Get more from your camera

This hands-on workshop is designed for budding
photographers who want to wean themselves off auto
mode and start exploring their camera’s full potential with
confidence. Under the expert guidance of the Stradbroke Island
Photography team, participants will learn essential theory
– with plenty of time for questions – and then put their new
techniques and skills to practical use.

Topics covered will include:

Different cameras and accessories

Lenses explained

Focusing techniques

Exposure and the Mode dial

Composition techniques

Focal lengths

White balance and colour

ISO – what even is this?

Aperture and depth of field

Using shutter speed to capture action

The workshop will incorporate a two-hour teaching forum at SIP’s Amity Point studio, before an hour-long pre-sunset shooting session at Amity boat ramp and surrounds. The cost includes workshop notes, cheat sheets to tuck into your camera bag and barista coffee and tea. Participants need to wear comfortable shoes and bring an umbrella.

Other requirements are:

Your camera: the workshop is suitable for digital cameras with manual controls (P, A/Av, S/Tv and M modes), including DSLR and mirrorless models

Fully charged camera batteries and empty memory cards

Lens/es

Manual for your camera

A notebook and pen

We suggest completing this course before moving on to
more specialised workshops.