I did a session with Emily from Brisbane Photography and absolutely loved it. She made mobile photography feel creative and accessible, showing me how to frame shots, play with light, and capture everyday moments with intention. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to level up their phone photography!
Finally took my camera out of auto mode and what a difference! Francis has lots of patience and a well paced class followed by practical application of the camera functions learned. If you think you'll be overwhelmed, don't worry. Francis perfectly paces the class and consolidates the lesson by spending just the right time on each function taught and makes sure everyone is up to speed before moving on.
Francis is a great teacher, I have had countless classes and private 1:1's with him already. I've had a 3 hour 1:1, then the beginners class, and then the portraits class. It's all been so good. I also like the 1:1 classes to work specifically with my camera and then also with meeting other people as well. I have even exchanged pictures with one of the members from the landscape course which was fun. Gets you out and away from the computer. You do not need to have super high tech camera or expensive at all which is why it was great to learn from Francis. Very patient!!!!
Francis is a great teacher and my partner and I had such a blast! It was nice finally learning about the DSLRs that sat in our cupboard collecting dust. If that's you, the beginner course is absolutely perfect. Francis was very patient and knowledgeable, big thanks to him!
I had a great time doing the Beginners Photography Course with Francis. He provided me with an easy to understand explanation and notes on how to operate a camera in different environments. I can't wait to go outside and use this knowledge to take some lovely nature photos!
Great course for all ages!!! (I am 60). Francis did a great job explaining things clearly and concise. I feel a lot more confident in being able to make those lasting memories even better with photos I can now be proud of. (even selfies...)
Thanks, Emily.
Three of us from the one work team did this course today and it was amazing! Francis is highly skilled but really put beginners photography into simple terms. We felt comfortable and now feel more confident with our photo skills. Great location. Would highly recommended
I have now done the beginner & landscape both fantastic courses. The landscape at Cedar Creek doesn't disappoint, absolutely beautiful spot. Francis is very thorough with his photography knowledge. Both courses you learn so much in the 3hrs. I look forward to doing more of these courses. Thank you Again Francis
I attended the beginner course with Francis. It was a great overview of everything you need to know.
Francis was a good teacher and answered our many questions. He explained the concepts well and showed us how they applied to our cameras.
A great intro course to get off the "auto" setting and learn how to use the manual settings. I am keen to do some more courses with Francis once I have practiced the basics.
I did the one on one photography lesson with Francis and it was excellent! I now know what functions to use on my camera, different options when capturing an image. Best ways to capture it. No more auto mode for me. Definitely worth it to get the most out of your camera.
Francis's knowledge and experience was really helpful. Although the cafe was rather noisy I was able to hear most of what he had to say. The walk around the city was great and covered a lot of practical opportunities to practice what we had been learning
Francis is a wonderful photographer and instructor - I enrolled in the introductory course and knew very little about my camera, but by the end of the 3 hour class I was aware of the key features and the balancing components of aperture, ISO and shutter speed and had captured some beautiful moving and still shots. Francis spends dedicated one on one time with you and takes you through the theory and practice so you understand what goes into each photo and how to translate your aim for a shot into the mechanics on the camera. He is patient, immensely experienced and knowledgeable and kind - worth every cent and I could not recommend this course enough!
Completed the beginners photography course with Francis and it was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and a great teacher. The course is perfect if you want to learn how to use your camera and practice with expert guidance! Would definitely recommend and can't wait to do another course.
Francis is an excellent teacher. He patiently answered to our queries. Would definitely recommend this course to people begining with SLR photography and people wanting to get out of Auto mode. Looking forward to do some further courses with Francis.
Francis ran a fantastic, comprehensive beginner's photography session. It was relaxed but we got through quite a bit of content. He explained everything very patiently and was friendly and a pleasure to deal with. Looking forward to my next session.
I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Francis was so patient and thorough and I learnt so much. He is highly knowledgeable and really knows his stuff.
Highly recommend!
I did the day and night photography workshops. Francis was very patient and helpful. The class was not too big and we were lucky enough to just have 2 for the night portion. I particularly enjoyed the night photography and learnt lots of methods to use to get some great results. I had a few problems with my camera (purchased 2nd hand) and Francis went over and above to try and sort them out for me. I definitely recommend any photography enthusiasts to invest a very small amount to learn more about your camera and what it can do.
The course is well done, he is very patient,happy to answer any question.Francis knows his cameras well ,takes you around to show you how to use your camera in the field.As a total L plater i was very happy with the course.
Tony and I would like to say a big thankyou for your time today. Even though it was only a few hours we both enjoyed it and learnt so much. But So much more to learn. We look forward to doing more courses with you in the future.
I had a One-on-One Photography Course with Francis, it was mainly to learn how to take product pictures, and it really makes a big different, before that I didn't know much about product Photography, now I'm feeling much more confident to do it myself. Francis has a very good strategy to teach step by step, makes it more fun and easy to understand, he is also very friendly and patience, highly recommended.
What a great morning we had with Chrissy, learning a lot of new techniques, which were so simple, (once shown) but so very effective.
A big thank you to the lovely Chrissy once again. Would thoroughly recommend this session to anyone interested in learning a few more pointers on their smart phone.
I could not recommend Brisbane Photography Courses any higher! Francis was incredibly knowledgeable, and my 1-on-1 lesson was heavily catered towards the areas in which I personally needed improvement. For the price, and the time it takes, I have gained an incredible amount of knowledge from a very skilled photographer.
If you are still not 100% sure about enlisting the help of Brisbane Photography Courses, I can guarantee you that THIS IS WELL WORTH YOUR MONEY AND YOUR TIME.
I've owned really good cameras over the years but never got them out of auto mode. I always meant too...finally I did. Thank you Francis for making it enjoyable and simplifying it so even a novice can understand. Now I look forward to achieving the results that I thought only professionals could achieve.
Excellent course! Well structured and clear communication in a relaxed environment. I highly recommend this course - you truly go from amateur to pro in the space of a few hours!
I recently completed a photography course beginners and was thoroughly impressed with the entire process from accessing the course, administration before the course and course conduct. Francis was extremely knowledgeable and passed on his knowledge very effectively. I have been struggling to learn to use my camera in manual mode for years and Francis increased my knowledge of photography and my camera from start to finish. I look forward to putting my new found knowledge into use from now on.
Highly recommend Francis. My sister and I learnt a lot in the day and night course. Francis has a really natural teaching style and is very knowledgeable. If you want your camera to do things you didn't know it could do then book a course with Francis. Thank you so much, my camera is now in manual mode and my photos look fantastic!
Thanks so much Francis. I loved the day and night course and my photos have improved immensely. My camera now does things I had no idea it was capable of. Super grateful for your knowledge, teaching style and notes provided to refer back too. Look forward to seeing you for the next course.
I highly recommend the Beginners Course. Francis explained everything well and was very patient. I'm really looking forward to taking better photos now.
I had a one on one tutorial with Francis and it was excellent. He was very patient and thorough and the way he explained everything was easy to understand.
Highly recommend!
I attended the beginner course with Francis & highly recommend it. The mix of theory with opportunities to put what we learnt to practice was great & offered lots of aha moments for me. I left understanding what the previously confusing dials meant & am excited to put it all into practice.
