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© 2025 Imagine Studios
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NEWCASTLE PHOTOGRAPHY COLLEGE
NEWCASTLE PHOTOGRAPHY COLLEGE


At NEWCASTLE PHOTOGRAPHY COLLEGE we have developed an extensive curriculum
of photographic courses to enable anyone with an SLR camera to create top quality images
that you never thought possible.

From basic "How to use your camera", landscape, portraits to glamour makeovers,
night photography, Black & white fine art, Advertising and commercial shots
to anything that gets you excited about image making.

All courses are part time and are conducted on weekday evenings with some weekend classes.

See some examples of students work in class
here.


For all up to date details about our photography courses check out our new website:

www.newcastlephotographycollege.com.au









 
Basic Digital 2 Hour SLR Workshop

In this course we explain the various controls and settings
that will allow you to be in control of your camera.
You'll learn about exposure control, focusing techniques,
manual controls etc. We show you how to set up your SLR
for best results and how to be creative in your picture taking
so that you can be confident of getting the result that you want.
We also discuss topics such as Lighting, night photography,
portraits, camera care and correct technique.
Course fee $95.00 (payable on enrollment)

         Workshop dates:
            

 
Saturday 3rd June 2023 beginning at 10am
Saturday 17th June 2023 beginning at 10am
 
Numbers are limited so please book your place.
  

  Other dates to be announced soon

   
Please book early. Courses fill quickly
.

Call us on 0415 111102

Or Email: 
learnphotography@outlook.com.au

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Comprehensive skills for photographers

This is a course that is designed for
photographers who want to move on
from the basics of SLR photography
but don't want to go down the
professional path.


 
The skills and techniques learned will vastly improve
the visual appeal of your photographs and give you
a grounding for further improvements in the future.
It is an 8 week course (6 evenings and a 2 Sunday afternoons)
which includes 2 practical outdoor field trips.



Lesson 1
Basic SLR camera control and technique
Exposure accuracy and compensation
Understanding histograms
Controlling white balance creatively
Focal length and perspective

Lesson 2
What to look for in a great location
Skies and weatherWhy viewpoint is important
The art of photographic composition
The art of controlling light

Lesson 3
Mastering outdoor lighting
Mastering indoor lighting
Using flash effectively
 
 

Lesson 4
Creative use of long exposure techniques
Adding emotion to your imagesShooting in challenging conditions
Capturing movement in a still image
The most useful accessories
Quality Black & White
The art of Infra red photography


Lesson 5
Field trip for practical shooting experience.



Lesson 6
Effective portrait techniques
Environmental Portraits
Posing techniques
Shooting a model portfolio
Tips for flattering your subject
Using light for effective people shots


Lesson 7
Field trip for practical shooting experience
Model supplied


Lesson 8
Image upload and storage
What photo editing software to use
Image optimisation & manipulation in photoshop
Printing your images
The best photographic accessories to have



 
Course fee $550.00 (payable on enrollment)

Course begins Thursday 29th June 2023 at 7pm

Call Warren    0415 111102

Or Email:     
learnphotography@outlook.com.au

 
 

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Flash Photography Skills



Your flash is an amazing tool to help you produce great images that can't be produced any other way.
Your flash is the most useful accessory that you will ever purchase.
Learning to use your flash properly will lift the standard of your portraits, still lifes, close ups and just about every style of image that you take to a higher level.
It's easy when someone shows you the right way.

Our 4 week "Flash Photography Skills" course will make your flash your friend.




 
The course covers:
Which flash to buy?        
Types of flashes         
Why do I need a flash?
Flash durations                
Camera shutter synchronisation speed
The most important flash rule
Manual adjustment
TTL adjustment
Flash zoom adjustments
Using flash in Sunlight
Using flash in darkness
Using flash in shade
Using flash indoors
Using off camera flash
Backlighting with flash
Flash modifiers
Mixed light flash photography
Flash composites
Accessories for your flash
Amazing flash techniques that you may not have seen

The course comprises three evening classes and one Sunday afternoon model shoot on location

This course will change the way you think about your flash.

Numbers are limited

Cost is $350.00

Taking enrollments for next course beginning To be announced

To enrol call Warren on   0415 111102
or email
learnphotography@outlook.com.au


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Professional Portrait Photography
 
This is a course designed to show you how to produce stunning photographs of people.

