Held at zoos and other amazing venues all around Australia, Chris Bray's 1 day photography courses are the fastest way to understand and unlock the incredible creative potential of your DSLR camera. Composition, Aperture, Exposure Compensation, Lighting, Lenses, Histograms - everything you need to know! Check the syllabus & pricing! Endorsed by Australian Geographic, Lowepro and Canon (we teach all brands though), and limited to a friendly small-group of just 14 people so there's plenty of 1-on-1 time, these inspiring, easy-to-understand days sell out fast - so book yours now and find out what everyone's raving about!
"At last the mystery of digital photography explained in friendly, simple English!" "I learnt more in the first 30 min than in 6 months of having my camera! Brilliant!" "I am no longer afraid to switch my camera off Auto-Mode!"
Our presenters:
Chris Bray: is an award-winning Australian Geographic photographer, Canon and Lowepro ambassador, photography competition judge and photography presenter on TV. An adventurer at heart, Chris... READ MORE>>>
Ian Connellan: is the editor of Australian Geographic and a contracted Getty (aka Lonely Planet Images) photographer. In 30 years as a writer, magazine and book editor and photojournalist Ian... READ MORE>>>
Don't have a DSLR camera yet? No worries - borrow a brand new Canon 600D from us for the day at no extra charge - same with a tripod!
Taronga Zoo Function Centre
Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman, NSW 2088
Why:
Modern catered boardroom, with immediate access to a diverse set of wonderfully photographic subjects, from wildlife (such as lions!), to landscapes (Sydney Harbour!), flora, architecture and even flowing waterfalls for practicing that 'Smokey waterfall' technique! It's the perfect venue, and accessible by public transport.
Melbourne Zoo
The Rainforest Room
Elliott Avenue, Parkville, VIC
Why:
An ideal venue to learn and practice, this beautiful location will inspire our photography! Our 'Rainforest Room' is set amongst the tranquil greenery, overlooking the Japanese garden lake, with the floor to ceiling windows bringing the outdoors in. A quiet location to absorb the lessons, and in between, we can simply step out and become immersed in a spectacular array of different photogenic subjects and scenery. Wildlife, water, flora - this venue has it all, including mouth watering catering and access to outdoor landings with lovely Zoo views!
Perth Zoo
Seminar Room
20 Labouchere Rd, South Perth, WA
Why:
The lush surrounds of Perth Zoo seminar room provide a wonderfully relaxed and pleasant venue for learning our theory (if we can ignore the live boa constrictor in the corner of the room!), and waiting just outside - a spectacular array of inspiring photogenic subjects and scenery. Located conveniently to the Perth CBD, yet far enough away to not be caught in the hustle and bustle of the city, this is a perfect location, accompanied, of course, by delicious gourmet catering.
Conrad Treasury Building
Cabinet Room, Level 2, Hotel Conrad
130 William Street, Brisbane QLD.
Why:
The former meeting place of the QLD State Cabinet, the Cabinet Room is steeped in history and incredibly photogenic itself. Complemented by state of-the-art audio-visual equipment and award winning chefs for our meals, the Conrad Treasury Building provides quick access to a variety of photographic subjects ñ the beautiful Victoria Bridge across the Brisbane River (ideal for landscapes and night/evening reflections for cityscapes), sits right beside William St Park for flora shots, complete with statues, a short walk to the Botanical Gardens if we feel up to it, and of course, stunning old architechture!
Adelaide Zoo Function Centre
Frome Rd, Adelaide, SA
Why:
The Adelaide Zoo, only 1 km north of the city centre, sits beside the banks of the picturesque River Torrens and adjoining the award winning Botanical Park and gardens. Combine that with immediate access to exquisite wildlife to practice your photographic techniques on just outside the beautiful conference centre with wonderful catering - and we have yet another perfect venue for our 1-day photography courses!
Canberra
When:
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Where:
Canberra National Botanic Gardens
The Dickson Room
Clunies Ross St, Canberra ACT 2601
Why:
The Canberra National Botanic Gardens offers us a fantastic venue to run our courses in the nation's capital! The Dickson room has a modern boardroom set up providing the perfect place to absorb our theory sessions and just stepping outside we find ourselves in the beautiful and very photogenic gardens, providing a great array of subjects to practice on. Not just plants, thereÃs water features, architecture, and even the odd local wildlife! The easily accessible location, great venue, tasty catering and inspiring photographic subjects makes this yet another perfect venue for our 1 Day Photography Courses!
