Neoklis Bloukos Professional Photography Tutor

Photography Techniques Taster – Jannali Campus – 10.45am to 12.45pm – Saturday 11 July 2026 – Jannali Campus - $20 incl GST

This unique Creative Techniques Taster session, is specially designed for anyone whom understands and be able to use their camera and its controls, whom wishes to learn how to make their photographs, far more dramatic and artistic. Set amongst the beautiful gardens of the College, you will learn how to really put that wow factor in your Photography.

This session will conclude with chat session with the Tutor, about any questions relating to the actual Creative Techniques Course, and Photography in general. Learn in a relaxed but informative atmosphere, with a Tutor of over 10 years + Photography Tutoring.

Saturday 11 July 1026

SGSCC Jannali Campus

10.45 am to 12.45 pm

COST $20 incl GST

PLACES Will be LIMITED

Please follow the photolink below or call the College direct to reserve your place

Taster Outline:

Light and exposure – Under and over exposure / high key low key lighting
Creating dramatic composition; Using Negative Space and, Aspect Ratios; I.e., square, rectangular and panoramic
How to use any lens to create dramatic photographs; Using lenses creatively, lens magnification, and Zooming with your feet.
Special effects ZOOM effect and Intentional Camera Movement – ICM.

Learning Outcomes:

You will learn about Lighting and exposure – Under and over exposure / high key low key lighting
Learn how to create dramatic compositions; Using Negative Space and, Aspect Ratios; I.e., square, rectangular and panoramic
Learn how to use any lens in your kit, even if you only have one lens, to create dramatic photographs; Using lenses creatively, lens magnification, and Zooming with your feet.
Learn how to get really creative with Special effects including; ZOOM effect and Intentional Camera Movement – ICM.
What to bring:

Camera Equipment;
Any adjustable digital camera; DSLR / 4/3rds / Mirrorless / Superzoom / Bridge camera / Advanced Compact camera with;

RAW / JPEG image capability (JPEG only is fine)
adjustable ISO/film speed settings
with adjustable exposure settings; shutter, aperture, and manual exposure i.e. S or TV, A or AV, and M,
With manual/autofocus capability
Also if your camera has adjustable picture control / picture style settings i.e. monochrome standard, neutral, etc
Lenses:
Lens(es) for interchangeable cameras:
Any Zoom Lenses you have
Any Prime lens(es) you have
A small umbrella, water, note pad and pen
Please wear sensible clothing, as this is an outdoor session, also please wear closed in footwear only, for your safety.

Creative Photography Techniques Taster – Jannali Campus – 10.45am to 12.45pm – Saturday 11 July 2026 – Jannali Campus This unique Creative Techniques Taster session, is specially designed for anyone whom understands and be able to use their camera and its controls, whom wishes to learn how to make their photograph…

Photography – How to See and Photograph in Colour – Bare Island – La Perouse NSW – Saturday 20 June 2026 – 1.15 pm to 5.15 pm – One Day Only

This field trip has a maximum of 6 students for a greater learning experience, and more one on one time with the Tutor

Learn how to use colour to create emotion, learn how to evoke a reaction, tell a story, a moment in time using colour temperature – white balance, colour tone through picture styles / picture control, film simulations, and mechanical filters, to create dramatic colour photographs.

How to see and Photograph in colour. Understanding and using the physical around you, Light – Texture, (POV) Composition the environment – weather. Using timing, slow and fast shutter speeds.

SKILL LEVEL
This field trip is suitable for students who have a thorough working knowledge of their camera and controls, shutter and aperture settings and or have completed either a; Beginner’s Photography Course or similar , Basic DSLR / Digital Photography Course or similar.

