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Enrolments for our ECC Photography Course 2024 are Now Open ->

Enrolments for ECC Photography Course 2024 is Now Open

Introduction to Photography Course

The Essendon Camera Club is proud to present :

INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPGHY 2025 ~ 5 Week Course

This course covers the fundamentals of using a digital camera, moving beyond the ‘Auto’ mode and into more creative areas. Ideally suited to new photographers, or those wishing to gain further control over their photography, this course lays some important foundational principles within which to build your skills.

This course covers the fundamentals of using a digital camera, moving beyond the ‘Auto’ mode and into more creative areas. Ideally suited to new photographers, or those wishing to gain further control over their photography, this course lays some important foundational principles within which to build your skills.

Your course fee covers:

  • 5 weeknights of focused classes
  • One outing (Sunday) to bring everything together
  • All resources and course materials
  • One full year of club membership ($65 value).

Our club hosts inspiring presentations, conducts outings and learning activities which form part of our syllabus, creating opportunities for the continued development of your photography.

In the words of Henri Cartier-Bresson,
“Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.”
. . . come join us for your next 10,000!

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COURSE DATES

The course is a 5 week course running on Thursday evenings commencing May 1st through to May 29th, 2025 with a Sunday outing on Sunday the 1st June

Start time is 7:30pm and finishes at  9:30pm

Please read our COURSE FAQ for more information.

NECESSARY EQUIPMENT:

  1. A Digital Camera capable of being used in Manual Mode. Digital SLR or Mirrorless with changeable lenses preferred.
  2. Your camera manual. If you don’t have a physical copy, please download one and have it available during the course on your mobile phone or tablet or in a way that it will be easily accessible.

You can download the 2024 Syllabus from the button on the bottom of this page.

COURSE PRICING

The cost of the course is :       $235.00   ( $199.00 for Concession* )

The course fee also includes remaining year membership to the Essendon Camera Club,
a $65.00 value. 
* concession is available to anyone with a Health Care Card, Pension Card or Student Concession Card 

Course enrolments will be opening early January 2025.

If you’d like to be notified, please leave a message for our course coordinator and an email will be sent when enrolments open.

For all enquiries please use the following link

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

There are total of 20 places on our course. During the course however, participants will be assigned to smaller groups of 5 each with it’s own mentor.