Macro photography is a unique form of photography that involves photographing small objects to make them look life-sized or more significant in the photo. The usual subjects include flowers and small insects, which we don't normally get to see up close with the naked eye. The class will start when the insects are more active. So be ready to explore and capture breathe-taking macro images.

Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure. We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.

Beautiful and diverse bushland. Hawkesbury Sandstone woodland and forest of the ridge crest gives way downslope to lush tall forest and rainforest on Terrigal Formation sandstones with some mighty Sydney red gums, turpentines, blue-leaved stringybarks, coachwoods and sassafras not to mention maidens blush, cabbage tree and Bangalow palms and prickly tree ferns. We will be shooting Stoney Creek with her cascades and lush creeks with long exposures.

Perfect for those who've already done our popular Beginners Class! You will learn three crochet stitches and get started on your very own crochet mandala. All our classes include crochet materials and instruction as well as a non-alcoholic drink during the class.

This class is designed to give you a solid understanding of the fundamental basics of photography; the nuts and bolts stuff that will set you on the path to understanding your camera and how to create great shots. Armed with these fundamentals, you will have the skills and the confidence to approach any style of photography, from portraits to landscapes and everything in between. Photography is a technical exercise and there is a lot to learn, but these basics apply to any type of photography. However, as we only have a limited time to cover each of these topics, please keep a copy of this course guide and practice these tricks and techniques over and over again whenever you can. Taking great photos takes time, practice, patience and consideration. In the beginning stages it is very easy to become frustrated that your images do not capture your subject as you would like to. This is perfectly normal and even professional photographers face this same challenge. Be patient with it, you are learning and with practice, your photography will improve with every shot.

Black and White plus Sepia Photography Session We will explore what makes a striking black and white image,with the use of strong lighting, simple subject choices, strong composition. We will also go into turning your images into sepia and colour wash tones.

We will be focusing on the three points of Manual mode. ISO, F-stop, shutter speed and also the three variables that matter the most in photography: light, subject, and composition. 506 Ramseur Street Durham, NC 27701 USA

In this meet-up you will learn about street photography and get more comfortable photographing in public. Learn to look for interesting detail and encounters through the power of observation for some great street photography. We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.

Overwhelmed with all those camera buttons and dials? This session will teach you in a simple and easy-to-understand way, how to get off auto and into manual. The benefits of a shooting manual are huge and will make a big difference to your photography. We will go through the exposure triangle, basic metering, lighting, and more. So stop getting frustrated and take your photography to the next level in just 3 hours.

Another of the Hybrid Series: this time we are revisiting K Rd - where interesting things still happen (last time we photographed a band practice!). As well as being encouraged to shoot Street-Style in Black and White and super-saturated colour, we will be sitting in the cafe talking about important issues - the biggest one being VALUING your work. Part of this is protecting yourself as an artist and creator. You will get to see a model release and we will discuss how and when to use them. We will also talk about protecting your files, self-care and what makes you tick as a photographer. And - SELLING your work. Bring a portable lens, a notebook and some pics or issues you would like to discuss. The chat can also cover other matters to do with your passion.