PHOTOGRAPHY – THE BASICS
We are realistic about what you can comprehend and achieve in a one-day photography course workshop and have set a plan to ensure you walk away happy and confident that you have the right platform to build your photographic knowledge.
So join us and learn the camera basics and controls. We focus on aperture, shutter and ISO, their function and how to use them in your family, travel or fun moment. When to use the built-in flash and when not to.We get you off AUTO and apply specific practical outdoor exercises to reinforce your learning and more.
Key Outcomes :
Program & AUTO mode; Memory Card Hygiene and File Size; Composition and Focus; ISO, Noise and Grain; Shutter Speeds and Shutter Priority; Aperture and Depth of Field
All students must have a mirrorless or DSLR camera and are encouraged to bring a pen. Handout notes provided.
This digital photography workshop has helped thousands of students take better photos. Review our testimonials like this one from Kath –
” Was a great and truly informative day. Thoroughly enjoyed the day and the content.”
Ideal for those starting out and those who want to take better photos.
Course Days and Times:
Selected Fridays or Sundays
or by Appointment (please call us)
9.30am – 3.30pm
Course Fee
$147.00 per person
Other Information
Dress suitably for the weather and the environment of kneeling or sitting outdoors when taking a photo. A solid backpack or camera bag is recommended to carry all your personal and camera accessories as we move between the classroom and the outdoor backdrop. Always check that you have charged the batteries and we prefer you to have a clean, empty memory card with the camera. Find more answers to your questions by viewing our FAQ’s following
We run this course in 3 locations
Frequent Asked Questions
Your camera, fully charged batteries, a spare memory card ( if you have one) and a pen. If you are doing a one day workshop we suggest a hat, sunscreen and camera bag or backpack.
We have chosen central venues for your convenience but also with a readymade canvass for us to enjoy taking photos. Some locations may have a $20 parking charge but review our Venue & Courses tab for specific detail.
No, as we aim to keep our costs down and we will be on the go whilst together, we recommend you bring your lunch & snacks. But all our venues have a bistro or cafes nearby if you want to purchase something.
Most of our classes include practical shoots and we will explain angles and perspective, so you may want to kneel or lay down to get that shot. Dress accordingly but we ask that thongs or sandles not be worn.
Photography is about shooting in all weather conditions. Unless it is truly pouring down, the class will go ahead. We will text sms attendees the night before if we need to reschedule the class.
A student can reschedule their attendance with not less than eleven days notice to another course, subject to seats being available.
Students who reschedule with between ten and three days notice can choose another date and venue, subject to seats being available, and pay a rebooking fee of $25. Click on the ReBooking button at the bottom of the FAQ page, pay via PayPal and advise us of your original booking and your new preferred date. You can add this information during the checkout process. NPTC will send a confirmation of that request within 2 days.
Students who reschedule or cancel their booking with less than three days notice will forfeit any fees paid.
The College reserves the right to reschedule or cancel a course due to weather or other circumstance. A full refund is available if alternate dates are not suitable.
The College limits its class size and commits itself to resources, trainers and venue hire in advance and those who do not attend their class are not eligible for any refund and are liable for the full cost of any course fee.
The College will confirm your booking request within 2 working days of receipt of your inquiry. It will include specific venue details and a tax invoice receipt for course fees paid. We regret we cannot reserve seats until full payment is made.
Re-Booking Fee is $25
Gift Vouchers expire after 180 days, are not redeemable for cash and are non-refundable. They are however, transferrable to another person.