Francis was extremely patient and very knowledgeable. Learnt so much. Loved the course. I was an absolute beginner (always used 'auto' on my camera) and my brother who also did it knew a lot about photography and we both got so much out of it! I would recommend this course to anyone interested in photography!
I would recommend buying / bringing an extra battery though otherwise you might not
Last the entire day / night course.
I had never done a photography course before or been in a group like that, so was quite nervous. Francis is great at what he does, I felt very comfortable almost straight away which made for a very enjoyable afternoon and evening. There was no judgement or pressure. I did the beginners course and the night photography course and it really cemented some concepts and techniques that I had read about before but didn't quite grasp. I will be booking another class as soon as I can. Thanks Francis.
My son and I did the one on one 3 hour course with Francis in order to get out of using our dslr cameras in automatic mode. I was not sure if it was possible to learn how to do this in 3 hours but was pleasantly surprised. Francis is very knowledgeable and gave us very clear concise information. By the end of the lesson I was confident using the camera in manual mode and will never go back to using it in automatic. I look forward to taking better pictures and achieving what I want with my camera.
Francis is a stalwart in photography and i learnt a lot more about the actual camera in those 3 hours. Money well spent and I'd highly endorse !!! Also he spends the time with individuals, making sure that we understand the various settings on the camera and i was highly pleased with this. Thanks Francis.
Francis was a great teacher and the course I did (day/night) was very good value. Francis was able to provide individual coaching when required, even though we were a class of three. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their photography skills.
Francis was an excellent host for this course. His extensive knowledge of photography was passed on throughout the duration of the course. He brought example photos and had in-depth discussions with the group about the functions of the camera's and how to get the most out of the camera whilst considering photo composition. I learnt a lot on the day and night course, and I highly recommend using Brisbane Photography Courses to enhance your knowledge around photography and the use of the camera. It is a fantastic idea as a gift as well for anyone you know who loves to pull out the camera and is still learning.
Massive thank you to Chrissy for the tips and tricks today during the Smartphone Photography Course! Thoroughly recommend it for anyone that wants to get more knowledge when using their smartphone camera. We had so much fun, and walked away excited in using the new functions/information we learnt today 🙂
Thanks Francis!!
I thoroughly enjoyed your Into course. It gave me a far better understanding of my camera and of the art of photography generally. All I need to do now is practice the learnings and see if I can get to the point of justifying a better camera!
I had a private lesson with Francis and it was fantastic! I learned so much in the 3 hours and was able to put the theory lesson into practice around South Bank. I highly recommend his classes. Thanks again!
Great course, very knowledgeable and well planned course. Excellent value for money, I would highly recommend this company. I will definitely be booking in for other courses down the track.
Loved learning the creative photos that can be taken by just changing shutter speeds, aperture and using iso . I learnt so much and can't wait to take some fabulous photos. Francis was very patient with me throughout the course.
He has a great way of explaining things so they can be easily understood. As we went from place to place he explained what things to look at and how to shoot a particular scene. We then took photos and had a look at the result. From there we were able to make corrections and reshoot. The results were much better. Simple changes gave impressive results. This is a very effective method of learning.
Later when I went out by myself I found that I could apply what I had learned and my pictures were a big improvement on this.
I highly recommend these courses and look forward to doing more of them.
One on One 3 hour tutorial - A very informative and enjoyable course that Francis clearly adapted to my learning needs. Use of visual aids and learning tasks reinforced the technical information and allowed immediate practical application. Highly recommend.
Francis was a really excellent instructor - I learnt so much from the day and night course that will get me off auto for good! Really enjoyed the course so much.
It was great learning from Francis, who was able to de-mystify the magic of all the dials and knobs on a camera. I felt the basics were covered but most importantly my confidence levels surrounding photography have greatly improved.
I did the day night course and learned how to get my camera off auto with very good instruction supported by detailed notes.
Only a group of 2 so the attention we got was personal with plenty of patience.
I will probably do another course sometime to further develop my skills
I can recommend this service to anyone trying to unlock the features of their digital camera and enter the next level of photography.
I recently attended one of Francis's Saturday afternoon courses and I can't speak highly enough of him. It had been many years since I had attended anything like this, so the "grey matter" was a little sluggish!! However, Francis was patient and supportive in his approach to teaching and I was thrilled with what I learned and the photos I took on the day. Now to translate them to my trip!! Thanks Francis,I am very grateful.
I gained a vast amount of knowledge from Francis during his Day and Night Photography Course and his excellent tutoring with the use of my camera and was able to put this knowledge into reality while taking photos during the course and I have been using this knowledge during some photo trips around Brisbane.
Very informative. Francis is patient, kind and the content is useful. A fantastic experience leaving me excited to get on with the job of becoming a happy-snapper. I will definitely be back for the other courses on offer.
My partner and I did this course with Chrissy yesterday, and I can't recommend it enough. Loads of tips on how to get better pics with your smartphone.
This course was a birthday gift from my children and daughter in law. It started off with an informal chat about the theory, the camera I was using and a basic introduction to aperture,shutter speed and the other features i would be introduced to during the course. Francis (the facilitator) was very easy to talk to and put me at ease and didn't mind my beginners questions. He explained things in a friendly easy to understand manner and i seemed to pick things up fairly quickly. After completing the theory section we began with some practical photographic shots around the city. With so many tourists about anyway, we didn't look out of place with our cameras although I was the only one taking photos. The three hours passed very quickly and I came away with a better understanding of my camera and its functions (Canon 1100D). I have since put the theory I've learned on this course into practice and amazed myself at how much I've learned. Would highly recommend speaking to Francis and jumping onto to one of his excellent courses..
I attended the Beginners Course. Francis was patient and able to relate well to all participants. The content was what I needed and it was interesting as well as informative. I went away thinking about creating photographs rather than just capturing an image. Well worth the time.
I was fortunate to have had an opportunity yesterday to participate in your beginner's course.
I just wanted to say thank you for a great time. The content was what I needed and you made it interesting as well as informative. Thanks also for your patience when I managed to get confused on a couple of occasions.
I am hoping for a much better experience and outcome from my efforts henceforth.
I did the Youth Photography Course and found it very helpful being a beginner photographer. Francis was very informative and went through all aspects of our cameras and l came away knowing more of what my camera is capable of doing. Highly recommended!!!
I recently attended a course on a Saturday morning with Francis - it ended up being only two of us in the group (perhaps the clouds had scared everyone away). It was a good range of theory and an opportunity to put that theory into practice. I thought it was a good beginner's course - Francis is able to explain things both briefly, or further the discussion for those interested. I liked the way he taught me some new things with the lens' that I had (rather than stick to what others had). It's good value for money. The meeting place is easily accessibly by car or public transport. The walks are on flat ground and easy to do. Bring sun protection. I'd like to do more of these courses if time permits before my trip!
I found the beginners course very beneficial. We covered the theory but did not get bogged down in it. And even though I was already aware of stuff like aperture, shutter speed and focal length, it is always good to get a refresher. The best part was applying the theory in practical ways - both fun and also the best way to remember what we learnt. It's great to finally feel like I 'get' the AP and SP settings on my camera.