PRICE $125
inc GST

please book early to avoid disappointment

Bookings inquiries can also be made directly through St George & Sutherland Community College

Please call the College on to reserve your place

0295283344

or email

[email protected]

Date

Saturday 20 June 2026

Back up date Saturday 27 June 2026

please note
This field trip will be postponed to a back-up date of 27 June, in case the weather is not conducive for colour Photography, please have both dates free if you intend to book

Time

1.15 pm to 5.15 pm

Location
Bare Island
At end of Bare Island Road
La Perouse NSW 2036

Getting there
You must provide your own transport to and from Bare Island

Meeting Point:
We will meet on the corner of Bare Island Road (the entrance to Bare Island) where it meets Anzac Parade, please wait on the grass verge either side, of the path.
There is usually an ice cream van there.

Parking
There are many places, virtually the whole length of Anzac Parade, adjacent to Bare Island.

Please note
La Perouse Park
entry gate is closed to vehicles between
7pm and 5am all year
It is strongly advisable not to park in there.

If it is good weather, it gets very busy, allow at least an extra 20 minutes for parking.

AGENDA

Colour Photography

Learn how to see and make the most of Colour

Learn how to use Colour
create emotion, learn how to evoke a reaction, tell a story, or a moment in time

In CAMERA
Learn how to change COLOUR
Setting up using the Tutors colour PICTURE STYLES

white balance – colour temperature

* Golden Hour – preceding Sunset, usually a warm soft palette of light depending on atmospheric conditions

* Blue Hour – after Sunset How to make the most of Blue Hour and why it is so important, especially for Colour and or Landscape Photography.

*Depending on lighting conditions

Learn how to use mechanical filters

Neutral Density filters

ND i.e 10 x STOP

POLARISING

Graduated ND

NEAR INFRA RED

+

exposure – iso

Saturation and desaturation through exposure

High Dynamic Range

USING different focal length lenses

Lens / Focal length

Fisheye wide angle, standard, to telephoto

+

TIMING

shutter speeds

SHORT exposures

ICM intentional camera movement

Long exposures

Understanding and using the physical around you

WHAT IS AROUND YOU?

Light

Texture (POV) Composition

environment – weather

SUBJECTS

People – Animals

SCENERY

Historical

Natural – Landscape – Water

*Please note the agenda is an outline only, depending on how much time it takes to teach each module.

PLEASE NOTE:

Tripod use is allowed for this field trip
Set up will be under Tutor supervision (non-trafficked areas for your safety and public safety)

A Tripod / Tripod plate and a cable / electronic release for your camera

The Tutor will bring an extra 3 tripods to share

Minipod / table top
If you wish to use a mini pod to do infrared / time exposures, you’ll need to put it on a bench or on a chair, you’ll not be able to put it on the ground, or in any heavily trafficked areas, as it is a public space, and safety is a primary concern.

What to bring:

Camera Equipment;

Any adjustable digital camera; DSLR / 4/3rds / Mirrorless with;

· RAW / JPEG image capability
· adjustable ISO/film speed settings
· with adjustable exposure settings; shutter, aperture, and manual exposure i.e. S or TV, A or AV, and M
· with manual/autofocus capability
· also if your camera has adjustable picture control / picture style settings i.e. monochrome standard, neutral, etc

Batterie(s) Fully charged and ready x 2 or 3.

Memory card(s) x 3 if you have them

A spare camera body /compact camera only if you have one

Compact cameras make for a great backup camera as you will have something with you, not only for an emergency but to extend your Photography possibilities.

LENS / LENSES
You need either;
At least one Zoom lens(es) with manual focus capability
18 – 55 mm , 18 – 135 mm , 16 – 35mm , 28 to 80 mm, 10 – 20mm , 40 – 150mm , 70 – 200 etc

and or

Prime lens(es) if you have any
if you have them i.e. 35 mm , 50 mm , 85mm, 105mm, 135mm , 200mm

and or

Any specialised lenses only if you have them
I.e
FISHEYE / ultra- wide angle
Super telephoto (for extreme compression)

Lens notes;
Any lens with a fast aperture of f1.4 / f1.8 / f2.0 / f2.8 / f4.0 etc is very useful for ‘bokeh’ out of focus background / foreground / shallow depth of field photographs for creative Macro Photography.

