LAUNCESTON
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Basics of Light in Photography

Basics of Light in Photography

Saturday 28 June
Newstead - 10am - 2 Hours
Mark Tripp
Understanding light is the secret to incredible photography. Without light there would be no photography, it's as simple as that. I will take you through the characteristics of light. Understanding and controlling light. Dealing with low light and so much more.
book now
$49      
Creative Reflections and Composition Techniques

Creative Reflections and Composition Techniques

Saturday 05 July
Riverside - 10am - 2 Hours
Mark Tripp
Reflections is a session about looking for interesting composition through the use use of mirrors, glass and water to create unique reflection imagery. This will will be a strong area to learn to look beyond just the subject and in-depth with composition. We will also use some creative props to make your images pop.
book now
$49      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 12 July
Tamar St - 9am - 3 Hours
Mark Tripp
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure. We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
book now
$155       4 places left

Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 09 August
Tamar St - 9am - 3 Hours
Mark Tripp
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure. We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
book now
$155      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 13 September
Tamar St - 9am - 3 Hours
Mark Tripp
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure. We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
book now
$155      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 11 October
Tamar St - 9am - 3 Hours
Mark Tripp
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure. We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
book now
$155      

Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 08 November
Tamar St - 9am - 3 Hours
Mark Tripp
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure. We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
book now
$155      
ABOUT LAUNCESTON
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 Launceston .

  • 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 Launceston Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    A great class with plenty of practice time and tips on a range of creative tools.
    5/5
    Michelle
    2025-06-23
    It was great and very informative
    5/5
    Georgie
    2025-06-22
    As a beginner photographer, I found the way Mark simplified the information that he presented really helped me to understand things in a way that I couldn't have worked out for myself. I have a long way to go, but now I can take what I have learnt & practice!
    5/5
    Stephanie
    2025-06-17

    A very well presented and helpful photographic class
    4/5
    michael
    2025-06-16
    It Was great. Very Informative. Mark was very supportive. Great Venue. Lovely weather too.
    5/5
    Muriel
    2025-05-21
    Very practical and as always, good tips on the day.
    5/5
    Michelle
    2025-05-20

    As usual Mark had lots of ideas which he explains very well.
    5/5
    Mr Jack Barker
    2025-05-19
    Good for all levels . Handy to include in future photography
    5/5
    Alison
    2025-05-12
    Great fun as usual
    5/5
    Susan
    2025-05-12

    very educational, i learnt a lot
    5/5
    peter
    2025-05-11
    Very informative and helpful. Great meetup.
    5/5
    Alex
    2025-05-04
    It was a great night
    5/5
    Georgie
    2025-05-04

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Mark Tripp
    With over 45 years of experience, I first started taking photos at the age of 14.
    My first camera was a Pentax SLR K1000 then moving into a Canon AE1 SLR.
    Purchased my first medium format camera in 1977, a Mamiya RB67 and then in 1978 this was when my photography business started. Primarily with weddings and portraits and then starting modelling, fashion, commercial and magazine photography.

    I originally took up photography to showcase my art, signwriting, graphic designs and visual merchandising but requests started about doing portraits and weddings. I also started in photo / journalism building up to freelance for over 20 Australian magazines and several oversea publications as well. To name a few - Australian Street Machine, Australian Street Rodding, Australasian Post, Women 2019s Weekly, Trucking Life, Vogue, Vogue House and Garden, Studio Fashion, Conde Nast Publications, People, Performance Street Car plus many more. I also started selling my images through a stock library, Auschromes where I was successful in selling my images here in Australia and overseas. Never really been into entering competitions however one I did enter through a photography magazine, I came first in this world wide portrait competition.

    I have also done a lot of modelling portfolios and hair images. I worked closely with several Tasmanian Modellling Agencies and hair salons. I was secretary / treasurer for The Australian Mannequin and Models Guild ( Tas Division ) for several years and helped co-ordinate The Mannequin and Photographic Model of the Year Awards. I was also successful in supplying award winning hair images for many hair stylists.

