Advanced Photography Course

■  Critique on advanced camera functions on your DLSR, mirrorless and compact (with manual controls) 

■ Different techniques to get the right exposure

■  How to balance available (ambient) light in high contrast scenarios ( ie Real Estate) 

■ Channels & parameters, white balance, focusing & tracking modes & more

■ The best modes (ASPM) for different photography scenarios

■ Learn key photography disciplines through the interative workshops

■ Unusual viewpoints & tilting / lens and linear perspective / HDR / filters /

■ Tips on Speedlite flash usage, rear & 2nd curtain sync

■ Ongoing custom tailored advice on gear, accessories & best buys

■ Guidance on future directions and the advantages of becoming a AIPP member

■ DLSR, mirrorless and compact (with manual controls) advanced camera functions*  

■ Different ways to get the right exposure

■ Balancing available (ambient) light and flash

■ Channels & parameters, white balance

■ The best modes (ASPM) for different photography scenarios

■ Practice photography disciplines with creative, challenging workshops 

■ Unusual viewpoints & tilting / lens and linear perspective / HDR / filters / Speedlite flash, rear & 2nd curtain sync

■ Ongoing custom tailored advice on gear, accessories & best buys.

■ A series of structured workshops will cover landscapes, portraits, food, architecture, photo reportage, action, still life and more.

* Recognising its impossible to learn everything over 7 hours, this advanced course is supported by detailed notes ( see FAQ questions for further details)

■ Previous photographic experience required ( talk to us or by request we have a quick test as to your suitability to do this course)

■ ■ Any full or cropped frame DSLR camera, mirrorless camera, quality compact  is ideal*

■ Memory Card(s): we recommend at least a 4 GB card for each session of shooting

■ Charged camera battery and a spare if you have one

■ A wide-angle is useful for landscapes. A telephoto for wildlife

■ Your camera instruction book or we can access information on a smartphone

■ Whilst this is not a physically demanding course you should be able to walk 5-8km over the course of 7 hours  

■ Inclusions : instruction from professional photographers, detailed notes

* see our FAQ section for further information on your camera gear

Time	10am to 5pm
Location	Domaine Chandon Green Point Winery - 727 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream Vic
Meeting Point	Domaine Chandon Green Point Winery - top visitor parking lot

Why do this one day Advanced Photography Course?
■ Dedicated to the advanced photographer
■ Become an all-rounder hobbyist or a part or full-time professional photographer
■ Pro tips to shoot more creative images across a wide range of photographic genres - landscapes, architecture, people, food, product, action, nature and more
■ Camera gear & settings for each photography genre
■ Composition, streamlining your workflow & ideas for future directions

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Is this course suitable for me? How about my camera gear?
■ This course is suitable for advanced amateurs to serious semi pro photographers alike - the course is jam packed with advance learning tips and tricks to step your photography up the another level.

■ It's mandatory to have some background photography knowledge. If you are unsure as to your skill level, we have a simple 20 question test to send you. You can also opt to do the Beginners course at a discounted package rate for the two courses.

■ Any full or cropped frame DSLR camera, mirrorless camera or compact (with manual controls) is ideal. Full frame camera's with their bigger sensors will give better results in certain situations

■ Whilst we recommend you have a DLSR or mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses, you could also do this entire day course with a quality compact with full manual controls such as a Sony DX100, Lumix LX100, Yashica, Canon, Nikon, Fuji or equivalent. All these camera's are capable of taking outstanding photographs

■ A wide angle lens eg 16-35mm (on a full frame camera) or 10-22mm (on a cropped sensor camera); a telephoto lens eg. 70-300mm or 70-200mm; a mid range lens eg 24-105mm or 24-70mm. A few prime lenses such as a 50mm f1.8 is an inexpensive addition to your kit

■ An external on-camera flash unit is not essential but good to have

■ A tripod, U/V and polarising filter. A tripod is essential. We have free loan tripods if you do not yet have one

■ While its non essential - a five-in-one reflector is useful. (eg a 42" is ideal)

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How many people will be on my course?
■ A maximum of 6 persons for a highly personalised learning experience. This insures plenty of one on one attention

■ We do cater for larger groups bringing in other tutors and splitting the groups into teams. Talk to us about your special requirements such as a 'team building' Advanced course for your government organisation, company, camera club or group of friends

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Will the course generally run on the scheduled date & time?
■ Our policy is the course will run with a minimum of 2 persons. As in any advertised product or service - events (such as Covid 19) can occur out of our control. We reserve the right to cancel or defer any course in extenuating circumstances. You will be issued a course credit to use at another time.

