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Backlighting, Bokeh and Bursts

Backlighting, Bokeh and Bursts

Saturday 02 December
Newstead - 10am - 2 Hours
We will be using various techniques to maximise the behaviour of the light. Backlighting is one of my favourites and can be used for portraiture or nature. Bokeh is Japanese for blur but is a term used for soft out of focus balls of light which can look very pleasing. Burst in this case is star burst which can be achieved when you have strong areas of light and a correct choice of aperture. Use all three to create some amazing compositions.
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$43      
iPhone and Android Photography

iPhone and Android Photography

Sunday 10 December
City Park, Launceston - 10am - 2 Hours
The camera is just the tool, but you still need to know how to get the best from any camera. Any camera in the hands of a professional can take amazing images, so why not join in and come along and learn how to get the best from your phone. I will cover tips and tricks with in depth tutoring on lighting and composition.
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$43      
Beginners Photography Session

Beginners Photography Session

Sunday 17 December
City Park, Launceston - 10am - 3 Hours
Make 2024 your year for advancing your photography and what a better way to start to really understand your camera, so if you are confused with your camera and all of the menus, let me show you the benefits of getting off auto and into maunual. I will explain in a simple way about the exposure triangle and you finally dismiss 80 percent of those complicated dials, numbers and menus and get to know how to work your camera. We will touch on composition, lighting and so much more to transform your photography.
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$138      

Beginners Photography Session

Beginners Photography Session

Saturday 06 January
City Park, Launceston - 9am - 3 Hours
Make 2024 your year for advancing your photography and what a better way to start to really understand your camera, so if you are confused with your camera and all of the menus, let me show you the benefits of getting off auto and into maunual. I will explain in a simple way about the exposure triangle and you finally dismiss 80 percent of those complicated dials, numbers and menus and get to know how to work your camera. We will touch on composition, lighting and so much more to transform your photography.
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$138       5 places left
Ugly Places, Beautiful Photos

Ugly Places, Beautiful Photos

Saturday 13 January
South Launceston - 10am - 2 Hours
How many times have you just walked past ugly places and not bothered really looking to see if you could take photos?

Let me show you an ugly location but at the end of the session what amazing images you will take.
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$24      
Long Shadows

Long Shadows

Friday 19 January
Seaport Boulevarde - 6:30pm - 2 Hours
This special evening edition of Shadow Play delves into the artistry of long shadows.

I will touch on previous shadows' teachings before advancing onto long shadows.

Embracing the essence of a classic black-and-white aesthetic, this session promises a unique experience tailored to the allure of this timeless genre.
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$43      

Water Photography Meetup

Water Photography Meetup

Saturday 20 January
Newstead - 10am - 2 Hours
We will take the element of water and do some amazing tricks from reflections to freezing water, to motion in water and mix it up with the other elements. Get ready to be truly amazed as we explore the boundless wonders that arise from this element.
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$43      
Beginners Photography Session

Beginners Photography Session

Saturday 03 February
City Park, Launceston - 9am - 3 Hours
Make 2024 your year for advancing your photography and what a better way to start to really understand your camera, so if you are confused with your camera and all of the menus, let me show you the benefits of getting off auto and into maunual. I will explain in a simple way about the exposure triangle and you finally dismiss 80 percent of those complicated dials, numbers and menus and get to know how to work your camera. We will touch on composition, lighting and so much more to transform your photography.
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$138      
Fine Art Black and White

Fine Art Black and White

Saturday 10 February
South Launceston - 2:10pm - 2 Hours
This will be a black and white session of a difference. We will simplify subject and composition choices plus show you simplistic and stunning lighting effects to produce a fine art piece of black and white photo, so you will be proud of and enlarge and get framed so you can can enjoy your art on the wall for the world to view.
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$43      

Photography Travel

Cape Hillsborough - North Queensland - 3 Day Photography Tour

Cape Hillsborough - North Queensland - 3 Day Photography Tour

Friday 01 December
Mackay, North Queensland - 2pm - 3 days
Photography Travel Australia
Capture the Magic of Cape Hillsborough in Northern Queensland: Join Our Photography Tour!

Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Parks is a haven nestled in the beautiful and tranquil surrounds of central North Queensland, a short drive from the hub of Mackay.

