WORKSHOPS

We conduct workshops every first Thursday of the month (except December and January). These are for all members wishing to gain a greater understanding of the How To’s and Why’s of photography. The workshops aim to help members gain a better handle on all the variables of the photographic process, from good composition when taking shots, right through to processing and printing them. From the basics of ‘F’ numbers and White balance settings to the use of different post shot processing programs and photo manipulation techniques.

Less experienced members learn how to use functions on their camera apart from ‘Auto’ and the more experienced photographers provide a valuable source of infinite wisdom. But we hope that sometimes even old hands at photography can learn new tricks at our workshops. Often featured are guest speakers who bring new insights into the photographic process.

YRPS has workshops on the 1st Thursday of each month. Here, photographers can learn and discuss techniques that will be useful in further developing their hobby. This video gives you a glimpse of the lighting and portrait work done by YRPS members with a visiting actor/model.

And supper is held part way through the evening (the usual supper fee of $2.00 applies), providing yet another social aspect to our club’s activities…

Nighttime Photography Workshop at Lilydale Lake.

Nighttime Photography Workshop at Lilydale Lake.

Some examples of past Workshops include:

  • Nighttime Photography

  • Lighting for Still Life Subjects

  • Tips for Using Adobe Lightroom

  • Processing Monochrome

  • Starting out using Layers in Photoshop

  • The Exposure Triangle

  • Landscape and Seascape Photography

  • Macro Photography

  • Photojournalism

  • ....and much more!

THE LEARNING CENTRE

In late 2021, we launched our new online Learning Centre. This is a large collection of carefully selected and curated resources, compiled and gathered together in one place. Consisting of videos, articles and valuable references, the Learning Centre is designed to help and inform our members, regardless of their level of ability and experience in the hobby.