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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 26 July
Lake Wendouree - 10am - 3 Hours
Richard Smith
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
book now
$155      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 16 August
Lake Wendouree - 10am - 3 Hours
Richard Smith
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
book now
$155      

Nearby Photography Groups

Backlighting, Bokeh and Bursts

Backlighting, Bokeh and Bursts

Sunday 27 July
Eastern Park Circuit - 9am - 2 Hours
Geelong Photography Group
Karen Wekwerth
We will be using various techniques to maximise the behaviour of the light. Backlighting is one of my favourites and can be used for portraiture or nature. Bokeh is Japanese for blur but is a term used for soft out of focus balls of light which can look very pleasing. Burst in this case is star burst which can be achieved when you have strong areas of light and a correct choice of aperture. Use all three to create some amazing compositions.
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$49      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Sunday 10 August
Geelong Waterfront - 9am - 2 Hours
Geelong Photography Group
Karen Wekwerth
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
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$49      
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 30 August
Little Malop St, Geelong - 9am - 2 Hours
Geelong Photography Group
Karen Wekwerth
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures.

In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
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$49      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 21 September
Geelong Waterfront - 9am - 3 Hours
Geelong Photography Group
Karen Wekwerth
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$155       3 places left

Other Nearby Groups

Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 19 July
Fyansford - 10am - 3 Hours
Geelong Crochet Club
Olivia Hobbs
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.

Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
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$98       0 places left
Amigurumi 101

Amigurumi 101

Saturday 09 August
Fyansford - 10am - 3 Hours
Geelong Crochet Club
Olivia Hobbs
Perfect for those who've already done our popular Beginners Class! Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, cute creatures. You will learn the basics of Amigurumi and start on an easy amigurumi heart project during the class.

All our classes include crochet materials and instruction as well as a non-alcoholic drink during the class.
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$88      
Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 30 August
Fyansford - 10am - 3 Hours
Geelong Crochet Club
Olivia Hobbs
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.

Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
book now
$98       0 places left

ABOUT BALLARAT
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP
Come along to our photo sessions to dust off your camera and get snap-happy with a professional photography instructor.

Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a photo walk class with other local keen photographers!

We run two hour photography sessions based on a photography theme/technique/style and they take place in various locations in Ballarat .

  • New to photography? We also run a popular 3 hour Beginners Guide to Photography Class once a month. And once in a while we will run special niche 3 hour classes, for example, Astrophotography - so do subscribe to our newsletter to know when the next on is!

  • Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to keen amateurs. The photography instructor is there to help you with camera settings and provide any advice you need.

  • What to bring? We recommend bringing a camera that has full manual mode or semi-manual modes (Aperture or Shutter Priority). Compact cameras and smartphones also welcome!

    The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

    Join the Ballarat Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    The location for the event, National Gallery of Victoria, was excellent as it provided a range of photographic opportunities involving not only exhibits but the architecture of the building and the people in the area. It was definitely nice to set the camera for black and white and to see everything from the perspective of black, white and grey tones when composing shots.
    5/5
    Adrian
    2024-01-29
    Gabriella was excellent. She was patient with our lack of knowledge of our camera, as well as listening to the skills that we really wanted to learn. Despite differing skill levels she was able to teach both of us new things so that we can now go away confident of using our cameras. I was particularly appreciative of the notes which were easy to follow and well explained.
    5/5
    Bronwyn
    2023-12-05
    I loved the event, learnt some new techniques and will definitely be going to the next. Andy and Emma are so lovely and helpful.
    5/5
    Christine
    2023-07-02

    Great session, learnt some new tricks and Andy was a brilliant teacher.
    5/5
    Katherine
    2023-05-01
    I was really impressed with the event and happy to have learnt a few things about my camera. Andy was very helpful and welcoming to questions.
    5/5
    Donna
    2023-03-23
    It was Really good. Andy kept it simple and explained the concepts well.
    5/5
    Margaret
    2023-03-20

    I feel I came away with more knowledge. I was thrilled to be apart of the day
    5/5
    Felicity
    2023-03-20
    Instructor very good, spent time with everyone, learnt a lot.. looking forward to new photography events in Ballarat
    5/5
    Helen
    2023-03-19
    PHOTOS
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-07-07
    Ballarat Photography Group
    2025-06-25
    Title or Location: MacQuarie Island, sub-Antarctic Australia
    Royal Penguins were an unexpected delight on my visit to Macquarie Island en-route to Antarctica. Full of character and with very expressive faces & body language. These love birds caught my eye because most penguin photos are of individuals or of mothers feeding babies. Taken with my Nikon Z5. 200mm, f 6.3, 1/320
    Credit: Pam Harris
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-07-07

