Landscape & Wildlife Photography
Saturday 12 July
University Bay Drive - 9am - 2 Hours
Chris Bennett
Capture the grandeur of the great outdoors through your lens with our upcoming photography event! Embark on an adventure that marries the art of observation with technical skill, as we delve into the world of landscape photography. Our gathering will begin with an enriching workshop on essential camera settings, tailored to help you vividly portray sprawling landscapes. We will also explore creative techniques that will elevate your wildlife and nature shots from mere images to mesmerizing stories.
Once armed with these insights, sharpen your newfound skills with a series of engaging and rewarding exercises designed to challenge you in the field. Whether you're a seasoned shutterbug or an aspiring photographer, this experience will not only refine your abilities but will also connect you with fellow photography enthusiasts dedicated to capturing the world’s natural elegance. Join us for an opportunity to transform the way you see and photograph the environment's breathtaking beauty.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 02 August
John Nolen Drive - 10am - 3 Hours
Chris Bennett
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Birds and Nature
Saturday 09 August
University Bay Drive - 9am - 2 Hours
Chris Bennett
Are you a bird watcher or a nature lover and have also been wondering how to get sharp photos consistently.
This session plans to take the guess work out of it and get you on your way to capture the wildlife you love. Some of the topics covered will be, optimal settings, light direction, bird habits, equipment and operation.
Come along and lets take some photos that show the natural beauty of birds.
Street Photography at Night Meetup
Saturday 23 August
John Nolen Drive - 6:30pm - 2 Hours
Chris Bennett
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be exploring the town at night.At this meetup, we will practise the basics of shooting in a dark environment as we capture candid images in an urban setting.By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with- How to adjust camera settings for low light.- Using slow shutter speeds to get brighter images and create light trails.- Capturing RAW images.- Guidelines for shooting other people and their property in the real world.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 06 September
James Madison Park - 9am - 3 Hours
Chris Bennett
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Architecture Photography
Sunday 21 September
John Nolen Drive - 10am - 2 Hours
Chris Bennett
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures.
In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