My Daughter and I recently attended a Beginner course with Brisbane Photography Courses. She is heading over seas and wanted to get a better understanding of her camera, I had been experimenting with manual mode for a while and needed some tips and reassurance that what I was doing was right.
Francis spent the first hour going through terminology and getting us (a group of 6 in total) familiar with our cameras and making sure we understood the settings and chose which ones were best for what we were about to do. We then went for a short walk and learnt some basic techniques utilising aperture and shutter speeds.
I learnt quite a lot in the 3 hours, and now have a better understanding of how my camera works and how to set my camera and frame a decent shot.
I completed the Brisbane Photography Courses with Francis recently. Francis provided an easy to understand lesson that provided excellent reference material and real life examples, bridging the gap between theoretical and practical concepts. I was able to gain an appreciation of the relationship between the camera settings and the composition of a photo and how these related to different photography styles. For anyone taking up photography for the first time or wanting to gain a better understanding of theory I would strongly recommend this course to people in future.
This three-hour course is an excellent opportunity to learn the basics of photography and about the camera itself. I came away with heaps of little tips about using the manual options and feel confident enough to use them on my own. The pictures I took at the weekend (on the course and out practising the next day) are so much better already.
A very enjoyable afternoon, and I look forward to doing another course very soon.
I'm a Happy Snapper so when my son booked me on Francis's Landscape Photography Course, it was an opportunity to learn technique from a Professional. Venue was about an hour's drive our of Brisbane at Cedar Creek. An attractive spot but suffering from lack of rainfall so no waterfalls to photograph! Instead we got amongst the rocks to find suitable scenarios to photograph. Frances was very attentive and helpful. At the end of the three hour session, I felt I knew more than when I started so now have to put my newly found skills into practice.
Thank You Francis for your excellent session yesterday.
Peter and I really appreciated your approach, adaptability and obvious skills.
Probably not your usual session but it certainly worked for me!
Having inherited photographic equipment from an expert photographer I thought I'd try my hand at it - only to find I didn't know how to operate the cameras on anything apart from auto mode!!! Now having done the 3 hour beginners course with Francis Keating I am able to take some pretty good snaps - with me in control. I still have a long way to go but thanks to the patience and expert tuition form Francis I have made a good and satisfying start. Thank you Francis . I highly recommend the beginners course for a kick start into photography or to hone the basic skills you may already have.
I just had a lovely morning/afternoon learning one on one from Francis. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great intro to photography. Francis was both patient and knowledgeable. The practical aspect of the day made me much more confident with how I can use so many more features to my Canon camera. I will be taking more courses from him as I continue to refine my skills behind the lens! Thanks again Francis!
This was a great introduction to photography. Francis is extremely knowledgeable and passes on his expertise in an easy to understand way.
The night course was a lot of fun.
I learned so much in a short time, I will definitely be heading back to Brisbane Photography Courses very soon for the next step in my photography journey!
I can highly recommend this course. I am not technology-minded and Francis was very patient with me, and good at explaining things. I didn't absorb everything from the course, because I was a bit overwhelmed, but I learnt one or two things, which was my aim. I am now not so frightened of my camera, and I will be using it a lot more often. I am also looking forward to doing another more advanced course when I have mastered the basics!
Francis is an excellent teacher rather than explaining technical components he explains the concepts behind the results you are trying to achieve and then how to achieve them, the day and night course is outstanding and should be mandatory work every camera purchase
My husband and I did a 3 hour "one on one" beginners course with Francis. We wanted to learn how to make the most out of our camera instead of just using the auto function, and now have a better understanding to be able to do this. The information was given clearly and was easy to understand. Definitely will look at future courses.
Today I attended my second course with Francis, Last year I attended his beginners course and today was the Portrait & Travel course. Francis' expertise and experience is invaluable and completing the course in the city and Southbank is a beautiful way to spend an afternoon while picking his photography brain. All information is delivered in easy to understand terms in Francis' gentle and relaxed manner.
Thank you Francis, I have had my SLR Digital camera for many years and on the weekend I learnt how to finally use it properly. I really enjoyed how you ran the class and found your knowledge and your will to share that knowledge very informative. Thanks Betty
Thank you so much for today.
It was an awesome class and wonderful to meet you.
I learnt so much and I can't wait to delve in and take photos.
Couldn't have asked for a better day.
Thank you so very much for a very enlightening session on how to use our cameras. We enjoyed learning how we can get the most out of our cameras and our photos.
We look forward to a further session in the not too distant future.
I attended the Beginners Course with Francis and it was an absolute cracker. I was a "point and clicker" and within 1 hour was using different depth of field and shutter settings. The info gathered in the 3 hours was invaluable and I can't wait to do another session with Francis. Well worth it !!
Thanks Francis for sharing your knowledge. The course was great, both practical and informative. Can highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn more about their camera and photography.
Frances taught me more about my camera than just using "Auto" he's very patient & explains photography in simple terms. It was a very good lesson in a lovely location. Thank you.
10/10 - My friend and I participated in the Beginners course with Francis and it was fantastic. Francis is really easy to learn from and within three hours he had us using manual settings and understanding the basics of how to capture a great photo.
My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our class with Francis. We learned a lot and Francis explained everything in a way that a novice could understand. We both feel more confident using our cameras and creating more interesting photos.
My sister and I really enjoyed the One-on-One lesson which is fantastic, especially for beginners. Although my sister is more camera savvy then me [I am more of a point-&-press-the-button kind of gal, even surprising myself with the occasional photo turning out!], she was able to talk to Francis about techniques/effects she was wanting to learn and he was more than happy to talk her through it, whilst also having the patience to teach a beginner about aperture, shutter speed, etc.
Francis is friendly, extremely knowledgeable and patient, with the material covered in the lesson explained in clear and concise terms that people of all levels of experience will be able to understand.
I am really looking forward to my Europe trip now after taking this lesson - hopefully I will have plenty of photos that turn out :D
Thanks once again Francis for your time and knowledge, and we will hopefully be back in the future for a different lesson.
As someone who spend hours playing around with her camera, I received the beginner 6hr course voucher for my birthday.. It was awesome to know the basics of how the camera works and what settings are best for what you are shooting! Now I can go anywhere and adapt my settings to the scenery and take some amazing pics. It was lovely having a small class size with a group of lovely friendly people. Francis you are so lovely!!!!
Thank you Francis, for your professionalism and knowledge that you shared with us on Friday 22/9/17. The course was perfect for us as beginning DSLR users, and really helped peak our interest in pursuing basic photography. The explanation of everything was well presented, and there was a perfect blend of theoretical and practical application. Thanks again, Josh, Jenna & Rachael
An immensely useful and interesting introduction to my camera and the art of photography. Knowledge and skills delivered in an easy to understand, practical manner. Thoroughly recommended.
It was so nice to finally meet up with you yesterday, and share some of your camera knowledge with us.
It was very informative and very interesting, and I feel that I have gained an abundance of knowledge and now
it is matter of putting all that to practice. The three hours certainly went fast, but thoroughly enjoyable.
