Use your camera confidently in a day
"The struggle ends when your camera makes sense. Once you understand what you're doing, photography becomes fun, not frustrating."
Join me for a small-group, practical beginner photography workshop designed to take you from confused and frustrated to confident behind the camera. Perfect for anyone who wants to finally understand aperture, shutter speed and ISO, and start taking photos they're proud of.

Whether you want to photograph landscapes, capture beautiful portraits, shoot properties or explore any other style of photography, everything starts with understanding the fundamentals. Once you know how your camera works and how to control light, focus and composition, you can create great images anywhere.
"The struggle ends when your camera makes sense. Once you understand what you are doing, photography becomes fun, not frustrating."
Get comfortable with your gear and understand what each dial and setting does and how to use them.
No tech confusion, just practical, beginner-friendly language and instruction that makes sense.
Simple, real-world techniques that instantly improve your photos.
Eager to shoot landscapes, portrait, family, property or travel? It all starts here.
We visit three great local spots so you can practise and learn in the field with guidance the whole way.
Understand the power of your camera's shooting modes and when to use them.
Each enrolment includes three Power Handbooks, practical, easy-to-follow guides designed to take your technical photography skills to the next level. Inside, you'll find real-world techniques, workflows, and step-by-step guides that help you master advanced shooting and editing methods.
Whether you're perfecting Focus Stacking for razor-sharp detail, building seamless Panoramas, or creating dynamic HDR Blends, these handbooks are your go-to companions to elevate your images and refine your craft.
A practical, hands-on workshop built for beginners so you can finally understand your camera, shoot with confidence, and learn the fundamentals in real locations around Port Campbell.

I've spent years helping hundreds of photographers take the guesswork out of shooting and finally feel confident using their cameras. I've taught hundreds of people who started exactly where you are right now, unsure what the buttons do, overwhelmed by settings, and frustrated when their photos didn't turn out the way they imagined.
Finding Focus Photography 101 is designed to give you a clear pathway, a supportive learning environment, and the hands-on practice beginners need. By the end of the day you'll understand how your camera works, feel confident choosing your settings, and make creative decisions with purpose.
Let's make photography enjoyable, empowering, and something you look forward to every time you pick up your camera. I look forward to teaching you!
A hands-on, in-person workshop for beginners who want to understand their camera and feel confident shooting in manual. Port Campbell, Victoria · new dates coming soon · a 12.30pm to 6.30pm session · limited to 6 spots.