Learn how to find the Milky Way, focus in low light, and capture your first night sky images using simple, practical techniques.

This class is ideal for photographers who:

are new to astrophotography
want to photograph the Milky Way for the first time
feel unsure about night settings and focus
want a simple introduction before attempting more advanced astro work

Long Description -
An introduction to astrophotography for beginners, focused on photographing the Milky Way Core in a single exposure.
This practical 3-hour class covers the essential foundations of astro photography, including when to shoot, how the night sky changes through the seasons, basic camera settings, focusing techniques for mirrorless and DSLR cameras, and simple composition approaches for stronger images.

Designed for photographers who are new to astro photography and want a clear, approachable starting point.

Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be exploring the town at night.

Oswego has some of the most beautiful sunsets. They are great to photograph.

During this 2-hour meet-up, we will examine the art and techniques associated with Astrophotography as we capture the Milky Way. Learn the settings you need, selecting the location to photograph from, and many other techniques. You will walk away with some incredible images from this evening.

Explore the diverse birdlife of Bellambi Lagoon with both beach and freshwater environments while learning how to set your camera up specifically for bird photography.

We'll work through autofocus modes and tracking settings, selecting appropriate shutter speeds for action, balancing aperture and ISO for sharpness and subject isolation, and preparing for quick-reaction shooting. The session will also include tips on anticipating behaviour and positioning for clean compositions.

Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.

I know how hard it is to understand patterns, either written instructions or charts, so come along and I'll help you learn how to read any and all patterns!

Meet at the main entrance, we'll wait for everyone before heading inside.

If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you.

In this class we will focus on how to sketch out faces, we will be having a more detailed exploration of how to effectively draw specific facial features such as eyes.

This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. Participants bring their own equipment.