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Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 13 June
Newstead - 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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$155.00       2 places left
F4 and Under Plus Understanding Light Metering

F4 and Under Plus Understanding Light Metering

Saturday 20 June
Newstead - 10am - 2 Hours
Mark Tripp
Have you ever felt that your photos lacked something important? A shallow depth of field effect is a favourite technique for elevating images from zero to hero. Let's explore how to use shallow depth of field effectively. I will also combine into this session understanding light metering to get that perfect exposure through camera.
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$49      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 04 July
Newstead - 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      

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Saturday 18 July
Tamar St - 10am - 2 Hours
Mark Tripp
This is the next step from Beginners to really work the camera in manual settings. I will also work through histograms and show you how to get the perfect exposure by also understanding the light meter. I will demonstrate spot and average light meter readings. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings on manual.
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$49.00      
Master Class

Master Class

Saturday 08 August
Newstead - 10am - 2 Hours
Mark Tripp
Which is your biggest challenge right now
in photography… I have trouble knowing what camera settings to use in each situation … I have trouble knowing how and what to do in post processing… I have trouble improving my composition and developing my own creative style… I have trouble understanding and utilising different types of light… I have trouble with motivation for photography… Why not do the masterclass to elevate your photography to next level. I will cover all trouble shooting above plus there will be an opportunity for Q&A to help you in any other areas you require assistance in.
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$49.00      
Selective Colour Photography

Selective Colour Photography

Saturday 15 August
Newstead - 10am - 2 Hours
Mark Tripp
We go through the colour wheel and I will show you what selective colours complement each other and then apply this to taking images. The next part will be isolating colours to make the main colour jump out from the image plus show you how to create and black and white image with an area of a solid colour. We will also work with mono colours and for example shoot a red subject against red etc. This can be simple and create striking images.
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$49.00      

Coloured Gels

Coloured Gels

Saturday 05 September
Newstead - 10am - 2 Hours
Mark Tripp
This session will be about using coloured gels or filters to create a slight abstract feel by adding strong colour into your photographs. It will be partly in studio under controlled lighting but will also demonstrate an inexpensive way by using existing natural light with the use of coloured gels and filters.
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$49.00      
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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    • REVIEWS
    We could have spent more time on this subject. But great information and lighting effect suggestions were given.
    5/5
    Liz
    2026-06-01
    Mark was able to simplify what I considered to be a difficult subject.
    5/5
    Jack
    2026-06-01
    A great insight into the world of colour on colour. Fabulous sets to photograph to put it all into practice. Thank you to Mark Tripp for a wonderful learning experience.
    5/5
    Leeola
    2026-05-31

    A new way of seeing, not only the wide view but also focusing on the details of potential images that had not occurred to me before.
    5/5
    Michael
    2026-05-25
    Came away with a new vision after attending Mark's "Angles and Views" session, always enjoyable and packed with clever and helpful ideas to lift photos from the ordinary to having more impact.
    5/5
    Michael
    2026-04-27
    I really enjoyed the session and learned a few new techniques as well as reminding me of several that I had forgotten about. Great teacher. Thanks Mark
    5/5
    Liz
    2026-04-26

    Great class, lots of good tips provided that you can go away and put into practice.
    5/5
    Michelle
    2026-03-23
    Mark was his usual helpful self, lots of good information backed up with practical experience.
    5/5
    Jack
    2026-03-23
    I had no idea how little I knew regarding lighting and posing for studio portraiture, Mark's session remedied that as it was packed full of information which was very helpfully reinforced with a follow up email with all the details.
    5/5
    Michael
    2026-02-23

    Very good session. Information was conveyed in an easy to understand way, which made it easy to put the lessons learned into practice.
    5/5
    Brent
    2026-02-09
    I really enjoyed the recent "Minimalism" event, I have attempted this style in the past and have always been dissatisfied with my efforts, now armed with Mark's very helpful advice and knowledge I have a much better insight into this type of photography.
    5/5
    Michael
    2026-01-19
    I came home with much more knowledge than I expected to - and it made sense.
    5/5
    Sandy
    2026-01-12

    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
    2026-06-02
    Title or Location: Boags Brewery, Launceston
    I challenged myself to see things differently by choosing an industrial location to photograph scenes that are often overlooked.
    Credit: Colleen Lines
    Launceston Photography Group
    2023-10-11

    Launceston Photography Group
    2026-05-29
    Title or Location:
    Camera settings were.Nikon Coolpix S7000F 4.1/200 ISO 125.
    Credit: Leeola Hepher
    Launceston Photography Group
    2023-10-11
    Launceston Photography Group
    2026-05-04
    Title or Location: In our garden, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.
    Three images merged into one using a photo stacking tool.
    Credit: Michael Collins

    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Launceston Photography Group
    2026-04-25
    Title or Location: Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.
    This is the "Penny Royal Adventure Park, an adult may purchase a ticket to allow them to go rock climbing, a cliff walk, cliff jump (which is optional) and to travel on a zip line.
    Credit: Michael Collins
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    Launceston Photography Group
    2026-04-25
    Title or Location: Chasing the Autumn Glow
    The light in the afternoons right before sunset lately has just been absolutely magical. So much so, that I was inspired to do some light chasing right in my backyard. Autumn is an amazing time of year when you live in a beautiful place like Launceston, Tasmania.
    Credit: Ashlee Keogh
    Facebook: AshNatural Photography
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Launceston Photography Group
    2026-03-20
    Title or Location: Launceston City Park, Tasmania
    On a moody, dull Sunday afternoon, I was strolling through the Launceston City Park with my camera in hand. As soon as I walked passed the newly restored Jubilee Drinking Fountain, inspiration for this moody image came with to me with ease. The overcast conditions screamed a strong black and white edit with dramatic silhouettes and patterns.
    Credit: Ashlee Keogh
    Facebook: a s h N a t u r a l Photography

    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Orange County Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: This Still Life Photograph of "Grapes, Strawberry's and Wine" was taken in my bedroom in Orange County California.
    This image is a Still Life Composition of "Berries, Wine and Grapes" that I created on a rainy day in my bedroom. I used no fancy Studio Lighting at all. My only light source was a hand-held flashlight that I kept moving rapidly. It was an experiment in Light Painting when I couldn't go outside to shoot.
    Credit: Gary Markarian
    Sacramento Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    Hertfordshire Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Stanborough Lake
    The bird, location, background and the light complimented each other creating a scene that could not be neglected.
    Credit: Leszek Walczak
    Facebook: Lesswall photography
    Eastbourne Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Syracuse Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Dewitt, NY
    Blue Moon, DeWitt, NY 5/29/26 (OM System OM1 mkii w/ M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm)
    Credit: AT McLean

    Columbia Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Fremont Photography Group
    2026-05-31
    Title or Location: Hanksville, Utah
    Early morning drive to moonscape was worth it when I was able to capture first morning rays on the canyon walls.
    Credit: Niral Patel
    Instagram: Npatel.photos
    Columbia Photography Group
    2026-05-12

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