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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 21 June
Flynn Dr, Canberra ACT - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Willem Ruiter
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.
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$155       2 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 19 July
Flynn Dr, Canberra ACT - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Willem Ruiter
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.
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$155      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 16 August
Flynn Dr, Canberra ACT - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Willem Ruiter
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.
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$155      

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Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Saturday 28 June
Acton - 1pm - 2 Hours
Canberra Art Group
Maggie Davies
Zooming Through Landscapes: Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Get ready to embark on a whirlwind adventure through landscapes in our exhilarating "Zooming Through Landscapes" class! Designed especially for beginners, this class will have you wielding your brushes and pencils with speed and finesse.

Join us as we race against the clock to capture the beauty of nature in quick strokes and bold colors. From lush forests to serene seascapes, you'll learn the art of landscape drawing and painting in a flash.

Bring along your basic art materials and unleash your inner artist as we journey through landscapes at lightning speed
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$47       0 places left
Introduction to Acrylic Painting

Introduction to Acrylic Painting

Saturday 12 July
Acton - 1pm - 2 Hours
Canberra Art Group
Maggie Davies
Prepare to dive headfirst into a world of vibrant colors and boundless creativity with our "Introduction to Acrylic Painting" class!

Led by our seasoned instructor, this class is your ticket to unlocking the mesmerizing possibilities of acrylics. Perfect for beginners, we'll guide you through the fundamentals of color mixing, brush techniques, and texture creation.

Bring your own basic art materials and get ready to unleash your inner artist! From mastering the art of color theory to experimenting with bold brushstrokes, this class is all about discovering your unique painting style.
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$49       0 places left
Red Hill Lookout - Mini Photo Session

Red Hill Lookout - Mini Photo Session

Saturday 12 July
Red Hill
Canberra Family Photos
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.

book now       1:00pm       $270

book now       1:30pm       $270

Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 26 July
Acton - 1pm - 2 Hours
Canberra Art Group
Maggie Davies
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
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$49       0 places left
National Carillon - Mini Photo Session

National Carillon - Mini Photo Session

Sunday 24 August
Parkes
Canberra Family Photos
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.

book now       10:00am       $270

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book now       11:00am       $270
ABOUT CANBERRA
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP
Come along to our photo sessions to dust off your camera and get snap-happy with a professional photography instructor.

Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a photo walk class with other local keen photographers!

We run two hour photography sessions based on a photography theme/technique/style and they take place in various locations in Canberra.

  • New to photography? We also run a popular 3 hour Beginners Guide to Photography Class once a month. And once in a while we will run special niche 3 hour classes, for example, Astrophotography - so do subscribe to our newsletter to know when the next on is!

  • Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to keen amateurs. The photography instructor is there to help you with camera settings and provide any advice you need.

  • What to bring? We recommend bringing a camera that has full manual mode or semi-manual modes (Aperture or Shutter Priority). Compact cameras and smartphones also welcome!

    The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

    Join the Canberra Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    It was good.
    5/5
    Christian
    2025-06-15
    The delivery by Will and content of this course was clear and organised. As an absolute beginner, (not too familiar with my camera) along wth the jargon and terms its was a lot to take in the first 2 hours. The remaining time putting the theory into practice helped with some understanding of structure and planning to create the image you are trying to achieve. Now with some practice (post the course) it certainly was a great base to step off and just enjoying experimenting - with some interesting results.
    5/5
    Bernadette
    2025-05-31
    Very informative as always. Will is a great instructor.
    5/5
    Coralee
    2025-04-28

    Another great evening with Will
    5/5
    Robert
    2025-03-17
    Great advice from Will. And thanks for the bonus fireworks and F35 fly over!
    5/5
    Gavin
    2025-03-16
    Great evening. Will was really helpful, explained things really well. Added bonus was the appearance of the full moon and Skyfire for extra light trail options.
    5/5
    Christine
    2025-03-16

    Well organised. Location was terrific to use as examples for photos
    5/5
    Debra
    2025-03-13
    Really enjoyed the class. Will made it fun and easy to learn with practical tasks to cement the concepts.
    5/5
    Christine
    2025-03-09
    Loved it! Will is a great leader and I always learn something new.
    5/5
    Coralee
    2024-10-28

    Loved it. Will is a font of information and always happy to help.
    5/5
    Coralee
    2024-08-26
    The class was very informative. Will spoke clearly, with clear narrative. The walking and practice time was enough. Overall, a great class.
    5/5
    Katina
    2024-07-15
    It has given me more confidence in using the different settings. Will's explainations were clear and easy to understand. I wish I had done this sooner
    5/5
    Dianne
    2024-07-14

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Willem Ruiter
    Will is a photographer with over a decade of experience. He is interested in most genres of work, including portraiture, automotive, and street photography. He originally trained under an exhibiting artist before moving into freelance work. He now spends his free time digitising old photos and cleaning vintage cameras.

