First Light: Beginner Photography Class

Learn new photography skills in two hours.



2 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests    

  $150 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Photography Classes in Melbourne
Looking for photography classes in Melbourne that actually change the way you shoot? This is it.
These are two hours set aside, once a week, for photographers of every level. Complete beginner. A few years in and stuck. Somewhere in between. All welcome.
We split the two hours in half. The first hour is inside, working through theory: light, composition, camera settings, whatever the topic that week calls for. No jargon dumps. Just the pieces you need to actually understand what you're doing behind the camera.
The second hour, we go out and put it straight into practice. Real light. Real subjects. Real cameras in hand, right after the theory, while it's still fresh. This is the part most photography classes in Melbourne skip. We don't.
Guided by a working photographer, not a textbook.
These sessions are led by professional photographer GorakPhoto. You get real answers, in real time, while you're actually shooting. Ask the question the moment it comes up. Get it answered on the spot. Try it again straight away.
That's the whole point of doing photography classes in Melbourne this way: theory that gets tested within the hour, not the following week.
Based in Olinda, in the Dandenong Ranges just outside Melbourne, these classes bring together beginners, hobbyists, and more experienced photographers who all want the same thing: to get better every single time they pick up a camera.
If you've been searching for photography classes in Melbourne that go beyond a YouTube tutorial, one that actually gets you out shooting, asking questions, and improving on the spot, come along and see what two hours can do.
What you'll get
  • New skills, tested the same day you learn them
  • Direct, real-time feedback from a working photographer
  • A better feel for how to actually make a good photo, not just take one
  • A room full of other Melbourne photographers figuring it out alongside you
  • Photography classes Melbourne locals keep coming back to
Knowledge required
These photography classes are built with beginners front of mind. If you're just starting out, or you've been shooting on auto for longer than you'd like to admit, you'll feel right at home.
But experienced photographers get plenty out of it too. Every session is run so there's always something new to pick up, some habit to refine, some way to make your photos better than they were last week. Photography doesn't have a finish line. There's always another layer to learn.
What to bring
Digital Camera (DSLR or Mirrorless w/ interchangeable lenses & manual controls)
Charged battery (& spare if you have one)
Empty memory card
Location

Loop Art & Photo Space - 4/540 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Olinda VIC

FREE parking is opposite the Olinda Fire Station at the rear of the shop

First Light: Beginner Photography Class location
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Perhaps a little selfishly, we are creating a space for us. It is a space full of books and photos and art and tea and all of the things that make our souls sing.
Beyond his passion for photography, Gorak also values the power of building strong communities, telling stories, and supporting small businesses. He believes that photography can be an exceptional medium to connect people and convey powerful messages. Through his work, he aims to tell the unique stories of individuals and organizations, showcasing their personality, values and goals.

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