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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 05 April
Kuranda - 8:30am - 3 Hours
Joshua Prieto
In this class we will start with the basics of exposure and composition and prepare you to create great pictures of your favourite subjects.

This class is a great step to get away from automatic mode and pointing your camera and hoping for the best.

We'll look at how to get the most out of your kit and what settings and focal lengths to use in different situations.

Key skills learned will be familiarity with your gear, the exposure triangle, composition, focus and shooting modes.
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$148       0 places left
Waterfall Photography Meetup

Waterfall Photography Meetup

Saturday 19 April
Crystal Cascades, Lamb Range - 3:45pm - 2 Hours
Joshua Prieto
Photographing waterfalls is a sort of landscape photography that requires specific techniques, but done well can make for beautiful images of running water in natural environments.

This session will explore essential settings and the concepts of composition and the right gear.
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$47      
Dusk Night Landscapes

Dusk Night Landscapes

Saturday 10 May
Machans Beach - 4:45pm - 2 Hours
Joshua Prieto
In this class, we will explore the art of capturing stunning and dramatic landscape images during the hours of dusk and night.Your instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of landscape photography, including composition, exposure, and focal lengths. We will cover topics such as capturing the mood and atmosphere of a scene, using long exposures to create unique effects, and taking advantage of light sources to add interest and depth to your images.
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$47      

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Sunday 08 June
Brinsmead - 2pm - 3 Hours
Joshua Prieto
This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
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$148      
Long Exposure Photography Meetup

Long Exposure Photography Meetup

Sunday 22 June
Cairns Esplanade - 6pm - 2 Hours
Joshua Prieto
Learn the basics of long exposure to capture light trails and unique action.

Long exposure refers to a technique where you keep the shutter open for an unusually long period of time. This results in interesting effects in your photographs. Possible uses are in light trails, landscape photography and many others.
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$47      
ABOUT CAIRNS
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP
Come along to our photo sessions to dust off your camera and get snap-happy with a professional photography instructor.

Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a photo walk class with other local keen photographers!

We run two hour photography sessions based on a photography theme/technique/style and they take place in various locations in Cairns .

  • New to photography? We also run a popular 3 hour Beginners Guide to Photography Class once a month. And once in a while we will run special niche 3 hour classes, for example, Astrophotography - so do subscribe to our newsletter to know when the next on is!

  • Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to keen amateurs. The photography instructor is there to help you with camera settings and provide any advice you need.

  • What to bring? We recommend bringing a camera that has full manual mode or semi-manual modes (Aperture or Shutter Priority). Compact cameras and smartphones also welcome!

    The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

    Join the Cairns Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    Second event i have attended and i found it really helpful and enjoyable. Love the small assignments we are given during the event and the helpful summery emailed afterwards
    5/5
    Nicky
    2025-01-13
    The event was amazing
    5/5
    D
    2024-11-12
    small, intimate and plenty of great opportunities to try the manual settings and get great feedback
    5/5
    Phil
    2024-11-04

    Very helpful and enjoyable. Josh was patient with my senior moments!!! I learnt alot and feel more confident exploring my camera?s capabilities. Really helpful to get the summery and notes from the day
    5/5
    Nicky
    2024-11-03
    Really relaxed atmosphere, Joshua is a good teacher with a welcoming nature. Very obvious high level of knowledge with no arrogance or ego present. Great value for money.
    5/5
    John
    2024-10-22
    Good knowledge of wildlife & how to make use of setting to get a good photo
    5/5
    Katrina
    2024-10-21

    Loved the event, it provided me with more confidence navigating my camera and equipment. I captured a few fantastic images and cannot wait to add more to my collection! Josh provided great guidance to everyone and dedicated time to everyone, despite the large number of people attending the event.
    5/5
    Cassandra
    2024-09-30
    The event was good, informative to how to get the best photo, pity the clouds come over, but they did disperse later in the evening... I did get some good photos from it as well... Of the sessions I have been to, Josh is very helpful and tries to get to everyone to assist, there was a few of us and I found that I was standing waiting for assistance, not a long time, maybe less people or two assistants, depending on the size of the group...
    5/5
    Carolyn
    2024-09-30
    Thanks, Joshua, for the photography lesson. He is very helpful and knowledgeable. The class just seemed a little basic. It would be awesome if you could clarify this before any course. But thanks anyway, I had fun
    4/5
    Gian
    2024-09-29

    I was impressed by the knowledge Joshua had with the many aspects pertaining to cameras and photography. It was a fantastic event
    5/5
    Vickie
    2024-08-20
    Learnt a lot, Josh is a great teacher.
    5/5
    Mandy
    2024-08-16
    I thought the event was well run and informative.
    5/5
    Kerry
    2024-08-08

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Joshua Prieto
    Joshua Prieto, Australian photojournalist currently based in Holloways Beach, Queensland

    Having always been fascinated about the world both natural and cultural, he found photography to be the perfect medium to express himself. Josh loves learning about the world and the people, places and animals in it and sharing what he sees through his eyes. Josh likes to take his time with his subjects as they gift him the opportunities needed to create his imagery.

