Learn Photography One-on-One in Toowoomba
Photographer | Lecturer – Don Hildred
Learn From an Experienced Photographer and Educator
Stop relying on Auto mode and start creating photographs you’ll be proud to share.
Whether you’ve just bought a new camera, are preparing for a holiday, or want to take your photography to the next level, you’ll receive personalised one-on-one tuition tailored to your goals, camera, and experience level.
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✓ Established Since 2001
✓ 30+ Years Professional Experience
✓ UniSQ Photography Lecturer
✓ Private One-on-One Lessons
Hi, I’m Don Hildred
I’m a professional photographer with more than 30 years of industry experience and over 20 years of teaching experience. I currently lecture in photography at the University of Southern Queensland and have taught photographers across Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania and New Zealand.
My goal is simple:
To help you understand your camera, improve your confidence, and enjoy photography even more. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to advance your skills, lessons are relaxed, practical and designed around your learning pace.
About Don – On location in Brisbane
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Why Students Choose One-on-One Lessons
Unlike large classroom courses, private lessons focus entirely on you.
You’ll Learn
How to confidently use your camera
When to shoot in Auto and Manual modes
Simple composition techniques
Understanding aperture, shutter speed and ISO
Travel and landscape photography skills
Photo editing with Lightroom and Photoshop
How to consistently create better images
You’ll Receive
Personalised tuition
Printed course notes
Practical hands-on activities
Friendly support after your lesson
A relaxed learning environment
Photography Courses
Camera Basics
Perfect for new camera owners.
Learn the essential controls of your DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera and start taking better photographs immediately.
Half Day • $150
Travel Photography
Planning a holiday?
Learn what equipment to take, how to photograph memorable locations, and how to return home with images you’ll be proud to share.
Half Day • $150
Manual Exposure
Ready to move beyond Auto?
Master aperture, shutter speed and ISO and take creative control over your images.
Half Day • $150
Photo Editing
Transform your photographs with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
Learn professional workflows that improve colour, exposure and image quality.
Half Day • $150
What Happens During Your Lesson?
Every lesson begins with a relaxed discussion over coffee, while I review your experience level, camera equipment, and goals. Then we move through camera theory before heading outside for practical activities.
You will:
Learn essential camera skills.
Practice them immediately.
Receive personalised feedback.
Build confidence using your camera.
The focus is always on practical learning and creating photographs.
Learn Photography at Scenic Toowoomba Locations
Lessons are commonly conducted at Picnic Point and surrounding parklands, providing access to landscapes, gardens, wildlife, macro subjects and beautiful views across the Darling Downs. Alternative locations can also be arranged, including your home or workplace.
Picnic Point – Student photo gallery
Give the Gift of Photography
Looking for a unique gift idea?
Photography lesson gift vouchers are perfect for:
- Birthdays
- Retirement gifts
- Christmas presents
- Mother’s Day
- Father’s Day
Give someone an experience they’ll remember long after the lesson is finished.
Ready to Take Better Photographs?
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced photographer looking to improve your skills, I’d love to help.
Beginner Photography Courses
Camera Basics
Duration – 1/2 Day
Cost: $150.00
Have you just bought a new camera? Then our beginner’s photography course is just right for you. Learn to understand and make the best use of your DSLR, mirrorless, or Compact camera.
Travel Photography
Duration – 1/2 Day
Cost: $150.00
Learn the golden rules of travel photography and never be disappointed again. Understand which camera gear to take, create an achievable shot list, and safely back up your files.
Advanced Photography Courses
Manual Exposure
Duration – 1/2 Day
Cost – $150.00
Would you like to advance your skills and progress past Auto settings? Then, you can explore what’s possible using the Manual and Creative Priority Mode settings.
Photo Editing
Duration – 1/2 Day
Cost – $150.00
Want to WOW your images? Then, let me guide you through the essential post-processing techniques required to get the best from Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom Classic.
Disability and Group Workshops
Disability Courses
Duration – 1/2 Day
Cost: $150.00
Our photography courses warmly welcome individuals with disabilities. Lessons are conducted sensitively, and wheelchair-friendly venues are available.
Group Workshops
Duration – 1/2 Day to 1 Week
Cost: POA
Past clients have included art groups, galleries, schools, TAFE colleges, universities, mining companies, and local photography groups and festivals.
Lesson Locations in Toowoomba
Picnic Point Cafe
Beautiful location
Picnic Point Lookout and the surrounding Parklands offer brilliant photographic opportunities. With magnificent views, a waterfall, and abundant macro subjects in the parks and gardens, there’s a lot to discover and photograph during your lesson.
Your Home or Office
Comfortable location
In some situations, your home or office can be the best place to conduct a private lesson. I can easily come to you, provided you live inside the Toowoomba boundary. If travel is required, please get in touch.
About our Photography Lessons
Our Photography lessons are geared toward individuals who want personalised attention without the distraction of a classroom full of students. Lessons are relaxed, flexible, and designed to expand your photography skills.
Beginners can enjoy simple step-by-step instructions, while the more advanced Manual exposure and Photo editing courses provide more detailed instruction and also include take-home printed notes.
Discount vouchers are available to all students after completing a three-hour course. You will receive a $10.00 discount voucher card for your next course enrolment, or you can pass it on to a friend to enjoy the discount.
Photography Gift Voucher
Gift vouchers are ideal for beginning or enhancing a photography adventure for a loved one or friend, or for indulging yourself in the hobby you’ve always wished to pursue.
Recipients enjoy personalised one-on-one instruction, two hours of camera theory, one hour of hands-on practical activities, complimentary coffee upon arrival, and take-home notes, all in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
