Photography Courses in Sydney & The Blue Mountains

Sydney is the perfect place to learn photography. Join me for a few hours and you will come away a more confident photographer. These photography classes can be enjoyed no matter your level of expertise. If you are an absolute beginner I can show you the basics that will get your photography on the right track. If you are an enthusiast I can show you many tips and technique to improve your images. Not bought your camera yet? DSLR Cameras can be borrowed for the classes.

Beginner's Photography Class

These classes are designed to be fun and informative. Learn how to take control of your digital camera. Small class sizes means maximum personal attention.
Beginners are very welcome.

"This is a brilliant class for beginners who are learning how to use an SLR camera. The balance between theory and practical was just right and the techniques were explained at a very simple level for beginners to understand"
Sonia Moon

"The morning workshop was excellent! It was fun, interesting and very useful - it's inspired me get snapping. Thanks Andy."
Chris Fulstow

Duration:3hrs Class Size: 10 Max   
Cost: $95 (includes Coffe & Cake Break)

1 Day Photography Workshop

This 1 day workshop starts with the very basics and then takes you to a point where will be confident using your DSLR to its full potential.

We meet at 9am.

Beginning with Exposure Modes you will learn to freeze moving subjects with fast shutter speeds (and how to produce creative blur with slow speeds). I will show you how to throw distracting backgrounds out of focus (and how to keep interesting ones in focus).  

We will have coffee & cake at about 11pm at which time we will have a chat about what equipment you might want to buy.

You will experiment with shutter speeds and we will do a little "panning".


After a half hour break (consider bringing a packed lunch) we meet up again.


I will show you why and when to change ISO settings, how to improve images with RAW files. Get better colour by choosing the right White Balance.

Other topics covered include; tips for better portraits, understanding perspective, macro and more.

Duration:6hrs Class Size: 10 Max
Cost: $195 (incl. Coffee & Cake break).

This 3 Hour Photography Workshop builds upon the knowledge gained from the 3 hour beginner's course.

There will be a little bit of revision of what we covered in the beginner's class. We will then move on to a range of valuable and fun techniques.

Take your photography to the next level. (Please note that this workshop is only available to students that have done the 3 hour beginner's class).

Duration: 3 Hours.  Class Size: 10 Max
Cost: $110 (incl. Coffee & Cake break).

The Blue Mountains provides a wide range of beautiful natural subjects for the photographer including sweeping vistas, towering trees, colourful fungi and prolific birdlife.

The many waterfalls make excellent subjects for the keen photographer.

There are also many art deco buildings that lend charm to the area and make interesting subjects for architectural photography.

Duration: 5 Hours       Class Size: 10 Max
Cost: $195 (including Tour Bus Pass plus Coffee & Cake).