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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.
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$155       0 places left
Basics of Light in Photography

Basics of Light in Photography

Saturday 19 July
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.
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$49      
Waterfalls and Nature

Waterfalls and Nature

Saturday 26 July
Golconda Rd, Lilydale - 10am - 2 Hours
Mark Tripp
We will head out to Lilydale Waterfalls and I will show you tricks in using ND filters and the right length of shutter speeds to capture beautiful images of waterfalls and in general moving water. I will also guide you through other nature images. We will cover shutter speeds for motion and frozen images, general landscape exposures and composition plus heaps more.
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$49      

The Car Park

The Car Park

Saturday 02 August
York St Car Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Mark Tripp
I love doing a left of field subject to get photographers thinking out of the box. This session is a different style of Street Photography with creating a story with in a high rise car park. We will creat motion blur, close ups, reflections, street landscapes and so much more which will be all contained from our location in a car park. These sessions are very creative and unique and most photographers would think Why do I want to go to a car park to take images??? but like previous similar themed sessions, you will be amazed of what you can create and your images will be completely different rather than just going to iconic places all the time. Come on, get out of you comfort zone and join in on the over the top creative session.
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$49      
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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.

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    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    Another great class, with lots of tips and creative ideas to go away and experiment with.
    5/5
    Michelle
    2025-07-07
    Mark gave us lots of useful information to think about.
    5/5
    Mr Jack Barker
    2025-07-07
    It was amazing and learnt so much. It is another way to make a difference to a photo. Adding that artistic design to photographs.
    5/5
    Marion
    2025-06-26

    A great class with plenty of practice time and tips on a range of creative tools.
    5/5
    Michelle
    2025-06-24
    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

    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

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    PHOTOS
    Launceston Photography Group
    2023-10-11
    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
    2023-10-11

    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
    2023-10-11
    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

    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-07-07
    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
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-07-07

    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
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-07-07
    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

    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-07-07
    Savannah Photography Group
    2025-07-10
    Title or Location: Ellis Square, Savannah, GA
    I met young Miles at Ellis Square while he was doing some rather gymnastic break dancing. Luckily, for me, I was using my Nikon Z7 which allowed me to switch from raw to jpeg giving me 9 frames per second on motor drive. I was shooting aperture preferred and used f/8 the resulting shutter speed was 1/1600 of a second. 9fps sounds fast but I only had 6 nicely composed shots out of 120 exposures.
    Credit: Ray Sliva
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-07-07

    Birmingham Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, UK
    I had spent the better part of the day moving silently through the edges of the chase looking to photograph deer. It was one of those days that seemed perfect on paper: overcast skies that softened the light, barely a breath of wind, and a camera battery at full charge. But nature is nothing if not humbling. The deer remained ghost-like, unseen despite hours of quiet patience and soft steps.By late afternoon my hopes had dimmed so I began the slow walk back to the car. The path wound through
    Credit: Darren Ford
    Facebook: darren.ford.1865
    Instagram: darrenfordphotography
    Visalia Photography Group
    2025-07-06
    Winnipeg Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Whitemouth, ManitobaCPKC
    CPKC Rail Engine 9350 plus one heading east out of Winnipeg to deliver it's freight to Eastern Canada and possibly countries beyond on this beautiful summer day. Engine 9350 is a Diesel/Electric Locomotive which was built in February 2012 by General Electric and produces 4400HP which is capable to propel it to a top speed of 75mph. I love to photograph trains whenever I get a chance. To me they are iconic.
    Credit: Terry Jeffery

    Lancaster Photography Group
    2025-07-01
    Murfreesboro Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
    Sitting on the rooftop at Salia Restaurant in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico watching the storms blow in. Travel and Leisure has named this city as one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. This location is a photographers dream location.
    Credit: James Strength
    Facebook: James Strength
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-06-30

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