Thank you so much, and I will go to your web site and check out the filters an others that you have available
there.
I hope to meet up with you down the line with possibly some other course.
Absolutely worth it and value packed.
Although I'm not a total beginner I definitely learnt a few things that I had no idea about. From the light/ exposure metre ( total revelation ) to your tips on composition, and understanding the beneficial differences between M / AV / TV. The supporting documentation you provided is also a piece of gold. I'll be using this knowledge straight away to improve personal projects.
Your wealth of knowledge on lens type & filters suggested for that perfect shot was highly regarded by the small intrigued group.
I am absolutely in love with my long exposure photos from the night class, seriously cool, I'll be out there soon taking many more!
After watching heaps of youtube videos and still not really getting it, the penny finally dropped after some one on one tuition. I finally understand all about how the aperture and shutter work as well as learning all about different focal lengths and how to make great compositions. I highly recommend the one on one course for anyone who finds learning in a large group difficult. Excellent !
I really loved the technical tips and posing suggestions Francis gave in the Portrait and Travel class, as well as looking at his beautiful travel photographs. I now feel really inspired to be more creative with my camera.
I learnt so much on the Day and night photography course with Francis that I'm now ready to go out and capture the world. Thanks Francis for opening my eyes to a whole new world.
Really learnt a lot! Great classes! Both day and night! I had no idea how to work a DSLR in manual mode and always used the Auto mode. After the class, I'm confident to give manual a good go.
My son and I attended the beginners photography courses as complete novices. We learnt so much on the day and have hit the ground running. Many thanks to Francis - we will be signing up for further courses!
I took the day and night photography course on the 16th Oct with Francis as it is the first time i have ever owned a digital SLR i thought i should learn how to get the most out of it. Now i am looking forward to getting out and playing with the features i would never have found on my own. Just the right mix of Theory and Practical
I attended the Beginner and Night photography courses on Saturday the 8th of October. Francis structures the courses to suit the skill level of the participants and manages to spend time one on one with everyone. I feel much more confident to experiment with my shots knowing I will be successful more times than not. I would recommend the courses to anyone wishing to improve their photography skills.
I completing the beginners photography course on the 19th August, I learnt so much out of the course I booked and did the night photography course on 25th September. This was awesome, Francis is so helpful and knowledgeable. I'm amazed at the photo's I took of car lights and the city lights. Once again, I highly recommend this course. Thanks again Francis, and look forward to the portrait and travel photography course.
The three hours spent with Francis and the others of the Beginners Photography Course today were well spent. Francis' knowledge of photography is extremely deep and he manages to explain the theroretical principles very well. I will certainly not memorize every single detail and every tipp but I am very confident to use the manual modes more and to create more interesting pictures now. It was fun and helpful to put the theory into practise right away. Great class!
I completed the beginners course on Saturday. Enjoyed the three hours of not using the auto setting and understanding the aperture and shutter modes Thanks Francis
Learning to use the studio lights was really made easy by the way Francis structured the lesson. I especially enjoyed shooting when the snoot was been used which allowed me to get some really nice contrasting black and white portraits. Highly recommended!
I really enjoyed the studio class that I did recently with Francis. We went through 1,2 and 3 light set ups which really gave me some great ideas for when I set up my own studio.
I recently did the portrait course, Francis went through lighting and equipment, model poses, problem solving issues and camera tips which have given me confidence to get off automatic settings.
Recently did the beginners course with Francis, from knowing very little before the session I left with confidence in understanding of photography jargon along with practical skills and application of different settings other than auto. Really happy with my decision to take a class with Francis.
Feeling more confident now in getting off the auto camera settings...Francis was great in asking me questions too so I could think about what settings to use etc; and he is very patient! Thank you Francis & I hope to do a further course in the near future.
Francis is such a knowledgeable and patient teacher! I had such a great afternoon doing the beginners photography class. I have had my DSLR for years and never taken it off auto. Now I have the confidence to explore all the features of my camera and learned that it is a powerful piece of technology! I loved doing the class around Brisbane city as it was beautiful and kept everyone's interest. I loved how Francis integrates everyday scenes around the city for the class to practice the techniques he was teaching.
Thank you!!
What I learnt in a few hours cannot compare to trying to read and understand manuals, as you applied the theory and put it into practice right away.
It was great to finally learn what all the letters and numbers displayed on my camera actually means and that the camera is capable of so much more and it's all done without Photoshop.
Francis is so patient and is able to clearly explain the functions of a camera and the techniques used in photography.
I just wish I took this course before going on holidays, as it would have made such a difference to my holiday snaps. Thank you Francis.
My friend Mary and I just did the day/night course last Saturday night and
oh my gosh I got to learn a lot more about my camera taking the course
rather than trying to read the manual.
Francis was absolutely fabulous with
his broad knowledge of how to get the best out of your camera. He was
extremely patient with those of us that were a little less savvy and
generously gave his time and knowledge to each and every one who attended.
To those of you who are thinking of only doing the day course, do yourself a
huge favour and do the night course as well. For us that was the highlight
of the course and we managed to get some stunning photos. Again, a big
thank you to Francis for being so patient and really pleasant to spend 5
hours with. The time flew and was over before we knew it.
I did a session with Emily from Brisbane Photography and absolutely loved it. She made mobile photography feel creative and accessible, showing me how to frame shots, play with light, and capture everyday moments with intention. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to level up their phone photography!
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Finally took my camera out of auto mode and what a difference! Francis has lots of patience and a well paced class followed by practical application of the camera functions learned. If you think you'll be overwhelmed, don't worry. Francis perfectly paces the class and consolidates the lesson by spending just the right time on each function taught and makes sure everyone is up to speed before moving on.
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Francis is a great teacher, I have had countless classes and private 1:1's with him already. I've had a 3 hour 1:1, then the beginners class, and then the portraits class. It's all been so good. I also like the 1:1 classes to work specifically with my camera and then also with meeting other people as well. I have even exchanged pictures with one of the members from the landscape course which was fun. Gets you out and away from the computer. You do not need to have super high tech camera or expensive at all which is why it was great to learn from Francis. Very patient!!!!
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Francis is a great teacher and my partner and I had such a blast! It was nice finally learning about the DSLRs that sat in our cupboard collecting dust. If that's you, the beginner course is absolutely perfect. Francis was very patient and knowledgeable, big thanks to him!
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I had a great time doing the Beginners Photography Course with Francis. He provided me with an easy to understand explanation and notes on how to operate a camera in different environments. I can't wait to go outside and use this knowledge to take some lovely nature photos!
Great experience for all ages!!! (from TripAdviser - 2 June, 2024)
Great course for all ages!!! (I am 60). Francis did a great job explaining things clearly and concise. I feel a lot more confident in being able to make those lasting memories even better with photos I can now be proud of. (even selfies...) Thanks, Emily.
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Absolutely loved the course and took a lot from it! Thank you so much!
This is a must do for anyone with a camera (from TripAdviser - 16 April, 2023)
This course was amazing. It exceeded every expectation I had. I learnt so much in the beginner course. I can't wait to book my next course.
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Francis is a fantastic, knowledgeable and extremely patient teacher. Highly recommended!
