Accommodation Photography Course

■ At a glance - Gaining the skills necessary to photography holiday accommodation and shooting images which are visually and aesthetically appealing. We also shoot the area's lifestyle - attractions of the area & beauty of the region. 

■ Technique - Learning the essential tips & tricks in lighting & composition and the camera gear and settings to take professional accommodation photographs. 

■ Shooting to a brief - We will be under pressure to get the shots required in this busy shooting schedule over two days.  - you will be not just be learning to shoot the interior and exteriors of accommodation but also lifestyle shots - people, scenery, action, food, cafes, restaurants ... Great photographs of accommodation are essential both the accommodation hosts  but also for the person(s) looking to stay at the property.

■ Comprehensive learning - this course provides a clear path for the intermediate to advanced, allowing you to gain the specialist skills in order to become a capable, even expert, accommodation photographer.

■ Extensive content - How to photograph exteriors and interiors of accommodation. Shooting in different locations, camera and lenses advice, flash gun techniques and shooting under a wide range of difficult lighting conditions. Composition tips and lighting techniques. A series of workshops cover ,the best cameras and lens settings, drones & 360 degree camera's.

■ Business focussed - Start a small or freelance photography business, work part time or turn your hobby and passion into a professional craft. The perfect photography course for real estate agents, architects, interior designers and travellers who love photographing accommodation.

■ Get better travel images - for travellers, lovers of fine architecture and interesting accommodation - you gain the skills to bring back evocative, memorable images of places you have stayed or visited.

■ Efficient workflow - shooting stylish display homes & /or holiday accommodation. Learning the essential tips & tricks in lighting & composition and the camera gear and settings to take professional accommodation photographs. 

■ Crystallise your skills - you will be not just be learning to shoot the interior and exteriors of accommodation but also lifestyle shots , scenery, action, food, cafes, restaurants ... 

■ Shooting to a brief - we will be under pressure to get the shots required in this very intense shooing schedule over two days. You  will be required to crystallise your skills - you will be not just be learning to shoot the interior and exteriors of accommodation but also lifestyle shots , scenery, action, food, cafes, restaurants ... a lot lot more

■ Lifestyle photography - you are taking images of the accommodation to make it not just an appealing place to rest your head but its overall appeal such as In house dining, room service, amenities, pools, gyms, parking, spas, saunas, hot tubs, a fireplace, the light airy rooms, views, tasteful toiletries, fluffy towels, self catering facilities….

■ How to shoot attractions - of the area of what makes the region or town an appealing place to have a holiday. Things like: local experiences, attractions, shops, cafes, restaurants, recreation activities, beaches.....

■ Skills learnt in photographing a variety of accommodation - boutique hotels, resorts, motor homes, luxury Yachts, sleeper trains, glamping and more. Whatever we line up for this exciting 2 day shoot.

■ Attention to detail - are bench tops clear, rubbish bins out of sight, cushions fluffed up, toilet paper & brushes gone, bed lamps with working bulbs, is the range hood light on. Have you photographed the complimentary pillow chocolates, the toiletries and the complimentary magazines. 

■ Composition - the big three -Verticals, horizontal lines and leading lines. Leading lines of kitchen benches, architraves and /or skirting boards. Is the furniture in the room balanced? Are you shooting asymmetrical or symmetrical? Is the viewpoint to high?

■ Lighting - balancing the light, Interiors & exteriors, bracketing, flash or no flash, continuous, the direction & intensity of the light, the time of day and weather conditions.

■ Suitable cameras, accessories & technique - the best cameras and lenses, settings such as aperture priority, shooting RAW, low ISO settings, bracketing, exposure compensation, balancing interior and exterior light, white balance, colour profiling, tripods, reflectors, flashes, colour cast, lighting corners, wireless, HDR, filters, workflow. 

■ Other - 2 hours of Lightroom Classic tuition, use of drones and marketing ideas. A series of workshops will cover preparing the property, Lightroom Classic, output for screen or print and more. Images taken on the course can be used for your own promotional purposes.

