Advanced Photography Course

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

■ 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 

■ Doing challenging workshops - landscapes, architecture, people, food, product, action, nature and more

■ Camera gear and settings for each photography genre

■ Learning composition, streamlining your workflow 

■ Advantages of becoming a AIPP member

■ covering new imaging technologies including gimbals, drones and smartphones

■ 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

■ Places visited include South Head, Vaucluse House and Bondi 

* 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 8 GB card for the full 7 hour course

■ 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	9am to 5pm
Location	Doyles - 11 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay
Meeting Point	Beachside front of Doyles on the esplanade (near ferry jetty)

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

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What happens if its raining?
Bring a raincoat and/or umbrella as some of the best photos are taken in the rain. We have a number of indoor shooting location options. We also offer a 'repeat for free' weather guarantee. Join the course anyway. If the weather is really bad we will do a few hours and you then receive a gift voucher to come back at another time. This voucher can be gifted to another party.

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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 Camera's 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?
Watsons Bay, South head, Vaucluse House & Bondi Beach

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Do you provide transport to these locations?
Yes we do. Most persons drive to Watsons Bay anyway and will have their own vehicle to then drive themselves to Vaucluse House & then to Bondi Beach.
Parking fees at Watsons Bay & Bondi Beach are at the expense of the person driving. If you do not want to be bothered driving you have 2 options.

Option 1: Take the Sydney Harbour ferry and meet our group at Watsons Bay. You will have transport with us to Vaucluse House and Bondi and we drop you off at Edgecliff train station at the end of the course.

Option 2: We pick up clients at Edgecliff train station and drop you off there after the course finishes.

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Super smartphone training session for our leisure sales team. Thanks for the complimentary give vouchers to each participant as well. Cheers

--Nick Ward / Head of Leisure Sales

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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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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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Thank you for one of the best weekends I can remember on your fabulous Margaret River tour. Lots of laughs, learnt a huge amount about photography, a great group, loved the variety of subjects & our Surfers Point sunset champers & oysters shoot was sublime. I will be doing your Goldfield tour next.

--Jen Risoli

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I have known Andrew for 25 years now and he is always willing the go that extra mile and is a talented photographer. We share a common love for India and travel in general. Over the years Andrew has been the judge for the Australian newspapers regular travel competitions and we love his enthusiasm and commitment.

--Susan Kurosawa / Travel editor

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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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This has to be one of the best value and most comprehensive beginners photography courses. A huge amount of content, outside shooting with 10 workshops, 2 night sessions and an additional 4 hour workshop of our choice. I went from zero to hero in my understanding the fundamentals of photography. Keep up the good work!

--Annie knight

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We have worked with Andrew for 19 years now and he is unfailingly reliable and always goes out of his way to help out our business. He have given us training in property photography and is always giving free advice on how we can further improve.

-- Heidi Robertson / Office manager

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