Photographer: Don Hildred – Food shoot for Uber
Course Summary
The following photography summary provides a complete breakdown of course topics, activities, goals, and prerequisites.
All courses include printed notes for students to take home and one month of free email support on the lesson topic of their choice.
Please feel free to contact me for more information.
3 Hr – Course Features
Cost $145.00
Time 3 Hours
Level – Intermediate
Mode – One on one
Pay by – Cash/Card
1. Meet at Picnic Point or UniSQ
If your preferred lesson venue is Picnic Point, I will meet you outside the cafe’s entrance on the right. I will be sitting at the table, awaiting your arrival. Alternatively, you can meet me in the UniSQ refectory.
2. Introduction
Upon arrival, we will make our way to our table to discuss your preferred photography topics and enjoy a refreshing coffee or cup of tea.
3. Camera Theory – 2 Hours
Now, you can settle into learning and understanding how your camera works and reacts in different situations. During this time, you are more than welcome to ask me questions as we chat about your topic of discussion.
4. Photographic Activities – 1 Hour
We will walk around the Picnic Point Parklands and photograph various subjects during this time. You can photograph landscapes, macro subjects, wildlife, bugs, insects, flowers, depth of field, and shutter speed activities, just to name a few.
5. Debrief Discussion
If time permits, we can sit down in the parklands or cafe to discuss any areas where you need clarification on what we discussed during your lesson.
1 Hr – Course Features
Cost $50.00
Hour by Hour
Beginner – Advanced
Mode – One on one
Pay by – Cash/Card
All the same course features apply to hourly lessons, but you can choose how long you wish the lesson to go for.
Course Choices
Camera Basics
Designed for Beginners
Topics
- Camera Essentials
- Lenses Explained
- Focusing Techniques
- Shutter Drive Modes
- Menu Settings
- Shooting Modes
- Exposure Compensation
Activities
- Abstract photography
- Composition
- Focal Point selection
- Intentional movement
- Macro photography
- Landscape photography
- Waterfall photography
Prerequisite
- No prerequisites
Travel Photography
For holiday goes…
Topics
- 1.5 Hours of camera theory
- 1.5 Hours of travel photography
- Coffee / Tea on arrival
- Critiquing & Feedback
- Take home notes
- Friendly atmosphere
- Email/phone support
Activities
- Camera Essentials
- Lenses Explained
- Focusing Techniques
- Menu Settings
- Location Shot List
- Unique Perspectives
- Backing Up Files
Prerequisite
- No prerequisites
Manual Exposure
Looking to get off Auto!
Topics
- Exposure Triangle
- ISO Sensitivity
- Shutter Speed
- Focusing Techniques
- Aperture Control
- Exposure Metering
- White Balance
Activities
- Waterfall photography
- Exploring Depth of Field
- Freezing & Blurring
- Camera Movement
- Macro Photography
- Create a Starburst
- Using the Light meter
Prerequisite
- Working knowledge of camera
Photo-Editing
For Post-Processing lovers
Goals
- Work on your images
- Overcome a problem
- Start a project
- Set some homework
- Discover what’s possible
- Create a Workflow
- Push your boundaries
Activities
- Image adjustments
- ACR adjustments
- Sharpening
- Generative AI
- Layers
- Blending Modes
- File saving
Software
- Adobe Bridge CC
- Adobe Photoshop CC
- Adobe Lightroom Classic
Document your Artwork
For solo artists
Topics
- 1.5 Hours of camera theory
- 1.5 Hours practical activities
- Critiquing & feedback
- Take home notes
- Work at your own pace
- Friendly atmosphere
- Email/phone support
Activities
- Focal length choice
- ISO settings
- Aperture settings
- Focusing techniques
- Setting up the studio
- Natural or Artificial light
- Basic photo editing
Prerequisite
- No prerequisites
- Camera – Make & Model
- Your favourite subjects
- Software type/version
- Computer operating system
- Wheelchair requirements
- Hearing or sight needs
Photography Workshops
Get together as a group!
Choose from:
- Existing courses
- Camera topics
- Photo-Editing
Costs will include:
- Accommodation
- Meals & travel
- Teaching fees
Organising:
- Takes about two weeks
- Anywhere in Qld/NSW
- Maximum 15 students
You can also arrange Group Workshops in and around Queensland and NSW; check out past workshops on my About page.
Please contact me with your proposed workshop duration, date, number of students, location, and course topics so I can give you a quote.
Let me know…
To help speed up the process
- Camera – Make & Model
- Your favourite subjects
- Software type/version
- Computer operating system
- Wheelchair requirements
- Hearing or sight needs