Day DSLR Photography Course

A fun and creative class to hone your skills



2.5 hours Location Adelaide Class size 1 to 10 guests   $99 - $109 ($109 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $99/guest for 2+ guests. $150 per class surcharge applies for private classes) (Afterpay available)

Learn to master your camera's manual mode, in picturesque Adelaide. This city of churches has well preserved colonial architecture and nature at its best by the river's edge - perfect for honing your photography skills on.
In this class, you'll learn to master aperture, ISO and shutter speed settings, to improve your photo composition, and you'll become adept at travel photography (street portraits, architecture, still life, abstract, landscapes, nature). You'll get plenty of exercises to challenge your thinking and skills, and get individual feedback to accelerate your learning.
Rain or shine, this class will go ahead, as there are sheltered spots available for use.
Your Adelaide teacher will be one of the following:
Tom is a photo journalist with a passion for capturing the energy, talent, drama and teamwork present on film sets and live productions.
Sarah specialises in people and places, commercial and editorial photography and has over ten years of experience.
If you are booking for a minor (under 16 years of age) to attend, they must be accompanied by a paying adult
If you'd like a private class, please see details and book it here

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Upcoming dates for Day DSLR Photography Course

Times are Adelaide time. Dates and prices as of 21 Oct 2026, 9:54am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 31 Oct 2026 and 28 Nov 2026.

  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 2pm-4:30pm
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Knowledge required
None
What to bring
Bring your:
  • Digital camera (not smartphone or point & shoot), with full batteries and lots of space to store new photos
  • Comfortable attire - sunglasses, umbrella, walking shoes, etc
  • Camera manual (if available; digital copy is fine)
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

18 King William Street Adelaide SA

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Recent reviews of Day DSLR Photography Course

  • 5/5 from Zhen Ip, attended Mar 2026: A very enjoyable session led by Patrick. Thanks for all the tips and tricks. Look forward to putting my learnings to practice and improve photography game.
  • 5/5 from Tom Farrant, attended Sep 2025: This workshop was exactly what I needed. I wanted to build my understanding of the technical side of using my camera, but in a way that was clear and approachable, and that’s exactly how it was delivered. We were lucky to have both Alfonso and Patrick guiding us, and their teaching styles made everything easy to grasp. The practical challenges throughout the session were a fantastic way to focus on each element step by step. I walked away with so much more confidence in my photography. Highly recommended!
  • 5/5 from Sharon Farr, attended Jun 2025: Our teacher Patrick was very patient and very informative. Getting to take photographs and understanding how to improve the quality of them was great.Walking around the city and taking photos was awesome.
  • 5/5 from Kerrie Shepperd, attended Jun 2025: Recommend this course if you want to get a good ground knowledge along with the practical tips along the way. Patrick had the ability to get you focused in quickly with the topic at hand whether that be framing the shots or getting the right exposure. Handy tips for everyday shots and I look forward with more confidence to getting travel pics I’m proud of. Definitely will be out of auto mode now.
  • 5/5 from Peter Bates, attended Apr 2025: A fantasstic teacher. Do recommend the class.
  • 5/5 from Jeremy Newsome, attended Apr 2025: Great session. Patrick is a wealth of knowledge and I learnt a lot in the 2.5 hours.
  • 4/5 from Nathan Tichy, attended Sep 2024: I enjoy the class. The information were very beneficial and the teacher was great. I wish there was a follow up class that I could take. Katerina
  • 5/5 from Ashley Koch, attended Oct 2023: Braedan was very helpful teaching us about the different modes and how they work. Very enjoyable tour
  • 5/5 from Ian Martin Bamford, attended Sep 2023: Braedan was an excellent teacher. He is very knowledgeable and very easy going. He made it so easy to understand how to use our camera out of Automatic mode. Enjoy the time learning from him. Thanks.
  • 5/5 from Bradley Bamford, attended Sep 2023: Braeden was great very helpful and extremely approachable, not to mention a wealth of knowledge
  • 5/5 from Jacky Cutting, attended Feb 2023: Teacher was very easy to understand and explained things which I could understand. The teacher didn't overload us with information so now ready to do another course to learn next option on my camera
  • 5/5 from Richard Lamb, attended Sep 2022: Our guide Sarah was a very friendly and informative guide. It was a wonderful day, learning how to utilise the DSLR while walking in the sunshine. By the end of the session, I had confidence to use the camera's fully manual mode and get striking photos. Highly recommended.
  • 4/5 from Emilie Williams, attended Aug 2022: Teacher was nice and took us to many good places for photography. Learnt in depth how to utilise iso, aperture and shutter speed.
  • 5/5 from Kerry Comerford, attended Jul 2022: Very helpful and informative, thanks Sarah. Good location, good size group. Surprised how much I learnt.
  • 4/5 from Karen Drieberg, attended Apr 2022: Our class was made up of people of varying levels of photographic experience and interests, and everyone had a different camera. Sarah was able to guide each of us from the basic principles of photography through to an understanding of taking photos with the manual function on our cameras. We visited several locations to progressively work on our skills, and the group had a friendly and supportive atmosphere. This class was excellent value for money, and I recommend it for anyone wanting to understand how their camera works so that they can improve the quality of their photographs
  • 5/5 from Sarah Hender, attended Jun 2021: The teacher patiently explained how we could find the functions on our cameras individually and would check how we each went after an exercise. The venues were perfect for the exercises chosen. Very happy. Thank you to Sarah
  • 5/5 from Nicole Hastings, attended Jan 2021: Loved the class and the teacher was lovely and helpful. Loved the small class! Would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Melanie Rowe, attended Jan 2020: Great value for money. Teacher was very helpful and provided relevant information. Highly reccomend this course
  • 4/5 from Irene Evans, attended Jan 2020: The teacher was very good, with a large group of beginners. Would gladly take another course when back in Adelaide. Enjoyed the challenge of the low light and the water feature!
Your teacher

Alfonso's Photography Tours
Alfonso's Photography Tours

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Alfonso's Photography tours was founded by Alfonso Calero, a multi-award winning photographer with over 20 years' experience. He's recruited some of Australia's best photographers and teachers to provide you with informative, fun and inspiring photography experiences.
Alfonso's team provides regular photography classes where you can gain some new skills and knowledge, discover your artistic style, and also discover (or rediscover) Australia's beautiful cities. They also provide custom photography courses on request.

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