Come along to our fortnightly 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 casual photo walk with other local photographers. No formal lectures, just a chance to meet-up, share ideas and receive feedback!We have a different photo theme each fortnight and the two hour sessions take place in different outdoor locations across Melbourne. Great opportunity to try something new with the guidance of a professional photographer, and come away with some new shots for your portfolio or album.
Join the Melbourne Photography Facebook Group here to share your photos after the session and to take part in our free, fortnightly competitions!
Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a casual photo walk with other local photographers. No formal lectures, just a chance to meet-up, share ideas and receive feedback!
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Saturday the 4th of May 2019
Nature Photography - Rippon Lea Estate at 10am
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We’ll be looking at composition, focus and colour whilst on a photo walk.
- Please note that there is an entry fee of $10 to the gardens payable to Rippon Lea Estate on the day -
$35pp only 5 places left
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Complete beginner? We recommend starting with the Photography for Beginners Class, which is a 3 hour structured workshop where you’ll learn the basics of using your camera with more 1-on-1 time with the instructor.
Looking to learn more? Come along to the group sessions, which are more casual and informal than other workshops, and with more time to take photos and put your new skills into practice.
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!
What’s involved? Each session starts with an introduction to the fortnight’s theme, and the photography instructor will chat about the camera settings and techniques to use. You’ll then have time to take lots of photos, with the instructor present to answer any questions. You’ll receive feedback and have a chance to chat with everyone to share tips and ideas. We’re a social bunch!
Join the Melbourne Photography Facebook Group here to share your photos after the session and to take part in our free, fortnightly competitions!
Subscribe to the Melbourne Photography Group to find out about upcoming events
Upcoming Dates
Bookings close 12 hours prior
Saturday the 27th of April 2019
Beginners Class - Federation Square at 9am
3 hour photography workshop for beginners - perfect for getting off auto and learning how to use your camera's controls.
$115.00pp only 3 places left
Sunday the 28th of April 2019
Photographing Water - Black Rock Beach at 1.30-3.30pm
Water can provide some amazing photo opportunities, and has been a source of inspiration for many great photographers. In this session will be looking at a range of camera settings to use when photographing water, from freezing action to long exposures. A tripod and ND filters would be beneficial (but not essential) for this session.
full - no places left
Saturday the 4th of May 2019
Nature Photography - Rippon Lea Estate at 10am
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We’ll be looking at composition, focus and colour whilst on a photo walk.
- Please note that there is an entry fee of $10 to the gardens payable to Rippon Lea Estate on the day -
$35pp only 5 places left
Saturday the 11th of May 2019
Light and Shadow in Photography - Melbourne Star at 10am
Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photo opportunities, as well as some challenges! We’ll be looking at how you can use your camera’s settings to nail the exposure with the help and guidance of the photography instructor.
$35pp 9 places left
Saturday the 18th of May 2019
Landscape Photography - Hanging Rock at 1-4pm
This is a great opportunity to explore Hanging Rock with professional photographer Kate, who will be guiding you through the best camera settings to improve your photo skills. Expect some walking over the 3 hour session as we seek out the best photo spots, with stops to share ideas and feedback. If you're wanting to take lots of photos and have advice from a professional, then this is the afternoon for you!
- Please note that this is a 1.5 hour drive from Melbourne CBD. Some people may be able to car pool -
$55pp 8 places left
Refund Policy: Full refunds given with 5 days notice. Dates can be changed with 3 days notice.
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Photo by Steph Doran
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Reviews
4.7/5 from 207 reviews
It was really good, very quick tho.
4/5 by Dian
7-4-2019
4/5 by Dian
7-4-2019
Pleasant day out with Kate. First time I have attended so did not know what to expect. Subject being architecture I was surprised that we only photographed one building, the Centre for Contemporary Art. Nevertheless it taught me to look at such a bleak building in a different light and to look up, look close. The red and black tower added some more interest. Happy with some of my shots.
4/5 by Sue Thompson
10-3-2019
4/5 by Sue Thompson
10-3-2019
Good personal attention and a great group support atmosphere.
5/5 by David Telford
10-3-2019
5/5 by David Telford
10-3-2019
Loved the challenges! Thank you, Kate.