Filters

(strongly recommended)

A circular polarizer known as a CPL

Only if you have any of the following
Neutral Density Filters;
3 x stop filter, 5 x stop filter,
10 x stop filter also known as an ND1000 (highly recommended)
15 x stop filter etc

Soft focus / diffusor filter

Near Infrared filter i.e HOYA R72NM (if you don’t have any filter above Neoklis will demonstrate, and share filters where possible)

If you do not have any filters, Please bring at least 1 extra blank SD card, for Nik’s set up with filter(s), which will be available to share.

The Tutor will bring his entire filter set to share, including step up rings to adapt filter(s) where possible
What to wear:

Please dress sensibly to the weather conditions, make sure that you are prepared with any wet weather gear, and a mini umbrella only

No large umbrellas for safety purposes

Essential Footwear:

You will need proper footwear for this field trip, Please note; as it is extremely slippery around the rockpools, to participate you must wear enclosed footwear only, no open footwear i.e; sandals, high heels, open shoes, smooth soled shoes cannot be worn for this field trip.

For your safety acceptable footwear is as follows; Shoes / boots with grip / with rubber soles i.e; walking shoes, running shoes, bush walking shoes or hiking boots / weather-proof footwear / boots etc

Weather:
This field trip will run in light rain, to allow participants to photograph in fine or wet weather. Unless it is high wind / extreme weather this field trip will be postponed.

Additional items:

o Phone

o spare cash and credit card for payments / emergency

o Bug repellent (warm / hot weather)

o Glasses Note pad and pen

o Portable Seat and cushion

o Own snacks, lunch and water 2 x 600 ml, strongly recommended)

Please be sure to pack any additional safety items you require

For your safety, personal preference only
· a face mask recommended for feedback, Tissues, Handkerchief, Alcohol-based hand sanitiser should be at least 70 to 90 percent alcohol, Disposable gloves, Antibacterial wipes (camera), Camera (LCD) screen cleaner

PLEASE NOTE

· Children and families should not be photographed without express permission first

· Transport to and from are in addition to the field trip fee; Drinks, foods, snacks, water, lunch etc are not included

Photography – How to See and Photograph in Colour – Bare Island – La Perouse NSW – Saturday 20 June 2026 – 1.15 pm to 5.15 pm – One Day Only Learn how to use colour to create emotion, learn how to evoke a reaction, tell a story, a moment in time using colour temperature – white balance, colour tone through picture styles / picture…

CREATIVE SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY – RHODODENDRON GARDENS – Saturday 16 May 2026 – 10am – 2pm – One Day Only

Run through The Community College WEA Co

Set amongst the beautiful and intimate Illawarra Rhododendron and Rainforest Gardens, during this comprehensive 4 x hour field trip, held in Autumn, Neoklis will teach you Creative Black and White and Colour Photography with your Smartphone either iOS or Android, using various Photography techniques using the beautiful flora and fauna as your subjects, (there are usually Ducks around the Pool).

With Neoklis’s in-depth knowledge and experience, during this comprehensive 4 hour field trip, Neoklis will teach you how to set up Smartphone camera / device properly and how use your built in monochrome and colour picture styles – to properly capture photographs straight out of camera in both black and white and colour; your travels, scenery, landscape, and capturing the moment.

A demonstration of, digital photography processing apps, and how to use them properly. You will then learn how to get that wow factor and really make them pop! By using processing apps; such as Snapseed (free) and your built in processing app in your iOS / Android – Smartphone; How to fine tune, a photograph; exposure, colour, saturation and finer detail. An introduction to close-up Photography. Getting the most out of Digital Photography Post processing apps using filters and other photo and special effects.

This outdoor field trip is very suitable for anyone who would like to take their Photography to another level, with either an iOS or Android Smartphone.

