Photography Workshop - Night Photography

Photography Workshop - Night Photography

Code: PKK821
  1. Valid for 12 months
  2. Free exchange

This Night Photography Class will teach you lots of great tips on how to take spectacular night photos. Night photography opens up a whole new world of opportunities where you can achieve amazing results!

In groups of 6 or less, you will start your lesson with an introduction of how to set up your camera and tripod to achieve picture perfect results.

This practical photography workshop will introduce you to some very simple, yet inspiring techniques for shooting after dark. As the light changes you will learn how to expose for mood, compose inventive night portraits, artfully capture moving lights and take a variety of photos in low light situations. You will also receive class notes to compliment your practical learning experience.

Take part in this top quality class and ensure you never make a amateur mistake again!

This experience voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Venue:

This experience takes place in Melbourne's CBD in Victoria; Adelaide's CBD in South Australia, Brisbane's CBD in QLD and Canberra in ACT. Advertised dates are for CBD locations in Capital Cities only. For other locations, please enquire.

Session Length

This Night Photography Class runs for two hours. It begins at sunset and thus commences at different times throughout the year.

Available Dates:


Location Date Availability
VIC Wednesday, 23 May 2012 Full
VIC Thursday, 24 May 2012 Full
VIC Tuesday, 29 May 2012 Spaces
SA Friday, 1 Jun 2012 Full
SA Monday, 4 Jun 2012 Spaces
VIC Thursday, 7 Jun 2012 Spaces
VIC Thursday, 14 Jun 2012 Spaces
VIC Wednesday, 20 Jun 2012 Spaces
QLD Thursday, 5 Jul 2012 Spaces
QLD Friday, 6 Jul 2012 Spaces
QLD Sunday, 8 Jul 2012 Spaces
VIC Thursday, 12 Jul 2012 Spaces
VIC Thursday, 19 Jul 2012 Spaces
VIC Wednesday, 25 Jul 2012 Spaces
VIC Tuesday, 4 Sep 2012 Spaces
VIC Thursday, 6 Sep 2012 Spaces
QLD Sunday, 9 Sep 2012 Spaces
QLD Monday, 10 Sep 2012 Spaces
QLD Tuesday, 11 Sep 2012 Spaces
QLD Wednesday, 12 Sep 2012 Spaces
QLD Thursday, 13 Sep 2012 Spaces
QLD Friday, 14 Sep 2012 Spaces
QLD Sunday, 16 Sep 2012 Spaces
ACT Friday, 21 Sep 2012 Spaces
ACT Sunday, 23 Sep 2012 Spaces
VIC Thursday, 27 Sep 2012 Spaces
VIC Tuesday, 2 Oct 2012 Spaces
VIC Monday, 8 Oct 2012 Spaces
VIC Tuesday, 23 Oct 2012 Spaces
VIC Thursday, 25 Oct 2012 Spaces
ACT Friday, 2 Nov 2012 Spaces
ACT Sunday, 4 Nov 2012 Spaces
VIC Thursday, 22 Nov 2012 Spaces
SA Thursday, 29 Nov 2012 Spaces
SA Friday, 30 Nov 2012 Spaces

Last updated on 15 May 2012.

These dates are guidelines only and are subject to daily change.

We suggest you only purchase a voucher for one of the dates listed above if you plan to redeem your voucher and book the date today.

Guidelines:

Participants need to supply their own camera equipment, including film or digital camera, a tripod, memory card and a fully-charged battery. Tripods can be hired for a fee. A cable release or remote is also recommended. This course is NOT suitable for compact cameras without full manual capability.

Numbers:

This workshop is limited to a minimum of 2 and maximum of 6 students. If minimum number of bookings is not met, the workshop will be postponed to the following dates available.

Spectators:

This is a class chock-full of helpful hints, so anyone who wants to come along is a full-paying participant!

Weather:

Locations may vary according to weather conditions. A weather check is completed the night before the workshop. If weather forecast is for severe conditions the experience will be postponed.

