triangle
Week 5: Excursion - Aperture (typically changed to a weekend day*)
Week 6: Excursion - Shutter Speed
Week 7: Composition
Week 8: Retouching
Week 9: Show & Tell and Feedback
Outcomes:
The students will receive a comprehensive breakdown on how their individual camera works, how cameras work in general, and how to take creative control. They’ll also have a better understanding of some of the software that can aid in enhancing their new digital (or printed!) art.
Testimonials:
  • "If I could give more stars to Zara, I would. She brought enthusiasm, great knowledge and patience to the course. I would love to do an intermediate course with her as I learnt so much beginner knowledge from her and the other members of the class."
  • "Zara was great, no question was too silly."
  • "The course leader, Zara, was incredibly patient with us, her knowledge is excellent and her ability to share that at a pace all of us could follow is superb."
  • "It was great to learn the different functions of my camera. Until now I had only used the auto mode, so a huge thank you to Zara. She was always ready to rescue me when I called “help”. I especially enjoyed the excursion as the majority of the photos are taken in the day. However, it was interesting to learn about night photography, too."
Knowledge required
No skills are required, this course is only for beginners!
What to bring
An SLR camera with the following accessories if you have them: a tripod, spare battery and a spare memory card.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 9 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

North Sydney, NSW

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North Sydney Community Centre
North Sydney Community Centre

4.9 (19)
Instagram followers 5k followers

North Sydney Community Centre (NSCC) is a dynamic, responsive and independent not-for-profit community organisation. Our programs and services foster social connection and wellbeing.
Our independence enables us to offer integral, varied and inclusive services to the local and wider community. We listen to community needs and interests and act responsively through our programming.
Our vision is to connect, care, collaborate and create.

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