Photographer: Don Hildred – Tessellated Pavement, Tasmania
Travel Photography Course
Planning your next holiday?
Whether you’re heading overseas, exploring Australia, or taking a weekend getaway, this private one-on-one lesson will help you capture your travels with confidence
Learn how to choose the right equipment, photograph memorable locations, create a travel shot list, and return home with images you’ll be proud to share for years to come.
Course Overview
This Course is Perfect For
✅ Travellers preparing for a holiday
✅ Cruise passengers
✅ Grey nomads
✅ Overseas tourists
✅ Caravan and camping enthusiasts
✅ Landscape photography lovers
✅ Anyone wanting better holiday photos
After This Lesson You’ll Be Able To
✅ Decide which camera gear is worth taking
✅ Create a travel photography shot list
✅ Photograph landscapes more effectively
✅ Capture memorable local details
✅ Photograph people and places confidently
✅ Back up your images safely while travelling
✅ Return with a complete visual story of your trip
✅ Avoid common travel photography mistakes
Client Experiences & Answers
Lesson Summary
On the Day
AGENDA
- 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
Topics covered
What we will discuss
- Camera Essentials
- Lenses Explained
- Focusing Techniques
- Menu Settings
- Location Shot List
- Unique Perspectives
- Backing Up Files
Camera activities
On the day
- Landscape Photography
- Exposure Compensation
- Changing Depth of Field
- Freezing & Blurring
- Macro Photography
What to bring
Camera wise
- Digital camera
- Lenses & accessories
- Pen/notepad
- Instruction manual
- Tripod – optional
What to expect on the day
Check out what you can expect to do and photograph during your photography lesson at Picnic Point Parklands.
Alternative Courses
Looking for a post-production course
Want to take your skills further? Why not try a more advanced post-production Photo Editing course in either Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop?
Booking your Private Lesson
STEP 1 – Choose an available lesson date below and reserve your place.
STEP 2 – Once booked, I’ll contact you to discuss your camera, experience level, and photography interests so the lesson can be tailored specifically for you.
Book – Online
1. Please choose your preferred day by clicking on the available date (Blue button) in the calendar below.
2. Then, follow the prompts to enrol in my Google Calendar.
Payment options
Pay on the day
3. You can choose to pay me on the day with cash, EFTPOS, or I can invoice you with a 7-day account.
Online card payment
In preparation for your lesson
After completing your booking, please email me (in the form below) any specific areas of interest you wish to discuss and your favourite photographic genres (e.g., landscape, bird photography, macro). This will allow me to do some preparation so I can be better prepared before we meet.
Contact Don for help
Please feel free to contact me via email if you have any questions.