■ It is essential to have some background photographic knowledge in knowing your cameras buttons and functions. The photography in this course is demanding and creative and you need to roughly know how to use your camera! If you are new to photography, our Beginners Course is beneficial for learning the basics of camera handling. 

■ Any full or cropped frame DSLR camera or mirrorless camera* is ideal. Full frame cameras with their bigger sensors will give better results in certain situations.

■ A wide angle lens is essential for shooting in tight confined spaces like motor homes and boats. eg 16-35mm (on a full frame camera) or 10-22mm (on a cropped sensor camera); a telephoto lens eg. 70-300mm to pull in the views; a mid range lens eg 24-105mm for architectural or detail shots.

■ An external on-camera flash unit is needed - your camera's in-built flash may not be powerful enough for lighting internal spaces.

■ A sturdy tripod - the taller the better; 1.8m is ideal.

■ We recommend you have a quality smartphone. This is ideal for taking great shots in its own right, sharing images, for panoramics and promotional video clips accommodation providers love.

■ Inclusions - Instruction from professional photographer, Andrew Thomasson / Focus 10 photography, detailed notes, camera shopping advice, personal assessment and critique of your portfolio.

■ Transportation is provided by us. Or you are welcome to drive your own vehicle to each location.

■ Exclusions - Food and beverages.

* There are more recommendations on camera gear in the FAQ section.

Time	10am to 5pm
Location	236 Glenmore Rd. Paddington NSW 2021
Meeting Point	236 Glenmore Rd. Paddington. Park at White City Tennis club nearby ( 30 Alma St. Paddington)

Why do this Accommodation Photography course?
■ Integrity: compiled by working professional accommodation photographers Andrew Thomasson and Serena Pearce. We are authoritative, consummate professionals in both shooting and teaching real estate, architectural photography and accommodation photography - NOT 'armchair' experts.

■ Experience: Andrew & Serena have trained over 1500 students through their one and two day Real Estate & Architectural Photography courses running throughout Australia. They are also working professional accommodation, real estate & architectural photographers shooting residential and commercial throughout Australia.

■ Published authors: Andrew & Serena are published authors of the 257 page Online Real Estate & Architecture course which has sold in the hundreds around Australia & worldwide since 1917.

■ Suitable for those with a basic camera skills: a clear path for those knowing the basics of camera handling through to the advanced photographer allowing you to gain the specialist skills in order to become a capable, even expert accommodation photographer. Start a small or freelance photography business, work part time or turn your hobby and passion into a professional craft. A great course for doing contra deals for your next holiday.

■ Professional yet fun: our course is delivered and taught in a light hearted and easy going format, in a non intimidating, relaxed manner and free of technical jargon.

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What is the difference between the Real estate & Architecture & this Accommodation course?
■ The Real Estate & Architecture Photography Course teaches you the skills to be a capable photographer in this sphere.

■ The accommodation Photography Course teaches you real estate photography skills as well lifestyle photography skills

■ Shooting Real Estate you are taking images of the property to make it appealing to rent and sell it. Thats up to 20 or so interior and exterior images of the property

■ On this Accommodation course you will be required to do much more - you will be showing lifestyle shots , scenery, action, food, cafes, restaurants, landscapes, beaches ... a lot more images are required in accommodation photography

■ Shots to showcase the accommodation properties desirable features such as - In house dining (very appealing in pandemic times) room service, amenities, pools, gyms, parking, spas, saunas, hot tubs, a fireplace…

■ You will be taking images of the attractions of the area. Of what makes the region or town an appealing place to have a holiday....images of the surrounding area, the restaurants, cafes, tourist attractions, local events, markets, beaches, walking trails etc

■ Your portfolio from the shoot will include a variety of accommodation types such as boutique hotels, resorts, motor homes, luxury Yachts, sleeper trains , glamping and more. Whatever we line up for this 2 day shoot.

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Who enrols on this two day course?
■ Anyone with a basic understanding of how your camera works. You need to have some background photography knowledge in knowing your cameras buttons functions. If you are an absolute beginner then do our Beginners online or 'on location' course first.

■ People who want to become a freelance or professional accommodation photographer & earn money.

