Complete Pro Photography Course

■ A clear path for the intermediate to the advanced photographer

■ Become an all-rounder hobbyist or a part or full-time professional photographer

■ Learn to shoot creative images across a wide range of photographic genres 

■ Composition, streamlining your workflow & ideas for future directions

■ Active 'hands on' learning at photogenic indoor & outdoor locations

■ Well structured, practical workshops covering a variety of subjects including landscapes, people, food & drink, travel, action, sports, wildlife & nature, pets, smartphones plus more

■ Certificate of achievement and creation of a portfolio

 

 

■ 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 3 consecutive days, this advanced course is supported by detailed notes ( see FAQ questions for further details)

■ This course is suitable for intermediate amateurs and hobbyists to serious semi-pro photographers alike  

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

■ Full frame cameras with their bigger sensors will give better results if for instance you are on a Namibian landscape oriented holiday

■ A wide angle lens eg 16-35mm (on a full frame camera) ,10-22mm (on a cropped sensor camera); a 24-105mm on (full frame mirrorless camera), a telephoto lens eg. 70-300mm or 70-200mm; a mid range lens eg 24-105mm or 28-70mm. A 50mm f1.8  is small, cheap and great to have in your kit

■ An on-camera flash unit is useful if you are travelling light.

■ Although its handy - you do not need an external flash for this course. 

■ We highly recommend you bring a smartphone on this course.We can also share images around using Bluetooth 

■ You will need a tripod for this course. 

■ Memory Card(s): we recommend at least an 16 GB card for this 3 day course

■ Your camera instruction book ( or use your smartphone for this information)

You do not need an external flash for this course. If weight is not a problem such as in a 4WD Outback adventure - then throw in an external Speedlite flash and your heavy lenses. If you are travelling around Europe and want to travel light - take a quality compact and/or a lighter mirrorless camera system

■ We highly recommend you bring a smartphone on this course. A perfect travel companion to grab those impromptu shots or to take great images in their own right. We can also share images around using Bluetooth. 

■  You do not need a tripod for this course. On the road take a lightweight tripod, beanbag or a Gorillapod 

■ Memory Card(s): we recommend at least an 8 GB card for this 7 hour course ( on the road take lots of memory cards)

■ Your travel itinerary and camera instruction book ( or use your smartphone for this information)

Time	10am to 5pm
Location	7 Brassey St Swanbourne WA
Meeting Point	7 Brassey St Swanbourne WA

Why do this Complete Pro Professional Photography Course?
■ A must for any aspiring photographer aspiring to become much better, this photography course is designed to inspire you and deliver the skills you will need to develop a beautiful and stunning reportage style & the art of storytelling

■ You want to get more out of your camera's features and learn more about photography in general. You learn much faster with 'hands on' instruction from a professional photographer & tutor

■ You need to learn how to use your camera properly - how various settings and modes will deliver the results you want. Fast moving wildlife is ideal in Shutter priority mode, Aperture priority is essential for macro and landscape photography. You need to know about exposure compensation in white, bright snow & beach scenes, about focussing points to isolate a monk in a crowded market scene. A quality smartphone will deliver outstanding results and be unobtrusive in a crowded Bangalow market, a drone is perfect for capturing Australia's stunning coastline.

■ Professionalism: compiled by working professional photographers. We are authoritative, consummate professionals in both shooting and teaching photography - not 'armchair' experts

■ Experience: this one day course has been created by Andrew & Serena who have trained tens of thousands of students through their 74 Photography courses running in throughout Australia. They are also authors of the worldwide selling Complete Pro Photography course.

■ Knowledge is power. You are spending good money investing in photography This course will fast track you into the world of photography

■ You want a fun yet informative learning experience in the camaraderie of fellow photographers in one of the world's most photogenic cities - Sydney

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Who enrols on this course?
■ Suitable for intermediate to advanced photographers. Our typical client is one who has brought a decent camera (or is looking to buy one). You have some experience in photography or have been dabbling and want to know whether to pursue a career in photography or to just get better and see where it leads too.