This is not your average photography course. No "froth and bubble" lectures full of useless information.

Just solid, practical, guaranteed techniques to lift the standard of your images to a level
that you never thought possible.

Taught by a full-time working professional photographer in a fully equipped studio.

Within 3 weeks you will be shooting amazing images of professional models.

After 10 weeks you'll be shooting to a standard higher than many professional photographers.


There are no prerequisites for this course, apart from ownership of an SLR camera.

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Learn

Studio Portraiture

Wedding Photography

Model Portfolios

Glamour Makeovers

Swimwear / Fashion

Outdoor Portraits

 
Raise your standards to a seriously professional level!

IMAGINE STUDIOS - one of Newcastle’s finest professional photographic studios will be conducting
this comprehensive photographic course over 10 weeks at their Valentine Studio.
The course is open to amateur and professional photographers but it is suggested
that participants use an SLR camera ( digital or film ) and be conversant with its operation to get the most benefit from the course.

Course fee covers all:-

- Expert tuition

- Models fees

- Studio hire

The course has a large practical component where participants will use the studio’s facilities
and the professional models supplied to apply their new found skills and build up a portfolio of great shots.

Your instructor will be Warren Marshall-proprietor of Imagine studios. Warren is widely recognised as a leader
in the field of people photography. A professional photographer for 15 years Warren is well known for the innovative and sensitive style of his work.

The course will be run over 10 weeks,

2 hours per week (7pm - 9pm) .





 
 
Subjects Covered

How to pose people correctly

Using filters

Shooting with tungsten light

Composition within the frame

Controlling your camera efficientlyC31

Choosing the right materials

Portrait lighting basic to advanced

Putting some "WOW" into your images

Building a great portfolio

Stress free wedding photography

Earning money with your camera

Shooting Models

Using sunlight correctly

Daytime flash photography

Manipulation of digital images

Dealing with photolabs

Photographing kids and families

Mounting and spotting for display

Plus much more…..

Course Limit - 10 People -

(Your position will only be reserved upon receipt of full payment.)

All inclusive cost ...$550.00

Fees payable in advance to:

Imagine Studios

14 Grovelake Close
Eleebana 2282


 






Testimonials

This photography course was fantastic. My skills improved dramatically as did my confidence
which I attribute to the encouraging environment that was provided.

The course was practical and "hands on" and the theory was quite advanced but delivered in an easy to understand manner.

Not only have I taken away many skills, but also great friendships with people who share my passion.

Maree




I joined the course to learn how to get better photos of my grandchildren.
Not only did I get that but now I'm earning good money in my retirement taking portraits and shooting model portfolios.

Warren has given me the confidence and the skills to really have fun with my camera.

Kevin




I've done lots of photography courses all over NSW.

This is the only one that prepares you fully for a career in photography

It's BRILLIANT!

Paul Grace

Grace Photography & Imaging

LITHGOW



 
ENROLLING NOW for next course

Places still available for course beginning

Tuesday 11th July 2023 at 7pm


 





















We also do private tuition by arrangement

during business hours

Don't wait....courses fill quickly!

Contact:    learnphotography@outlook.com.au






 
COURSE SCHEDULE

Week 1

Introduction to the art

of people photography

(secrets of success)



Week 2

Lighting techniques basic to advanced.

Natural light & Studio lightC1



Week 3

Studio shoot - portraits

How to light, pose & compose

(model supplied)



Week 4

Glamour Shoot

More intimate, flattering style

(model supplied)



Week 5

Wedding Photography

Stress free approach

(tips & techniques)



Week 6

Model Portfolio shoot

Something different

(model supplied)



Week 7

Photography as a Profession

Making money shooting people



Week 8

Fashion / Swimwear shoot

(model supplied)



Week 9

Location shoot - Saturday/Sunday

Posing couples, fill flash

using sunlight, etc

(2 models supplied)



Week 10

Photo assessment,

'Photoshop' techniques

Where to from here? Wrap up.

 
 


 

Contact: warren@imaginephoto.com.au



























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Adobe Photoshop for Photographers
 
 
Photo editing skills that are essential for digital photographers.


After many requests from students and photographers, “IMAGINE STUDIOS” have introduced
this instructional course to enable you to get more from your digital editing software.