    Willem Ruiter is available for private bookings

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    PHOTOS
    Tacoma Photography Group
    2025-06-17
    Canberra Photography Group
    2025-06-04
    Title or Location: Captains Flat
    Sunday night I went out chasing aurora... and instead nearly hit everything except the lights in the sky! Roos bouncing out like they?d missed their cue, a wombat doing 3km/h across the road like it owned the place, a deer doing its best ?deer in headlights? impersonation, and a police car flying past with sirens blazing (I think it wasn?t after me... but I didn't check).After all that, I made it just in time to catch the tail end of this stunning aurora storm. The sky was still glowing red li
    Credit: 50Eight Photography
    Facebook: 58Eight Photography
    Instagram: 50eightphotography
    Clarksville Photography Group
    2025-06-16

    Canberra Photography Group
    2025-06-04
    Title or Location: Belconnen
    An incredible light show with light rays breaking through the storm clouds over the Brindabella Ranges at sunset.
    Credit: Hayley Beckwith
    Instagram: Hayley.Beckwith.photography
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-06-16
    Canberra Photography Group
    2025-06-01
    Title or Location: Autumn at Lake Burley Griffin
    On a cloudy afternoon at Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra I walked to the lakes edge and loved the view of the beautiful red Manchurian Pear trees. So I walked to get my composition and took the photo.
    Credit: Annette Milnes
    Facebook: annettemilnesphoto

    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-06-16
    Canberra Photography Group
    2025-05-18
    Title or Location: Lake Burley Griffin Canberra
    This photo was taken just after sunset beside a still pond, featuring a long exposure light painting using a sparkler. The sparkler was attached to the end of a tube, which was partially covered so that only the light from the tip would be visible?creating a clean, controlled circle effect. The subject stands calmly in the center while the sparkler is spun around her, aiming to create a full ring of light. The result is a striking three-quarter arc, reflected perfectly in the still water below.
    Credit: Peter Reichstein
    Facebook: 50Eightphotography
    Instagram: 50Eightphotography
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-06-16

    Canberra Photography Group
    2025-05-18
    Title or Location: Historic Waterloo Bridge Memorial, ACT
    Single frame, handheld shot on 7 May 2025, looking toward Telstra Tower. Captured in the late afternoon with the Fujifilm X-T4 (f/14, ISO 200, 1/1000 sec).Lightly processed in Lightroom and Photoshop to enhance color and detail.I was drawn to this composition with the sun perfectly aligned atop Telstra Tower. The dramatic skies, soft reflections on the water, and rich autumn tones all came together to create a beautifully atmospheric scene.
    Credit: Sonam Thinley
    Facebook: Budorcas taxicolor
    Instagram: thrinlyee
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-06-16
    Canberra Photography Group
    2025-05-17
    Title or Location: Scrivener Dam, Canberra.
    Had a bad day at work and this instantly made me feel better. Love this spot for photos on my way home.
    Credit: Arno Visagie
    Instagram: arnovisagiephotography

    Hamilton Photography Group
    2025-06-16
    Reno Photography Group
    2025-06-20
    Title or Location: Carson City, Nevada
    Powwow Indian Dance Competition ? June 2025 This photo was taken on the first day of the competition in Carson City. I captured over 200 images of dancers from all categories?each one was incredible to watch and photograph.I used a Sony a7R IIIA camera with a Tamron 35?150mm lens. Camera settings for this shot: ISO 3200, 126mm, f/2.8, 1/200 sec.In post-processing, I removed the distracting background elements (such as other people and vendor tents) and brightened the subject using Luminar Ne
    Credit: Damian Czajka
    Facebook: Nevada and Southwest
    Instagram: damian_LV_photography
    Augusta Photography Group
    2025-06-11

    Peterborough Photography Group
    2025-06-20
    Title or Location: Raptor Foundation

    Credit: David Tudman Photography
    Instagram: David Tudman Photography
    Bell County Photography Group
    2025-06-10
    Fort Worth Photography Group
    2025-06-20
    Title or Location: This was taken in Fort Worth by the entrance of the Scat Lounge.
    Taken using a Sony a9ii with a 70-200 F2.8
    Credit: Sara Waldon

    Bell County Photography Group
    2025-06-10
    Cleveland Photography Group
    2025-06-18
    Title or Location: Cleveland Museum of Natural History
    This photo was a part of the first roll of film I ever shot. I had just gotten my first SLR, and as a zookeeper at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, I thought it would be fun to start with some portraits of all my favorite critters. Scarlet the Red Fox was very curious about the camera and ended being the perfect model. Minolta X-700, expired Kodak Ultramax 400
    Credit: Arthur Truax
    Facebook: Arthur Truax
    Instagram: @art.j.film
    Winnipeg Photography Group
    2025-06-09

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