■ Intermediate, amateur photographers who want to take better images across a wide range of photography genres

■ Keen photography hobbyists who want to develop their skills to become a professional photographer

■ This is the perfect photography course for any person to learn photography techniques for fun and profit - whether you are a want a full time career or just a part time job

You want to do this course to look at photography areas that we cover which are landscapes, people , studio,
real estate , product, food & drink.

The detailed notes are pertinent for any traveller. The practical workshops at various location demonstrate various tips such as reflections & starbursts. The tips on light and composition are relevant for any photographer.

■ Experienced photographers who want to learn new skills, about new imaging technologies such as drones, about the specific scenarios they will encounter on their travels

■ You should be physically able to walk 4-7km on this course. Talk to us about anyone with special needs and we will try to accommodate them.

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How many people will be on my course?
■ A maximum of 6 persons for a highly personalised learning experience. This ensures plenty of one on one attention.
However 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' Complete Pro Photography course for a government organisation, company, camera club or group of friends

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What happens if it's raining on any particular day or part thereof?
■ We do not give refunds for inclement weather. 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. Finally we offer a 'repeat for free' weather guarantee. Join the course anyway. If the weather is really bad we will do most of the course in indoor locations.

■ If you are an out of town attendee we run this course regardless of the weather. If we call the course off you can 'gift' your credit voucher to a friend or whomever.

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Do I have the right camera gear for this course & into the future?
■ In your detailed notes you receive upon booking- we give lots of recommendations on the best camera gear, camera bag and accessories to consider before embarking on your trip

■ Any full or cropped frame DSLR camera, mirrorless camera, quality compact or smartphone is ideal to do this course or for travelling in general. Full frame cameras with their bigger sensors will give better results if for instance you are on a Namibian landscape oriented holiday 

■ Its imperative you think carefully about your travel camera gear. A quality compact and a great smartphone are ideal companions for the older traveller, backpacker wanting to travel light etc. Conversely if you want to take fantastic wildlife shots on that trip of a lifetime on an African safari or polar expedition - you will need reliable, strong gear and some long telephoto lenses. A snapshooter skier will love a compact like the Sony Rx100 series. It takes brilliant photos, is reliable, its light and fits nicely in a ski jacket pocket.

■ Choose the right gear based on portability, what you like to shoot, whether you aim to be a hobby or a professional photographer and price point

■ We suggest you aim to have a few imaging devices for increased versatility and we think every travel photographer should try to pack a quality compact. There are many other fantastic, high quality compacts on the market

■ Look at getting into aerial drone photography - especially for destinations with stunning coastlines and landscapes. Check into the rules and regulations regarding drone use in the country or countries you are going to. You can get arrested in quite a few countries for illegally using your drone

■ Use a newish smartphone with excellent imaging capabilities for everything. They excel for Panoramic shots and video clips and the best imaging device to capture spontaneous travel events is the camera which is always with you - your smartphone

■ If you are going to get into professional travel photography, get a cropped or full framed sensor DLSR or mirrorless & a quality compact. Build up a system as requirements and your budget allows

■ Invest in the best lenses, filters & tripod - these should last you a long time under heavy use

■ Don’t put 'all your eggs in one basket' - better to use lots of smaller memory cards than few bigger ones in case of loss or dysfunction of cards

■ An external flash will save your camera battery life and give you more versatility in getting the light right. Or take a camera with a built in flash

■ Any full or cropped frame DSLR camera, mirrorless camera, quality compact or smartphone is ideal. Full frame cameras with their bigger sensors will give better results if for instance you are on a Namibian landscape oriented holiday 

■ A wide angle lens eg 16-35mm (on a full frame camera) ,10-22mm (on a cropped sensor camera); a telephoto lens eg. 70-300mm or 70-200mm; a mid range lens eg 24-105mm or 28-70mm. A 50mm f1.8  is small, cheap and great to have in your kit. Although lenses like the 18-270mm appear to be good as an all-rounder travel lens they may be 'soft' at the wide angle end

■ You do not need a tripod for this course. On the road take a lightweight tripod, beanbag or a Gorillapod 

■ Memory Card(s): we recommend at least an 4 GB card for this 2 day course (on your travels - take lots of memory cards)