You will be given professional, practical and one to one help, hone your Photographic skills, and learn in a relaxed but informative atmosphere, with an experienced Professional Photography Tutor with over 50 years of experience in Photography and over 10 years of Photography Tutoring experience.

A maximum of 6 students for a greater learning experience, and more one to one time with the Tutor.

10 am – 2pm

Saturday

16 May 2026

1 x 4 hr session

Price $96 incl GST

Code LC262700X

VENUE:
Illawarra Rhododendron and Rainforest Gardens

if there is no link to this course please contact the Community College direct to reserve your place
The Community College Wollongong

Phone

02 4226 1622

email

[email protected]

LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR THIS FIELD TRIP

Agenda

Setting up your device – camera properly

How use your built in black and white, and colour picture styles – to properly capture photographs straight out of camera, in both black and white and colour

How to see shadow and light and photograph properly in black and white

How to capture mood and tell a story using through colour

How to interpret and see the light

How to expose and *bracket your exposures of your photographs properly

An introduction to close-up Photography

Comprehensive Composition tuition including;

Composition and Negative space

Point Of View – POV and Framing

How to zoom with your feet

Capturing the moment

The Tutor will teach you how to ‘see beyond’ the secret ingredient to great Photography.

A demonstration of, digital photography processing apps, and how to use them properly and how to make your photograph(s), really stand out, get that wow factor and really make them pop!

How to fine tune, a photograph; exposure, colour, saturation and finer detail

Getting the most out of your Digital Photography Post processing apps using filters and other photo effects.

Please note the Agenda is an outline only. depending on how much time it takes to go through each module, in the Agenda.

BRING THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS TO THIS FIELD TRIP WITH YOU
Either iOS or Android Smartphone / Tablet, Battery supply / charger, a clean soft microfiber cloth – screen / lens, cash / card for expenses, safety items hand sanitiser, face mask, water, snacks, small umbrella.
Ample water, food / snacks, notepad, pen and bug repellent.

WHAT TO WEAR:
Please dress sensibly for the weather conditions; Hat, sunscreen, closed in footwear ONLY for your safety, acceptable; grippy rubber soled; walking / running shoes / hiking boots / weatherproof runners.

Weather:
This field trip will go ahead even if raining lightly, please check for the weather conditions.

Not included; Parking fees / transport to and from, water, drinks, snacks, food, etc are not included.

CREATIVE SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY – RHODODENDRON GARDENS – Saturday 16 May 2026 – 10am – 2pm – One Day Only Set amongst the beautiful and intimate Illawarra Rhododendron and Rainforest Gardens in Autumn. This comprehensive 4 x hour field trip with Neoklis will teach you creative Black & White and Col…

Creative Macro and Close-Up Photography Field Trip – Camellia Gardens – Saturday 28 March 10 am – 2 pm – one day only

Learn creative Macro and Close-Up Photography in this unique Field Trip in the beautiful and intimate Camellia Gardens. It is a great opportunity to learn something new and hone your camera skills. You will be shown how to set up your camera properly, for Macro or Close-Up Photography, using your lens / macro lens and or extension tubes and or close-up filters.

Learn how to do handheld creative Macro and Close-Up Photography, how to focus and recompose properly, interpret natural light, framing, composition, and how to review/check your photographs properly.

Students are advised to have either have a lens with close-up capability, and or a close-up filter, and or a set of extension tubes / extension tube and or a macro lens, any of these will enable you to take detailed photos of some of the extremely small flowers and plants. Even if you do not have any of the additional equipment, this field trip is a great introduction to Macro and Close-Up Photography.

Skill Level:

This field trip is suitable for anyone, who can use their camera. You will be able to do this field trip as long as you have an understanding of your camera and controls and or the shutter and aperture settings.

