Private Photography Tuition with Roy

From AUD $495.00
  • Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)

Enhance your visual and technical skills to capture awe-inspiring images and gain more confidence with your photo taking skills on a private outdoor tuition session with an expert photography tutor. 


There's no set structure, curriculum or location; we tailor the topics to your interests, objectives and level of existing photography knowledge and experience, whether you are a Beginner or an Intermediate or Advanced photographer.


Focus on what most interests you
Landscape or seascapes | Wildlife | Birds | Macro (or closeup) | Sunrise or sunset | Night or low-light
Long exposures | Waterfalls | Fungi and lichens | Industrial | Colonial architecture | Other genre


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An overview… 

In an outdoor classroom, your private photography tuition session provides you with comprehensive instruction and guidance for the many different camera settings and photographic techniques that you'll use long into the future. Roy shares his expertise and knowledge based on many years of study, experience and interest in all things photography - from the practical to the technical and everything in between. The standard of his expertise and photographic works has seen him accomplish a number of state and national professional photography awards and accolades. 

A summary of what Roy will teach you…
 

  • Setting up your camera for the best possible results

  • Understanding and working with natural light

  • Composition to enhance your image

  • Correct exposure and the exposure triangle
  • Interpreting the histogram 

  • Effectively adjusting ISO and white balance

  • Depth of field and aperture settings 

  • Ensuring correct shutter speeds for the subject and conditions 

  • Accurate focusing
  • And much more

Throughout the session, you will review your photos on the LCD screen to continuously improve your skills and learn new and different approaches to photographing a range of subjects. By the end of the session, you’ll be navigating the buttons, dials and menus on your camera with greater confidence and gaining much more from its available features. 

Location and where to meet… 
  • Choose a location within approx. 40kms drive from Hobart CBD* (see below for some suggestions of locations in the Hobart region)
    Includes travel to Huonville/Ranelagh/Judbury, Kingston/Woodbridge, New Norfolk, Brighton, Richmond, Sorell, Lauderdale/Sandford.
  • We'll meet you at the location decided during our communications^
    Self-drive to the meeting point as arranged. Return transfers from Hobart CBD may be available on request (by prior arrangement and subject to availability).

There are many and varied locations to choose from in Hobart itself or a short distance from Hobart CBD – here are a few ideas… 

  • Hobart waterfront and historic precincts
  • Mt Wellington – nature, landscape, waterfalls & macro/close-ups
  • Richmond Village – colonial and convict-built structures
  • Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens – macro/close-ups
  • A selection of beach and coastal locations
  • Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary - wildlife photography (entry fee applies, optional animal encounter available)
  • Inverawe Native Gardens – bird photography, plants and flowers (entry fee applies)
  • Other locations as arranged (additional entry fee may apply and may be paid on the day)

For locations further afield from Hobart, you may like to consider our full-day private photography tuition session which allows for a comprehensive day of photography instruction in more than one photoshoot location with extended travel to and from.

Shared Experience 
Share this learning experience with a friend or family member to learn with and support each other as you pursue your passion for photography. Book for 2 participants in the same session for 25% off the total cost.