■ An on-camera flash unit is useful if you are travelling light

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Can I rent a camera? Buy SD cards?
■ Yes - we have cropped DLSR Canon and Nikon Cameras for rent. The fee is $130 for the 3 day course (payable via card or cash) Your camera will have a standard 18-55mm lens ( or equivalent) , a 50mm f1.8 and a 70-300mm lens
Quality 32GB SD cards are available for purchase for $25 per card ( or bring your own SD cards)

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What are some of the topics covered in the actual course & the notes I receive?
OVERVIEW - this three consecutive day course is designed to give you an overall understanding of photography and all of the main areas in photography. It offer a clear path for the entry level to the advanced photographer wanting to step up as a professional. There are three theoretical and practical full days fully backed up by the 960 page Online 'Complete pro' Photography course as part of your course package ( this sells around the world for $690)

GENERAL PRINCIPLES

■ INTRODUCTION - What the complete professional photography course is all about

■ HOW THIS COURSE WORKS - study  |  assignments  |  critique  |  certificate  |  social media community

■ CAMERA GEAR - full frame dslr  |  cropped sensor dslr  |  prime & zoom lenses  |  quality compacts  |  mirrorless   |  bridge & hybrid   |  360 degree cameras  |  medium formats  |  adventure cameras  |  smartphones  |  elevated & aerial photography  |  drones  |  speedlight flashes  |  supplementary lighting  |  off camera lighting  |  tripods monopods & gorillapods  |  filters  |  batteries memory cards & backup  |  cleaning your gear  |  camera bags  |  tips & tricks  |  summary  |  recommended gear

■ 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  |  using flash  |  tethering  |  tips & tricks  |  summary  |  recommended gear

■ LIGHTING - types  | natural light  |  artificial light  |  white balance  |   time the light  |  tips & tricks  |  summary

■ COMPOSITION - leading & converging lines  |   the rules of thirds  |   framing an image  |  reflections   |  look for unusual angles  |  odd & even numbers  |   colour  |  star bursts  |  focusing on  detail   |  showing motion  |  viewpoint  |  point of  view (pov)  |  selective focus  |   vertical vs horizontal  |  aspect ratio  |   tips & tricks  |  summary  |  compositional aids

 APPLICATIONS

■ PEOPLE - quick guide  |  candid  |  fashion & formal  |  babies & children  |  families  |  studio  |  frozen moments  |   interact with your subject  |  street photography  |  framing  |  colour coordination  |  lens perspective & tilting  |  backgrounds  |  showing character  |  nude & boudoir  |  street party  |  corporate  |  common mistakes  |  tips & tricks  |  summary  |  recommended gear

■ LANDSCAPES - overview  |  technique   |   light   |  composition  |  aerial   |  drones  |  new zealand in focus  |  deserts  |  namibia in focus  |  mountains   |   tropics  |  waterfalls  |  seascapes  |  abstract  |  city scapes  |   tips & tricks  |  summary  |  recommended gear

■ TRAVEL - introduction   |   before you go   |   where to go  |  when to go  |   how to go  |  what to shoot  |  what gear  |  camera bags  |  accessories  |  on location  |  street etiquette  |  be adaptable  |  back up & storage  |  auto smartphone back up  |  workflow on the road  |  theft & insurance  |  your safety & wellbeing  |  upon return  |  ski holidays in focus  |  cultural tours in focus  |  boating adventures in focus  |  sailing holidays in focus  |  cruising in focus  |  japan in focus  |  france in focus  |  rajasthan in focus  |  italy in focus  |  outback in focus  |   tips & tricks  |  summary  |  recommended gear

■ ARCHITECTURE & REAL ESTATE - light  |  daylight  |   twilight  |  composition  |  star bursts  |  motion  |  viewpoint  |  selective focus  |  aspect ratio  |  reflections  |  presentation  |  interiors  |  exteriors  |  barcelona in focus  |  casablanca in focus  |  new york in focus  |   tips & tricks  |  summary  |  recommended gear

■ FOOD & DRINK - overview  |  camera gear  |  on location  |  provenance  |  light   |  colour  |  selective focus  |   viewpoint   |   backgrounds  |  props  |  recurring patterns  |  fresh & simple  |  motion  |  the end result   |  vietnam in focus  |  kerala in focus  |  desserts in focus  |  wineries in focus  |  scotland in focus  |  greece in focus  |  pizza in focus  |  padstow in focus  |   tips & tricks  |  summary  |  recommended gear

