Intro to Astro Photography
Saturday 17 May
Noamunga Street - 6pm - 2 Hours
Christopher John
Do you gaze up at the night sky with wonder? What about looking up at the stars and thinking, how old that light you are seeing is? Maybe you watch as day and night morph into one, and the stars come out to play.
This meetup is going to cover off everything you need to know to start capturing amazing single shot astrophotography and a few extra bits of helpful advice. The learnt basics of capturing a single frame will form the building blocks of your astrophotography journey. Think of this meetup as your first step on that journey or for those who have already started, maybe a road sign.
Astrophotography looks amazing and packs a real punch, however, you do not need to spend a fortune to partake. Does gear make a difference, the simple answer is yes, but it is not the deciding factor when it comes to astrophotography. This meetup will look at planning your session, camera settings, required equipment. I want this meetup to help you maximise your current gear as your start capturing milky way shots.
Astrophotography Meetup
Saturday 24 May
Birubi Lane, Anna Bay - 6pm - 2 Hours
Christopher John
During this 2 hour meetup we are going to 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.
NOTE: This meetup will be a follow-on from our Intro to Astro Photography and will involve taking separate sky and foreground images.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 07 June
Newcastle Street - 10am - 3 Hours
Christopher John
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.
Street Art Photography
Saturday 14 June
Wickham NSW 2293 - 9am - 2 Hours
Christopher John
Street art is a unique and colorful art form and can be found in all kinds of nooks and crannies in cities all over the world. Capturing art in the streets in photographs can be tricky because these urban art pieces are in public spaces, that are busy and usually filled with a decent amount of traffic. Sometimes you include the people and sometimes, you don't.
Intro to Astro Photography
Saturday 28 June
Catherine Hill Bay NSW 2281 - 6pm - 2 Hours
Christopher John
Do you gaze up at the night sky with wonder? What about looking up at the stars and thinking, how old that light you are seeing is? Maybe you watch as day and night morph into one, and the stars come out to play.
This meetup is going to cover off everything you need to know to start capturing amazing single shot astrophotography and a few extra bits of helpful advice. The learnt basics of capturing a single frame will form the building blocks of your astrophotography journey. Think of this meetup as your first step on that journey or for those who have already started, maybe a road sign.
Astrophotography looks amazing and packs a real punch, however, you do not need to spend a fortune to partake. Does gear make a difference, the simple answer is yes, but it is not the deciding factor when it comes to astrophotography. This meetup will look at planning your session, camera settings, required equipment. I want this meetup to help you maximise your current gear as your start capturing milky way shots.
Composition in the Park
Saturday 12 July
King St., Newcastle - 9am - 2 Hours
Christopher John
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography.
Composition is one of the most critical element in photography. Composition is how a photographer arranges the visual elements within their image, frame. I promise you that if you search for information on composition you will find plenty You will find formal rules, opinion, some of which you can trace back to historical art movements and painters.
Even in the digital world, composition remains the key to creating strong images. Composition is what guides our eye through an image and gives importance to the subject. It creates the story for the viewer and how we as photographers convey that message.
This meetup will explore composition using our frame and tools available to us as the photographer.
Long Exposure Photography
Saturday 26 July
Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle - 3pm - 2 Hours
Christopher John
Learn the basics of long exposure to capture light trails along with tripod photography.
Long exposure refers to a technique where you keep the shutter open for an unusually long period of time. This results to interesting effects in your photographs.
Bird Photography
Saturday 09 August
Hexham - 7am - 2 Hours
Christopher John
Learn how to catch those great bird life images.
During the event, we will be exploring the beautiful habitats in the area and photographing the variety of bird species that reside there.
Whether you are new to bird photography or a seasoned pro, this event is a great opportunity to hone your skills, learn from others, and enjoy the company of like-minded individuals who share your passion for bird photography.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 23 August
Newcastle Street - 10am - 3 Hours
Christopher John
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.
Panoramas Photography Meetup
Saturday 30 August
Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle - 1pm - 2 Hours
Christopher John
Panoramic photography is a technique of photography, using specialized equipment or software, that captures images with horizontally elongated fields of view. It is sometimes known as wide format photography.
Street Photography
Saturday 13 September
Newcastle East - 8am - 2 Hours
Christopher John
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.
We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
Intro to Astro Photography
Saturday 27 September
Kitchener - 7pm - 2 Hours
Christopher John
Do you gaze up at the night sky with wonder? What about looking up at the stars and thinking, how old that light you are seeing is? Maybe you watch as day and night morph into one, and the stars come out to play.
