Come along to our fortnightly 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 have a different photo theme each fortnight and the two hour sessions take place in different outdoor locations across Sydney. Great opportunity to try something new with the guidance of a professional photographer, and come away with some new shots for your portfolio or album.
Join the Sydney Photography Facebook Group here to share your photos after the session and to take part in our free, fortnightly competitions!
Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a photo walk class with other local keen photographers!
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Sunday the 15th of March 2020
Outdoor Portrait Photography - Parramatta Park - 9am - 2 Hours
Portrait photography can be daunting, but it is also incredibly rewarding! In this session we’ll be starting with the basics of photographing people, and how you can feel confident and creative behind your camera. We’ll be looking at: lighting, capturing expressions and posing your subject using natural light and off camera flash.
$35.00pp 13 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
or Buy a Voucher as a gift
Complete beginner? We recommend starting with the Photography for Beginners Class, which is a 3 hour structured workshop where you’ll learn the basics of using your camera with more 1-on-1 time with the instructor.
Looking to learn more? Come along to the group sessions, which are more casual and informal than other workshops, and with more time to take photos and put your new skills into practice.
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!
What’s involved? Each session starts with an introduction to the fortnight’s theme, and the photography instructor will chat about the camera settings and techniques to use. You’ll then have time to take lots of photos, with the instructor present to answer any questions. You’ll receive feedback and have a chance to chat with everyone to share tips and ideas. We’re a social bunch!
Join the Sydney Photography Facebook Group here to share your photos after the session and to take part in our free, fortnightly competitions!
Subscribe to the Sydney Photography Group to find out about upcoming events
Upcoming Dates
Bookings close 1 hour prior
Sunday the 15th of March 2020
Outdoor Portrait Photography - Parramatta Park - 9am - 2 Hours
Portrait photography can be daunting, but it is also incredibly rewarding! In this session we’ll be starting with the basics of photographing people, and how you can feel confident and creative behind your camera. We’ll be looking at: lighting, capturing expressions and posing your subject using natural light and off camera flash.
$35.00pp 13 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 21st of March 2020
Photography Class for Beginners
Want to learn more about photography and using your camera with the help of a professional photographer?
Our dedicated Beginners Class will guide you through the camera settings and techniques as part of a relaxed photo walk, where you'll be picking up the pro tips and receiving advice from professional instructor Chloe Burton.
Over the 3 hour class we'll be starting with the basics, and using our cameras as we explore the area around Circular Quay.
$115pp only 5 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 21st of March 2020
Lighting Skills for Photography. - Earlwood - 12 Noon - 3 Hours
Great photography requires great light; it defines form and texture, sets mood and can make or break the image.
This 3 hour practical hands-on course is being taught by professional photographer Alexandra E Mantoura. It will focus on portrait photography in a studio environment, using camera mounted flashes and studio flash.
You'll learn to understand the direction, quality and colour of light on a subject and surrounds, and how this affects a portrait.
We’ll approach all the key topics slowly and thoroughly so that you have time to build a terrific understanding of how lighting affects your photos. Most of what you learn can then be applied outside the studio environment in your everyday photography.
There is no need to have any prior studio or flash experience whatsoever.
$115pp only 5 places left - requires 5 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 11th of April 2020
Photography Class for Beginners - Circular Quay - 9am - 3 Hours
Want to learn more about photography and using your camera with the help of a professional photographer?
Our dedicated Beginners Class will guide you through the camera settings and techniques as part of a relaxed photo walk, where you'll be picking up the pro tips and receiving advice from professional instructor Chloe Burton.
Over the 3 hour class we'll be starting with the basics, and using our cameras as we explore the area around Circular Quay.
$115pp only 6 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 23rd of May 2020
Photography Class for Beginners - Circular Quay - 9am - 3 Hours
Want to learn more about photography and using your camera with the help of a professional photographer?
Our dedicated Beginners Class will guide you through the camera settings and techniques as part of a relaxed photo walk, where you'll be picking up the pro tips and receiving advice from professional instructor Chloe Burton.