Other Info:

This workshop is suitable for anyone over the age of 14 who has a basic level of fitness. There is a small amount of walking, you will need to carry your own equipment on the night.

Cancellation Policy:

48 hours notice is required to reschedule. Failure to provide notice within this period of time will result in your voucher being forfeited.

Reviews

  •  
    Reviewer: Louisa
    April 21 2012

    Fantastic tuition. Highly recommend this to others.
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    Reviewer: Chris
    April 20 2012

    This workshop was great. I learnt a lot. Thanks Penny
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    Reviewer: Chris
    April 20 2012

    Truly loved the worskshop. Learnt a lot of helpful hints.
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    Reviewer: Rod
    April 18 2012

    Penny was extremely pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful and made the course very informative and we all had fun and got a lot out of it. A totally enjoyable experience and one that I would recommend to anyone.
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    Reviewer: Osher
    April 17 2012

    The workshop was excellent Penny explained everything clearly and professionally, and gave us plenty of time to try out the lessons and techniques she taught. It was a really great workshop.
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    Reviewer: Andrew
    April 17 2012

    The RedBalloon workshop last night was fun, encouraging and helpful. Now I understand some things such as white balance that I never would have appreciated otherwise.
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    Reviewer: Geralyn
    April 16 2012

    The offering was a pleasant and easy to understand experience. The one on one instruction was ideal for a group with varying degrees of expertise and made the night worthwhile. Penny was very informative and helped everyone relax and enjoy the walk, as well as improve their photographic skills, with good and direct instruction and information.. Very good experience.
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    Reviewer: Michael
    April 11 2012

    Perhaps a different location might be good, the picture on this page is great and it would have been nice to be away from the traffic for a bit. I understand we were learning technique but it would have been good to get a couple of nice photos as well.
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    Reviewer: Gillian
    March 31 2012

    The workshop was great and Penny was fabulous in teaching us how to use our camera settings and getting fantastic and different shots. She was easy to deal with too and very accommodating. The time went quickly and it was great only having a small group so you felt like you got more individualised service.
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    Reviewer: Allan
    March 30 2012

    Enjoyable evening with a knowledgable instructor - recommended.
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    Reviewer: JODIE
    March 30 2012

    I have attended one of this providers photography workshops previously, and just like my previous time, I found this course to be fantastic. Penny was clear with instructions and worked 1-1 with each participant allowing us to get personalised attention & tutoring. She made the experience fun and meaningful for all involved. Thanks again.
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    Reviewer: Steve
    March 29 2012

    I enjoyed the night, the experience was delivered with a professional attitude and a smile.
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    Reviewer: Steve
    March 29 2012

    I enjoyed the night, the experience was delivered with a professional attitude and a smile.
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    Reviewer: Bernard
    March 29 2012

    Excellent.
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    Reviewer: Philip
    March 29 2012

    Was a great experience and i learned a lot. Thanks for the great experience
  •  
    Reviewer: Travis
    March 29 2012

    Fun and informative! Plus you walk away from the experience with some great pictures which you shot. What more could you ask for from an experience?
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    Reviewer: Paul
    March 28 2012

    The night photography workshop was great, still have miles to learn
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    Reviewer: KEN
    March 26 2012

    Well organised with a pleasant and experienced leader.
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    Reviewer: Amber
    March 24 2012

    Great course. Very informative
  •  
    Reviewer: David
    March 24 2012

    Good varied experience And learnt more about my camera.- maybe a little mor detail in notes to reinforce info on the night. re white balance, iso etc . Maybe notes a bit limited.
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    Reviewer: Tamara
    March 23 2012

    Penny was lovely, very encouraging and explained things very clearly. Great experience.
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    Reviewer: Kate
    March 21 2012

    I really enjoyed this workshop! Penny explained techniques in easy to understand terms and I was thrilled with the results!
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    Reviewer: Rosalind
    March 19 2012

    It was a very interesting night and I learnt new information and consolidated my knowledge on quite a few techniques. Penny was very friendly and helpful and provided one on one time to everyone in the group. I really enjoyed it and I would recommend this experience to others.
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    Reviewer: Nathan
    March 19 2012

