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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.
* 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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Private lessons are the fastest way to learn photography. Suitable for absolute beginners, we’ll get off automatic mode and cover the most important buttons and functions on your camera. F-stops, ISO, and shutter speeds will be explained in simple English — no confusing technical jargon. The class rotates between teaching and doing. You’ll see clear examples and demonstrations, then put them into practice as we photograph Hillarys Marina. By the end of the session, you’ll be confident using your camera in a range of shooting modes — and ready to take consistently great photos.What you’ll learn:
Get off auto mode and learn how to use your camera
Understand light and exposure
Understand lenses
Exposure (ISO, shutter speeds, F-stops)
Photographing different subjects from landscapes to portraits through an understanding of depth of field
Upcoming dates for Private Photography Class: Camera Essentials
Times are Perth time. Dates and prices as of 3 Nov 2026, 3:52am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
241 upcoming dates between 9 Nov 2026 and 30 Dec 2027.
Mon 9 Nov 2026, 4pm-6pm
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Plus 41 more dates after these. See and book every date at https://classbento.com.au/private-photography-class-camera-essentials-perth
October 2027: 5 more dates
November 2027: 18 more dates
December 2027: 18 more dates
What you'll get
A handy camera settings cheat sheet — a quick reference guide to help you choose the right settings in Program (P), Aperture (A/Av), Shutter (S/Tv), and Manual modes.
This class is designed specifically for beginners.
What to bring
A camera (not phone) with a memory card. A fully charged battery.
Location
Hillarys Boat Harbour, Southside Drive, Hillarys WA
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reviews
Recent reviews of Private Photography Class: Camera Essentials
5/5 from John Sands, attended Oct 2026: I would like thank Garry for our private photography class. On meeting Garry we felt at ease, no rushing through any of the subjects, we were asked exactly what we wanted from him and the course and we got exactly that plus plus plus. There was no fluff or padding to fill the time just good helpfull information including a little cheat sheet booklet, again all useful information. I would recommend Garry to anybody if they were interested but have reservations regarding taking on a course to improve their skill set. We walked away feeling that we got a great deal more than we thought we were going to get. Once again a big thank you to Garry for a pleasurable course. Regards John and John at Hilarys boat harbour.
5/5 from Naomi McLaurin, attended Jul 2026: It was exactly what I was looking for! Garry familiarised me with my DSLR Nikon camera functions. I was stuck primarily on Auto and he was able to give me the confidence to manoeuvre and experiment with other specific settings so I can refine catching movement and nighttime shots amongst many other camera techniques. Well worth doing! He tailored the course to what I wanted to learn perfectly! Thank you Garry!
Hi, I’m Garry Wilcox, and I help everyday people learn to use their cameras with confidence—whether for travel, landscapes, or life’s important moments.After more than 20 years in photography, I’ve developed a simple 4-step framework that takes the stress out of shooting and helps you focus on what really matters: capturing great photos.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your camera, my courses are for you.