Exploring Black and White Photography
Sunday 15 June
Lake Albert - 9am - 3 Hours
Jordan Hughes
Exploring Black & White Photography: From Bold Contrast to Timeless Impact
Discover what makes black and white photography so powerful. In this session, we'll dive into how strong lighting, simple subject choices, and thoughtful composition can turn an ordinary photo into a striking monochrome image.
Whether you're new to black and white or looking to sharpen your eye, this session offers practical guidance, creative inspiration, and plenty of tips to help you make the most of every shot.
Street Photography Essentials
Sunday 29 June
Downtown - Wagga Wagga - 9am - 2 Hours
Jordan Hughes
Street Photography Essentials: Learn to See the World Differently
From bustling caf e9s and vibrant buskers to quiet moments and striking architecture, the streets are full of stories waiting to be captured. In this session, we'll explore the art of observation 2014the foundation of great street photography 2014and introduce simple techniques to help train your eye and notice the details others might miss.
You'll also get practical guidance on camera settings, focusing tips, and lens choices, so you're ready to catch those unexpected moments as they unfold. Whether you're new to street photography or looking to sharpen your instincts, this session will help you see 2014and shoot 2014with fresh perspective.
Portraiture Photography
Sunday 06 July
Downtown - Wagga Wagga - 9am - 2 Hours
Jordan Hughes
Mastering Composition & Light: A Hands-On Portrait Photography Workshop
In this session, you'll dive into the core principles of composition and discover how light can make or break your photos. We'll focus on using available light to create stunning portraits, working with a real model—no on-camera flash or strobe photography. You'll learn to work with natural light, make adjustments on the fly, and troubleshoot to capture the perfect shot.
We'll also explore how to use simple light modifiers, like a reflector, to improve exposure and enhance your portraits in less-than-ideal lighting conditions. Whether you're new to portrait photography or looking to refine your skills, this hands-on class will help you see light in a whole new way and build confidence working with real people in your shots.
Landscape Photography
Sunday 20 July
Lloyd - 9am - 2 Hours
Jordan Hughes
Landscape Photography: Tips to Make Your Shots Stand Out
Landscape photography is one of the most popular genres, and this class will help you elevate your shots and make your photos stand out. We'll focus on key elements like composition, creating stunning panoramas, essential equipment tips, and the best camera settings for capturing breathtaking landscapes.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this session is perfect for all skill levels. You'll receive personalized advice, feedback, and plenty of tips from a professional photography instructor to help you improve both your photos and your camera techniques.
Street Photography at Night Meetup
Thursday 19 June
Dean Street - 7pm - 2 Hours
Brenton Sgro
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be exploring the town at night.At this meetup, we will practise the basics of shooting in a dark environment as we capture candid images in an urban setting.By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with- How to adjust camera settings for low light.- Using slow shutter speeds to get brighter images and create light trails.- Capturing RAW images.- Guidelines for shooting other people and their property in the real world.
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 21 June
Smollett Street Albury - Across the road from Gardens Medical Centre - 10am - 2 Hours
Brenton Sgro
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 28 June
Smollett Street Albury - Across the road from Gardens Medical Centre - 10am - 3 Hours
Brenton Sgro
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure. We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer. Key Elements of Focus - Camera Basics Understanding camera functions and menus - Exposure Exposure triangle including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO - Composition Principles of composition and understanding light Image Formats Differences between film, RAW, and JPEG
Suitable for Film and Digital photographers.
Key Elements of Focus:
Camera Basics: Understanding camera functions and menus
Exposure: Exposure triangle including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO
Composition: Principles of composition and understanding light
Image Formats: Differences between film, RAW, and JPEG
Street Photography Meetup
Saturday 05 July
Dean Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Brenton Sgro
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practiced skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters. Key Elements of Focus - Authenticity and candidness - Respect for subjects - Technical skills for shooting in public - Composition in dynamic environments - Storytelling through street imagery - Techniques and tips for better street shots Suitable for Film and Digital photographers. Key Elements of Focus - Authenticity and candidness - Respect for subjects - Technical skills for shooting in public - Composition in dynamic environments - Storytelling through street imagery - Techniques and tips for better street shots
Key Elements of Focus:
Authenticity and candidness
Respect for subjects
Technical skills for shooting in public
Composition in dynamic environments
Storytelling through street imagery
Techniques and tips for better street shots
Street Photography Meetup
Saturday 02 August
Dean Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Brenton Sgro
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practiced skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters. Key Elements of Focus - Authenticity and candidness - Respect for subjects - Technical skills for shooting in public - Composition in dynamic environments - Storytelling through street imagery - Techniques and tips for better street shots Suitable for Film and Digital photographers. Key Elements of Focus - Authenticity and candidness - Respect for subjects - Technical skills for shooting in public - Composition in dynamic environments - Storytelling through street imagery - Techniques and tips for better street shots
Key Elements of Focus:
Authenticity and candidness
Respect for subjects
Technical skills for shooting in public
Composition in dynamic environments
Storytelling through street imagery
Techniques and tips for better street shots
