Camera Mastery: 2 Sessions

Learn to use your camera confidently in Manual mode while photographing Elizabeth Quay (week 1) and Kings Park (week 2).

You’ll gain the skills to capture beautiful landscapes, sharp action shots, and stunning travel photos. Apertures, shutter speeds, and ISO will be explained in plain English and you’ll learn how to use them creatively.

Upcoming Classes

• • Week 1: Sat, 13 June · 9am – 11:30am
  • Week 2: Sat, 20 June · 9am – 11am
  • Week 1: Sat, 4 July · 9am – 11:30am
  • Week 2: Sat, 11 July · 9am – 11am
  • Meeting Point: Elizabeth Quay and Kings Park

What you’ll learn

Session 1

• ✓ My 4-step framework to get off Auto and take control of your camera
• ✓ How to blur the background for portraits and close-ups
• ✓ How to take sharp, well-lit photos — even in tricky lighting
• ✓ The three key camera settings: ISO, shutter speed, and aperture — made simple
• ✓ How to expose your shots properly, even in high-contrast situations
• ✓ Creative long exposure techniques (like silky water and light trails)
• ✓ Tips for composing stronger, more interesting photos

Session 2

• ✓ How to confidently shoot in Manual Mode and balance ISO, aperture, and shutter speed yourself
• ✓ Mastering panning techniques to capture motion with sharp subjects and blurred backgrounds
• ✓ Understanding exposure bracketing and when to use it
• ✓How to “see the light” and use it to improve any image

Requirements

DSLR or mirrorless camera. No prior photography knowledge is required.

Meeting Point

Session 1: Bell Tower, Elizabeth Quay, Perth 6000

Session 2: Fraser’s Restaurant, Kings Park, Perth 6000