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Dusk-to-Night Photography

Dusk-to-Night Photography

Saturday 16 November
Lighthouse Beach - 5pm - 3 Hours
Ray Galea
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing stunning and dramatic landscape images during the hours of dusk and night. This might seem a bit life magic if you're just getting started in this genre.
Your host will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of after-hours captures, using tripod and long exposures.
Participants will receive a digital tutorial maniual.
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$148      
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 30 November
Pacific Drive, Port Macquarie - 9am - 2 Hours
Ray Galea
Woodland Photography is a sub-genre sitting between Nature Photography and Landscape Photography.
Many wonders of this rainforest reside above ground level. Thereby, exploring this natural woodland environment with camera and lens is the way to capture from seven metres above ground, This type of photography is all about reflecting the natural colourful sculptures in this busy habitat.
Participants will receive a digital tutorial on various aspects relating to this sub-genre of landscape and nature photography.

Note: Entry fees are not included in the ticket price.
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$47      
Street After Hours

Street After Hours

Saturday 14 December
Town Green, Port Macquarie, 2444 - 6pm - 2 Hours
Ray Galea
Explore the local after-hours street scene with camera and lens together with our host who is highly skilled in Street Photography and Photojournalism. Shooting from waist-level takes the camera away from your eye and allows you to see subjects from a new angle. This unconventional shooting method is more discreet and disguised rather than be seen point cameras at people's faces.
Wikipedia defines Street Photography as "photography conducted for art or enquiry that features unmediated chance encounters and random incidents".
Typically, Street Photography is about candidly capturing life in public areas. And contrary to its name, this genre does not have to be done on the streets. You can do it in any public space.
Street Photography requires quick responses and react intuitively as you would shooting sports. Just like Travel Photography, you must master storytelling. This 2-hour workshop is aimed at enthusiasts with basic and intermediate skills. At night, backgrounds can be much more beautiful than during the day, so it often pays to have people become the secondary element in the scene, rather than the primary focus.
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$47      

Beginner's Photography Workshop

Beginner's Photography Workshop

Saturday 18 January
Town Beach, Port Macquarie - 9am - 3 Hours
Ray Galea
This 3-hour tutorial introduces students to various aspects of this medium, from gaining an understanding of the Exposure Triangle, learning the different types of camera lenses and their specifications, angle of view, depth of field, shooting modes, photographer's stances to take sharp images, metering modes, exposure compensation, the three main aspects of photography.
The expert guidance will give you personalised attention and valuable insights to accelerate your learning process. You will also receive a digital manual to enhance your learning process.
Participants will receive a digital tutorial manual.
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$148      
A Frozen Moment

A Frozen Moment

Saturday 22 February
Town Beach Park, Port Macquarie - 9am - 2 Hours
Ray Galea
It does not take years of diligent practice to realise that a moving subject can be one of the greatest challenges for any photographer. Unlike the human eye, a camera lens can depict motion in countless ways. That is going to be our main subject for this 3-hour session. Participants will explore the stunning diversity of methods and theories we can use to capture motion in stills photography.
For many people, the instinctive answer has something to do with motion blur. In the right hands, motion blur can add a sense of speed to your final image that can be very impressive, even immersive to the viewer.
Many enthusiasts have only a vague notion of how motion blur forms. To create motion blur, no single aspect of your camera is as important as the shutter setting.
Your host will run you through a series of subjects that more or less move at the same speed but at different shutter settings. Using a long exposure technique to show movement is hardly a rule. In this session you will use various shutter speeds from ultra slow to ultra fast and gauge the amazing differences.
Participants will receive a digital tutorial manual.
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$47      
Lifestyle Portraiture

Lifestyle Portraiture

Saturday 08 March
Park Beach picnic area - 9am - 2 Hours
Ray Galea
Gaining the skillsets in Lifestyle Portrait Photography gives enthusiasts the opportunity to commemorate milestones or special events, to help individuals market themselves in an increasingly non-formal digital world, or even just to create a memory of a certain point in a associate, friend or loved-one's life.
Portrait Photography, also referred to as portraiture, is a genre of photography in which the subject is one or more people, and the aim is to convey something about the human identity, personality, or story. An important component of portrait photography is understanding how to pose a subject while helping them look natural and comfortable. Lifestyle Portrait Photography, however, takes a more casual approach than traditional portraits. Rather than being shot in a studio, lifestyle portraits are typically shot in a real-world environment and more closely resemble real life. They may still make use of professional lighting setups, but the style is natural and realistic.
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$47      

