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Sydney Photographic Workshops Photography courses and workshops. 📸 Centraly located in Sydney for over 20 years. We live and breathe photography.
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At SPW we're passionate about giving you the skills AND the inspiration to create amazing images! Whether you're a beginner, an enthusiast or a working professional there's something in one of our workshops for you. Hence, our motto is: "Photography, we live it..." Our principal tutor, Daniel Linnet, M.Photog, is an internationally acclaimed professional photographer who has drawn on his extensive experience and his photographic network to construct a sensational curriculum of workshops run by some of Sydney's most passionate teaching professionals. As a team of working professional photographers, our tutors draw on current, real-world knowledge to make your learning an experience, not just the presentation or regurgitation of a technical text book material. It is this commitment to your experience that keeps Sydney Photographic Workshops at the top of the list of Sydney's favourite photography schools. Take a look though our website to see what past and present students learn and create at our workshops. Check out our tutors to see who might be leading your course and, of course, make sure your check out our workshops. We look forward to seeing you at one of our workshops soon.

Portrait Photography Workshop — 1-Day IntensiveReady to take your portrait photography to the next level?Join us for an ...
29/09/2026

Portrait Photography Workshop — 1-Day Intensive
Ready to take your portrait photography to the next level?

Join us for an immersive one-day workshop designed to help you create striking, authentic portraits with confidence. Learn from professional photographer Daniel Linnet as he shares his approach to lighting, composition, direction, and capturing the personality behind the image.

Whether you’re looking to refine your skills, build your portfolio, or simply see portrait photography from a fresh perspective, this intensive workshop is packed with practical insights and hands-on learning.

📸 Featured images by: Seaton Kay-Smith, Workshop Participant
👨🏽‍⚖️ Model: Alan Davies
🎓 Tuition by: Daniel Linnet Foto
📍 Location: The Mitch Hotel

Upcoming Workshop Dates:
✨ 31 October, 2026
✨ 19 December, 2026
📍 Locations: TBC

Spaces are limited — secure your place and discover what’s possible with your portrait photography.

More info: https://sydneyphotographicworkshops.com.au/product/portrait-photography-workshop/

World Photography Day 2026 is celebrated TODAY, Wednesday, August 19, 2026. We hope you celebrate by getting out and sho...
19/08/2026

World Photography Day 2026 is celebrated TODAY, Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

We hope you celebrate by getting out and shooting! It's a glorious day for it 🌼📸

🖼️ The official global theme for 2026 is "Home". If your image fits this theme, please share with us!

This annual event marks the 35th anniversary of the global celebration, which originally began in 1991 to commemorate France’s 1839 purchase and free release of the daguerreotype patent. It falls within World Photography Week, which runs from August 12 to August 26, 2026.


Kayell Australia’s next “The Creatives Studio” event, which takes place on Wednesday 26 August, will feature photojourna...
06/08/2026

Kayell Australia’s next “The Creatives Studio” event, which takes place on Wednesday 26 August, will feature photojournalist, Andrew Quilty, who is renowned for photographs he took in Afghanistan. Go along - book now! Hosted by Graham Monro.

A bit of a reminder that Speedlites aren’t just for lighting people.These were shot in the middle of the day.Nothing dra...
08/04/2026

A bit of a reminder that Speedlites aren’t just for lighting people.

These were shot in the middle of the day.

Nothing dramatic happening with the light… so we created it.

Underexposed the ambient to pull things down, then added a bit of flash to bring the subject back.

Same approach, just applied to something a little different.

Once you understand how to control light, it really doesn’t matter what you’re pointing the camera at.

Forbes, NSW - Part 2One of the main ideas we explored in the workshop this week was simple: Slow down and consider befor...
06/04/2026

Forbes, NSW - Part 2

One of the main ideas we explored in the workshop this week was simple: Slow down and consider before you take the photo.

It sounds obvious, but most of us don’t do it. We see something, point the phone, and move on.

The difference comes when you pause for a moment and ask:

What is this photo actually about?
Where is the light coming from?
Can I simplify the frame?

Most of these images came from scenes that didn’t look like much at first glance.

A wall.
A window.
A bit of light hitting a building.

But when you stop and look a little more carefully, those small moments start to turn into photographs.

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Forbes, NSW - Part 1I recently held a Smartphone Photography Workshop out in Forbes, NSW for a fantastic group of regula...
05/04/2026

Forbes, NSW - Part 1

I recently held a Smartphone Photography Workshop out in Forbes, NSW for a fantastic group of regular travelers.

Arriving a couple of days early I spent some time wandering around town with the phone. Something I always like to do when visiting somewhere new — just walking, observing, and seeing what catches the eye.

Forbes is a beautiful heritage town, full of character if you slow down long enough to notice it. Old signage, strong light, interesting textures… all the things we often walk straight past.

All of these were taken on my iPhone.

Photography isn’t always about the camera — it’s about learning to see what’s already there.

Thanks again to Beth and the group for such a great day.

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Playing with shapes and contrasting tones.This one is less about the subject… more about how things line up.📸 .0 ...
05/04/2026

Playing with shapes and contrasting tones.

This one is less about the subject… more about how things line up.

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Accidental heist scene.Definitely wasn't a part of the workshop brief.Right place, right time… and a lot of yellow. 🍋📸 ....
29/03/2026

Accidental heist scene.
Definitely wasn't a part of the workshop brief.

Right place, right time… and a lot of yellow. 🍋

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Afternoon session from the Portrait Workshop. We moved over to Alexandria Park and changed up the approach a little.The ...
27/03/2026

Afternoon session from the Portrait Workshop. We moved over to Alexandria Park and changed up the approach a little.

The ambient light was still there, but instead of working with it, we pulled it back. Underexposed the scene, then used a pop of flash to bring the subject forward.

You don’t always need to find better light if you know how to shape what you have.

Once you get comfortable doing that, you’re not relying on the location as much. You’re building the shot instead of just reacting to it.

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Address

7 Mitchell Road
Alexandria, NSW
2015

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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+61296994255

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