Capture Canberra: A Beginner’s Guide to Photography in Australia’s Capital
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking around gallery grounds; suitable for all fitness levels
Overview
Discover Canberra through your lens with a three-hour beginner photography course set at the National Gallery. Learn manual settings, composition, and lighting from an award-winning photographer and transform your shots while exploring Australia’s capital.
Canberra Photography Course for Beginners
3 Hours • Specially Designed for Beginners!
Select participants and date
About This Adventure
Join Canberra's 3-hour Photography Course for Beginners and elevate your photography skills in a small group setting. Guided by an award-winning photographer, you'll explore the picturesque National Gallery while mastering manual settings, lighting, and composition. Transform your photos from ordinary to extraordinary and capture Canberra's beauty like never before.
Canberra's 3-Hour Photography Course for beginners will show you how to take great photos without being complex.
This top-quality class runs in small groups of 8 or fewer so you'll receive lots of one-on-one help to get out of auto mode.
Duration
3 hours
About the course
Looking to jumpstart your photography skills? Look no further than Canberra's Photography Course for Beginners. Over the course of 3 hours, you'll join an experienced, award-winning commercial photographer for a practical session exploring the stunning photogenic locations around Canberra's National Gallery.
During this hands-on experience, you'll learn how to take great photographs with more control and creativity than ever before. Say goodbye to automatic mode and hello to the exciting world of manual settings. With a focus on lighting and composition, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to transform your photography from bland to grand.
Whether you're a complete novice or simply looking to improve your skills, this course is designed to meet you where you're at and take you to the next level. Don't miss your chance to learn from one of the industry's best and capture the beauty of Canberra in stunning detail.
Subjects Include:
- Composition
- Lighting
- Exposure Control
- Focus Control
- Fill Flash
- ISO
- Colour Control
Adventure Tips
Bring a camera that allows manual controls
This course focuses on manual settings, so a camera with aperture, shutter speed, and ISO adjustments is essential.
Wear comfortable shoes
You’ll be moving around the gallery grounds and nearby outdoor settings, so footwear suitable for walking is advised.
Charge your camera batteries fully
Ensure your camera is ready for continuous shooting during the full three-hour class.
Arrive early to maximize your time
Arriving a few minutes before the start helps get settled and prepares you for the session.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Australian magpies, often heard singing nearby
- Rainbow lorikeets visiting flowering trees
History
Established in 1982, the National Gallery of Australia is a cornerstone of Canberra’s cultural scene, hosting significant works from Indigenous and international artists.
Conservation
The gallery promotes sustainability through eco-friendly building design and encourages visitors to engage responsibly with the natural environment around the site.
Select participants and date
Adventure Hotspots in Canberra
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
DSLR or mirrorless camera with manual mode
Allows you to practice manual settings as taught in the course.
Comfortable walking shoes
For ease of movement around indoor and outdoor shooting locations.
Extra memory card
Helpful to have additional storage for photos taken during the session.
Sun protection (hat and sunscreen)
Useful for the outdoor components of the course when sunlight exposure is higher.
spring;summer;fall specific