This meetup is going to cover off everything you need to know to start capturing amazing single shot astrophotography and a few extra bits of helpful advice. The learnt basics of capturing a single frame will form the building blocks of your astrophotography journey. Think of this meetup as your first step on that journey or for those who have already started, maybe a road sign.
Astrophotography looks amazing and packs a real punch, however, you do not need to spend a fortune to partake. Does gear make a difference, the simple answer is yes, but it is not the deciding factor when it comes to astrophotography. This meetup will look at planning your session, camera settings, required equipment. I want this meetup to help you maximise your current gear as your start capturing milky way shots.
Nature Photography Meetup
Saturday 18 October
King Albert Ave, Tanilba Bay NSW 2319 - 1pm - 2 Hours
Christopher John
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.
Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 01 November
Newcastle Street - 10am - 3 Hours
Christopher John
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.
Intro to Astro Photography
Saturday 24 May
Maitland Bay Track, Bouddi - 6pm - 2 Hours
Nicholas Gibbins
Do you gaze up at the night sky with wonder? What about looking up at the stars and thinking, how old that light you are seeing is? Maybe you watch as day and night morph into one, and the stars come out to play. This meetup is going to cover off everything you need to know to start capturing amazing single shot astrophotography and a few extra bits of helpful advice. The learnt basics of capturing a single frame will form the building blocks of your astrophotography journey. Think of this meetup as your first step on that journey or for those who have already started, maybe a road sign. Astrophotography looks amazing and packs a real punch, however, you do not need to spend a fortune to partake. Does gear make a difference, the simple answer is yes, but it is not the deciding factor when it comes to astrophotography. This meetup will look at planning your session, camera settings, required equipment. I want this meetup to help you maximise your current gear as your start capturing milky way shots.
Putty Beach
Shaping of Light & White Balance in Photography
Saturday 31 May
Nora Head - 9am - 3 Hours
Nicholas Gibbins
Light and shadow photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing the interplay between light and shadow in a particular scene. This style of photography often produces dramatic and compelling images that can evoke strong emotions in the viewer.Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photoopportunities, as well as some challenges! In this meetup, we will be looking at how you can use your camera's settings to nail the exposure.
An Introduction to Adobe Lightroom
Saturday 07 June
Wyong - 9am - 3 Hours
Nicholas Gibbins
Overview This course introduces photographers and enthusiasts to Adobe Lightroom, focusing on photo editing and management.Session BreakdownWelcome and Objectives Course introduction and discussion on the importance of photo editing.Getting Started with Lightroom Overview of the interface, Library and Develop modules, and importingorganizing photos.Basic Editing Techniques Introduction to essential editing tools, cropping, and using presets.Advanced Editing Features Local adjustments, HSL panel, and lens corrections.Exporting and Sharing Your Work Export settings, creating web galleries, and printing best practices.QA and Hands-On Practice Open questions and guided practice with provided images.Conclusion and Resources Recap, additional learning resources, and information on future courses.
Walk With Camera Street Photography
Sunday 15 June
The Entrance - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Nicholas Gibbins
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.
Introduction to Smartphone Photography
Saturday 21 June
Shelly Beach Rd - 8am - 3 Hours
Nicholas Gibbins
Ready to unlock the full potential of your smartphone camera? Now's your chance! Join us as we dive into the essentials of smartphone photography—from understanding your camera's settings to mastering composition and lighting. With hands-on guidance from a professional photographer, you'll learn how to take stunning photos using just your phone and start seeing the world through a whole new lens.
Sunrise Photography Meetup
Saturday 28 June
Norahead Lighthouse - 6:30am - 2 Hours
Nicholas Gibbins
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.
Beginners Photography Class
Saturday 05 July
Long Jetty Wharf - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Nicholas Gibbins
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.
Merewether Baths - Mini Photo Session
Saturday 31 May
Merewether
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.
King Edward Park - Afternoon Mini Photo Session
Saturday 07 June
Reserve Rd, Newcastle
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.
Woodbury Inn Park - Mini Photo Session
Saturday 07 June
Mardi
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.
Woodbury Inn Park - Mini Photo Session
Saturday 14 June
Mardi
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.
Nobbys Beach - Mini Photo Session
Saturday 21 June
Newcastle
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.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 21 June
Newcastle East - 10am - 3 Hours
Rachael Sylvester
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. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.
Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
King Edward Park - Afternoon Mini Photo Session
Saturday 05 July
Reserve Rd, Newcastle
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.
King Edward Park - Mini Photo Session
Saturday 26 July
Reserve Rd, Newcastle
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.
Newcastle Civic Park - Mini Photo Session
Saturday 09 August
King St, Newcastle
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.
Merewether Baths - Mini Photo Session
Saturday 23 August
Merewether
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.