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Lower Domain Rd
Queens Domain, TAS 7000
Why:
Just 5min out of Hobart, the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is the perfect venue to learn photography in Tassie. Their wonderful 'Training Centre' provides an intimate conference venue in a beautiful setting for us to present the theory parts of the day in comfort and enjoy their tasty catering, and then immediately outside for our practical sessions we find ourselves immersed in their incredible gardens - complete with waterfalls, features, flowers galore, and plenty of local birdlife. What more could we ask for in a venue?
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Latest Course News & Feedback:
Perth Zoo Photo Course Saturday - "I learnt so much in the first 10 min’s" [18th May 13]
It was a "brilliant day" yesterday at Chris Bray's 1 Day Photography course at Perth Zoo, keep reading below to hear what course participants thought about the day:
“Brilliant day, I feel so much more confident using my camera off auto mode. Chris has a brilliant way of explaining what often seems complicated photography speak into much more clearer, easy to follow steps. It’s great having the theory followed by practical so it actually sinks in. Thanks Chris, Jess and Tara!”
"I learnt so...READ MORE >>
Perth Zoo 1 Day Course Friday - "well worth it!" [17th May 13]
We had an awesome day at Perth Zoo on Friday :) And I'm pretty sure every one who attending enjoyed them selves as well! Keep reading to hear about the feedback we received:
“Thoroughly enjoyed it – got heaps out of the course. No longer a “M” user – now and “AV” user!”
“Was a great course, well worth it! I’m definitely more camera confident.”
“Thoroughly enjoyed the day. Thank you very much. Hopefully I can put it in practice now.”
“Learnt more today than what I thought I could ha...READ MORE >>
Melbournes 1 Day Photography Course Monday the 13th of May [16th May 13]
We had a fantastic day at our 1 Day Photography Course at Melbourne Zoo and it seems like all the course attendees enjoyed it just as much as we did, keep reading to hear their feedback:
“Wonderful experience, well worth the long trip to get here!”
“So worth it!! A perfect educational photography course with best photographer!”
“Thoroughly enjoyed the day, made everything I already knew a lot clearer and also learnt a lot more as well. Thanks for a great day!”
“Absolutely fantasti...READ MORE >>
Mothers Day 1 Day Photography Course at Melbourne Zoo [12th May 13]
What a brilliant way to spend mothers day! We received some fabulous feedback yesterday and an amazing email from a course attendent that I thought I would share:
“I just wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you for a fantastic day yesterday. I'd been experiencing a case of the guilts over leaving my kids on Mother's Day (even thought they said they were happy for me to go as long as I was doing something I love!), but once we got stuck into the workshop I was SO glad that I'd made the ...READ MORE >>
Melbourne's Photo Course on Saturday 11th of May [11th May 13]
Saturday's 1 Day Photography Course at Melbourne zoo was an "Amazing day!" Thank you to every one who joined us on such a beautiful autumn day and we were so proud to received the fantastic feedback from course participants at the end of the day:
“Had an awesome day. Extremely informative wonderfully paced and now have a better understanding of my camera. Highly recommended!”
“Amazing day!! Can’t wait to book a Safari!”
“Great day, great presentation and great presenter!”
“What a g...READ MORE >>
Melbourne Zoo Photo Course Friday - "Such an easy way to understand" [10th May 13]
It was a spectacular autumn day at Melbourne Zoo on Friday the 10th of May, and our 1 Day Photography course went just as spectacularly. Read the feedback below to see what the course participant thought about the day:
“Thanks for introducing me to the art of digital photography in such an easy to understand and succinct way. No amount of books could have achieved what I have learnt in this one day!” Corinne
“Has and awesome day and learnt more than I thought I could learn in one day!” ...READ MORE >>
"Refreshingly down to Earth and informative."
"Brilliant course for anyone wanting to understand what their DSLR can really do!"
"I learnt more in the first 30 min than in 6 months of having my camera! Brilliant"
"Excellent! Will reccommend to all!"
"At last the mystery of digital photography explained in friendly, simple English!"
"Presented in a very easy, friendly manner and not at all intimidating."
"Im now no longer afriad to switch my camera off Auto!"
"I never thought I could understand my camera like this!"
"I learnt more yesterday than I ever thought possible!"
"A fabulous workshop! I left feeling inspired & equipped to get the most out of my camera!"
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Chris Bray: is an award-winning Australian Geographic photographer, Canon and Lowepro ambassador, photography competition judge and photography presenter on TV. An adventurer at heart, Chris... 
Ian Connellan: is the editor of Australian Geographic and a contracted Getty (aka Lonely Planet Images) photographer. In 30 years as a writer, magazine and book editor and photojournalist Ian... 