5/5 by Karen Nomikos
24-2-2019
5/5 by Karen Nomikos
24-2-2019
Enjoyed the venue. It was an excellent choice. I struggled with taking photos at night re appropriate settings, etc. Received a little help however there were so many participants for the leaders to attend to.
4/5 by Theresa Muller
11-2-2019
4/5 by Theresa Muller
11-2-2019
Good to have guidance from an expert, and lots of enthusiasts to share ideas with.
4/5 by Gayle Rule
10-2-2019
4/5 by Gayle Rule
10-2-2019
Loved it!
5/5 by Karen Nomikos
3-2-2019
5/5 by Karen Nomikos
3-2-2019
Great to venture outside of Melbourne. Kate was very generous with her tips and advice on shooting in harsh light.
5/5 by Cheryl Densley
2-2-2019
5/5 by Cheryl Densley
2-2-2019
The place was lovely and different to our usual shoot which was lovely for those of us that come regularly. We were spoiled for choice on what photos to take. Thanks Kate and Lyn for organizing it.
5/5 by Colleen Singleton
2-2-2019
5/5 by Colleen Singleton
2-2-2019
I appreciate such workshops, thank you.
5/5 by Rana
6-1-2019
5/5 by Rana
6-1-2019
4/5 by Zoran Milenkovic
6-1-2019
5/5 by Hemant Narayan karkhanis
3-12-2018
There are so many ways to look at things. Thanks Kate for giving us the worms view and the courage step out of our norm.
5/5 by colleen singleton
1-12-2018
5/5 by colleen singleton
1-12-2018
I enjoyed having access to a professional for a couple of hours to help with the set task. Great value for money.
4/5 by Allison Fasken
17-11-2018
4/5 by Allison Fasken
17-11-2018
4/5 by Nihal Pillay
27-10-2018
Great morning, learnt a lot. Thanks Kate
5/5 by Deborah Olds
27-10-2018
5/5 by Deborah Olds
27-10-2018
5/5 by Glenn
6-10-2018
5/5 by colleen singleton
24-9-2018
Alli led a fantastic event up at Alfred Nichols Garden.
5/5 by Judy Tricker
17-9-2018
5/5 by Judy Tricker
17-9-2018
A very enjoyable event. Great location. Love Alli's approach to planning for the session - we always go home with some written tips. Lots of encouragement and gentle, constructive feedback.
5/5 by Lyn O’Grady
16-9-2018
5/5 by Lyn O’Grady
16-9-2018
Even though the weather was not good. Alli showed us lots of practical ways to improve our Landscape photos. A great time was had by all
5/5 by colleen singleton
16-9-2018
5/5 by colleen singleton
16-9-2018
I love the photo sessions with Alli. I always leave having learnt something new. She obviously puts a lot of time and effort into planning the sessions and often provides us with a print out cheat sheet we can refer to. Feedback she gives is always positive but constructive and she is full of helpful suggestions to help us improve our skills outside of the group.
5/5 by Laura O'Grady
16-9-2018
5/5 by Laura O'Grady
16-9-2018
I thought it was great. I had a few problems so went back and asked Matthew and he gave me great suggestions which gave me better photos.
4/5 by Judy Tricker
26-8-2018
4/5 by Judy Tricker
26-8-2018
I thought it was great. I had a few problems so went back and asked Matthew and he gave me great suggestions which gave me better photos.
4/5 by Judy Tricker
26-8-2018
4/5 by Judy Tricker
26-8-2018
A good systematic approach to an important subject.
5/5 by Michael Henderson
29-7-2018
5/5 by Michael Henderson
29-7-2018
Really enjoyed sharing tips and ideas with Alli and other participants.
5/5 by Vivian Shannon
17-6-2018
5/5 by Vivian Shannon
17-6-2018
Very good.
4/5 by Jennifer Sui
22-5-2018
4/5 by Jennifer Sui
22-5-2018
Loved my first time with the Photoh - Melbourne Photography Group at the Melbourne Zoo, everyone really welcoming and Kate helped me understand what I have been trying to figure out on my own, in no time
5/5 by Kate Tabone
22-5-2018
5/5 by Kate Tabone
22-5-2018
4/5 by colleen singleton
26-3-2018
5/5 by Suzanne Pontisso
28-1-2018