BALLARAT
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Sunset at the 12 Apostles

Sunset at the 12 Apostles

Saturday 13 June
Princetown, Victoria - 3:30pm - 2 Hours
Richard Smith
Join us for a spectacular sunset photography session at the iconic 12 Apostles. This 2-hour hands-on workshop will focus on capturing the dramatic coastal landscape as the sun sets over the limestone stacks. We'll explore camera settings for low light conditions, composition techniques, and how to make the most of the golden hour. Participants should bring their camera, tripod, memory cards, spare batteries, and warm layers as it can get cold at the coast. Filters are optional but welcome.
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$73      

Nearby Photography Groups

Sunset and Astrophotography Class

Sunset and Astrophotography Class

Saturday 13 June
Point Lonsdale - 4:45pm - 3 Hours
Geelong Photography Group
Karen Wekwerth
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset and, later, the Milky Way. This 3 hour class will teach you how to determine the best settings for both sunset and astro.
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$155      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 05 July
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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$155.0       3 places left
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Sunday 19 July
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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$49.0      

The City at Night

The City at Night

Saturday 01 August
Geelong Waterfront - 6:30pm - 2 Hours
Geelong Photography Group
Karen Wekwerth
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing stunning and dramatic landscape images during the hours of dusk and night.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of landscape photography, including composition, exposure, and lighting. We will cover topics such as capturing the mood and atmosphere of a scene, using long exposures to create unique effects, and using light sources to add interest and depth to your images.
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$49      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Sunday 16 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      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 30 August
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      

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.

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  • 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
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Peter Cannon
    I have worked as a professional photographer for over 50 years. I spent 30 years as an international sports photographer. I have also shot quite a few weddings and portraits and have also shot a lot of landscape and wildlife photography. I enjoy sharing my knowledge through tutoring.
    PHOTOS
    Ballarat Photography Group
    2026-05-29
    Title or Location: This photo was taken in Lydiard St, Ballarat, Vic, Australia
    I was invited to attend a workshop during Ballarat's Heritage Week to investigate Architecture and Poetry.....feelings stirred in us by architecture.....how we interact with buildings. Old and grand buildings such as Craigs Royal Hotel provide a solid and luxurious appeal. In contrast more modern buildings focus on economy and speed of build. Lydiard St is home to both types.....grand and opulent old buildings and those commonly seen in the former East Berlin. Drab, grey and unwelcoming.
    Credit: Rod Howes
    Facebook: Rod Howes
    Instagram: RodHowes_archive

    Ballarat Photography Group
    2026-05-28
    Title or Location: Warburton Victoria Australia
    I was doing a photography course back in high school around 2011. And I was using my teachers Canon Digital SLR camera and he let me go free range to take any photos I wanted, and this was one of the results of my photos I took. It was put into the school gallery and every time I see it I have happy memories of the photography course I did.
    Credit: Christopher Delpol
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedandyman93?igsh=dmR0dmJ5bWp4cXVl
    Ballarat Photography Group
    2026-05-27
    Title or Location: Lake Wendouree

    Credit: Teresa Van Uden
    Instagram: @tazzy_devil35

    Ballarat Photography Group
    2026-05-16
    Title or Location: What's inside the Morning coffee
    I had just got my 105mm sigma macro few days before and one morning i just opened a fresh bag of coffee beans in from local roasters 2 blokes coffee roasting in Ballarat and the sun just happened too glance the top of the beans in the packet with a warmth about it so I grabbed my camera and took the shot and then continued to make my morning coffee &9749&65039
    Credit: Chhris warr Aesthetics photos and drones
    Facebook: Aesthetics photos and drones
    Instagram: @aesthetics_photos_and_drones

    Ballarat Photography Group
    2026-04-26
    Title or Location: Slatey Creek area.

    Credit: Jessica Mckenzie
    Ballarat Photography Group
    2026-04-12
    Title or Location: Kirks
    This is my daughter she was being so cute that day
    Credit: Toni lee pole TLeePhotography

    Orange County Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: This Still Life Photograph of "Grapes, Strawberry's and Wine" was taken in my bedroom in Orange County California.
    This image is a Still Life Composition of "Berries, Wine and Grapes" that I created on a rainy day in my bedroom. I used no fancy Studio Lighting at all. My only light source was a hand-held flashlight that I kept moving rapidly. It was an experiment in Light Painting when I couldn't go outside to shoot.
    Credit: Gary Markarian

    Hertfordshire Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Stanborough Lake
    The bird, location, background and the light complimented each other creating a scene that could not be neglected.
    Credit: Leszek Walczak
    Facebook: Lesswall photography
    Syracuse Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Dewitt, NY
    Blue Moon, DeWitt, NY 5/29/26 (OM System OM1 mkii w/ M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm)
    Credit: AT McLean

    Fremont Photography Group
    2026-05-31
    Title or Location: Hanksville, Utah
    Early morning drive to moonscape was worth it when I was able to capture first morning rays on the canyon walls.
    Credit: Niral Patel
    Instagram: Npatel.photos

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