    Ballarat Photography Group
    2025-06-18
    Title or Location: Nambithi Game Reserve. KZN.
    Earlier this year I went back to South Africa to visit my Mum and celebrate her 80th Birthday. Mum was really keen to go to a game reserve but neither of us were willing to drive. We found an amazing company called Africa Memories Travel that caters specifically for seniors and offer door to door service and we booked a trip to Springbok Lodge. On this particular day our ranger had been notified that there were lion in the area and he did his best to drive to a point and position us where he h
    Credit: Lynn Defoe
    Instagram: Thehandmaidenscloset
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-07-07
    Ballarat Photography Group
    2025-06-15
    Title or Location: Lake wendouree, St Pat's point

    Credit: Kate Harbour

    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-07-07
    Ballarat Photography Group
    2025-05-28
    Title or Location: Geelong Rd. Canadian 3350
    It was just past 7 PM when I set up outside our place, the wind strong enough to test my tripod?s balance. The sky was perfectly clear, and the moon barely showed, just how I hoped it would be.Using the Stellarium app to track the Milky Way, I framed the shot with our home beneath the stars.One 25-second exposure later, I caught it, the galaxy stretching wide above the roof that shelters us every day.For a moment, our little brick house didn?t feel small. It felt like the center of t
    Credit: Stanley Seagren
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eleven4five/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stanleyseagren/
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-07-07

    Ballarat Photography Group
    2025-05-25
    Title or Location: Ballan Railway Station overpass
    In June 2023, I was walking across the Ballan Railway Station?s overpass for a train scheduled to arrive on Platform 2. The early afternoon sunlight streaming through the metal structure greeted me with this amazing chiaroscuro display.I stood in awe. I knew I had to take a photo with my iPhone otherwise this moment would be lost forever.
    Credit: Concetta McFall
    Facebook: Concetta McFall
    Instagram: concetta_mcfall
    Visalia Photography Group
    2025-07-06
    Ballarat Photography Group
    2025-05-11
    Title or Location: Golden Point
    I love harsh light, so this was taken at midday just near my house, the sun was filtered through the trees but it was hitting this gorgeous leaf at just the right angle to give it depth and shade.
    Credit: Scott James Prebble
    Instagram: @texaslightworld

    Lancaster Photography Group
    2025-07-01
    Savannah Photography Group
    2025-07-10
    Title or Location: Ellis Square, Savannah, GA
    I met young Miles at Ellis Square while he was doing some rather gymnastic break dancing. Luckily, for me, I was using my Nikon Z7 which allowed me to switch from raw to jpeg giving me 9 frames per second on motor drive. I was shooting aperture preferred and used f/8 the resulting shutter speed was 1/1600 of a second. 9fps sounds fast but I only had 6 nicely composed shots out of 120 exposures.
    Credit: Ray Sliva
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-06-30

    Birmingham Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, UK
    I had spent the better part of the day moving silently through the edges of the chase looking to photograph deer. It was one of those days that seemed perfect on paper: overcast skies that softened the light, barely a breath of wind, and a camera battery at full charge. But nature is nothing if not humbling. The deer remained ghost-like, unseen despite hours of quiet patience and soft steps.By late afternoon my hopes had dimmed so I began the slow walk back to the car. The path wound through
    Credit: Darren Ford
    Facebook: darren.ford.1865
    Instagram: darrenfordphotography
    Allentown Photography Group
    2025-06-30
    Winnipeg Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Whitemouth, ManitobaCPKC
    CPKC Rail Engine 9350 plus one heading east out of Winnipeg to deliver it's freight to Eastern Canada and possibly countries beyond on this beautiful summer day. Engine 9350 is a Diesel/Electric Locomotive which was built in February 2012 by General Electric and produces 4400HP which is capable to propel it to a top speed of 75mph. I love to photograph trains whenever I get a chance. To me they are iconic.
    Credit: Terry Jeffery

    Lexington Photography Group
    2025-06-26
    Murfreesboro Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
    Sitting on the rooftop at Salia Restaurant in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico watching the storms blow in. Travel and Leisure has named this city as one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. This location is a photographers dream location.
    Credit: James Strength
    Facebook: James Strength
    Lexington Photography Group
    2025-06-26

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