Canberra Photography Group - Photography Classes & Courses in Canberra

Upcoming Events

Astro Photography

Friday the 27th of May

Lake George - 7.00pm - 2 hours

During this workshop, you will not only learn how to take stunning images at night, but you will learn about the night sky - the Milky Way, moon phases, and all of the other variables in play when it comes to shooting the night sky throughout the year. We kick off at sunset and meet at our location, with a clear view to the East or West and away from light pollution. We start with a quick overview of night photography, including equipment, what and when to shoot, and how to plan your night sessions for optimum results with the use of apps.

fully booked

Street Photography Meetup

Saturday the 28th of May

Fyshwick - 10.00am - 2

Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres but focuses on capturing moments of 'real life'. At this meetup, we will practice the basics of street photography by capturing candid images in an urban setting. By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with: - Thinking about context, cropping and composition. - The effects of different shooting modes on capturing that 'decisive moment'. (When to use AV, M, or TV mode) - Guidelines for shooting other people and their property in the real world.

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$35pp only 5 places left

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday the 4th of June

Yarralumla - 10.00am - 3

Do you consider yourself a photography beginner? This class will give you an understanding of the fundamental basics; the ‘nuts and bolts’ stuff that will set you on the path to understanding your camera and how to create great shots. At this class, you will learn about the Exposure Triangle, Camera Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO and some basic composition techniques.

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$115pp only 1 place left

Canberra Fire Museum Meet-Up

Saturday the 11th of June

Forrest - 09.40am - 2

The Fire Brigade Historic Society has invited us to hold a meet-up at the Canberra Fire Museum. Come along and take some photos of a historic building and the historic items contained within. This is a great opportunity to practice taking photos of inanimate objects and taking photos indoors in limited light. These skills are useful for various applications, from event photography to simple birthday snaps. Note: A $2 gold coin donation is required for entry to the museum.

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$35pp 9 places left

Astro Photography

Friday the 24th of June

Lake George - 7.00pm - 2 hours

During this workshop, you will not only learn how to take stunning images at night, but you will learn about the night sky - the Milky Way, moon phases, and all of the other variables in play when it comes to shooting the night sky throughout the year. We kick off at sunset and meet at our location, with a clear view to the East or West and away from light pollution. We start with a quick overview of night photography, including equipment, what and when to shoot, and how to plan your night sessions for optimum results with the use of apps.

fully booked

Relaxed Film Photography Meet-Up

Saturday the 25th of June

Ainslie - 10.00am - 2 hours

Still beloved by many, film offers a different aesthetic and shooting experience than modern digital cameras. Whether you are a film regular or have an old camera stuffed in a drawer, come along to this meetup, say hello to some other like-minded photographers, and brush up on your film basics as we take a walk around Ainslie. This meet-up will cover how to load most film cameras and a pre-exposed film roll will be on-hand for those who want to practice loading their cameras in a low-stakes environment. There will also be a discussion on where to buy film, get film developed, and get film digitised.

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$35pp 12 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed

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 across the region.
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 one 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 Facebook Group here to share your photos after the session.

We ask that everyone attending a meetup follows social distancing guidelines:

Stay home if you're sick.

Keep 1.5 metres away from others.

Don't make unnecessary physical contact with others. Avoid physical greetings, such as handshakes, hugs and kisses.

Wash your hands regularly with alcohol-based sanitiser.

Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Use a flexed elbow or a tissue; if you use a tissue, dispose of it immediately and appropriately.

I really enjoyed the event The Photographer was very engaging, and knowledgeable and had some great ideas/challenges for us to work through.

4/5

lana

May 16th 2022

Excellent! Will's workshops never disappoint. :)

5/5

Coralee Flood

May 15th 2022

5/5

Josie Borgia

May 14th 2022

5/5

Josie Borgia

May 14th 2022

The Shadows workshop was great (as usual). Always learn something new. :)

5/5

Coralee Flood

April 18th 2022

5/5

Emilija

April 17th 2022

This course helped me understand basic photography skills how to understand camera basic settings (shutter speed,Aparture,etc) and cinsidering composition and contrast when taking photos.despiye arrived late to the meeting but Willem was understanding so he gave me a brief explanation of what I miss at the beginning of the session.Then i went home editing some of those beautiful photos I took at the seesion and they turned pretty good !.I also enjoyed seeing meeting people who has the same passion.

5/5

Maya

March 13th 2022

Trainer was great. Will has great knowledge and provided a really clear easy way to teach us the basics in photography.

5/5

Alyssa Sharman

March 13th 2022

Thoroughly enjoyed it, content was great location was great. The first time at this type of photography for me and I left it feeling very confident to continue shooting street. Will was excellent as tutor and guide, setting challenges and giving a variety of experiences.

5/5

Sharon Blyton

February 12th 2022

I really enjoyed the event, Tim was a very enthusiastic leader and readily shared his knowlege of Street photohragy with all. I was surprised at how much was actually happening in Civic on a Sunday afternoon.

4/5

Maree Philip

January 16th 2022

Encouraging and very informative

5/5

Katherine Sepulveda

January 16th 2022

I really enjoyed this event. Will always has great tips and advice and sets interesting challenges.

5/5

Coralee Flood

January 16th 2022

Peter Reichstein

Willem Ruiter

Will is a photographer with over a decade of experience. He is interested in most genres of work, including landscape, 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.