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We are currently working on new Portrait Photo Workshop dates for early in 2011. Please check this website regularly for new course information. If you want us to update you regularly regarding new course and workshop dates and information you can register for our email newsletter here.

Portrait photography training is still of course available in private 1-on-1 or small group training sessions. Contact us if you would like more information on this option.

Course Overview

Covers advanced lighting and photo techniques for taking better photographs of people. Includes two model portrait sessions: outside in natural lighting and inside using studio flash equipment. Best for owners of digital SLR cameras with good basic camera and photo skills. Lunches included both days.

Topics Covered will include:

• Equipment & lenses
• Camera settings & techniques
• Available/natural lighting
• Studio/flash lighting
• Backgrounds
• Communication
• Styles & poses
• Expression & character
• Adults, kids and groups
• Two prac model shooting sessions: outside/studio
• Review / critique of photos taken

What to Bring: your digital camera with fresh batteries, memory card and instruction manual, tripod, and any specific questions you want answered. Also any specific lenses and/or equipment you want to try. For outside shooting session - clothing for changeable conditions, good solid shoes, sunscreen and a hat.

Level of Fitness: our studio is on the first floor and during the course we will go outside and walk around a bit so a basic level of fitness is required. If you have any fitness or health worries please contact us directly and we can advise on the options.

Course Includes: tuition, notes, morning and afternoon teas, lunch, lots of fun!

Your Trainers

Terry Oakley and Calvin Harris, are your Photoskills tutors who have over 50 years combined experience in photoimaging practice, teaching and photo sales. Our courses let you take advantage of their extensive skills and experience to get the best practical information and advice to apply to your photographic pursuits.

Terry Oakley is a professional photographer and teacher with over 30 years experience. After graduating from RMIT he worked in medical photography before pursuing a freelance career doing mainly scientific and technical photo assignment work. At the same time he started sessional teaching in adult education and TAFE colleges. Currently he also teaches accredited photography course subjects at Brougham School of Art & Photography in Geelong.

Calvin Harris has a background of over 20 years in professional freelance photography and photo sales. His great passion for motorbikes has led him to assignments around the country photographing for the top motorbike magazines and manufacturers. Currently based in Geelong, in Victoria, Australia, he still covers local sports events and does freelance photo work. When he finds the time he likes to indulge his other passion of landscape photography.

Photo Gallery

These photos were taken during recent Photoskills portrait photography workshops.
To see more photos go to our gallery page >>.