BOOKINGS CLOSE 12 pm Thursday 26 March 2026

Link here

Saturday 28 March

10 am- 2 pm

1 x 4 hour field trip

COST $125 incl GST

Please book early to avoid disappointment

Please follow link below to reserve / book your place for the next short session

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If this field trip is not online please call the College direct to reserve your place

you can also call the St.George and Sutherland Community College direct

on 0295283344‬

Creative Macro and Close-Up Photography Field Trip – Camellia Gardens – Saturday 28 March 10 am – 2 pm – one day only Learn creative Macro and Close-Up Photography in this unique Field Trip in the beautiful and intimate Camellia Gardens. It is a great opportunity to learn something new and hone your camera skills.…

Photography – Getting to Know your Camera – THURSDAY 19 March 2026 – 10 am to 1 pm – OATLEY

BOOKINGS CLOSE 4 pm Monday 17 March 2026
Book early to avoid disappointment

Please follow link below for more information and to reserve / book your place for the next short session

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If this short session is not online please call the College direct to reserve your place

you can also call St George and Sutherland Community College direct

on 0295283344‬

1 x 3 hour short session

COST $95 incl GST

This 3 hour short session has a maximum of 6 x places, for a greater learning opportunity, and more one-to-one time with the Tutor.

In this unique and comprehensive 3 hour short session, you will get to know and how to adjust your Digital camera properly, this includes any Digital camera, whether it is; A Digital compact camera / Advanced compact camera / Bridge camera / Superzoom camera or a digital interchangeable lens camera i.e; an Optical – Digital Single Lens Reflex known as a DSLR (see through the actual lens) or Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera known as a DSLMC (see through an electronic viewfinder EVF).

This short session also includes an introduction to the fundamentals of Photography; Focusing, shutter speeds, aperture-depth of field, all of which are the cornerstone of taking brilliant memorable photos. In a relaxed, but informative manner will get to know your camera in-depth, this workshop includes; Comprehensive set-up, mastering the menus and controls, and one to one individual help with your camera. This Getting to Know your Camera short session precedes the Introduction to Photography Short Course run by Neoklis, which is now offered every term through the College.

Skill Level:

This short session is especially suitable for all levels of student; Novice / Beginner / Intermediate or anyone whom has just purchased any digital camera, or upgraded to another camera, or anyone who needs a refresher with their current camera, or to restart their Photography journey.

What you will learn:

Setting up your camera in depth
Focusing Set up
Understanding menus
Getting to know the control dials on your camera
Taking a photograph properly
To focus and recompose
Using composition to take a photograph properly
Different camera modes; Program, Manual, Aperture and Shutter speeds
Apertures – Depth of Field explained
Shutter speeds – speed of shutter opening and closing explained
How to use your built-in flash properly
Playing back your photograph(s)
One to one individual help with your camera

What to bring:

Please bring your camera instructions / guides;
In Paper Booklet form (preferable):

Your instruction manual
Your quick guide

and or
In the digital form on your tablet or phone i.e. PDF format

Your instruction manual
Your quick guide

Camera Equipment:

Any adjustable digital camera;
A Digital compact camera / Advanced compact camera / Bridge camera / Superzoom camera
or
a digital interchangeable lens camera i.e;
Optical – Digital Single Lens Reflex known as a DSLR (see through the actual lens)
or
Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera known as a DSLM (see through an electronic viewfinder EVF)

Lenses;
Any Zoom lens(es) you have

and or any
A Prime lens(es) if you have them

A spare camera body if you have one
Batterie(s) charged and ready x 2 if you have them
Memory card(s) x 2 if you have them

Please note; An extra battery and memory card are strongly advisable as you will be using your camera, and reviewing your photographs frequently, during this session.
Batteries
Ensure your battery/batteries are fully charged whether they are half full or not, as your camera will be on for the majority of this workshop.

