Explore Sydney Landscape Photographic Workshop
Camera Craft Central Coast - Day Landscape Workshop
The Central Coast is where Matt calls home, with an online gallery of over 200 images from this area alone Matt knows all the best places to go and this course will take you to his favourites spots as he teaches you step by step the process, the approach and the magic of how he captures his own photos.

On his courses Matt reminds students that he is just someone with a camera, so with his tried and proven "Capture Work Flow" you will see how you too can take the same images he does. Not just on your day with him, but every time you head out with your camera.
Central Coast Photography Course
Course Highlights
  • The theory session of the course held in in the comfort of Matt's gallery / lab. Shoot some of the gems of the Central Coast.
  • Small participant numbers allows plenty of 1 on 1 tuition from Matt during the day.
  • Course handouts, images and video shown on the iPad during the day to complement and re enforce learning objectives. Take home a detailed 50 page course work booklet.
  • Learning the essential techniques to great images from a professional digital and film photographer.
  • Receive a pre course learning kit so when your course day arrives you can hit the ground running.
  • BBQ Lunch and Refreshments.
Course Details
Meeting Location:
Matt's commercial gallery / photo lab. Birru Road, North Gosford
Start time and course length:
This course goes for approx 8 + hours. The course takes in sunset so the start time will be subject to the time sunset is.
Meals:
BBQ lunch and refreshments are included on the tour.
Skill Level Required:
Suitable for complete beginners to serious amateurs.
Fitness Level / Difficulty:
During the day there is a good amount of easy-pace walking between each location.
Equipment/Clothing Required:
- Digital SLR, High end Point and Shoot OR Film Camera.
- Tripod is required. (One can be borrowed on the day).
- Sturdy, Comfortable Walking Shoes.
- Suitable clothing for all wet and dry weather conditions.
Course Numbers
Each tour is limited to only 8 participants.
Central Coast Photography Course
Central Coast Photography Course
Central Coast Photography Course
Technical Teaching
  • Part 1. FUNDAMENTALS.
    Correct camera menu and display set up, understand the three shooting modes, TV, AV and Manual, when to use them and how.
    Histogram perfection. (Understand and read your histogram as a map to get your image exposure where it needs to be)
    Jpeg V's RAW (What's best and why), Discover the relationship between Aperture, ISO and Shutter speed.
  • Part 2. GET CREATIVE.
    Understand your depth of field and control what's in focus. Control your shutter speed and create movement effects. Explore techniques like Exposure and Shutter Blending.
  • Part 3. DIGITAL PANORAMICS.
    An essential skill and something any landscape photography should know and master. Learn to shoot and create your own high resolution, detailed panoramas (No expensive equipment required).
  • Part 4. WORKING WITH LIGHT AND FILTERS.
    Knowing and using the natural light in the city to your advantage, learn how to predict it and read it. Learn how to shoot at night correctly.
    Learn to use Natural Density and polarising filters correctly and creatively to enhance your images.
  • Part 5. COMPOSITION.
    Lets have a detailed look at not just the physical composition of an image, but also the composition of light and shutter speed to make your image POP.
  • Part 6. FROM CAMERA TO PRINT.
    A detailed look at how to manage your images correctly, process them and how to print your images at home or at a pro lab.
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Course participants 6 - 8 max.

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Printing our photos on fabric, splashbacks, wall paper
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