CAIRNS
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 13 June
Cairns Esplanade - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Scott Johnson
In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn how to use your camera's manual settings, understand composition, and capture stunning photos. Suitable for beginners with any camera.
book now
$155       0 places left
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
    I really enjoyed this class with Nicko, it was very informative and I now have more knowledge on Aperture, Shutter Speeds and Exposure which I am now putting into practice. It was great to be out and about rather than a classroom situation.
    5/5
    Marilyn
    2026-01-21
    Really good for a beginner like me, went at a good pace with genuine interest in everyone's pictures
    5/5
    Linda
    2026-01-20
    Niko was very good with his instruction. Next time I would go a more intermediate level for myself. But it was nice to meet new people and see others I had met before. Maybe the new beginners should do a beginners class first to understand basic functions and terminologies.
    5/5
    Kasey
    2026-01-19

    This was really helpful to me and I learnt a lot. I thought Brian was lovely.
    5/5
    Margaret
    2026-01-12
    Brit is a good instructor with lots of experience and willing to pass that on to students. Would recommend to others.
    5/5
    Jason
    2025-10-21
    I thought the presenter did a good job, ideas+ She mixed and engaged everyone in the workshop Nice setting
    5/5
    Garth
    2025-10-20

    Well organised, great resources and a positive environment for learning. Brit was friendly and helpful towards all attendees and managed the group well. Understanding the use of filters and engagement with the portrait subject was particularly useful.
    5/5
    Mark
    2025-10-20
    I have a reasonable amount of experience in photography, I found the host to be knowledgeable, she had the short 2 hrs time frame planned out quite well. I was able to pick up a few tips that I can utilize. I went there to get the feel for how the groups are run mainly, as I intend to run some in the future myself for cairns photography group.
    5/5
    Chris
    2025-10-20
    What a great tutorial on portrait photography by Brit Ehlers the step by step instructions were very well presented with visual aids and clear communication. Splitting us in small groups to practice was very helpful also the resources Brit provided made for very practical applications for the tasks. Thoroughly enjoyed the session Brit showed a good depth of knowledge on the subject. Highly recommended!
    5/5
    Alex
    2025-10-19

    Brit was a fantastic instructor. It was great to spend a few hours with great people.
    5/5
    Kasey
    2025-10-19
    Thoroughly enjoyed it. Picked up a lot of good information and tips.
    5/5
    Jim
    2025-10-19
    Great with handy hints and guidance
    5/5
    Carol
    2025-05-25

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Paul Curtis
    Wilderness landscapes are Paul's passion and he moved himself to far north Queensland to 1984 to pursue his goal of having the best photo library in that part of the world. He was attracted to the countryside around Cairns which has everything from pristine, golden beaches devoid of footprints to permanently damp mountain tops with views over unspoiled wilderness and wild trackless rivers, to the dry sandstone and basalt escarpment country west of the ranges. Come and share his experiences and knowledge in a field-based situation and be challenged to see the local environment through your camera viewfinder in a new way with support ready at hand to guide you to achieving a satisfying image.
    Scott Johnson
    I am a passionate photographic artist and educator with a deep love for visual storytelling and creative expression. As an Internationally published artist, with close to 30 years of experience behind the camera and in the classroom, I specialise in helping students build both technical confidence and artistic vision. My teaching covers everything from camera fundamentals and lighting to composition, editing, portraiture, and commercial photography.

    I believe great photography is about more than settings and equipment. It is about learning to see the world differently. My classes are designed to be hands-on, encouraging, and accessible for photographers at every skill level. Whether students are picking up a camera for the first time or refining a professional portfolio, I aim to create an environment that inspires creativity, curiosity, and personal growth.

    Through practical projects and real-world techniques, I help students develop their own unique style while mastering the skills needed to capture meaningful, impactful images.

    Scott Johnson is available for private bookings

    By Appointment Only

    PHOTOS
    Cairns Photography Group
    2026-04-20
    Title or Location: Clifton Beach, Queensland, Australia

    Credit: Chris Hildenbrand

    Cairns Photography Group
    2026-03-29
    Title or Location: Clifton Beach, Queensland, Australia
    One of my favourite stops on my morning walks. Cyclone Narelle made landfall in North Queensland a few days after I took this shot. It was a category 5 with immense powers. Luckily, it stayed North of more densely populated areas. Cairns was extremely fortunate once again.Sadly, the wind and the waves did severe damage to the beaches. The soil and sand underneath the slab washed into the ocean. It slipped into the beach below and had to be removed. I will miss it.
    Credit: Chris Hildenbrand
    Cairns Photography Group
    2026-03-16
    Title or Location: Clifton Beach, Queensland, Australia

    Credit: Chris Hildenbrand
    Facebook: SpriteAttack

    Cairns Photography Group
    2026-02-25
    Title or Location: Clifton Beach

    Credit: Chris Hildenbrand
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpriteAttack

    Cairns Photography Group
    2025-12-09
    Title or Location: Port Douglas Carnivale, four miles beach
    Female skydiver landing the ground during Port Douglas Carnival.
    Credit: Niko Liu
    Instagram: niyko_ch
    Cairns Photography Group
    2025-11-07
    Title or Location: Clifton Beach, Queensland, Australia

    Credit: Chris Hildenbrand
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1731993844344367

    Detroit Photography Group
    2026-06-11
    Title or Location: Kensington metro park at Kent lake.
    I like to catch the golden hour at sunrise. My goal that morning was to photograph the sunrise, without photographing the sunrise. The sparkling ripples caught my eye.
    Credit: Mark Michaels

    Toronto Photography Group
    2026-06-10
    Title or Location: Common Tern with a just caught fish to feed its chicks. C. Sam. Smith Park
    I was looking for Whimbrels, or other migratory shore birds when I spotted this common tern flying around. At some point it dove and caught a fish. I instinctively aimed my camera and took a few pictures before flying away.
    Credit: Hugues de Milleville
    Facebook: hugues.demilleville
    Instagram: @huguesdemillevillephotography
    Victoria Photography Group
    2026-06-10
    Title or Location: Victoria, BC
    Cedar Waxing berry pass. Most conversations happen out of earshot.Some are carried on the wind, branch to branch, berry to berry.
    Credit: Andre Pestana
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/superpestana
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superpestana

    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2026-06-09
    Title or Location: Grand Prismatic Spring, Midway Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
    Steam was really enshrouding the main pool of Grand Prismatic, so I looked for other compelling ways to capture images. This image features some of the sinter terraces and cooler water thermophiles thriving around the central pool perimeter.
    Credit: J. Scott Tinker
    Instagram: Scott.tinkeruomostudio

    Copyright 2026 Orble - ABN 66 656 124 373 - Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions