Camera Basics – Get Off Auto Mode!
Take control of your camera and start shooting with confidence in this 2.5-hour hands-on workshop. Perfect for beginners or anyone who feels stuck on “auto” mode, this session will give you the foundations you need to capture photos you’re truly proud of.
You’ll learn how to use your camera properly, understand the essential settings, and practise in real time so it all clicks into place.
By the end, you’ll walk away ready to shoot creatively and with confidence — not just point and click.
What we’ll cover
Understanding how your camera works (and demystifying all those buttons)
The exposure triangle: shutter speed, aperture & ISO made simple
How to control focus and depth of field
White balance and colour settings
Composition tips for more striking photos
Hands-on practice with plenty of guidance
What you’ll achieve
By the end of this workshop, you will:
Know how to shoot confidently in manual or semi-manual modes
Be able to adjust settings for different lighting situations
Understand how to freeze or blur motion
Learn how to create soft backgrounds or sharp landscapes
Take home new skills you can apply straight away to your photography
Knowledge required
Suitable for beginners.
What to bring
Your own camera (DSLR, mirrorless, or advanced compact)
Charged battery & memory card
Any lenses you’d like to practise with
Notebook and pen if you like to jot things down
Comfortable clothes/shoes, as we may head outside to practise
$95PP
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