Dusk-to-Night Photography
Saturday 07 June
Lighthouse Road, Port Macquarie - 7pm - 3 Hours
Ray Galea
Night photography, particularly as a beginner, can present both the opportunity to create compelling images, as well as some of the most difficult technical challenges you might face. Fortunately, these challenges are all learning opportunities to better your skills behind the camera. In this night photography tutorial, we'll look at how to photograph some common subjects after dark with ease. Participants receive a digital manual on this topic.
Woodland and Nature Photography
Saturday 05 July
Pacific Drive, Port Macquarie (Entry fees apply.) - 10am - 2 Hours
Ray Galea
Woodland photography is a subset of landscape photography, focusing on intimate forest scenes rather than sweeping landscapes or vistas.Whereas, Nature Photography captures the beauty and diversity of the natural world, encompassing landscapes, wildlife, plants, and natural elements. It's about showcasing the essence of the environment and its creatures, and often emphasises aesthetic value.
Street After Hours
Saturday 02 August
Town Green, Port Macquarie - 7pm - 2 Hours
Ray Galea
Street photography at night, or after hours, involves capturing candid moments in public spaces during nighttime hours. It requires the understanding of angle of view, plus adapting your camera settings, seeking out light sources, and being aware of potential challenges such as low light and movement blur.
Beginner's Photography
Saturday 06 September
Town Beach - 10am - 3 Hours
Ray Galea
For many many enthusiasts commencing studies in photography, the relationship between aperture, shutter speed, and ISO can be confusing. To further muddy the water, the terms “stop” and “f-stop” are often used interchangeably but refer to different things.
This 3-hour workshop will guide you to take some of the mystery out of Exposure Triangle concepts by talking about the exposure triangle and why it is important to understand for those who are starting out. Participants receive a complimentary digital manual.
Environmental Portraiture (Bring a Model)
Saturday 04 October
Town Beach - 9am - 2 Hours
Ray Galea
An environmental portrait captures a subject within their surroundings, illuminating their personality and life through their environment, rather than solely focusing on their physical appearance. Unlike studio portraits, environmental portraits aim to convey a sense of the subject's context and reveal more about their character and story. Participants will receive a complimentary digital manual.