■ Those who want to use their learned photography skills to organise contra deals of images in return for accommodation.

■ Experienced photographers who want to learn new skills in shooting accommodation and the nuances of this area.

■ Photographers who want to up skill into new areas such as drones, 360 camera's and floorplans.

■ This is the perfect photography course for any person to learn for fun and profit - whether you are a real estate agent, architect, designer, traveller, want a full career or just a part time job.

■ This course is very detailed with easy to understand, step by step procedures to teach you every facet of camera handling, composition, lighting and a myriad of other techniques to hone your skills in the genre of real estate & architectural photography.

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What camera gear and equipment do I need to do the course?
■ Any full or cropped frame DSLR camera or mirrorless camera is ideal. Full frame cameras with their bigger sensors will give better results in certain situations (eg. posters and billboards)

■ A wide angle lens eg. 16-35mm (on a full frame camera) or a 10-22mm (or equivalent on a cropped sensor camera); a telephoto lens eg. 70-300mm to pull in the views; a mid range lens eg 24-105mm for architectural or detail shots.

■ An external on-camera flash unit is needed - your camera's in-built flash will not be powerful enough for lighting internal spaces. We rent Speedlite flashes For $20 if you do not have one.

■ A sturdy tripod - the taller the better; 1.8m is ideal.

■ A quality smartphone can produce great results and is a good back up. You have to use Apps on certain smartphones so you can shoot RAW and at low ISO's. As in all real estate photography- a tripod is essential. New smartphones now have wide angle optical lenses. For older smartphones you can get optical wide angle lenses which attach to the phone.

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Do you rent out camera gear or give advice on what to buy?
■ We rent Nikon DLSR cameras with a wide angle 12-24mm lens for $90 for the 2 days. A full rental package including the camera, 3 lenses, flash and tripod is $130.

■ We sell Lexar 32GB SD cards for $25 or bring your own.

■ Before or after booking a course we have a suggested equipment list. This is a great guide to the best gear for real estate photography to meet your budget & expectations.

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Is the course beneficial in building a portfolio?
■ With one-to-one guidance from our experienced photography tutors, and shooting a range of accommodation types in attractive regions - these images will certainly enhance or start your portfolio.

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Does the course offer further opportunities in this field?
■ Yes - once you have learnt the specific set of skills in accommodation photography you can use this knowledge to pursue other related photographic genres. Use these new found skills to photograph boats, interior design elements, products for building companies, landscape design & architecture and commercial fit outs, product photography ... to name a few. These skills also make you a better photographer.

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Can I bundle or package the 2 day course with the 'Online' Real Estate & Architecture course?
■ Yes- we offer a 10% discount when you opt to purchase both the 'Online' Real Estate Architectural course ($690) and this two days 'on location' course ($790) as a 'bundle'

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Thanks for the email Andrew And yes Mate - loved the photos making me look 5 years younger. The make up artist was a good idea.
Been busy pitching new business all week.....have some time tomorrow to have a proper look at all the photos but lots to choose from.

--Craig McCann

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Thanks for the feedback and I am loving your photos. We look forward to catching up again when you are next in Byron Bay

--Sarah Gasparre / real estate photographer

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We use Focus 10 for all our corporate photography around Australia and SE Asia. Focus 10 always delivers under the pressure to photograph our clients in any setting. |

--David Apps

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Thanks, Andrew for a great two days in and around Sydney. I'm much more confident in using the camera. Very much appreciated...

--Dianna Hall

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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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"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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Hi Andrew,

It was great to catch up with you this afternoon. I feel that doing your course was extremely beneficial and since then, using your tips, my confidence and ability with my camera has increase exponentially. Thank you so much for the information on the Indian photo processing lab. I hope that I'm able to get good at Photoshop and Lightroom but it's good to have them there as a back up just in case.

--Katrina Price

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Focus 10 recently ran a incentive, team building program for us called 'A day in the life at ING'. Their organisation and expertise was impeccable handling over 240 of our staff over 3 days. We think highly of Focus 10 and have a relationship spanning 15 years.

--Tony Hattley / regional manager

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