Manual Photography Workshop in Brisbane with Tricolour Lab
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Basic walking fitness required to comfortably move between photo sites within Brisbane city.
Overview
Gain confidence behind the lens with Tricolour Lab’s 4-hour manual photography workshop in downtown Brisbane. Designed for beginners and intermediates, learn to master shutter speed, aperture, and ISO in dynamic city locations.
Brisbane Mirrorless & SLR Photography Workshop
4 Hours • Any level • Learn how to use manual and semi manual modes with confidence
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About This Adventure
Join this immersive 4-hour photography course designed for beginners to intermediates, where you'll master manual settings and gain confidence behind the lens. Explore stunning locations while learning about shutter speed, aperture, and more in small groups, ensuring personalized guidance. Transform your photography skills and fall in love with manual mode!
This Photography Course will teach you how to use manual mode so you have the confidence to capture the images you want.
Running for 4 hours, we will guide you around many photogenic locations for you to fine-tune your new skills.
Duration
4 hours
About the course
The manual photography course runs for 4 hours and is designed for beginner to intermediate photographers who need to get more confidence with the manual settings.
We will help you understand shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and white balance as well as shoot in manual mode and show you all the best settings to get the most out of your camera. You will fall in love with the manual settings once you learn all about them and you will never want to use automatic settings again.
Run in very small groups of no more than 4 students per class so you receive a lot of one on one help.
Subjects Include:
- Manual Photography
- Adjusting your exposure
- Aperture
- Depth of Field
- Shutter Speed
- Fill Flash
Adventure Tips
Bring Your Camera with Manual Mode
Ensure your mirrorless or SLR camera allows manual settings to fully participate.
Charge Your Camera Battery
A fully charged battery ensures uninterrupted learning and shooting during the workshop.
Wear Comfortable Walking Shoes
The workshop involves moving between locations around Brisbane city streets.
Bring a Notebook
Jot down settings and tips for reference after the workshop ends.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Australian magpies, often seen in city parks
- Flying foxes roosting in nearby fig trees at dusk
History
Queen Street is Brisbane's central shopping and cultural spine, shaped over the past two centuries with a mix of heritage and modern architecture.
Conservation
Brisbane promotes sustainable tourism, encouraging visitors to respect urban green spaces and minimize light pollution.
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Adventure Hotspots in Brisbane
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Your own mirrorless or SLR camera
Necessary for hands-on practice with manual controls.
Extra camera battery or power bank
Ensures your camera stays powered through the 4-hour course.
Comfortable walking shoes
Essential for navigating different urban shooting locations.
Light jacket or rain protection
Protects you from Brisbane’s occasional rain and cool breezes.
spring|summer|fall specific