Amazing course! (from TripAdviser - 17 February, 2023)
Three of us from the one work team did this course today and it was amazing! Francis is highly skilled but really put beginners photography into simple terms. We felt comfortable and now feel more confident with our photo skills. Great location. Would highly recommended
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Took the "One on One" and walked away more confident and excited to put all Francis's concepts into Practice. Fully recommend Francis!!
I have now done the beginner & landscape both fantastic courses. The landscape at Cedar Creek doesn't disappoint, absolutely beautiful spot. Francis is very thorough with his photography knowledge. Both courses you learn so much in the 3hrs. I look forward to doing more of these courses. Thank you Again Francis
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I attended the beginner course with Francis. It was a great overview of everything you need to know.
Francis was a good teacher and answered our many questions. He explained the concepts well and showed us how they applied to our cameras.
A great intro course to get off the "auto" setting and learn how to use the manual settings. I am keen to do some more courses with Francis once I have practiced the basics.
Highly recommend for anyone wanting to learn how to use their camera properly (from TripAdviser - 4 November, 2022)
I did the one on one photography lesson with Francis and it was excellent! I now know what functions to use on my camera, different options when capturing an image. Best ways to capture it. No more auto mode for me. Definitely worth it to get the most out of your camera.
Great hands-on Beginner Photography Course (from TripAdviser - 1 October, 2022)
Francis's knowledge and experience was really helpful. Although the cafe was rather noisy I was able to hear most of what he had to say. The walk around the city was great and covered a lot of practical opportunities to practice what we had been learning
Francis is a wonderful photographer and instructor - I enrolled in the introductory course and knew very little about my camera, but by the end of the 3 hour class I was aware of the key features and the balancing components of aperture, ISO and shutter speed and had captured some beautiful moving and still shots. Francis spends dedicated one on one time with you and takes you through the theory and practice so you understand what goes into each photo and how to translate your aim for a shot into the mechanics on the camera. He is patient, immensely experienced and knowledgeable and kind - worth every cent and I could not recommend this course enough!
Awesome course. Would highly recommend Francis is a great teacher. Will be doing more of these courses soon
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Completed the beginners photography course with Francis and it was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and a great teacher. The course is perfect if you want to learn how to use your camera and practice with expert guidance! Would definitely recommend and can't wait to do another course.
Francis is an excellent teacher. He patiently answered to our queries. Would definitely recommend this course to people begining with SLR photography and people wanting to get out of Auto mode. Looking forward to do some further courses with Francis.
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Francis ran a fantastic, comprehensive beginner's photography session. It was relaxed but we got through quite a bit of content. He explained everything very patiently and was friendly and a pleasure to deal with. Looking forward to my next session.
A perfect photography starter course! (from TripAdviser - June 5, 2022)
I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Francis was so patient and thorough and I learnt so much. He is highly knowledgeable and really knows his stuff. Highly recommend!
Night photography success (from TripAdviser - January 27, 2022)
I did the day and night photography workshops. Francis was very patient and helpful. The class was not too big and we were lucky enough to just have 2 for the night portion. I particularly enjoyed the night photography and learnt lots of methods to use to get some great results. I had a few problems with my camera (purchased 2nd hand) and Francis went over and above to try and sort them out for me. I definitely recommend any photography enthusiasts to invest a very small amount to learn more about your camera and what it can do.
A very good way to start taking pics(from TripAdviser - January 22, 2022)
The course is well done, he is very patient,happy to answer any question.Francis knows his cameras well ,takes you around to show you how to use your camera in the field.As a total L plater i was very happy with the course.
Thanks again for a great morning. I felt privileged to have access to your wealth of knowledge and experience.
Tony and I would like to say a big thankyou for your time today. Even though it was only a few hours we both enjoyed it and learnt so much. But So much more to learn. We look forward to doing more courses with you in the future.
I had a One-on-One Photography Course with Francis, it was mainly to learn how to take product pictures, and it really makes a big different, before that I didn't know much about product Photography, now I'm feeling much more confident to do it myself. Francis has a very good strategy to teach step by step, makes it more fun and easy to understand, he is also very friendly and patience, highly recommended.
What a great morning we had with Chrissy, learning a lot of new techniques, which were so simple, (once shown) but so very effective.
A big thank you to the lovely Chrissy once again. Would thoroughly recommend this session to anyone interested in learning a few more pointers on their smart phone.
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I could not recommend Brisbane Photography Courses any higher! Francis was incredibly knowledgeable, and my 1-on-1 lesson was heavily catered towards the areas in which I personally needed improvement. For the price, and the time it takes, I have gained an incredible amount of knowledge from a very skilled photographer.
If you are still not 100% sure about enlisting the help of Brisbane Photography Courses, I can guarantee you that THIS IS WELL WORTH YOUR MONEY AND YOUR TIME.
Thanks again to Francis.
A great workshop. The shots I have taken on my compact camera since I did the workshop are much improved on what I could achieve before.
I've owned really good cameras over the years but never got them out of auto mode. I always meant too...finally I did. Thank you Francis for making it enjoyable and simplifying it so even a novice can understand. Now I look forward to achieving the results that I thought only professionals could achieve.
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Amazing! Francis is very good and we learnt alot about out cameras. Highly recommend the 1 on 2 sessions.
Excellent course!
Excellent course! Well structured and clear communication in a relaxed environment. I highly recommend this course - you truly go from amateur to pro in the space of a few hours!
Francis was extremely knowledgeable!
I recently completed a photography course beginners and was thoroughly impressed with the entire process from accessing the course, administration before the course and course conduct. Francis was extremely knowledgeable and passed on his knowledge very effectively. I have been struggling to learn to use my camera in manual mode for years and Francis increased my knowledge of photography and my camera from start to finish. I look forward to putting my new found knowledge into use from now on.
Highly recommend!
Highly recommend Francis. My sister and I learnt a lot in the day and night course. Francis has a really natural teaching style and is very knowledgeable. If you want your camera to do things you didn't know it could do then book a course with Francis. Thank you so much, my camera is now in manual mode and my photos look fantastic!
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Thanks so much Francis. I loved the day and night course and my photos have improved immensely. My camera now does things I had no idea it was capable of. Super grateful for your knowledge, teaching style and notes provided to refer back too. Look forward to seeing you for the next course.
Highly recommend!
I highly recommend the Beginners Course. Francis explained everything well and was very patient. I'm really looking forward to taking better photos now.
Highly recommend!
I had a one on one tutorial with Francis and it was excellent. He was very patient and thorough and the way he explained everything was easy to understand. Highly recommend!
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I attended the beginner course with Francis & highly recommend it. The mix of theory with opportunities to put what we learnt to practice was great & offered lots of aha moments for me. I left understanding what the previously confusing dials meant & am excited to put it all into practice.
Awesome course. Great teacher! (from TripAdviser - December, 2020)
Francis was extremely patient and very knowledgeable. Learnt so much. Loved the course. I was an absolute beginner (always used 'auto' on my camera) and my brother who also did it knew a lot about photography and we both got so much out of it! I would recommend this course to anyone interested in photography!
