Photographer: Don Hildred – Star Burst in the Japanese Gardens
Advance your Skills
Do you want to get off Auto? Then, you can explore what’s possible using this course’s Manual and Creative Priority Mode camera settings.
This course aims to help you develop the knowledge and skills to gain the confidence to leave the Auto settings, enhance your photographic skills, and, if you desire, transition your hobby into a professional career.
Course Features
cost: $145.00
time: 3 Hours
level: intermediate
mode: one-on-one
payment: cash/card
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
- Exposure Triangle
- ISO Sensitivity
- Shutter Speed
- Focusing Techniques
- Aperture Control
- Exposure Metering
- White Balance
Camera activities
On the day
- Freezing & Blurring
- Depth of Field (DOF)
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Camera Movement
- How to achieve a Starburst
What to bring
Camera wise
- Digital camera
- Lenses & accessories
- Pen/notepad
- Instruction manual
- Tripod – optional
- External flash – optional
Times & Venues
When and Where
- Mon to Fri: 9am – 12pm
- Sat: 9am – 12pm
- 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?
- Getting off Auto
- Advancing skills
- Going professional
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 the Camera Basics course designed for beginners. For post-production lovers, there is also the Photo Editing course.
Lesson location 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.
Lesson location 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.
Google Maps
164 Tourist Road, Toowoomba
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.