Monochrome Photography

Monochrome Photography

Saturday 22 March
Town Green, Port Macquarie, 2444 - 9am - 2 Hours
Ray Galea
In the extremely diverse world of photography, photographers are often confronted with the challenge of finding and developing their artistic vision. Whether it is monochrome (black and white, sepia) or colour, the challenge is ever there.
In this 2-hour session, your host Ray, will emphasise that Monochrome Photography teaches us how to see differently and how to capture differently. This genre removes all distractions and focuses on three things: the subject, light, and the background. You will learn to incorporate tones of a single colour used to represent all the different monochromic hues within an image. After all, the definition of Monochrome Photography is an image displaying a single colour or different shades of a single colour. Monochrome is photography in which the entire image is recorded and represented by differing amounts of light instead of different hues.
Participants will receive a digital tutorial manual.
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$47      
Macro Photography

Macro Photography

Saturday 05 April
Macquarie Nature Reserve, Port Macquarie - 9am - 2 Hours
Ray Galea
This is one of the most rewarding genres of photography you can do. So, let your creative side run wild and see the world in a different way. In this 2-hour session, you will get as close to items as you can to see the change in perspective. It is possible that new ideas and creativity could be born and something unique created. Your tutor will touch base on this photography genre and cover various aspects. Participants are welcomed to bring small personal items as props, and gain an opportunity with a professional macro lens which will dramatically increase the degree of magnification and makes even the most minuscule details visible.
You will also have time to experiment with focus on small subjects and opportunities to gain the perfect shot, which is true of macro's utilisation in Nature Photography. This is where you may not get another chance to be so up close and personal with fauna and flora subjects.
Participants will receive a digital tutorial manual.
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$47      
ABOUT PORT
MACQUARIE
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP
Come along to our 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 run two hour photography sessions based on a photography theme/technique/style and they take place in various locations in Port Macquarie .

  • New to photography? We also run a popular 3 hour Beginners Guide to Photography Class once a month. And once in a while we will run special niche 3 hour classes, for example, Astrophotography - so do subscribe to our newsletter to know when the next on is!

  • Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to keen amateurs. The photography instructor is there to help you with camera settings and provide any advice you need.

  • 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!

    The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

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  • REVIEWS
    Ray was a knowledgeable teacher who was more than happy to answer all questions and flexible on delivery depending on skill level. Look forward to doing another session.
    5/5
    Ross
    2024-10-29
    A good afternoon and eve photographing from Lighthouse Beach lookout. Ray gave a detailed document out prior and was kind enough to lend a tripod. He also gave good advice for the settings required.
    4/5
    Lisa
    2024-08-26
    It was excellent
    5/5
    Richard
    2024-08-05

    As usual Ray was generous in the sharing of his wide knowledge and very flexible in his delivery to cater for the varied skill level of the attendees. He was also very hospitable in changing the venue at the last moment due to weather conditions.
    5/5
    Sue
    2024-03-18
    A really enjoyable morning. Was great to learn the basics of photography. Would definitely recommend the session and looking forward to doing more.
    5/5
    Susan
    2024-01-21
    Fabulous evening. Ray is a fantastic teacher. I learnt a lot and have more confidence with my camera.
    5/5
    Debra Deane
    2023-12-21

    Ray was excellent. He was able to clearly and concisely impart his knowledge while adapting to the needs of his participants. His coursework is really good and easy to understand. He made the morning both enjoyable and educational. 10/10
    5/5
    Debra Deane
    2023-11-20
    I thought it was fabulous and exceeded my expectations. There were only 2 of us in the group so I was thrilled the class went ahead. Ray, the presenter, has incredible knowledge and a real ability to get it across to those less capable. A real skill. He provided excellent supporting notes as well. Most importantly I really appreciated the way Ray adapted the session to our individual ability, knowledge, interests and questions we asked. His personal and flexible approach to the session meant both of the participants left really feeling that we had learned so much. A most worthwhile experience
    5/5
    Sue
    2023-11-20
    Enjoyed the small group and the setting. Ray was an encouraging and knowledgeable presenter
    5/5
    Sue
    2023-11-06

    Lovely setting. Ray is very knowledgeable and is welcoming.
    5/5
    Lyn
    2023-11-05
    very informative workshop lovely group of people attending great location for landscape
    5/5
    Gai
    2023-09-24
    It was fabulous being with like minded people in pursuit of their best shot. Tutor was very interesting and patient.
    5/5
    Lyn
    2023-09-24

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Ray Galea
    Photography allows me to slow down and pay attention to the small details and moments happening in the environment around me. Whether I am conducting a portraiture or commercial shoot for a client, or casually capturing landscapes or indulging in street photography and other genres in vibrant or standard colour or deep contrast monochrome, I generally find the experience of creating a photo image is more important than the final result.

    Ray Galea is available for private bookings

    Available for tutoring, weddings, private portraiture, and events.

