Photocourse 1 - Introduction to creative photography
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Running 20th October-10th November, 2026
This introductory course gets you off the auto settings and covers the basics of camera control, light and photo composition for users of mirrorless and DSLR cameras. Runs over four Tuesday evenings starting 20th October, 5.30pm-7.30pm 6 places only. $200.00 ($60 deposit required). Introduction
Photocourse 1 is the first in a series of part-time course, run from our studios and gallery at Photospace, Courtenay Place, Wellington city. It provides an excellent introduction to the basic skills of photography through practical workshops and assignments that explore the most important techniques and the main themes of photography. While there are many online camera tutorials and suchlike available, you can't go past the opportunity to learn the creative side of photography in a small group environment with highly experienced, knowledgeable tutors. The aim is to begin to see as a photographer: to learn how to translate what you see into unique, personal photographs. To achieve this, taking full control of the camera is essential. You get to make the creative decisions, not your camera. You will get constructive personal feedback on your own photos and also learn a lot from feedback on others' photos. Photocourse 1 is aimed at beginner-level or first-time DSLR and mirrorless camera users, but intermediate-level photographers will also find it a good refresher and a worthwhile learning experience. With a small class (limit of 6 people) and an experienced, professional tutor, we can offer you plenty of individual attention and feedback. Suitable digital cameras: - DSLR - digital single lens reflex - Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Pentax, Panasonic Lumix, Sony, etc - Mirrorless interchangeable lens, (Nikon Z-series, Canon R series, Fuji X series, Olympus, Sony, Panasonic Lumix, etc) - This is not for cellphones, though the new skills and insight you gain will improve your phone photography - We are running other courses and workshops for film photography. The main thing is the camera must allow manual setting of the main creative controls; shutter speed, f-stop, ISO, white balance. If in doubt about your camera model, please email for advice. Extra lenses are nice to have but not necessary; you could do everything with one fixed standard prime lens or the standard zoom lens that came with your camera. A tripod can be useful but it is not needed for this course. Likewise, we won't be going into the use of flash in this course. |
Lilies in pot, Feb 2025. Photo James Gilberd
Shadows in the studio, September 2022. Photo: J.Gilberd
Tutors: James Gilberd and Thomas Slade
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Photocourse 1 Course fee
Total course fee: $200.00 including GST.
To reserve a place, a deposit of $60.00 is required - see conditions & payment. 
Makara church interior. Photo: J.Gilberd
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Photo workshop at Makara Beach. Photo: J.Gilberd
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Makara Beach
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Photographing at Makara Beach, Wellington. Photo: J.Gilberd
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