Essendon Camera Club Introduction to Photography Course
Enrolments for ECC Photography Course 2024 is now open
Learn the fundamentals of photography and light and how to apply a new understanding in how to capture great photographs.
For over 50 years the Essendon Camera Club has been running an annual Introduction to Photography course. Over this time, thousands of people have learnt more about their camera, their images and how to present their images to maximise their potential. Some have even stayed on as a member of the club. You can join them too.
This course is aimed at those who’ve purchased a DSLR or mirrorless camera and want to take the next step in understanding how to use it.
Our course is run over nine nights. Each night is centred on a topic for you to discover and learn. We include hands-on activities for you to put your learning into practice and you will be provided with a home work project to guide you while you are not with us.
In addition to this, there three outings to increase your hands-on skills. The first allows you to practice with natural light, the second is a night photography session and the third is a dawn visit to Coode Island with the intent of catching a wonderful sunrise over the city.
Course Outline
The introduction to photography course covers the following areas:
- Composition
- Metering
- Aperture
- Shutter Speed
- ISO
- Understanding light
- Portrait Photography
- Landscape Photography
- Using Flash
- Digital Workflow
- Macro Photography
Course Pricing
The cost of the course is $235.00. The course fee also includes remaining year membership to the Essendon Camera Club.
Course Dates
9 Week ECC Photography course (2024).
Includes Tea and coffee. There are three outings which occur on weekends in addition to the Thursday night classes.
Please download the Syllabus using the “Course Dates” button at the top of the page.
Number of Participants
There are total of 30 places on our course. During the course however, participants will be assigned to smaller groups of 5 each with it’s own mentor.
Necessary equipment:
- A camera capable of being used in Manual Mode and it needs to be able to be mounted on a tripod.
- 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.
- A tripod will also be necessary but if you don’t already have one, we will offer purchasing advice on the first night.
Please read our course FAQ for more information.
Part of the course will deal with Flash photography. It would be beneficial to own or have access to a camera that has a hot shoe to enable you to participate directly during those lessons.
You can download the 2024 Syllabus from the top of the page