Photographer: Don Hildred – Sunflowers on the Darling Downs
Designed for Beginners
Did you recently get a new camera? If so, the Camera Basics course is perfect for you! Learn to love your Compact, DSLR, or Mirrorless camera.
Gain essential techniques to enhance your photography skills. Whether you’re just starting out or refreshing your knowledge, this course will help you create beautiful images on your next photographic outing.
Course Features
COST: $145.00
TIME: 3 Hours
LEVEL: Beginner
MODE: One-on-one
Payment: Cash/Card
Book a Private Lesson
Via – Email
Feel free to Email me to arrange a date for your booking or to ask me any questions.
Book – Online
Please select your preferred day by clicking the available date – Blue button in the calendar below.
Then, follow the prompts to enrol yourself in my Google calendar.
Pay on the Day
Payment Options – CASH | EFTPOS | INVOICE
What to expect on the day?
1. Meet at Venue >>
2. Introduction >>
3. Camera Theory >>
4. Photo Activities >>
5. Debrief Discussion
Course outline
What to expect
- 2 Hours of camera theory
- 1 Hour practical activities
- Coffee / Tea on arrival
- Critiquing & feedback
- Take home notes
- Friendly atmosphere
- Email/phone support
Topics covered
What we will discuss
- Camera Essentials
- Lenses Explained
- Focusing Techniques
- Shutter Drive Modes
- Menu Settings
- Shooting Modes
- Exposure Compensation
Camera activities
On the day
- Exposure Compensation
- Freezing & Blurring
- Changing Depth of Field
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
What to bring
Camera wise
- Digital camera
- Lenses & accessories
- Pen/notepad
- Instruction manual
- Tripod – optional
Times & Venues
When and Where
- Mon to Fri: 9 am – 12 pm
- Sat: 9 am – 12 pm
- Picnic Point Cafe
- USQ Refectory
- Your Home or Office
Let us know
So I can help
- Camera – Make & model
- If you want to mix topics
- Your favourite subjects
- Wheelchair requirements
- Hearing or Sight needs
Intended audience
Who is this course for?
- New camera owners
- Refreshing the love
- Going on holidays
Payment options
1/2 day lessons
- Cash on the day
- Eftpos on the day
- Bank Transfer
Alternative Courses
If this course doesn’t suit your needs, you can try a more advanced Manual Exposure course. For post-production lovers, there is also the Photo Editing course.
Location option 1
Picnic Point Cafe
Beautiful location
Picnic Point Cafe and 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.
Location option 2
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 additional travel is required, please get in touch.
Picnic Point Parklands
164 Tourist Road, Toowoomba