I would recommend buying / bringing an extra battery though otherwise you might not Last the entire day / night course.
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I had never done a photography course before or been in a group like that, so was quite nervous. Francis is great at what he does, I felt very comfortable almost straight away which made for a very enjoyable afternoon and evening. There was no judgement or pressure. I did the beginners course and the night photography course and it really cemented some concepts and techniques that I had read about before but didn't quite grasp. I will be booking another class as soon as I can. Thanks Francis.
Highly recommend (from TripAdviser - 22 October, 2020)
My son and I did the one on one 3 hour course with Francis in order to get out of using our dslr cameras in automatic mode. I was not sure if it was possible to learn how to do this in 3 hours but was pleasantly surprised. Francis is very knowledgeable and gave us very clear concise information. By the end of the lesson I was confident using the camera in manual mode and will never go back to using it in automatic. I look forward to taking better pictures and achieving what I want with my camera.
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Francis is a stalwart in photography and i learnt a lot more about the actual camera in those 3 hours. Money well spent and I'd highly endorse !!! Also he spends the time with individuals, making sure that we understand the various settings on the camera and i was highly pleased with this. Thanks Francis.
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Francis was a great teacher and the course I did (day/night) was very good value. Francis was able to provide individual coaching when required, even though we were a class of three. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their photography skills.
Highly recommend ( from Google reviews )
Francis was an excellent host for this course. His extensive knowledge of photography was passed on throughout the duration of the course. He brought example photos and had in-depth discussions with the group about the functions of the camera's and how to get the most out of the camera whilst considering photo composition. I learnt a lot on the day and night course, and I highly recommend using Brisbane Photography Courses to enhance your knowledge around photography and the use of the camera. It is a fantastic idea as a gift as well for anyone you know who loves to pull out the camera and is still learning.
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Massive thank you to Chrissy for the tips and tricks today during the Smartphone Photography Course! Thoroughly recommend it for anyone that wants to get more knowledge when using their smartphone camera. We had so much fun, and walked away excited in using the new functions/information we learnt today 🙂
Thanks Francis!! I thoroughly enjoyed your Into course. It gave me a far better understanding of my camera and of the art of photography generally. All I need to do now is practice the learnings and see if I can get to the point of justifying a better camera!
I had a private lesson with Francis and it was fantastic! I learned so much in the 3 hours and was able to put the theory lesson into practice around South Bank. I highly recommend his classes. Thanks again!
Great course, very knowledgeable and well planned course. Excellent value for money, I would highly recommend this company. I will definitely be booking in for other courses down the track.
Photo course in the outdoors(from TripAdviser - August, 2020)
Loved learning the creative photos that can be taken by just changing shutter speeds, aperture and using iso . I learnt so much and can't wait to take some fabulous photos. Francis was very patient with me throughout the course.
Really enjoyed the course and learnt so much. Francis explained everything extremely well and made it easy to follow. Highly recommend.
Great Short Course(from TripAdviser - July 28, 2020)
He has a great way of explaining things so they can be easily understood. As we went from place to place he explained what things to look at and how to shoot a particular scene. We then took photos and had a look at the result. From there we were able to make corrections and reshoot. The results were much better. Simple changes gave impressive results. This is a very effective method of learning.
Later when I went out by myself I found that I could apply what I had learned and my pictures were a big improvement on this.
I highly recommend these courses and look forward to doing more of them.
One on One 3 hour tutorial - A very informative and enjoyable course that Francis clearly adapted to my learning needs. Use of visual aids and learning tasks reinforced the technical information and allowed immediate practical application. Highly recommend.
Really great learning experience(from TripAdviser - June, 2020)
Francis was a really excellent instructor - I learnt so much from the day and night course that will get me off auto for good! Really enjoyed the course so much.
Easy and Fun(from TripAdviser - May 31, 2020)
It was great learning from Francis, who was able to de-mystify the magic of all the dials and knobs on a camera. I felt the basics were covered but most importantly my confidence levels surrounding photography have greatly improved.
Great Course(from TripAdviser - March, 2020)
I did the day night course and learned how to get my camera off auto with very good instruction supported by detailed notes. Only a group of 2 so the attention we got was personal with plenty of patience. I will probably do another course sometime to further develop my skills I can recommend this service to anyone trying to unlock the features of their digital camera and enter the next level of photography.
Saturday afternoon course(from TripAdviser - December 4, 2019)
I recently attended one of Francis's Saturday afternoon courses and I can't speak highly enough of him. It had been many years since I had attended anything like this, so the "grey matter" was a little sluggish!! However, Francis was patient and supportive in his approach to teaching and I was thrilled with what I learned and the photos I took on the day. Now to translate them to my trip!! Thanks Francis,I am very grateful.
I gained a vast amount of knowledge from Francis during his Day and Night Photography Course and his excellent tutoring with the use of my camera and was able to put this knowledge into reality while taking photos during the course and I have been using this knowledge during some photo trips around Brisbane.
Very informative. Francis is patient, kind and the content is useful. A fantastic experience leaving me excited to get on with the job of becoming a happy-snapper. I will definitely be back for the other courses on offer.
My partner and I did this course with Chrissy yesterday, and I can't recommend it enough. Loads of tips on how to get better pics with your smartphone.
One on one daytime course.(from TripAdviser - August, 2019)
This course was a birthday gift from my children and daughter in law. It started off with an informal chat about the theory, the camera I was using and a basic introduction to aperture,shutter speed and the other features i would be introduced to during the course. Francis (the facilitator) was very easy to talk to and put me at ease and didn't mind my beginners questions. He explained things in a friendly easy to understand manner and i seemed to pick things up fairly quickly. After completing the theory section we began with some practical photographic shots around the city. With so many tourists about anyway, we didn't look out of place with our cameras although I was the only one taking photos. The three hours passed very quickly and I came away with a better understanding of my camera and its functions (Canon 1100D). I have since put the theory I've learned on this course into practice and amazed myself at how much I've learned. Would highly recommend speaking to Francis and jumping onto to one of his excellent courses..
I attended the Beginners Course. Francis was patient and able to relate well to all participants. The content was what I needed and it was interesting as well as informative. I went away thinking about creating photographs rather than just capturing an image. Well worth the time.
I was fortunate to have had an opportunity yesterday to participate in your beginner's course. I just wanted to say thank you for a great time. The content was what I needed and you made it interesting as well as informative. Thanks also for your patience when I managed to get confused on a couple of occasions. I am hoping for a much better experience and outcome from my efforts henceforth.
I did the Youth Photography Course and found it very helpful being a beginner photographer. Francis was very informative and went through all aspects of our cameras and l came away knowing more of what my camera is capable of doing. Highly recommended!!!
Night Course(from TripAdviser - July, 2019)
Excellent tutorial. Being a small group, I got great personal tuition on night shooting of cityscapes and motion techniques.
Friendly approach, succinct explanations aimed at all levels(from TripAdviser - July 17, 2019)
I recently attended a course on a Saturday morning with Francis - it ended up being only two of us in the group (perhaps the clouds had scared everyone away). It was a good range of theory and an opportunity to put that theory into practice. I thought it was a good beginner's course - Francis is able to explain things both briefly, or further the discussion for those interested. I liked the way he taught me some new things with the lens' that I had (rather than stick to what others had). It's good value for money. The meeting place is easily accessibly by car or public transport. The walks are on flat ground and easy to do. Bring sun protection. I'd like to do more of these courses if time permits before my trip!