Memory cards
An extra memory card is strongly advisable, the Tutor will advise students of what and how to purchase a second/extra high-quality memory card

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Photography – Getting to Know your Camera – THURSDAY 19 March 2026 – 10 am to 1 pm – OATLEY -bookings close 4pm MONDAY 17 March 2026 In this unique and comprehensive 3 hour short session, you will get to know and how to adjust your Digital camera properly, this includes any Digital camera, whether it is; A Digital compact camera…

CREATIVE TRAVEL SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY Breakwater Lighthouse – Wollongong Harbour – Saturday 7 March 2026 – 10am to 2 pm – one day only

RUN through WEA Illawarra

Bookings close 4pm Wednesday 4 March 2026

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Set amongst the beautiful Wollongong Harbour, Breakwater Lighthouse encompassed by the jewelled Pacific Ocean, during this comprehensive 4 x hour field trip, with Neoklis’s in-depth knowledge and experience, he will teach you how to set up and do Creative Travel Photography your Smartphone either iOS or Android.

This comprehensive field trip includes; Interpreting and seeing the light, What is High Dynamic Range?, Creative Composition; Point of View, Framing, Negative Space, Ratios – Square and Panoramic, Capturing the Moment, Black and White and Colour Photography, and how to ‘See Beyond’ the secret ingredient to great Photography.

Learn how to check your photographs properly, and a demonstration of, digital photography processing apps, and how to use them properly. You will then learn how to get that wow factor and really make them pop! By using processing apps; such as Snapseed (free) and your built in processing app in your iOS / Android – Smartphone; How to fine tune, a photograph; exposure, colour, saturation and finer detail. An introduction to close-up Photography. Getting the most out of Digital Photography Post processing apps using filters and other photo and special effects.

You will be given professional, practical and one to one help. Hone your Photographic skills, and learn in a relaxed but informative atmosphere, with an experienced Professional Photography Tutor with over 50 years of experience in Photography and over 10 years of Photography Tutoring experience.

A maximum 6 participants, for a greater learning experience, more help and one to one time, with the Tutor.

Agenda

How to set up and do Landscape Photography

How to interpret and see the light

How to expose and *bracket your exposures of your photographs properly

(*depending on your device)

Black and White and Colour Photography.

What is HDR? H D R is High Dynamic Range

Point Of View – POV

How to zoom with your feet

Composition and Negative space

Framing and Repetition

How to see beyond

How to observe, and find what to photograph

How to see and create from what is front of you, before you actually take a photograph, this is the ‘secret’ ingredient of great Photographers.

Checking your photograph(s)

Digital Post Processing introduction with your Smartphone

LOCATION
Breakwater Lighthouse, Pacific Ocean and Wollongong Harbour, Wollongong NSW.

Time and where to meet:

We meet at 10 am, adjacent to Yachties Café, 85 Endeavour Drive, Wollongong (we start here, then progress towards the Breakwater Lighthouse, around the Breakwater and the Harbour). A google pin for your convenience https://goo.gl/maps/Lh8q3uScR5heTzZG7

Saturday
7 March 2026

1 x 4 hour session

10 am to 2 pm

Price $ TBC

Code TBC

If you’re not able to book online, you can contact WEA ILLAWARRA on

and quote the Name Breakwater Lighthouse and or course code

for more information

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What to bring:
Either iOS or Android Smartphone , Battery supply / charger, a clean soft microfiber cloth – screen / lens, cash / card for expenses, safety items hand sanitiser, face mask, water, snacks, small umbrella.Ample Water, food / snacks, notepad, pen, and bug repellent

What to wear:
Please dress sensibly for the weather conditions; Hat, sunscreen, closed in footwear ONLY for your safety, acceptable; grippy rubber soled; walking / running shoes / hiking boots / weatherproof runners.

