Advanced Photography Workshop
This comprehensive workshop promises to be an invaluable experience for photographers passionate about honing their craft and exploring the limitless possibilities of advanced photography techniques.
Time & Location
20 Jul 2025, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Ellerslie War Memorial Hall - Committee , 134/138 Main Highway, Ellerslie, Auckland 1051, New Zealand
About the event
Welcome to the Advanced world of photography!Â
Join us for an immersive Advanced Photography Workshop designed for photographers looking to elevate their skills and master the art of capturing stunning images.Â
This workshop is ideal for photographers with a solid understanding of basic photography concepts who are ready to take their skills to the next level. Whether you are looking to refine your technical abilities or explore new creative avenues, this workshop will provide you with the tools and techniques to achieve your photographic goals.
This workshop covers a wide range of advanced techniques and concepts, providing you with the knowledge and practical skills to enhance your photographic expertise.
IMPORTANT: This is not a beginner class, attendees must have either completed our Beginner workshop or have an equivalent level of experience / photographic knowledge0
Enrollments are Limited - 5 places only
NOTE: Photographers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
What We'll Cover On The Day
- Grey Scale Mastery: Explore the subtleties of grey scale photography, learning how to manipulate tones and contrast to create powerful black-and-white images.
- Reading Histograms: Understand how to read and interpret histograms to ensure accurate exposure and optimal image quality. Learn to use histograms as a diagnostic tool for your photography.
- Exposure Management and Exposure Compensation: Gain proficiency in managing exposure in challenging lighting conditions. Learn how to effectively use exposure compensation to achieve the desired brightness and detail in your images.
- Creative Use of Shutter Speed: Discover the artistic potential of shutter speed. Learn techniques for capturing motion blur, freezing fast action, and creating long exposure effects.
- Creative Use of Aperture: Explore the impact of aperture on your images. Understand how to control depth of field to isolate subjects, create beautiful bokeh, and achieve sharpness throughout the frame.
- Understanding Focus, Depth of Field, and Focus Peaking: Dive deep into the mechanics of focus and depth of field. Learn about focus peaking and how it can assist in achieving precise focus, especially in manual focus situations.
- Zone Focusing for Street Photography: Master the technique of zone focusing for quick and accurate shooting, essential for capturing spontaneous moments in street photography.
- Customizing Color: White Balance and Balancing Different Light Sources: Enhance your ability to control color in your images. Understand white balance settings and how to balance different light sources for consistent and natural color reproduction.
- Filters: Polarizing, ND, and Specialist Filters for Black and White Photography: Learn how to use polarizing filters to reduce reflections and enhance colors, ND filters for controlling exposure in bright conditions, and specialist filters to add unique effects to your black-and-white photography.
What to Bring
- Your existing photography knowledge
- Lots of energy
- Comfortable shoes!
- a DSLR, or Mirrorless digital camera capable of manual and semi-manual modes (Aperture priority/shutter priority)
- Your favourite lenses a standard zoom lens
- Memory cards
- Fully charged battery
- Filters: polarizing, ND, and any other specialty filters you have (optional)
- a pen and notebook