Re-sparked my interest in photography(from TripAdviser - July 15, 2019)
I found the beginners course very beneficial. We covered the theory but did not get bogged down in it. And even though I was already aware of stuff like aperture, shutter speed and focal length, it is always good to get a refresher. The best part was applying the theory in practical ways - both fun and also the best way to remember what we learnt. It's great to finally feel like I 'get' the AP and SP settings on my camera.
Beginner photography course well worth the effort(from TripAdviser - April, 2019)
My Daughter and I recently attended a Beginner course with Brisbane Photography Courses. She is heading over seas and wanted to get a better understanding of her camera, I had been experimenting with manual mode for a while and needed some tips and reassurance that what I was doing was right. Francis spent the first hour going through terminology and getting us (a group of 6 in total) familiar with our cameras and making sure we understood the settings and chose which ones were best for what we were about to do. We then went for a short walk and learnt some basic techniques utilising aperture and shutter speeds. I learnt quite a lot in the 3 hours, and now have a better understanding of how my camera works and how to set my camera and frame a decent shot.
I completed the Brisbane Photography Courses with Francis recently. Francis provided an easy to understand lesson that provided excellent reference material and real life examples, bridging the gap between theoretical and practical concepts. I was able to gain an appreciation of the relationship between the camera settings and the composition of a photo and how these related to different photography styles. For anyone taking up photography for the first time or wanting to gain a better understanding of theory I would strongly recommend this course to people in future.
Excellent Beginner Course(from TripAdviser - February 24, 2019)
This three-hour course is an excellent opportunity to learn the basics of photography and about the camera itself. I came away with heaps of little tips about using the manual options and feel confident enough to use them on my own. The pictures I took at the weekend (on the course and out practising the next day) are so much better already. A very enjoyable afternoon, and I look forward to doing another course very soon.
Landscape Photography in a Creek(from TripAdviser - January 28, 2019)
I'm a Happy Snapper so when my son booked me on Francis's Landscape Photography Course, it was an opportunity to learn technique from a Professional. Venue was about an hour's drive our of Brisbane at Cedar Creek. An attractive spot but suffering from lack of rainfall so no waterfalls to photograph! Instead we got amongst the rocks to find suitable scenarios to photograph. Frances was very attentive and helpful. At the end of the three hour session, I felt I knew more than when I started so now have to put my newly found skills into practice.
Thank You Francis for your excellent session yesterday. Peter and I really appreciated your approach, adaptability and obvious skills. Probably not your usual session but it certainly worked for me!
Having inherited photographic equipment from an expert photographer I thought I'd try my hand at it - only to find I didn't know how to operate the cameras on anything apart from auto mode!!! Now having done the 3 hour beginners course with Francis Keating I am able to take some pretty good snaps - with me in control. I still have a long way to go but thanks to the patience and expert tuition form Francis I have made a good and satisfying start. Thank you Francis . I highly recommend the beginners course for a kick start into photography or to hone the basic skills you may already have.
Great intro to getting to know my camera!(from TripAdviser - November 7, 2018)
I just had a lovely morning/afternoon learning one on one from Francis. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great intro to photography. Francis was both patient and knowledgeable. The practical aspect of the day made me much more confident with how I can use so many more features to my Canon camera. I will be taking more courses from him as I continue to refine my skills behind the lens! Thanks again Francis!
Beginner/ Night Photography course (from TripAdviser - August 30, 2018)
This was a great introduction to photography. Francis is extremely knowledgeable and passes on his expertise in an easy to understand way. The night course was a lot of fun. I learned so much in a short time, I will definitely be heading back to Brisbane Photography Courses very soon for the next step in my photography journey!
Good value, and patient teacher (from TripAdviser - August 27, 2018)
I can highly recommend this course. I am not technology-minded and Francis was very patient with me, and good at explaining things. I didn't absorb everything from the course, because I was a bit overwhelmed, but I learnt one or two things, which was my aim. I am now not so frightened of my camera, and I will be using it a lot more often. I am also looking forward to doing another more advanced course when I have mastered the basics!
Should be mandatory (from TripAdviser - August 28, 2018)
Francis is an excellent teacher rather than explaining technical components he explains the concepts behind the results you are trying to achieve and then how to achieve them, the day and night course is outstanding and should be mandatory work every camera purchase
Just want to say how wonderful it was joining your beginners Course yesterday afternoon at South Bank. I learned heaps! Thank you so much!
Great Course (from TripAdviser - July 19, 2018)
My husband and I did a 3 hour "one on one" beginners course with Francis. We wanted to learn how to make the most out of our camera instead of just using the auto function, and now have a better understanding to be able to do this. The information was given clearly and was easy to understand. Definitely will look at future courses.
Fantastic Photography short courses (from TripAdviser - July 8, 2018)
Today I attended my second course with Francis, Last year I attended his beginners course and today was the Portrait & Travel course. Francis' expertise and experience is invaluable and completing the course in the city and Southbank is a beautiful way to spend an afternoon while picking his photography brain. All information is delivered in easy to understand terms in Francis' gentle and relaxed manner.
Thank you Francis, I have had my SLR Digital camera for many years and on the weekend I learnt how to finally use it properly. I really enjoyed how you ran the class and found your knowledge and your will to share that knowledge very informative. Thanks Betty
Thank you so much for today. It was an awesome class and wonderful to meet you. I learnt so much and I can't wait to delve in and take photos. Couldn't have asked for a better day.
Thank you so very much for a very enlightening session on how to use our cameras. We enjoyed learning how we can get the most out of our cameras and our photos.
We look forward to a further session in the not too distant future.
I attended the Beginners Course with Francis and it was an absolute cracker. I was a "point and clicker" and within 1 hour was using different depth of field and shutter settings. The info gathered in the 3 hours was invaluable and I can't wait to do another session with Francis. Well worth it !!
Thanks Francis for sharing your knowledge. The course was great, both practical and informative. Can highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn more about their camera and photography.
Frances taught me more about my camera than just using "Auto" he's very patient & explains photography in simple terms. It was a very good lesson in a lovely location. Thank you.
10/10 - My friend and I participated in the Beginners course with Francis and it was fantastic. Francis is really easy to learn from and within three hours he had us using manual settings and understanding the basics of how to capture a great photo.
My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our class with Francis. We learned a lot and Francis explained everything in a way that a novice could understand. We both feel more confident using our cameras and creating more interesting photos.
My sister and I really enjoyed the One-on-One lesson which is fantastic, especially for beginners. Although my sister is more camera savvy then me [I am more of a point-&-press-the-button kind of gal, even surprising myself with the occasional photo turning out!], she was able to talk to Francis about techniques/effects she was wanting to learn and he was more than happy to talk her through it, whilst also having the patience to teach a beginner about aperture, shutter speed, etc.
Francis is friendly, extremely knowledgeable and patient, with the material covered in the lesson explained in clear and concise terms that people of all levels of experience will be able to understand.