    Excellent experience. The course presenter (night photography) provided instantly usable tips and advice.
  •  
    Reviewer: Bruce
    March 19 2012

    Very instructive and helpful. From novice to amature this will help you achieve better night time shots.
  •  
    Reviewer: Van
    March 15 2012

    Penny was really good, informative, and demonstrated that she was an expert in this field. Got a lot out of this experience.
  •  
    Reviewer: Rob
    March 10 2012

    A great experience. Penny was fantastic. Learnt a huge amount.
  •  
    Reviewer: Trevor
    March 10 2012

    Unbelieveable experience. Totally, totally overawed by the way the course was delivered, how professional, yet friendly and attentitive Penny was. Totally involving everyone in the study and the "extra" information about my camera was unexpected and appreciated.
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    Reviewer: harry
    March 10 2012

    It was a great experience and Penny was a great host
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    Reviewer: John
    March 09 2012

    The experience was excellent - surpassing my expectations. Penny is clearly a skilled photographer but is also a competent and patient instructor and demonstrator. I have had an upmarket camera for several years but had never used it successfully at night. This workshop not only showed me how to set up the camera for night photography but also some of the tricks of the trade - and also showed me things about my camera that I did not know. The workshop was a birthday present from my son - and one...
    The experience was excellent - surpassing my expectations. Penny is clearly a skilled photographer but is also a competent and patient instructor and demonstrator. I have had an upmarket camera for several years but had never used it successfully at night. This workshop not only showed me how to set up the camera for night photography but also some of the tricks of the trade - and also showed me things about my camera that I did not know. The workshop was a birthday present from my son - and one of the best presents I have had for quite a while. I cannot praise the whole experience too highly and would now be interested in workshops on other aspects of photography delivered by Penny.

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    Reviewer: Sherralea
    March 08 2012

    The course was very informative and a small group meant that there was one on one tuition. Hope a few more take this up in Adelaide so we don't loose it.
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    Reviewer: Paul
    March 08 2012

    Fantastic course, learned a lot - even though I've got a lot more to learn, it set me on my way to Night Photography.
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    Reviewer: Jeremy
    February 24 2012

    Friendly instructor; very patient and down to earth! Pleasant evening!
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    Reviewer: erin
    February 20 2012

    Very fun course and teaches you things about your camera's capability's you probably don't know!. small class size means it's very easy to get any questions answered you may have. Highly recommended for the beginner enthusiast to get a taste of what night photography is all about.
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    Reviewer: Julyan
    February 16 2012

    My experience was very positive. The photography workshop was a lot of fun and I learnt some great tips and tricks in the 2 hours. Penny was lovely and helpful. Would definitely recommend to anyone else interested.
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    Reviewer: Jane
    February 16 2012

    Despite my camera's limitations I was able to learn a few techniques of night photography. Penny who conducted the workshop was both informative, professional in a pleasant way, and is very commendabe in the way she conducted the group 'workshop' giving enough individual attention, if and when required. As a result, I am now very confident of taking good pictures at night, and I can also have some fun employing some creative techniques - quite a bonus...............Thanks to Penny, RedBall...
    Despite my camera's limitations I was able to learn a few techniques of night photography. Penny who conducted the workshop was both informative, professional in a pleasant way, and is very commendabe in the way she conducted the group 'workshop' giving enough individual attention, if and when required. As a result, I am now very confident of taking good pictures at night, and I can also have some fun employing some creative techniques - quite a bonus...............Thanks to Penny, RedBalloon, and Rebekah - my daughter who bought this gift for me.