This beautiful area gives us opportunity to practice many photographic techniques such as seascape, landscape, wildlife (think Wallabies on the beach!) bird photography, flora and fauna, sunsets and sunrise to name a few.

Embark on a visual journey in this wonderful part of Northern Queensland through the lens of your camera. Our Photography Tour in Cape Hillsborough, is your passport to discovering the areas most beautiful surrounds, all while honing your photography skills.

All levels of photographer and all makes of camera are welcome. Non photographers / family are also welcome.

Highlights include:
-Review of all camera settings
-Landscape Photography and Hike, including capturing the Sunset for dramatic lighting
-Sunrise Session capturing Wallabies on the beach at this special time of day
-Hidden waterfall Hike
-Macro and close up photography

Our professional photography guide Marty Strecker, an expert in both this magical area of Queensland and photography techniques, will lead you to the ideal vantage points and provide hands-on assistance to capture Cape Hillsborough's essence. All skill levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced photographers, as we tailor our instruction to your needs.
**Medium level of fitness required.

Tour Details and Inclusions:
Dates: Friday 1st December - Sunday 3rd December
Accommodation: 2 nights in shared or own accommodation. Options and prices range for camping / glamping / cabins / shared or private (select option at checkout)
Meals :2 x Breakfasts, 1 x Dinners, 2 x Lunch
Group Size: Minimum 6, Maximum 12
Photographic instruction by a professional photographer
Equipment and Gear List: Will be emailed upon Booking

What's not included:
Flights
Airport Transfers
Alcohol with meals
Photographic equipment

Don't miss the opportunity to transform your Northern Queensland adventure into a visual masterpiece.

Reserve your spot today and embark on a photography tour that will leave you with stunning memories to cherish forever and let your creativity flourish.
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$785      
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.

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    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    Fantastic session Cosplay. 3 set ups with lots of costumes. A great creative session. Thanks to Mark Tripp.
    5/5
    Leeola
    2023-11-20
    As usual, great session with lots of helpful information.
    5/5
    Mr Jack Barker
    2023-10-23
    Great session. Lauren was a great model to work with and I learnt a lot. Thanks Mark Tripp once again for the expert guidance.
    5/5
    John
    2023-10-19

    Learnt alot in this session. Mark Tripp was fantastic in showing us all ways to photograph in natural light. Enjoyed it.
    5/5
    Leeola
    2023-10-15
    What a fun and fantastic learning session. Hands on with props and lots of ideas given to achieve the best photos. Thank you to Mark Tripp, for great teaching and a wonderful session.
    5/5
    Leeola
    2023-10-08
    The event was well put together with lots of information and tips. Enjoyed it and look forward to the next one.
    5/5
    Leeola
    2023-09-25

    Mark is an excellent teacher and has so much passion and knowledge about photography! Thanks so much for a wonderful session
    5/5
    Sara
    2023-08-06
    Enjoyed it. Learnt a lot. Thanks Mark.
    5/5
    John
    2023-07-25
    Enjoyed The Papercut Session. Something different to learn. Was alot of fun
    5/5
    Leeola
    2023-06-18

    A very informative session.
    5/5
    Sharleen
    2023-06-08
    Great session, Mark is a great teacher. I am learning so much each time that I have being attending these theme sessions. Really enjoyable.
    5/5
    Sharleen
    2023-05-31
    Very informative and pitched just right for beginners
    5/5
    Joy
    2023-05-22

    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.

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    PHOTOS
    Launceston Photography Group
    2023-10-11
    Launceston Photography Group
    2023-11-27
    Title or Location: Devonport Tasmania
    "Just me and my camera"A late afternoon wander with our cameras, over the Don River Devonport Tasmania.100-400@100 F5
    Credit: Jenny King
    Launceston Photography Group
    2023-10-11

    Launceston Photography Group
    2023-11-10
    Title or Location: Bay of Fires, Eastern Tasmania
    Taken on a Canon 600D with a 17-55mm lens, my focus was on slow shutter speed and composition, the water was very rough on that particular day, which made for some excellent effects for the final product.
    Credit: Bennyboyphotography
    Launceston Photography Group
    2023-10-11
    Launceston Photography Group
    2023-11-10
    Title or Location: Launceston brisbane arcade
    Very friendly sparrows in the outdoor eating areas behind the cafes. Very well fed and very bold.
    Credit: Jak Archer
    Instagram: j4k4rch3r

