Fantastic, logical, well presented and put across; very knowledgeable and professional; highly recommended. Thanks very much Andy - really enjoyed the course and got a lot out of it.

Malcolm Beech-Allen

Very informative, thorough and professional while still maintaining the personal friendly touch throughout.

Elly Fleming

I learnt more in the 3 hours than in the 3 months I have owned the camera. Excellent value & well worthwhile. Thank you.

Chris Ballauff

Excellent workshop. Within an hour you feel you finally have control over your DSLR!

Afroz Ali

I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and hope to become a better photography with the new found knowledge that I discovered on this wonderful course. I would highly recommend this class.

Suzanne Cappello

A perfect mix of theory and practice - valuable for both beginners and those wishing to do a refresher. I will never go back to full auto again! Thanks Andy

Melanie Row

Fantastic class. Set right some old habits and de-mystified key elements of digital SLR photography. Money very well spent.

Trish Nichitean

Excellent course. Very relaxed environment with good balance between theory and practice. Group size is not too large and allows for good interaction between Andy and the participants.

Mike Grehan

Andy, I thought the class was fantastic. You are a very good teacher. Years ago I had done a photography course at Evening College and I can honestly say I learnt more in the 3 hours with you than the 8 weeks I spent doing the evening course.

Sarah Ryan

These 3 hour workshops will show you how to take control of your digital camera with confidence and create better images.

Starting with the absolute basics beginners will learn everything nedded to control their camera. For those who know the basics the structure of the class allows the student to take thier photography to the next level.

Subjects covered by the class include;

Exposure: How to get consistantly good exposures that capture the widest range of tones possible. Learn how to use the Histogram, Exposure Compensation, Bracketing and Exposure Lock.

You will learn how to use White Balance to give accurate colour and how to use it as a creative tool. Warm up portraits, turn daylight in to night!

We will experiment with Shutter Speeds to freeze moving subjects or to introduce controlled speed blur.

I will show you how to throw distracting backgrounds out of focus (and how to keep intersting ones in sharp focus) by controlling Depth of Field.

We will look at accessories including filters, lenshoods and flashes.

Meet at the Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park <Map>

Parking: Domain Car Park has "Flat Rate" on Saturdays & Sundays (except special event days). Check their website for details: http://www.domaincarpark.com.au/

What you will need.

Your Camera* (camera must have manual control - if you are not sure please email me), Lens(es), Memory Card, Fully charged Camera Battery, Instruction Manual for your camera (if you still have it).

*Please note that if you have not bought a DSLR I can lend you one for the class.