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    Reviewer: Anthony
    February 16 2012

    Skilled and experienced professional delivering a usefull and informative experience
  •  
    Reviewer: John
    February 11 2012

    Get out there and show your friends what you can do - Thanks Penny for your tips and tricks, you helped to re-ignite the artistic fire!
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    Reviewer: John
    February 10 2012

    Penny made this a very informative and enjoyable experience. She clearly has an excellent knowledge of photography and is able to easily pass this onto the participants in the group. I enjoyed the locations we visited, including a couple of places I would not normally go. Thanks again for a great night.
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    Reviewer: alan
    February 09 2012

    I thought that the course was good and informative even though I brought the wrong camera and therefore was unable to get the most of the lesson.I would recommend this course to people who are interested in photography or people who would just like to take better shots when on holidays etc.
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    Reviewer: Robert
    February 09 2012

    The workshop was very informative and Penny made it fun and easy to understand. I would thoroughly recommend this experience to anyone wishing to get more out of their photography.
  •  
    Reviewer: Erik
    February 08 2012

    Fantastic course learnt a lot about the experience of night photography and how to use my camera.
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    Reviewer: Yolanda
    February 08 2012

    From start to finish a highly enjoyable and professionally presented workshop. Great directions/instructions pre-workshop with the option to receive the notes prior to the evening jaunt. Penny is wonderfully knowledgable and patient in her approach to all student levels and varying camera quirks. Super evening, great local interest points visited - highly recommended. Thanks Penny!
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    Reviewer: Jon
    February 08 2012

    Penny was very accommodating and explained herself very well. She was able to spend one on one time with individuals which was pleasing.
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    Reviewer: Dave
    February 06 2012

    The workshop was a very enjoyable learning experience and my understanding of the possibilities with night photography is now much greater.
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    Reviewer: Suzanne
    February 06 2012

    The Night Photography Workshop was awesome. I learnt a number of new techniques in the two hours. I still can't believe the quality of the photos's I took and the whole experience was just so much fun. I enjoyed every minute.
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    Reviewer: Jenis
    February 06 2012

    The night was a great learning experience. Took a lot of new ideas away from the workshop.
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    Reviewer: John
    February 05 2012

    Shame it rained because civic isnt really a great place to shoot photos. Other then that Penny was great!
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    Reviewer: Lyn
    January 31 2012

    Penny is a great teacher, and explained things in easy to follow simple language with step by step guidance. I really enjoyed the night, learned heaps and got some great shots. Would highly recommend this experience to anyone wishing to learn more about working with their camera settings and night photography.
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    Reviewer: Andy
    January 26 2012

    Penny was attentive, helpful and very knowledgable. It was great having such a small class - receiving personal attention allowed me to learn much and at my own level. I also appreciated the support given in general photography skills, and Penny's personable nature. I feel inspired,and have the skills to build on, and to take better night photos. Thank you Penny - I would be happy to recommend you to any one with a similar interest.
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    Reviewer: Gamini
    January 26 2012

    It was a great experience. I learnt few techniques.
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    Reviewer: Lee-Anne
    January 25 2012

    If you wish to learn more about taking great phots then this is the experience for you.
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    Reviewer: Kym
    January 20 2012

    It was a very informative and creative photography course. I learned a lot of great tips in a short period of time!
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    Reviewer: Lachlan
    January 11 2012

    The course was well organised, information sent before we went and run very well. Very professional
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    Reviewer: Shahram
    December 30 2011

    Very informative. Learnt a lot about my camera, Penny was very professional.
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    Reviewer: Elizabeth
    December 22 2011

    We need more activities in Canberra region
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    Reviewer: Lesley
    November 29 2011

    We had an excellent teacher, patient, informative and approachable. I had great fun and enjoyed the experience. I would not hesitate to recommend the course to others. Thanks RedBalloon.
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    Reviewer: Dianne
    November 28 2011

    Penny's Melbourne night photography class was fantastic. I didn't have much experience with my camera other than how to change the settings and having two hours with someone who know's what they're talking about really gave me the time to play around and feel comfortable using the camera and getting some great night photos.
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    Reviewer: Chas
    November 26 2011

    Very enjoyable and informative night- good stuff!
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    Reviewer: Perri
    November 26 2011

    This workshop was fantastic - the instructor covered so much within the 2 hour session, tailored her instructions to everyone's specific camera needs and was very knowledgeable. I learnt so much about the functions of my camera and ended up with some fantastic photos of Melbourne's night life. I can't wait to get out and practice my new skills!
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    Reviewer: Vivienne
    November 21 2011