    PHOTOS
    Port Macquarie Photography Group
    2024-10-09
    Title or Location: Flynn?s Beach Port Macquarie
    Capturing that moment and energy that the Sun brings as it rises is something I never get bored of.Flynn?s Beach like all beaches is forever changing and provides a unique backdrop.
    Credit: Kurt Polock @lighthousesportsphotography
    Facebook: Kurt Polock
    Instagram: @lighthousesportsphotograhy

    Port Macquarie Photography Group
    2024-10-03
    Title or Location: Taken at Rocks Ferry .Wachope

    Credit: Carol Helliwell
    Port Macquarie Photography Group
    2024-09-05
    Title or Location: Pacific Ocean
    Fishing for the big one and hooked up.
    Credit: Harrison Wardrop
    Instagram: @harrisonwardrop

    Port Macquarie Photography Group
    2024-08-21
    Title or Location: Port Macquarie Jetty, Town Green
    Picture was taken with a Sony RX100 m5A. Shot in RAW with the following settings:ISO 160, 28mm, 0.3 ev, f2.5, 1/200s. Shot was processed in LR for minor exposure and colour saturation.
    Credit: Gerald Bong
    Facebook: Gerald N Josie Bong

    Port Macquarie Photography Group
    2024-08-14
    Title or Location: Palm Colve, North Queensland, Australia
    First day I arrived in Cairns, I got up early to get the sunrise next to the jetty I'd already visualised in my mind before we went up for the trip.This combined panorama photo was 5 individual photos taken at 18mm on a kit 18-45mm lens on my Canon R10, stitched together using Lightroom, shot at 1/125, f8, ISO100
    Credit: Matthew Doyle, Matt's Photography
    Facebook: mattsphotographyau
    Instagram: mattdoyle81
    Port Macquarie Photography Group
    2024-08-11
    Title or Location: Bombo Headland, NSW
    Bombo Headland Geological Site has been on my radar to capture for some time, that id heard mentioned through photography circles.I made contact with a local landscape photographer who was able to share his local knowledge of this amazing area, for me to take advantage and capture it at first light.I arrived at Kiama from Port Macquarie the afternoon before the shoot, and headed 5km north to Bombo where I was able to survey the gigantic rock formations to find the best photographic compositi
    Credit: Wayne Kirk
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coastalhour
    Instagram: www.coastalhour.com.au

    Riverside Photography Group
    2024-11-06
    Title or Location: My living room.
    ?Golden Hour Golden? This photo was taken of my golden retriever during golden hour. The light hits my balcony and living room perfectly. Gear and settings below:Camera: R6 iiLens: 85mm 1.4 L series ISO: 400Aperture: 1.4 Shutter: 1/160thEdited in Lightroom Classic. Likely edit, did not have to tweak color.
    Credit: Johnathan Cane

    Durham Photography Group
    2024-11-04
    Title or Location: Edinburgh 26.10.2024
    photo taken in Edinburgh in one of the city parks, I was visiting with the intention of taking a few photos on the autumn theme. The photographic equipment used was a canon eos 7D mark 2 and a Canon EF 70 - 300 mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM lens. I took the photo from the ground to capture the right angle of view and perspectives, significantly reflecting the dynamics of the shot.
    Credit: Konrad Sojka
    Christchurch Photography Group
    2024-11-04
    Title or Location: On the banks of the Waikuku Beach Rd Lagoon
    Nesting time and very accommodating regards the closeness' to them for the shot.
    Credit: Chris Farmer
    Facebook: Chris Farmer
    Instagram: Farmdoggmedia34

    Wagga Photography Group
    2024-11-04
    Title or Location: Henty, NSW
    This Grey Butcherbird was good enough to pose near a bird hide I was using for an afternoon's photography. Canon R7, RF800, 1/640, f/11, ISO 3200.
    Credit: Paul Summers
    Instagram: paulsummers54
    Geelong Photography Group
    2024-11-03
    Title or Location: Cockatoo at Balyang Santuary Golden Hour
    I went for a walk after work to enjoy golden hour. I found this cockatoo bathing in the light and giving himself a preen. I loved the way the light was settling on the tree to frame him.
    Credit: Chris Vine
    Facebook: Vinefish Photography - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567697210701
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinefishphotography/
    Northumberland Photography Group
    2024-11-03
    Title or Location: Aurora over Haltwhistle
    Camera settings: A 2 second exposure, ISO 3200, F1.8 with Sony's 20mm G lens.The final image is currently with framers, printed from a 106mb TIFF file - 62.5 x 50cm. Star detail behind the aurora is lovely, and the fun's identifying landmarks from the town lit accented by that magical sky.
    Credit: Michael Robinson
    Instagram: @NorthumbrianLights

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