Over the 3 hour class we'll be starting with the basics, and using our cameras as we explore the area around Circular Quay.
$115pp only 6 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 27th of June 2020
Photography Class for Beginners - Circular Quay - 9am - 3 Hours
Want to learn more about photography and using your camera with the help of a professional photographer?
Our dedicated Beginners Class will guide you through the camera settings and techniques as part of a relaxed photo walk, where you'll be picking up the pro tips and receiving advice from professional instructor Chloe Burton.
Over the 3 hour class we'll be starting with the basics, and using our cameras as we explore the area around Circular Quay.
$115pp only 6 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Refund Policy: 5 days notice required for a full refund. Re-scheduling requires 2 days notice. In the case of bad weather (heavy rain) the class may be cancelled and you'll be given the option of rescheduling or a refund.
If you need to reschedule or refund your booking, then please contact the office using the form here . Your instructor is NOT able to refund or reschedule your booking for you.
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Reviews
4.7/5 from 237 reviews
Kendall was very friendly and helpful
5/5 by Tami
15-12-2019
5/5 by Tami
15-12-2019
Instructor had planned class prior to so knew exactly what we should be doing. And set challenges and answered any questions
5/5 by Tracye Hughes
15-12-2019
5/5 by Tracye Hughes
15-12-2019
Great day - great weather - great instructor
5/5 by Michael Garland
19-10-2019
5/5 by Michael Garland
19-10-2019
Friendly event orgainsers and was good to get feedback.on the photos we took. Was nice the organisers helped with settings too. The challenges were good to.
4/5 by Barbara Clarke
25-8-2019
4/5 by Barbara Clarke
25-8-2019
Great location and challenges. Mat and Scott are very friendly and knowledgeable making it a very happy lurking experience.
5/5 by Sean Cocksey
24-8-2019
5/5 by Sean Cocksey
24-8-2019
Great - it is great to do one on one with people that are fluent and expert in there field - conductors were great - very generous with there time and happy to show and demonstrate - plus we all had fun - shame about the weather
5/5 by Michael Garland
10-8-2019
5/5 by Michael Garland
10-8-2019
I loved it, even though I missed the beginning. Loved the location and the feedback on my shots. Good little challenges too.
5/5 by Sean Cocksey
27-7-2019
5/5 by Sean Cocksey
27-7-2019
5/5 by Sonja Waters
14-7-2019
I found the event to be friendly, professional and very informative. I was able to get a clear understanding of the camera functions I was not able to use before
5/5 by Sean Cocksey
13-7-2019
5/5 by Sean Cocksey
13-7-2019
4/5 by chris westworth
8-7-2019
Just got lucky with compositions.
4/5 by Nikolaos Sklavenitis
8-7-2019
4/5 by Nikolaos Sklavenitis
8-7-2019
Enjoyed this theme. Though it was challenging for me, the brief helped to get me out of my comfort zone.
5/5 by Vanessa Annoni
8-7-2019
5/5 by Vanessa Annoni
8-7-2019
Good direction from Matheus, but the 2hr timeframe feels too short. See below, & happy to pay $50 for that.
4/5 by Kristine Schipp
6-7-2019
4/5 by Kristine Schipp
6-7-2019
It's a great photo session. Matt gave us a few simple concepts that helped me look at color with a more artistic eyes. I could see that the pictures I took during the session look so much better than those I had taken before. Matt is an excellent teacher. He's kind and friendly and made a sincere effort to get to know his students and share his story with them. I appreciate Matt's feedbacks on my photos very much. They helped me learn my strengths and weaknesses and offer new approaches to integrate color into my pictures. Matt has kindly lent me one of his prime lens so that he could teach me how to give my pictures a nice boke look. That was totally unexpected. I'd definitely recommmend Matt to other people.
5/5 by Vivien Le
23-6-2019
5/5 by Vivien Le
23-6-2019
Yesterday was the first Sydney Photography Group event that I had attended. I thought that it was great!
