Photography Essentials is my comprehensive two day course teaching everything you need to make your start in creative photography. It is perfect for absolute beginners, and for people who have been teaching themselves and are ready for some expert guidance.
The workshop is held in Maleny, just a short drive from the Sunshine Coast and a popular weekend destination for visitors from Brisbane and beyond.
Scroll down to read the detailed itinerary. As you can see the workshop provides a balance of camera skills (day 1) and creativity (day 2). Each day includes all the theory you need in the morning, followed by outdoor sessions in the afternoon to practice what you have learned. I don’t just explain photography in theory, I show you how to get the results on your own camera.
DSLR, Mirrorless and good quality Bridge Cameras are welcome, and I am familiar with all the major brands; Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Olympus, Panasonic, and more.
Students also receive a copy of my 100 page e-book DSLR Photography in Plain English, plus an invitation to join an exclusive online community for continued support and encouragement.
NEED ACCOMMODATION? There are plenty of places to stay in Maleny and the surrounding areas. CLICK HERE to see the accommodation guide from Hinterland Tourism.
GIFT VOUCHERS ARE AVAILABLE. Contact Andrew Goodall by phone on 0448700162 or email admin@naturesimage.com.au
This is photography for beginners, so we start at the beginning! Learn about the light-meter, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and how to put them all together in Manual mode. See how to control moving subjects and when to use a tripod. Understand depth of field and how to make it work for you. Finally we take a good look at wide-angle and telephoto lenses and how to use them to create photos with impact.
Everything we talked about in the morning, we put into practice in the afternoon. Switch your camera to MANUAL, and see how easy it is to control your light meter using aperture and shutter speed. You will learn to control moving subjects, manipulate depth of field, and discover how to get maximum impact from your lenses. These are all practical techniques used every day by professional photographers.
Photography is not just about technology. Today we take a good look at lighting and composition, which are just as important as apertures and shutter speeds. In particular, you will learn the best way to approach Landscapes, Rainforests and Wildlife, and finally a quick look at the fascinating world of macro photography. If nature photography is not your ‘thing’ don’t worry – it is the skills that really matter. After the workshop you can apply them to any subject you choose.
We finish the weekend with a free-practice session at one of the beauty spots around Maleny. No set exercises here; you practice whatever you like at your own pace. Andrew will still be on hand for support and to answer any questions. A great way to end the weekend. Finishing time is up to you; stay until sunset or leave early to beat the traffic. The choice is yours.
When the weekend is over you will receive a set of workshop exercises to practice at home, AND you will have a copy of Andrew's 100 page e-book to help you. Best of all you will be invited to join a growing family of past students who share their work in an online forum, and meet face to face for frequent practice outings - all for free!
The workshop is held at Maleny in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Both morning sessions begin at 9.00am. When your booking is complete you will receive a tax invoice with a link to download a PDF file containing all the information you need: where we meet, how to get there, what to bring...everything you need to know to arrive at the workshop on time and ready to go!
It is important to understand that this workshop is about improving your photography using better camera technique, NOT about editing and fixing your photos on the computer. Editing has a valid role in modern photography but it is not the focus of this course.
