LAUNCESTON
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

From Where I Stand

From Where I Stand

Saturday 22 February
Cimitiere St, Opposite new UTAS Nursing building - 10am - 2 Hours
Mark Tripp
This will be a session around the streets of Launceston, where I will demonstrate what I see from where I stand and how I would take an image. It will surprise you as I never take what is staring right in front of me. It will be a great session for beginners and intermediate photographers. I will cover a lot of techniques throughout this session. It will make you look at the world around you in a different and creative way.
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$47      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 01 March
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.
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$148       5 places left
Street Art Plus Street Photography at World Street Eats

Street Art Plus Street Photography at World Street Eats

Sunday 16 March
St John St. - 11am - 2 Hours
Mark Tripp
This session will cover street art and then Street Photography at Harmony Week at The World Street Eats. Join us for a fun photo event!
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$47      

Minimalism

Minimalism

Saturday 29 March
St John St - 10am - 2 Hours
Mark Tripp
See so many photos cluttered and the main subject gets lost. In the session we will simplify and take minimalist images by incorporating architectural and surrounds. Join us!
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$47      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 05 April
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.
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$148      
Astrophotography Meetup

Astrophotography Meetup

Friday 02 May
Selbourne Road - 7pm - 2 Hours
Mark Tripp
During this 2 hour meetup we are going to examine the art and techniques associated with Astrophotography as we capture the Milky Way. Learn the settings you need, selecting the location to photograph from and many other techniques. You will walk away with some incredible images from this evening.
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$47       5 places left

Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 03 May
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
$148      
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
    It is great to have a technical class every now and then, to build on understanding of the basics, and a good chance to ask lots of questions. This was a very useful session on understanding different lenses. Appreciate the handouts provided afterward also.
    5/5
    Michelle
    2025-02-17
    Mark's knowledge and experience was invaluable for this class.
    5/5
    Mr Jack Barker
    2025-02-17
    Enjoyed the session, very informative and delivered in an easy to understand way
    5/5
    Kris
    2025-02-16

    A fun and informative session. Thanks Mark.
    5/5
    John Hepher
    2025-02-10
    Great event. The session was a good way to learn Abstract.
    5/5
    Leeola
    2025-02-09
    Excellent as every
    5/5
    Peter
    2025-02-09

    As usual when Mark hosts these events full of concepts and ideas which to me at least are both novel, practical and achievable whilst using easily available household objects.
    5/5
    Michael
    2025-01-23
    Great concept for a session and had a wonderful time. Learnt heaps as usual. Thank you Mark.
    5/5
    John
    2025-01-15
    Well organised with great instruction and helpful tips
    5/5
    Mark
    2025-01-13

    This was one of the best sessions that we have been to. 5 stars to Mark Tripp.
    5/5
    Leeola
    2025-01-12
    Great class, with plenty of opportunity to practice with props, and get tips on composition. I really like flatlay photography and look forward to putting this in practice more.
    5/5
    Michelle
    2024-12-16
    This was a new topic for me, Mark is very knowledgable and helpful. I really enjoyed the session.
    5/5
    kristy
    2024-12-16

    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
    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
    Launceston Photography Group
    2024-06-01
    Title or Location: Four Springs Lake
    Canon 5D M2, Canon 17-40mm F4. Taken at 17mm, F11, 30sec exposure.
    Credit: Robert Miller

    Launceston Photography Group
    2024-05-31
    Title or Location: Lotus ponds, Candidasa, Bali
    The lotus ponds in Candidasa are about the size of a footy oval and directly opposite the town temple. Early in the morning you will be greeted by a sea of lotus flowers waiting to attract the local birds and insects. As you can see the white cheeked carpenter bee is a common resident. The image was captured with my go to kit of Fujifilm XT5 XF100-400 and as the sun was bright the settings were as you can imagine not challenging.
    Credit: Dean Creedy
    Instagram: dean.creedy_wildnatureimages

    Launceston Photography Group
    2024-05-17
    Title or Location: "She Shoots, She Scores" - Launceston, TAS
    What a night! My first time seeing, and photographing the magical Aurora Australis, or Southern Light's. An experience I got to share with thousands, possibly millions of others, who also saw the stunning beauty. Naturally, it wasn't hard to get 'creative' for a local monthly photography challenge. Even better, I got to see the magical light show from my very own backyard!
    Credit: Ashlee Keogh
    Facebook: a s h N a t u r a l Photography
    Launceston Photography Group
    2024-05-13
    Title or Location: High street Launceston
    The photo was taken on a Fuji x pro2. 13sec. ISO 500. 10-24 mm. Fstop 4.
    Credit: John Gill

    Swindon Photography Group
    2025-02-17
    Title or Location: Corsley, Wiltshire
    I took this photo on a very gloomy day in February! My aim was to get a minimalist shot with plenty of contrast and negative space. Camera: Fuji X-H2 and 16-55mm lens.
    Credit: Chris Andrews
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candaphoto1/

    San Francisco Photography Group
    2025-02-17
    Title or Location: Golden Gate Park
    Spent the evening practicing night photography using various settings. I turned the camera to get a unique perspective.
    Credit: Terry Enlow
    Instagram: @terryenlow
    Portland Photography Group
    2025-02-16
    Title or Location: Cannon Beach, Or
    Spent a couple days at the beach and was trying to attempt a night photo catching Haystack Rock along with the stars. Haven?t had much opportunity to practice and the sky was clear so, go for it. I had to cut off some of the sky due to roof overhead was in the way but it was an OK attempt for me. More practicing to follow.
    Credit: Ron Brown

    Newark Photography Group
    2025-02-14
    Title or Location: Central Park of Morris County
    During a recent photo outing dedicated to "snack time" I encountered this photo opportunity.
    Credit: Stephen Bush
    Instagram: @stephenbush219

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