■ ACTION & SPORTS - knowledge  |  key points  |  settings  |  lighting  |  composition  |  freeze the motion  |  showing blur  |  lcd or viewfinder  |  get close  |  viewpoint   |  snow sports in focus  |  rodeo in focus  |   tips & tricks  |  summary  |  recommended gear

■ FINE ARTS & ABSTRACT - fine art  photography  |  fine art technique  |   fine art colour  |  abstract photography  |  abstract aerial  |  abstract zooming  |  abstract panning  |  abstract motion blur  |  best lenses  |   tips & tricks   |   summary  |  recommended gear

■ WILDLIFE & NATURE - overview  |  destinations  |  know your gear  |  lightweight camera gear  |  respect wild animal’s space  |  health & safety  |  know your subject  |  time of day  |  time of year  |   viewpoint  |  shooting from boats  |  shooting from vehicles  |  on foot  |  aerial  |  drones  |  remote control devices  |  at the zoo  |  snow monkeys in focus  |  antarctica in focus  |  close up  & macro  |  on safari  |  australia in focus  |  namibia in focus  |  birds  |  nature  |  wildflowers  |   tips & tricks  |  summary  |  recommended gear

■ PETS - overview  |  dogs  |  cats  |  exotic pets  |  more pets  |   tips & tricks  |  summary  |  recommended gear

■ WEDDINGS - overview  |  cameras, drones &  bags  |  pre-wedding check list  |  shot check list  |  black and white  |  detail  |  the ring  |  the dress  |  reflections  |  shoes  |  humour & passion  |  food & drink  |  classic poses  |    group shots   |  unusual viewpoints  |  showing motion  |   flowers  |  cars  |  carriages  |  formal weddings  |  casual beach weddings  |  country weddings  |  themed weddings  |  a fiji wedding  |  a sydney northern beaches wedding  |  an english lake district wedding  |  graffiti alley weddings  |  golf club weddings  |  a retro wedding  |  a gunners barracks wedding  |  whale beach wedding  |  sydney opera house wedding  |  a vaucluse house wedding  |  the party  |   tips & tricks  |  summary  |  recommended gear

■ PARTIES & EVENTS - overview  |  product launch  |  product placement  |  dinner evening  |  graduation  |  street festival  |  cotswold fete  |  showgrounds  |  birthday party  |  bat mitzvah  |  halloween  |  food & drink festivals  |  kalgoorlie-boulder races  |  menzies rodeo  |  tips & tricks  |  summary  |  recommended gear

■ DOCUMENTARY & REPORTAGE - overview  |  cuba - a bygone era  |  traditional india - kerala  |  tribal life in namibia  |  dreamtime kakadu  |  tips & tricks  |  summary  |  recommended gear

■ LIFESTYLE - overview  |  margaret river  |  resorts  |  yarra valley  |  melbourne  |  sydney  |  the beach  |  sand dunes  |  boating  |  the outback  |  vehicles  |  iceland  |  cruising  |  havana  |  fremantle  |  rottnest island  |  tips & tricks  |  summary  |  recommended gear

■ BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL - what is it  |  fashion  |  aerial  |  drone - middle island  |  carnival cruise lines  |  goldfields tourism  |  world expeditions  |  product  |  lookbook  |  mkr  |  envirosun  |  komatsu  |  deco rugs  |  virgin atlantic  |  photography exhibitions  |  conferences  |  conventions  |  scientific  |  medical  |  business  |  mmt  |  wurkspace 7  |  blackcat  |  blogging & social media  |  training & consultancy  |  tal  |  ing  |  deakin university  |  ernst & young  |  city of stirling  |  tips & tricks  |  summary  |  recommended gear

■ DAWN, TWILIGHT & NIGHT - planning & timing |  camera settings  |  dawn  |  twilight  |  night  |  cities at night  |  stars  |  light trails  |  silhouettes  |  fireworks  |  vivid sydney  |  zoom & strobe  |  northern lights  |  tips & tricks  |  summary  |  recommended gear