    Went back to visual merchandising part time for a few years while still continuing my photography business. Then in 2002 I was hired at Southern Cross Television now 7 Tasmania - Southern Cross Austereo, as a commercial producer. With the rapidly changes in technology I now also am a videographer / editor while still doing a lot of commercial photography. I have developed skills in photoshop, Lightroom and many more appplications to evolve my art and photography. I also have a strong presence with online sites where I sell my art and photography. Also still continue to sell digital images through stock libraries. Started in August 2020 with The Launceston Photography Group to become one of their instructors for the Launceston, Tasmania area.

    Mark Tripp is available for private bookings

    Available for private tutoring.

    PHOTOS
    Launceston Photography Group
    2025-05-17
    Title or Location: Bay Of Fires Tasmania
    The Milkyway and Aurora Australis together as buddies. So happy when I reviewed the photo on the back of the camera to have captured this to Icons of the sky together in the same shot.Taken on a night away camping at Cosy Corner in the Bay of Fires area Tasmania, Australia on the 1st May 2025. There was a predicted Aurora Australis, so I went to the beach in expectation and when I got there about 09:30 pm, this was the first shot I took, it looked great in the back of camera. Proceed to take
    Credit: Stephen Simmons

    Launceston Photography Group
    2025-05-17
    Title or Location: Selbourne, Tasmania, Australia
    Astrophotography night with Launceston Photography Group. After Packing up from shooting the the milk way, a friend noticed an unusal hue in the sky across the road from where we were shooting. So took this shot with my Samsung phone, hand held for 4 sec night mode, and voila Aurora .
    Credit: Muriel Rollins
    Facebook: Muriel Rollins
    Instagram: N/A
    Launceston Photography Group
    2025-04-11
    Title or Location: Launceston, Tasmania, from the Seaport looking across to Trevallyn during Blue Hour.
    Photo taken during a Sunset/Blue Hour tutorial on a Launceston Photography Group session with Mark Tripp.ISO 400, f9.0, 20 secs, 35 mm, Canon 24-70 2.8 L.
    Credit: Jack Barker

    Launceston Photography Group
    2025-04-11
    Title or Location: Launceston
    Just a chilly night in beautiful Launceston As a beginner and photography enthusiast..I saw this breathtaking night view with so many lights. Couldn't stop myself not taking a click with my samsung s22 ultra.
    Credit: Race
    Facebook: Race to win

    Launceston Photography Group
    2024-09-20
    Title or Location: Cataract Gorge, Launceston
    After recent severe weather events, l had decided to go for a walk through Cataract Gorge along the South Esk River. On this particular morning, the conditions and increased water flow, were perfect for these beautiful patterns to form on the water.Taken 13th September 2024, iPhone 14.
    Credit: Alex James
    Launceston Photography Group
    2024-08-09
    Title or Location: Looking up a staircase in Prague. The Black Madonna Restaurant.
    While walking along a hallway at a restaurant in Prague I happened to look up and saw this stairwell.
    Credit: Jack Barker
    Instagram: jack.barker88

    Staffordshire Photography Group
    2025-06-23
    Title or Location: West Midlands safari park
    The meerkat was perfectly standing on top of the rock looking over everything and it was just a perfect shot
    Credit: Jordan fairbanks
    Facebook: Jwf-photography
    Instagram: jwf.photos

    New Orleans Photography Group
    2025-06-23
    Title or Location: New Orleans Audubon Aquarium
    Audubon Aquarium 6/3/2025. 1st photo captured after redeeming my 2nd place Audubon Membership award for the 2025 NORD's outdoor nature photo contest. The beautiful sea nettle jelly fish used to be the last thing I'd see before they renovated and added the Insectarium
    Credit: Stephanie Kay Porche
    Facebook: [email protected]
    Instagram: [email protected]
    Orange County Photography Group
    2025-06-23
    Title or Location: Sitka, Alaska
    I was fortunate to capture this vivid image of this Majestic Bald Eagle while I was visiting Sitka, Alaska on a cruise. I felt she was the most beautiful bird I ever saw and couldn't wait to capture her image with my older Nikon D7100 camera.
    Credit: Gary Markarian

    Charlotte Photography Club
    2025-06-21
    Title or Location: Miami, FL
    Right after a terrific storm, we went outside to see if any damage had been done to the waterfront and were amazed to see the clear lights of the city with a bright moon shining overhead. The peaceful, calm water made it look like not a drop of rain had fallen.
    Credit: How rd Stevens

    Copyright 2024 Orble - ABN 66 656 124 373 - Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions