Orchids Photography at Ezi-Gro Orchids Nursery

Do you want to improve your general photo taking skills?

2 hours of exotic Orchids photography at WA's leading importer/exporter & wholesaler for Orchids.

"Ezi-Gro Orchids was established in 1987 at its current location of Darch on 2 hectares of land. Half of this area is used for the cultivation of orchids. Most of the buildings consisting of sheds, shade houses and glasshouses were built in the first ten years of development.

Ezi-Gro Orchids sells plants around Australia and overseas. This includes wholesaling and retailing. Orchids for sale have been sourced from all over the world. Also an extensive gene pool of Cymbidiums, Paphiopedilums and Cattleyas have been put together and are used in current breeding program." see website for more info... http://ezi-gro.com.au/

We have amazing access to incredible Orchids. Perfect for beginners, people who have just bought a camera and those wishing to learn how to shoot better using manual settings.

Kids under 16 yr old @ half price, just pay manually, www.paypal.me/lighthousephoto.

FUN WALKABOUT

This is a fun to learn walkabout tour. Where questions will be answered by professional portrait and landscape photographer Cyrus from Lighthouse Photography.

TOPICS TO COVER

Cyrus prefers an interactive approach, so if you need clarification or guidance on a particular technique/subject please ask...

Topics covered on the day may include...

• Manual settings for close-ups, and macro.
• How to get what you want in focus.
• Rules of shutter speed.
• How to create bokeh (beautiful blurry backgrounds).
• How to make a photo look blue or warm using white balance settings.
• What does ISO do?
• Finding interesting shots from challenging lighting conditions.
• How to create art using creative settings and composition.
• How to identify and capture beauty in a photograph.
• Working with light and backgrounds.
• Nature closeups & interesting patterns.
• How to shoot macro images

THE LOCATION

• Orchids

You are free to either follow the general group or to wander around and return when you have a question.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Closed shoes
• Preferably an SLR camera, however, smartphone camera or compact camera is ok.
• Enough battery & memory card space to last more than 2 hours.
• No need for a tripod
• A bottle of water (optional).
• General Lens 50mm plus, preferably semi-macro or macro lens (if you have an SLR).
• A mini notepad and pen (optional).

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Perth Learn Photography is an Act-Belong-Commit partner.

Our members experience many mental health benefits on walkabouts and learning sessions.

Photography is a liberating creative outlet, reducing stress & anxiety.

Photography has the potential to inspires us as well.

Photography has an empowering effect on many, especially:
· Disadvantaged & marginalised communities
· Youth
· The elderly
· The differently enabled

Our sessions foster good community connection with small groups.

Practicing photography may improve memory, may increase emotional intelligence and people skills. Photography has the potential to strengthen storytelling skills & self-confidence.

After learning how to take better photos photographers generally feel a strong sense of fulfillment & achievement.

MORE BENEFITS

Fitness
Taking photos is a physically active event. There's lots of walking, thinking, lifting the camera, controlling your breathing as you take a series of photographs.