Wednesday, January 30, 2008

The Rocks -Tue | Thu | Sat 8:30 am - 11:30 am



GIFT CERTIFICATES NOW AVAILABLE








WHERE & WHEN: 8:30 am (nice light) in front of the Rocks Discovery Museum (Kendall Lane) The Rocks. It is behind the Orient hotel near the corner of Argyle & George Street.


BOOK NOW

Tel. No. 02-9427-9636 or 0417-482 473


Highlights:

-60~70% creative
~30~40% technical
~focus on your ideas
~visual communication
~learn the basics
~learn the elements & principles


Included in your tour:
-Professional Photographer / tutor
-Course notes – ‘Image Design Principles’
- Photography Tour of The Rocks

HOW MUCH: $99 (G.S.T. inc) per person.
Visual treasures are everywhere but you will have to find the golden angle that suits you best!


WHAT TO LEARN: You will learn the Elements and Principles in composition & design with loads of chances to practice on your own as you walk through the hidden back streets of the historic Rocks. I will also teach you about using fill flash, apertures, shutter speeds, colour tempretures and long exposures.

WHAT TO BRING:
- Digital Camera
- Fully charged batteries (re-charger) and spares if possible
- Image cards formatted and spares if possible
- Hat, sun-glasses, sun-lotion & water
- Good walking shoes
- Umbrella
- Camera Manual

DSLR CAMERA RENTAL: $20 per 3 hour
- Bring your own USB stick to save your images.

FAQ:

- Do I need a DSLR? No, you can bring a compact point and shoot or DSLR.
- Do I need prior experience? No, it is for all levels of experience.
- If it rains will we continue to shoot? Only if it is drizzling and you have umbrellas.
- If it is cancelled will we get a refund? Yes, if you can't transfer to another available date.
- Will you help me learn how to use the functions on my camera? Yes, bring your camera manual.
-If I don't have a credit card, can I pay cash on the day? Yes, you can but it does not guarantee you a spot as pre paid bookings have priority. I will however contact you to offer an alternative.
- I'm having trouble paying with my credit card, can I ask you to put the payment through manually? Yes, no problem. Sometimes your computer might be creating a block for paypal. Please call to let me know your credit card details.
- I have never been to Sydney before, will we be able to take photos of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House? Yes, I will make sure to map out a route suitable to capture these iconic locations from the best angle and light.
- I am having trouble paying with my credit card on paypal, it keeps coming up with an error. Any idea what may be the problem? If you are on an old internet explorer browser then I suggest you try a new version or a different browser. If you are still having problems please contact to arrange an alternative method of payment.


Private Tutoring:

-(max 2) are also available.
To find out more about please visit: www.photographytravel.net


Testimonials
" It was EXACTLY what I wanted as an intro"
"I can't wait to take the plunge and get myself a decent camera"
"It certainly rekindled my enthusiasm to spend more time in developing my hobby to a greater level."
" I learned a lot and gave us a new perspective on taking photos"
"It has really renewed my photo-taking energy"
"You are a fantastic teacher, and so skilled at guiding people find their own style of creating beautiful photos
without pushing certain "rules" or set ways of doing things."
"I left feeling so much more confident about taking photos than I did at the start! "
" It was relaxing, fun and extremely educational"
"I enjoyed the morning enormously & found your teaching style great "
"It was very easy to pick up lots of useful tips"
"The area you chose was beautiful & interesting & your local knowledge added to the overall experience"

"Within the first few minutes I was blown away by the shots I took"
"I learnt more in 3 hours than I have in a year"

Contact:
02-9427-9636
0417-482-473
info@sydneyphotographytours.com






NOT OPERATING: Public holidays, Sydney & Melbourne Photography Tours is closed for business on the following days: Christmas Eve & Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve & Day, Australia Day, Easter Sunday and ANZAC Day.