    Penny's workshop was a great introduction to night photograhy especially since I am a DSLR novice.
  •  
    Reviewer: Alisha
    November 21 2011

    I learnt exactly what I needed to to ensure my photos look their best at night. Thanks Penny, it was a great experience and I will be booking in another one soon!
  •  
    Reviewer: cheryl
    November 19 2011

    Penny our photographer was very helpful,informative and friendly. An experience I will have with me for life.
  •  
    Reviewer: Hakan
    November 06 2011

    I learnt heaps of new techniques and Penny was so good at her job. Thanks heaps to her and to RedBalloon
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    Reviewer: melissa
    November 04 2011

    It was a great course, learnt different skills. Not to much information but enough to be able to practice myself. Sometime it is information overload and it's hard to take in but this was not, perfect amount of information and documents just in case you forgot.
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    Reviewer: arkady
    November 02 2011

    It offered a great opportunity to learn new techniques
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    Reviewer: David
    November 01 2011

    The experience was fantastic, the presenter/instructor was great. She was very knowledgeable on the subject and provided plenty of feedback, ideas and recomendations. She also made us think a little more about composition and adjusting camera settings.
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    Reviewer: Jeff
    November 01 2011

    Penny was great!! Nothing was a trouble to her explaining everthing very easily. Went on through the city afterwards taking photos of my own and everyone that has seen them think they are fantastic.
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    Reviewer: tim
    August 15 2011

    I really enjoyed Penny's way of explaining everything. She kept us at it for the whole time, which is why I learnt so much. The experience was much appreciated
  •  
    Reviewer: Jane
    July 25 2011

    I really enjoyed the course and learnt some really cool techniques, wish it went on for longer!
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    Reviewer: David
    July 23 2011

    Great course, penny was awesome and showed heaps of great tips and tricks. Great course for people of all experience levels.
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    Reviewer: Howard
    July 23 2011

    GOOD USE MADE OF THE TIME AVAILABLE. ALL IN ALL, BOTH A PLEASANT AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
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    Reviewer: Matthew
    July 23 2011

    Learnt a lot about my own camera more than anything, thanks very much!
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    Reviewer: Gail
    July 22 2011

    This workshop was awesome! After a long day at work it was an amazing destresser and I learnt so much in the two hours.
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    Reviewer: Dennis
    July 22 2011

    I learnt lots of new things and was very satisfied.
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    Reviewer: Michael
    July 22 2011

    Excellent class especially being a small group. Didn't know my camera did this sort of stuff. Penny was very patient and extremely helpful to novice like me.
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    Reviewer: TRUDI
    July 22 2011

    I was very happy with the experience I felt I learned a lot. A nice sized group Good locations I liked what we focused on and I was inspired to go out the next night and experiment with what I had learned.
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    Reviewer: Wayne
    July 21 2011

    I would like to say that Penny was very good to work with. Penny was able to explain all of what we were doing in a way that was very easy to understand.
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    Reviewer: EMILIA
    July 21 2011

    The instructor was very knowledgeable, organised and friendly. With the small class size (6) she was able to give each of us personal attention.
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    Reviewer:
    July 21 2011

    It was excellent and very informative! Will definitely consider doing other sessions with Penny.
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    Reviewer: Donna
    July 19 2011

    The workshop was very practical and informative. Small numbers meant that everyone was able to receive more guidance. I'd highly recommend this to anyone interested in SLR photography. Thanks
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    Reviewer: Piyumi
    July 18 2011

    Had a wonderful time photographing beautiful night lights of the city! I learnt to shoot with my camera in full manual mode that produced some exciting results...definitely recommend this to anyone who loves photography!
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    Reviewer: Tasso
    July 17 2011

    An excellent and insightful learning experience.
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    Reviewer: Emily
    July 15 2011

    This was a fantastic course, Penny is very knowledgeable. It was very informative and I was happy with the class structure.
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    Reviewer: Karen
    July 01 2011

    Loved every minute, thank you
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    Reviewer: graham
    July 01 2011