I was initially surprised by the structure with its ‘challenges’ and basically being told to go away for 45 minutes and take some photos. But after getting over the shock, I had a great time. I enjoyed having to once again look at the world in a different way and think about what I might shoot.
I found Zac’s feedback constructive and valuable. I came away from the morning reviewing what I had learnt and found that I had learnt quite a few things.
All-in-all a most enjoyable way to spend a morning! I look forward to attending future sessions.
4/5 by Angela Gorta
12-5-2019
4/5 by Angela Gorta
12-5-2019
Relaxed, Informative and a great chance to think about your photography. My first time at this event but certainly not the last. The feedback I received was very helpful and honest.Much appreciated Zac. Thanks and see you again.
5/5 by Terry Matthews
11-5-2019
5/5 by Terry Matthews
11-5-2019
Good opportunity to get out and take photos
4/5 by Paul Evans
6-5-2019
4/5 by Paul Evans
6-5-2019
Good location, friendly crowd, interesting challenges.
4/5 by Tracey flynn
5-5-2019
4/5 by Tracey flynn
5-5-2019
I loved having challenges set and being able to just go at own pace to try and meet the challenge. I liked that we didn’t stay all together as we took photos. Being able to go off and use our creativity and then meet up for critiquing was relaxing and fun. It was great having experts available to help with questions and get tips from. They were encouraging and it motivated me to get out and shoot more.
4/5 by Nicole Mahon
4-5-2019
4/5 by Nicole Mahon
4-5-2019
Scott did well for his first time in backup lead role! With such a wide interpretation of urban photography, it was good to get some challenges to look for as well as some motivational advice. Nice to see some more newbies joining the regulars!
5/5 by Kathy Wallace
14-4-2019
5/5 by Kathy Wallace
14-4-2019
Always great to team up with other likeminded people!
4/5 by Sophie Kogos
14-4-2019
4/5 by Sophie Kogos
14-4-2019
First time with Zac leading the group, he did a great job and he assistant. They both where interacting with the group, all morning. We meant 15 minutes before it finished and reviewed the photos we took with Zac, he was super friendly and helpful.
5/5 by Emma Neems
12-3-2019
5/5 by Emma Neems
12-3-2019
It's good to have real time feedback from instructors during the session, and also meeting other members of the group and exchange experiences at photography.
5/5 by Diana Shang
10-3-2019
5/5 by Diana Shang
10-3-2019
Great to get back to the group again! Zac always shows great examples for the theme/challenges & inspires. Always nice to meet other photographers as well.
5/5 by Kathy Wallace
10-3-2019
5/5 by Kathy Wallace
10-3-2019
Great! Always enjoy Zac's 'classes'
4/5 by Kristine Schipp
3-3-2019
4/5 by Kristine Schipp
3-3-2019
4/5 by Isabelle paoli
2-3-2019
Zac Alviz was a good instructor. I liked that he set specific challenges and spent time with each of us to review some of our shots.
4/5 by Alan Coligado
6-1-2019
4/5 by Alan Coligado
6-1-2019
Zac, our photography host, was excellent. He set us a couple of challenges and gave us some extremely helpful tips. He gave us the chance for a brief discussion and share our best work with the group halfway through the event and again at the very end. While this event is not meant to be a lesson, we do want to come away from these events having learned something new, either from the host or each other, that will ultimately make us better photographers. Zac definitely provided the energy & space for that opportunity, despite the intense heat of the day.
5/5 by Victoria Ugarte
5-1-2019
5/5 by Victoria Ugarte
5-1-2019
Was a great inspirational 2 hours... Zac Alviz was an excellent teacher/adviser. Will be doing a session again, but hopefully NOT in that sort of heat!
5/5 by Kristine Schipp
5-1-2019
5/5 by Kristine Schipp
5-1-2019
Zac took his time tol explain the session and set good challenges for us to complete. He provided guidance and critique on each of our photos. It was a great session.
5/5 by Nerys Evans
5-1-2019
5/5 by Nerys Evans
5-1-2019