    Josh is looking forward to assisting class attendees to improve their technical and conceptual knowledge of photography and how best to create awesome pictures of their favourite subjects!

    www.joshuaprietophotography.com

    Joshua Prieto is available for private bookings

    Available for private photography instruction. Would find a mutually convenient time to tutor prospective students. This could be on weekends or weekdays.

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    PHOTOS
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    Title or Location: Elizabeth Bay Marina, Sydney
    A beautiful marina in the eastern suburbs of Sydney. I had already photographed this composition at night and at sunrise and I wanted to get a golden hour shot. Just love the purple in the clouds and the colour reflection on the water.Nikon D7500 with 18-300mm DX lensf/22, 2 secs, iso 100
    Credit: Brett Paull
    Facebook: aussiebrat
    Instagram: Aussiebrat7
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    Cairns Photography Group
    2024-10-10
    Title or Location: lagoon??Cairns
    Calm afternoon, the swimming pool at the Cairns beach looks like a minimalist painting.
    Credit: Niyko
    Instagram: niyko_ch
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    2024-10-09
    Title or Location: Sydney Harbour
    Sydney's VIVID festival in May 2024. For 3 weeks, major landmarks around Sydney harbour are lit up with a spectacular light show, as well as other areas of the city. Photo taken from Elizabeth Bay.Nikon D7500 with Nikkor 18-300mm lensf/81 seciso 640
    Credit: Brett Paull
    Facebook: aussiebrat
    Instagram: Aussiebrat7

    Atlanta Photography Club
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    Cairns Photography Group
    2024-09-01
    Title or Location: Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, NSW
    Wonderful sunrise at this small, beautiful marina in Sydney and was lucky enough to capture it from my hotel room, while in Sydney for work. Taken with Nikon D7500 and 24-70mm lens. Settings were f/11, 1/125sec and iso100
    Credit: Brett Paull
    Facebook: aussiebrat
    Instagram: Aussiebrat7
    Atlanta Photography Club
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    Cairns Photography Group
    2024-08-19
    Title or Location: Sunrise at Trinity Beach
    I wanted to watch a beautiful sunrise and hopefully take a decent photo or two, so I got up early and trekked out to Trinity Beach. As I sat there taking photos and testing out different settings there was a boat, some kayaks and a paddle boarder scooting across my view. In the beginning it annoyed me that they kept getting in my photos but after reviewing one I thought actually that silhouette looks really good. The ones with silhouettes turned out to be the better photos. Some of my best photo
    Credit: Kristy de Koff
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    Cairns Photography Group
    2024-07-17
    Title or Location: Cairns Fire Station early one morning
    I was driving past on a regular drive to work, but on this particular morning, all the fire station doors were open which is a rare sight. I had to double back around the roundabout to stop to take the photo.
    Credit: Sandra Workman

    Atlanta Photography Club
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    Newark Photography Group
    2025-03-24
    Title or Location: Moonshine Arch, located near Vernal, Utah.
    Moonshine Arch is an impressive sandstone formation spanning 85 feet in length and 40 feet in height. It is a popular hiking destination in northern Utah, offering stunning views of red rock formations typical of the region.
    Credit: Louis Nesbitt
    Facebook: https://nesbytedesignsllc.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesbytel/
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    Thornton Photography Group
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    Title or Location: Dunedin, FL
    Stumbled across this quaint little neighborhood park while driving around one day during my stay in Dunedin, FL. San Jose Park isn?t very large in size but it?s big on it?s view and peacefulness. It was such a great, quiet place to end the day and just be with your thoughts and relax while watching the sunset. Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T8iLens: Canon EF-S18-55mm f4-5.6 IS STM @24mmISO100 f18 1/100s
    Credit: Ken Weber
    Instagram: @kwofco_
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    Title or Location: Blood Moon over Lake Wendouree
    Planned this shot subject to the weather .shot with a Nikon B700.App 6.5 S/S 1/250 sec Iso 400 f ocal length 410 mm
    Credit: Frank Hecker

    Atlanta Photography Club
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    Fremont Photography Group
    2025-03-23
    Title or Location: Hanksville, UT
    Canyon Overlook in Zion National Park, an easy 30 min hike to this spot was worth it. View of the canyons and the switchbacks. Sprinkle of snow dust on the peaks makes gives it a bit more drama.
    Credit: Niral Patel
    Instagram: npatel.photos
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