    The experience was truly amazing. Learned so much about my camera and increased my knowledge so greatly. Really good instructor and made everybody feel welcomed. Great class size that allowed great one to one times. Penny is very knowledgeable and experienced, and all our questions were answered. Came up with great alternatives when some of our cameras were lacking in quality. Absolutely recommend this experience to anyone who has an interest in becoming a better photographer. Thanks so much Pen...
    The experience was truly amazing. Learned so much about my camera and increased my knowledge so greatly. Really good instructor and made everybody feel welcomed. Great class size that allowed great one to one times. Penny is very knowledgeable and experienced, and all our questions were answered. Came up with great alternatives when some of our cameras were lacking in quality. Absolutely recommend this experience to anyone who has an interest in becoming a better photographer. Thanks so much Penny!!!!

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    Reviewer: Tameem
    July 01 2011

    Excellent little workshop! I have now learnt what a lot of the little options mean on my camera. Exactly what I wanted to learn. Looking forward to doing a day workshop as well.
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    Reviewer: Liz
    June 30 2011

    Excellent - small group was just right
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    Reviewer: Kerrie
    June 30 2011

    Great. Penny is very knowledgeable and helpful. I learned a lot about night shots.
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    Reviewer: Emily
    June 29 2011

    I loved the night photography lesson. I enjoyed the fact it was a small group of 6 people.
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    Reviewer: deirdre
    June 28 2011

    Finally able to take my camera off auto and be in total control of my camera. Finally I can take photos at night that look the same as the professionals. Well worth the money and the teacher was very patient with this very green SLR user. A must do course for anyone who wants to take night photos.
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    Reviewer: Liz
    June 23 2011

    Penny looked after us very well and gave us great information. the small group of 6 was ideal.
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    Reviewer: Paul
    June 21 2011

    Very informative evening. Penny was a very helpful and patient teacher. Would definitely recommend this to others. Suitable for all levels of photographers.
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    Reviewer: Carlene
    June 20 2011

    Wonderful experience, learned how to get the most out of my camera to take fantastic photos! Highly recommend.
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    Reviewer: MARK
    June 17 2011

    Penny was Very Helpful and very attentive. Had a great night and learnt many many valuable techniques. Thank you.
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    Reviewer: Robert
    June 15 2011

    Great workshop. Had fun and learnt a lot from Penny.
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    Reviewer: Andre
    June 14 2011

    Penny's night photography workshop worked well for me. There were only two of us due to some late cancellations so we got more attention than we would otherwise have gotten. What she showed us in the first few minutes taught me how to take significantly better night and low light shots. The learning didn't stop there. Simple but effective tips were delivered throughout the workshop. Well worth the time and cost if you are looking to learn how to use your manual options to take better than 'progr...
    Penny's night photography workshop worked well for me. There were only two of us due to some late cancellations so we got more attention than we would otherwise have gotten. What she showed us in the first few minutes taught me how to take significantly better night and low light shots. The learning didn't stop there. Simple but effective tips were delivered throughout the workshop. Well worth the time and cost if you are looking to learn how to use your manual options to take better than 'programme mode' night shots.

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    Reviewer: Emma
    June 03 2011

    Totally brilliant...learnt more in 2 hours with Penny than in the 12 months I've owned my camera.
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    Reviewer: Corinne
    May 27 2011

    It was an amazing experience packed full of helpful tips and hints that will help me throughout my photography interested life.
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    Reviewer: Tathagata
    May 26 2011

    The group was small and that meant we got personal attention from Penny. She is a fantastic teacher as well.
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    Reviewer: Judith
    May 20 2011

    I had a great time and learnt lots now I have to put it into practice, thanks Penny
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    Reviewer: Emma
    May 20 2011

    The whole experience was fantastic and I have been getting compliments about my photos ever since.
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    Reviewer: Michelle
    May 18 2011

    It was a lot to take in in such a short space of time but Penny was really helpful and has since sent me notes. It helps to know the manual settings on your camera really well prior to attending, as well as actually understanding what they are and what they do.

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