The Aperture Club

$185 investment
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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 practiced 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 workshop is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.

https://theapertureclub.com.au/street-photography-the-urban-observer/

Tutors: A professional photographer and a photographer’s assistant (depending on group size)
Class size: Minimum 4; maximum 10
Time: 8 am to 12 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes before the workshop commences to ensure we start on time

YOU WILL LEARN

• Sharpening your powers of observation
• Identifying points of interest
• Composition
• The quality and properties of light
• Street awareness and etiquette; working inconspicuously
• Candid photography techniques
• Predicting and capturing a great moment
• How to approach people and request a portrait

WHAT TO BRING

• A digital SLR camera or compact camera with manual settings and a built-in flash
• A cleaning cloth
• At least one extra memory card
• At least one set of spare batteries —make sure they’re fully charged
• Your camera manual
• Camera bag
• Water bottle and snacks
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunscreen and hat
• Comfortable, inconspicuous clothing; check the weather forecast!

MASTER MANUAL
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4 HOURS 8-12
INVESTMENT $185

Expand your understanding of the cameras manual mode and the relationship between aperture, shutter and ISO. This is start of your creative photographic journey!

Mastering Manual Mode is the next step in taking control of your camera so you can make informed decisions about your photography’s style and direction.

We’ll look at white balance metering and exposure compensation; how depth of field and understanding light can balance technical mastery with creative mindfulness; and we will explore methods professional photographers use to make informed creative decisions.
You’ll learn how professionals create expressive images, and practise using the characteristics of light to create mood and emotion in your final images.

You’ll come away with wonderful new skills that boost your technical and creative confidence.
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MASTER MANUAL

Book here for this 4 hr hands-on Workshop worth $220.

Bird Photographing changes with the seasons and every time you venture out, weather and nature will influence each experience, making it a unique opportunity to observe wildlife at its best and make connections with nature.

Photographer and tutor Sara Corlis will introduce you to small natural environments throughout Sydney. She has an ethical approach to Nature and Wildlife Photography, and when out in the field, will respectfully introduce you to endemic and migratory birds, as well as some backyard favourites.

This 4-hr workshop will allow you to enter the landscape anonymously, find the birds and focus on capturing images that reflect not only portraits of birds in their environment, but also photograph their behaviours, interactions and individual personalities.

TUTORS: 1 professional Photographer
CLASS SIZE: Minimum 4 / Maximum 6
DAY OF OPERATION: Selected Saturdays

POETIC WITNESS
$185 for 4 hour workshop
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Step into the vibrant streets of Newtown and discover the art of storytelling through your lens. Whether capturing the spirit of a city or documenting its dynamic culture, this popular Aperture Club workshop will guide you in photographing people, architecture, street art, events, and more.

Newtown’s diversity and thriving street culture make it a street photographer’s paradise.

By the end of this immersive workshop, you’ll leave with a captivating visual narrative of one of Sydney’s most iconic neighbourhood, along with the skills to observe, react, and connect with your subjects to create impactful, unforgettable images.

https://theapertureclub.com.au/sydney-street-photography-adventure-newtown-the-poetic-witness/

What’s Covered:

• How to improve your power of observation
• How to identify your ‘points of interest’
• Composition
• Quality and properties of light
• Street awareness and etiquette
• Candid photography techniques
• How to predict and time a great moment
• Approaching people and requesting a portrait
• How to be inconspicuous
• Choice of camera equipment

Workshop format:
Tutors: a professional photographer and a photographer’s assistant (subject to group size)
Class size: minimum four; maximum 10
Time: 2pm to 6 pm.