    Hamilton Photography Group
    2023-11-27
    Launceston Photography Group
    2023-10-21
    Title or Location: Launceston Tasmania, Australia.
    Launceston has a very unique corner featuring four very well preserved examples of architecture from 1880s, 1930s, 1960s and 1980s. Each building is on a the four corners of the crossroads of Brisbane and George Streets. This is the art-deco one.Fujica ST 705w Fujinon 28mm 2.8 lens. Ilford XP2 400ASA. F16 @ 1/250th sec.
    Credit: John Hepher
    Hamilton Photography Group
    2023-11-27

    Launceston Photography Group
    2023-10-07
    Title or Location: Table Cape Tulip Farm, Wynyard
    The Image was taken during the InstaMeet at the Table Cape Tulip Farm during Sunrise.
    Credit: Kitsune Visuals
    Facebook: Kitsune Visuals
    Instagram: Kitsune_Visuals
    Hamilton Photography Group
    2023-11-27
    Launceston Photography Group
    2023-09-23
    Title or Location: Evandale, Northern Tasmania
    While out waiting for the elusive Lady Aurora Australis to show her beams, l captured a different beam when another photographer turned on his head light.Capturing light against light.Nikon 7500Iso 800, f/2, 30 seconds
    Credit: Leeola Hepher

    Overland Park Photography Group
    2023-11-21
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2023-11-27
    Title or Location: Bauld Hill, Stanwell Park
    I was on my way home when I saw the paragliders hovering ahead. So even though I thought I would try to get a few photos of them. The storm was getting closer & we all thought we would get wet, but just before it hit, it threw out a quick burst of colour. Sometimes it?s all about timing. iPhone 12 Pro Max & Snapseed.
    Credit: Rosalie zbtady
    Overland Park Photography Group
    2023-11-21

    Portland Photography Group
    2023-11-26
    Title or Location: This was shot in my back yard in Felida Washington
    There had been a frost and most of the flowers in the garden stopped blooming but early one morning after a rain shower I found this blossom and decided to photograph it. Canon 90D, Sigma 105 f2.8, sturdy tripod, cable release.
    Credit: Joe Allen
    Facebook: Joe Allen Sr
    Montreal Photography Group
    2023-11-20
    Fort Collins Photography Group
    2023-11-26
    Title or Location: Firehouse Alley, Fort Collins, CO
    This shot was so fun to capture. The model, Dakota, wanted some epic shots for her senior session. Equipment: Canon R5 on a tripod, Canon rf 28-70, Flashpoint ad200 in a 42" MagMod pro octa. How I got the shot: The camera was on a tripod and set to a 2.5 second exposure, f/10, iso 50. The flash was camera left at about 6' high, It was set to 1/16 power. Behind the model is a 30 year veteran of the Poudre Fire Authority. He was dressed out in full bunker gear. We had a steel 2" square tube wr
    Credit: Bob Younger (Bob Younger Images)
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobyoungerimages/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobyoungerimages/

    London Photography Group
    2023-11-26
    Title or Location: Straffordville
    I was at Watermelonfest, and there was a gentleman there with birds of prey from the Raptor Conservatory. This was one of many shots I took with my Canon 6DMK2/EF70-300 IS USM MK2.
    Credit: Bruce Foster
    Crawley Photography Group
    2023-11-26
    Title or Location: Manchester
    walking on a cool October day in the streets of Manchester I loved these pigeons bathing plus the colors and reflection and all the vibe there
    Credit: Maria Stanuca
    Victoria Photography Group
    2023-11-24
    Title or Location: Beacon Hill Park in Victoria BC
    I'd been at Beacon Hill Park?s Famous Story Pole a number of times and noticed that some of the Eagles would land on top of it to survey the park from. Realizing it was a golden opportunity, I brought my camera gear (Sony A7iv and a Sigma 150-600mm lens) and just waited for some magic to happen. And happen it did...
    Credit: Sean Quinn
    Instagram: @superiorityqomplex

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