Weather:This field trip will go ahead even if it is raining lightly, please check for weather conditions

Not included; Parking fees / transport to and from, water, drinks, snacks, food, etc are not included

CREATIVE TRAVEL SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY – Saturday 7 March 2026 – 10am to 2 pm – Breakwater Lighthouse Wollongong Harbour – one day only Set amongst the beautiful Wollongong Harbour, Breakwater Lighthouse encompassed by the jewelled Pacific Ocean, during this comprehensive 4 x hour field trip, with Neoklis’s in-depth knowledge and e…

Macro and Close Up Photography field trip – Saturday 14 March 2026 – Australian Botanic Garden Mt Annan – 10 am to 2 pm – one day only

Learn Creative Macro and Close-up Photography, also how to see and photograph in Colour and Black and White in the field at the beautiful Australian Botanic Garden Mt Annan. This is a great opportunity to learn something new, and hone your camera skills. Give your Macro and Close Up Photography that wow factor!

This Workshop has a maximum of six participants, for a better learning experience and more one-to-one time with the Tutor.

You will learn; How to do handheld creative Macro and Close-up Photography, how to focus and recompose properly, Interpret natural light, framing, composition and negative space, Depth of Field, Using live view to focus your photograph and How to review and check your photographs properly. Please see Agenda below for full details.

A maximum of 6 x places for a greater learning opportunity and more one-to-one time with the tutor.

You will learn in a relaxed but informative atmosphere, taught by a Professional Photography Tutor, with over 50 years experience in Photography, including over 10 years of Photography tutoring.

For more information and booking link please follow the link or photo link below

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If you are not able to follow the link or the link is not live

please call the college directly on 0280802121 and quote course Code NB1017MC
Macro and Close Up Photography field trip

Australian Botanic Garden Mt Annan

Saturday 14 March 2026

10 am to 2 pm

Code NB1017MC
Price: $140 (inc GST)

1 session of 4 hours
Time 10:00am-2:00pm

Agenda

You’ll be shown how to set up your camera properly for Macro and Close-up Photography, using your lens / macro lens and or extension tubes and or close-up filters.

You will learn; How to do handheld creative Macro / Close-up Photography, how to focus and recompose properly, Interpret natural light-both high key and low key light, framing, composition and negative space, Depth OF Field DOF; maximum DOF and minimum DOF, Hyperfocal Distance, Using live view to focus for your photograph and How to review / check your photographs properly.

Students are advised to have either have a lens with close-up capability, and or a close-up filter, and or a set of extension tubes and or a macro lens, any of these will enable you to take detailed photos some of the extremely small flowers and plants. Even if you do not have any of the additional equipment, this field trip is a great way to learn the techniques and secrets of creative Macro and Close-up Photography. The Tutor will bring a camera and lens set up for Macro Photography for students to share (they will require to bring a blank SD card).

Comprehensive Macro / Close-up Photography Set up;

Setting up your camera properly;

*Image settings large fine JPEG and or RAW

*ISO Film speed

*Light meter settings

*Colour Space settings; ARGB or SRGB

*White Balance

*Picture styles / Filters Colour and Black and White

*how to see and photograph in Colour and Black and White

*Setting up your lens, macro lens and or extension tubes (recommended), close up filters

*Setting up properly for manual focus

Comprehensive Macro / Close-up Photography Tuition including;

*How to do handheld creative macro / close-up photography

*How to focus and recompose properly

*How to interpret natural light-both high key and low key light

*You will also learn; framing, composition and negative space

*Depth OF Field DOF; maximum DOF and minimum DOF

*Hyperfocal Distance

*Using live view to focus your photograph

*How to review / check your photographs properly

Skill level:

This field trip is suitable for students who have a thorough working knowledge of their camera and controls, shutter and aperture settings and or have completed either a; Starting your Journey in Photography Course or similar i.e; Beginner’s / DSLR / Digital Photography Course or similar.

Macro and Close Up Photography field trip – Saturday 14 March 2026 – Australian Botanic Garden Mt Annan – 10 am to 2 pm – one day only Learn Creative Macro and Close-up Photography, in the field at the beautiful Australian Botanic Garden Mt Annan. As most of the native plants will be in bloom, it is a great opportunity to learn so…