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Can I rent a full frame DLSR camera? Buy SD cards?
■ Yes - we have full frame Nikon Cameras for rent. The fee is $50 ( payable beforehand or on the day via card or cash) Your loan camera will have a standard 24-120mm lens ( or equivalent), a prime 50mm f1.8 and a Speedlite flash. We sell Lexar hi speed 32GB SD cards for $24 (or bring your own SD card)

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What are some of the indoor & outdoor locations we photograph at?
■ A series of workshops will cover landscapes, portraits on the land, wine and food photography, photo reportage, action, still life and more. places visited include Chandon Estate, Yarra Valley dairy, Coldstream, Train Traks, Yering Station, Yarra Glen and a few others!

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What are some of the topics covered in the detailed notes I get?
■ DETAILED NOTES with every course booking

■ CAMERA GEAR - full frame DLSR camera's | cropped sensor DLSR CAMERA'S | prime & zoom lenses | quality compacts | mirrorless cameras | smartphones | tripods, | filters | batteries, memory cards | cleaning your gear | camera bags

■ CAMERA HANDLING - shooting modes | raw vs jpeg | metering modes | colour space | focusing modes | white balance | ISO | picture style & control | exposure lock compensation | bracketing | adding light into shadows | high dynamic range (HDR)

■ LIGHTING - types | natural light | artificial light | white balance | time the light

■ COMPOSITION - leading & converging lines | the rule of thirds | framing an image | reflections | look for unusual angles | | colour | star bursts | showing motion | viewpoint | selective focus | vertical vs horizontal | aspect ratio

APPLICATIONS

■ PEOPLE - candid | frozen moments | street photography

■ LANDSCAPES - overview | technique | light | composition

■ ARCHITECTURE - light | composition |

■ FOOD & DRINK - fresh & simple

■ ACTION - freeze the motion | showing blur

■ WILDLIFE & NATURE - flora & fauna in the Botanic Gardens

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Do you provide transport to the locations we visit?
Yes we do. Almost all Most persons drive to this course anyway and will have their own vehicle to then drive themselves to each location
If you do not want to be bothered driving around on the day we have a vehicle you can be a passenger in.

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I cannot thank you enough for spending your Sunday with Hannah giving her excellent photography training. It was a hot day and you had to work hard.
We loved the photos and she learnt a lot, there were smiles all round.

--Pam Jacob / Financial Officer

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Andrew has been our corporate photographer for 8 years shooting all our events, functions and portraits. Focus 10 is reputable, flexible and innovative!

-- Laura 0'Donnell / Marketing Manager

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Andrew did a great job with his aerial photography of our property in Bathurst and saved us a lot of money with the inspection of our powerline insulators

--Steve Wilton| Business Manager

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I was Andrew's wedding assistant for quite a few years and he was always generous with his time and expertise. So thank you! It seems a lifetime ago we shot that wedding at Gunners Barracks in this nasty Covid 19 era.

-- Caragh Lyons | Solutions Architect

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Thank you for photographing or 43 staff members over the quoted 7 hours. You must be exhausted . Everyone seemed very happy and liked how you showed them the head shots as you were shooting. Can you get them to use by Thursday please? Talk soon

--Irina Fedorova

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"Great beginners photo course Andrew. Thanks very much for helping me find my passion for photography again. I received lots of one and one attention. Cool seagull shoot with chips from Pier 4 and great you knew most of the stall holders in the Rocks market. I loved this course and learnt so much. I will be telling all my friends"

--Annie Prior

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Great job shooting the Bronte Flight Centre! Looks like they our client is bailing out at the right time .. retail strips are not going to be hot sellers in the near future. Are you able to send me hi-res of just the external whole building shots please? Thanks

--Hugh McGlone / Marketing Manager

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The course was great. Have done a few shoots since the course with some good results ( I Think. LOL). I’m ready to hit the ground running now. Thanks so much for all your help. The course was well worth it that’s for sure.

--Andrew Patrick

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