Based on the “ADOBE Photoshop” creative suite software that is the industry standard for photographers,
participants will be instructed in basic to advanced image manipulation and work flow techniques.


The course will be suitable for those with little or no experience with “Photoshop” up to intermediate users.

We will be concentrating on the most useful information and techniques
for the average portrait and landscape photographer however many of the
skills learned will apply to any area of digital image manipulation.


A digital projector and large screen will be used to demonstrate the techniques
and students will be given relevant notes to take home for future reference.





 
ENROLLING NOW FOR COURSE


This course is now available as a series of private lessons


Call Warren to arrange a time 0415 111102

Or Email:  
learnphotography@outlook.com.au



The course will be run over 6 weeks,

One lesson per week


Course fee of $550.00 to be paid on enrollment.

Enquiries to :- Imagine Photo Studios

0415 111102









 
LESSON 1

What is Adobe Photoshop

Versions of Photoshop

Other adobe software - Elements, Raw, Lightroom etc

Buying Photoshop

File types

Image capture

Filing your images

Adobe Bridge

Choosing a colourspace

Photoshop workspaces explained

Opening an image

Image security

Saving an image

Setting personal preferences

Setting up your workspace

Image resolution



LESSON 2

Menus explained– File, Edit, Image, Layer,

Select, Filter, Analysis,

View, Window.

The toolbar– Where the fun starts!

Move tool, Marquee tools, Lasso tools

Quick selection tool, Magic wand tool

Crop, Healing and Brush tools, Patch tool

Red eye tool, Clone stamp and eraser tools,

Blur, sharpen and smudge tools,

Burn and dodge Tools, Text tool,

Move and Zoom tool.

Customising your keyboard shortcuts.



LESSON 3

Fixing and repairing an image

Straightening

Cropping

Transforming

Levels, curves, brightness, contrast

Using the cloning and healing brushes

Sharpening Options

Smoothing skintones

Restoring old photographs

Producing quality Black & White images

Conversion methods

Achieving max. black and max. white

Tweaking the tonal range

Adding colour– toning and dyeing

Black & White effects



LESSON 4

Working on sections of the image

Using the various selection tools

Feathering selections

Using the “liquify” tools

Transforming - scale, perspective, warp, etc

Using masks



LESSON 5

Using layers

Adjustment layers

Filters

Plug-ins, add-ons and downloads

Adding text to an image

Colour Pop– adding colour to a B&W image

Changing the background

Manipulating Opacity



LESSON 6

Recording and using Photoshop actions

Automating your work—batch processing

Producing a panorama with photomerge

Adding watermarks to your photographs

Monitor Calibration

Printing images



























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ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE


Restricted to 6 students

This course is only available to those students who have completed the
"Professional Portrait" course.


This course is all about extending your experience and portfolio by offering the chance to shoot styles that may be unavailable to the average photographer.

Where to find inspiration to extend your photographic possibilities

Shooting professional models in a series of outdoor locations (2 models provided)

Radical lighting and special effects in the studio environment (model provided)

Boudoir portraits in a room setting (lingerie model supplied)

Advertising and commercial product photography and lighting skills

Fine art semi nude studio shoot ( model provided )

Fashion photography on location (2 models supplied)

Other photographic genres will be discussed and workshopped including:
Maternity photography
Child and family portraits
Public relations photography


Course cost $550


Enrolling now for next course

Course begins Tuesday 5th May 2023 at 7pm

Call Warren on 0415 111102 to enrol.





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THE MASTER CLASS

Restricted to 6 students

This course is also only available to those students who have completed the
"Professional Portrait" course.

This is the most advanced course that we offer.
It will give you the skills to "WOW" up your photography.

You will be shooting:

Modelling studio shots incorporating Fire and Water (model supplied)

High speed SFX photography

Quality Black & White photography including Infra red (cemetary model shoot)

High key and low key done the right way. (model supplied)

Shooting men with drama (model supplied)

Environmental portraits and using window light

Night photography. Shooting motor vehicles with creative lighting

Strobist technique. Using off camera flash and flash composites (Model supplied)

Wedding location shoot (Bride & Groom supplied)






 
Course cost $550

Enrolling now for next course beginning Wednesday 12th July 2023 at 7pm


 
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