■ SMARTPHONES & SOCIAL MEDIA - introduction  |  lighting  |  composition  |  image enhancement  |  selfies  |  the fun factor  |  patterns  |  spot colour  |  smartphone models  |  lens systems  |  clamps  |  wi-fi cameras   |  apps  |  commercial applications   |  social media   |  tips & tricks  |  summary  |  recommended gear

 EDITING, ASSIGNMENTS & OTHER INFO

■ BACKUP, EDITING, SHOWCASING & UPLOAD - auto smartphone backup  |  home & office back up  |  basics of editing  |  editing in lightroom  |  output from lightroom   |  colour balance    |  transferring files - hardware  |  uploading files - wireless  |   showcasing your images   |  tips & tricks  |  summary  |  recommended gear

■ ISSUES & COMMON ERRORS - common mistakes  |  photos are not sharp  |  rotational perspective  |  barrel distortion  |  dirty sensor, filter or lens  |  wrong lens  |  unwanted reflections  |  slanted horizons   |  excess clutter & unbalanced  |  digital noise  |  over tilting  |  incorrect colour balance  |  lurid colour &  hdr  |    tips & tricks  |  summary 

■ FUTURE DIRECTIONS - amateur or pro  |  personality type  |  match your interests  |  practical tips for success  |  photo gear in the future  |  photo gear in the future  |  computational photography  |  the end of the beginning   |  tips & tricks   |  conclusions  |  summary  |  a personal journey   

■ ASSIGNMENTS - light  |  composition  |  perspective   |  depth of field  |  viewpoint  |  reflections  |   landscapes  |  food & drink  |  architecture  |  wildlife & nature  |  pets  |  smartphones  |  star bursts  |  motion  |  portraits 

■ FAQ's - why do a photography space course  |  benefits  |  tutor support  |  accreditation  |  background needed |  certificate |  computer skills  | course style  | course cost  |  online social network club  |  faq hotline

■ RESOURCES - camera & studio gear at good prices  |  nikon & canon field guide & support  |  studio & interior lighting  equipment   |  tripods  |  camera bags  |  retail outlets & processing labs  |  camera & lens tests  |  camera magazines  |  photography books  |  inspirational business books  |  indesign & lightroom tutorials  | interesting photography websites  |  digital albums & services  |  photo sharing  |  creating smaller pdf files  |  photography tours 

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Is the course beneficial in building a portfolio? What are some of the places we go to?
With one-to-one guidance from our experienced photography tutors, you can complete a range of creative assignments in order to develop an impressive portfolio
We endeavour to go to most or all of the following destinations. This sometimes is not possible due to extenuating circumstances such as inclement weather , health restrictions and so on but we try our best to include:

The Rocks, The Observatory, Walsh Bay, Botanic Gardens, Woolloomooloo, Hyde Park, Sydney CBD, Darling Harbour.

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Hi Andrew... Thanks for a fantastic day today. I'm keen to do the SLR 2 and night photography, please let me know dates. Thanks again!

--Alex Jucovic

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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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Andrew gave our staff training in how to get better social media shots on our smartphones in on location at our farms in Murrurundi NSW and Canungra QLD. The training was very concise and professional and he even gave us free lessons on flying his drone. We are certainly happy to recommend Focus 10 for photography for any training.

--Adelaide Moses / Marketing and Communications Manager

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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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Andrew is our family photographer! He shot our wedding at Jonah's at Whale Beach last year- the photographs are amazing - Kevin and I love them! I would highly recommend Andrew as your wedding photographer. He has also shot my sisters wedding and does corporate shots for us as well

--Christie Maartensz | homewares importer

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Focus 10 Photography is our corporate photographer shooting all or staff and website photographs. They particularly understand how photographs play a crucial roll in our marketing and branding. Andrew understands that we are a people business. Many of our clients started with us as start-ups and have gone on to become multi-million dollar enterprises. Their services and value for money is hard to beat.

--Dean Sammut | Director

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Focus 10 runs fantastic, informative and always fun courses and tours. I have done 4 of them now - Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands, 3801 Steam train and the most recent to Jervis Bay. Always a laugh and with excellent like minded, fellow photographers!

--Sean Dudding | product owner

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A great weekend and I learnt heaps - hope to do it again sometime.

--Sue Morris

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