I am really looking forward to my Europe trip now after taking this lesson - hopefully I will have plenty of photos that turn out :D
Thanks once again Francis for your time and knowledge, and we will hopefully be back in the future for a different lesson.
As someone who spend hours playing around with her camera, I received the beginner 6hr course voucher for my birthday.. It was awesome to know the basics of how the camera works and what settings are best for what you are shooting! Now I can go anywhere and adapt my settings to the scenery and take some amazing pics. It was lovely having a small class size with a group of lovely friendly people. Francis you are so lovely!!!!
Thank you Francis, for your professionalism and knowledge that you shared with us on Friday 22/9/17. The course was perfect for us as beginning DSLR users, and really helped peak our interest in pursuing basic photography. The explanation of everything was well presented, and there was a perfect blend of theoretical and practical application. Thanks again, Josh, Jenna & Rachael
An immensely useful and interesting introduction to my camera and the art of photography. Knowledge and skills delivered in an easy to understand, practical manner. Thoroughly recommended.
It was so nice to finally meet up with you yesterday, and share some of your camera knowledge with us.
It was very informative and very interesting, and I feel that I have gained an abundance of knowledge and now it is matter of putting all that to practice. The three hours certainly went fast, but thoroughly enjoyable.
Thank you so much, and I will go to your web site and check out the filters an others that you have available there.
I hope to meet up with you down the line with possibly some other course.
Thank you againThank you so much Francis for a great day & night course!
Absolutely worth it and value packed. Although I'm not a total beginner I definitely learnt a few things that I had no idea about. From the light/ exposure metre ( total revelation ) to your tips on composition, and understanding the beneficial differences between M / AV / TV. The supporting documentation you provided is also a piece of gold. I'll be using this knowledge straight away to improve personal projects.
Your wealth of knowledge on lens type & filters suggested for that perfect shot was highly regarded by the small intrigued group.
I am absolutely in love with my long exposure photos from the night class, seriously cool, I'll be out there soon taking many more!
I'd highly recommend this class to all.
Thanks, Kara
The One on One class I had with Francis were well spent.
After watching heaps of youtube videos and still not really getting it, the penny finally dropped after some one on one tuition. I finally understand all about how the aperture and shutter work as well as learning all about different focal lengths and how to make great compositions. I highly recommend the one on one course for anyone who finds learning in a large group difficult. Excellent !
Thanks again for another great course last weekend on night photography and I really enjoyed learning some new techniques and the results they give.
Darryn and myself enjoyed last nights photography course and learnt a few new techniques so thank you.
I really loved the technical tips and posing suggestions Francis gave in the Portrait and Travel class, as well as looking at his beautiful travel photographs. I now feel really inspired to be more creative with my camera.
I learnt so much on the Day and night photography course with Francis that I'm now ready to go out and capture the world. Thanks Francis for opening my eyes to a whole new world.
Really learnt a lot! Great classes! Both day and night! I had no idea how to work a DSLR in manual mode and always used the Auto mode. After the class, I'm confident to give manual a good go.
My son and I attended the beginners photography courses as complete novices. We learnt so much on the day and have hit the ground running. Many thanks to Francis - we will be signing up for further courses!
Thanks for the great course yesterday. I am feeling quite inspired to put all the skills you shared with us, into practice
I took the day and night photography course on the 16th Oct with Francis as it is the first time i have ever owned a digital SLR i thought i should learn how to get the most out of it. Now i am looking forward to getting out and playing with the features i would never have found on my own. Just the right mix of Theory and Practical
I attended the Beginner and Night photography courses on Saturday the 8th of October. Francis structures the courses to suit the skill level of the participants and manages to spend time one on one with everyone. I feel much more confident to experiment with my shots knowing I will be successful more times than not. I would recommend the courses to anyone wishing to improve their photography skills.
I completing the beginners photography course on the 19th August, I learnt so much out of the course I booked and did the night photography course on 25th September. This was awesome, Francis is so helpful and knowledgeable. I'm amazed at the photo's I took of car lights and the city lights. Once again, I highly recommend this course. Thanks again Francis, and look forward to the portrait and travel photography course.
The three hours spent with Francis and the others of the Beginners Photography Course today were well spent. Francis' knowledge of photography is extremely deep and he manages to explain the theroretical principles very well. I will certainly not memorize every single detail and every tipp but I am very confident to use the manual modes more and to create more interesting pictures now. It was fun and helpful to put the theory into practise right away. Great class!
I completed the beginners course on Saturday. Enjoyed the three hours of not using the auto setting and understanding the aperture and shutter modes Thanks Francis
Learning to use the studio lights was really made easy by the way Francis structured the lesson. I especially enjoyed shooting when the snoot was been used which allowed me to get some really nice contrasting black and white portraits. Highly recommended!
I really enjoyed the studio class that I did recently with Francis. We went through 1,2 and 3 light set ups which really gave me some great ideas for when I set up my own studio.
I recently did the portrait course, Francis went through lighting and equipment, model poses, problem solving issues and camera tips which have given me confidence to get off automatic settings.
Recently did the beginners course with Francis, from knowing very little before the session I left with confidence in understanding of photography jargon along with practical skills and application of different settings other than auto. Really happy with my decision to take a class with Francis.
Feeling more confident now in getting off the auto camera settings...Francis was great in asking me questions too so I could think about what settings to use etc; and he is very patient! Thank you Francis & I hope to do a further course in the near future.
Francis is such a knowledgeable and patient teacher! I had such a great afternoon doing the beginners photography class. I have had my DSLR for years and never taken it off auto. Now I have the confidence to explore all the features of my camera and learned that it is a powerful piece of technology! I loved doing the class around Brisbane city as it was beautiful and kept everyone's interest. I loved how Francis integrates everyday scenes around the city for the class to practice the techniques he was teaching. Thank you!!
What I learnt in a few hours cannot compare to trying to read and understand manuals, as you applied the theory and put it into practice right away.
It was great to finally learn what all the letters and numbers displayed on my camera actually means and that the camera is capable of so much more and it's all done without Photoshop.
Francis is so patient and is able to clearly explain the functions of a camera and the techniques used in photography.
I just wish I took this course before going on holidays, as it would have made such a difference to my holiday snaps. Thank you Francis.
Wow!
Just completed the Day/Night course yesterday and realize I should have done this years ago.
Besides the obvious in depth knowledge of photography he (Francis) is a nice guy as well.
Very logical in his explanations of all aspects of photography and picked some great spots along the way.
Excellent way to spend 5 hours.
My friend Mary and I just did the day/night course last Saturday night and oh my gosh I got to learn a lot more about my camera taking the course rather than trying to read the manual.
Francis was absolutely fabulous with his broad knowledge of how to get the best out of your camera. He was extremely patient with those of us that were a little less savvy and generously gave his time and knowledge to each and every one who attended.
To those of you who are thinking of only doing the day course, do yourself a huge favour and do the night course as well. For us that was the highlight of the course and we managed to get some stunning photos. Again, a big thank you to Francis for being so patient and really pleasant to spend 5 hours with. The time flew and was over before we knew it.