Bring your lunch and learn. Luchtime learning is an informal way to get to know more about photography, and the best thing is it wont cost you anything.

We will present various subjects in a simple, quick and easy to understand way. So in the time it takes to eat your lunch we will be able to teach something new about photography.

Please use the register button to RSVP. That way if the talk has to be postponed we will be able to advise you.
Venue: Foto Riesel training room. Level 1, 362 Kent St, Sydney. Phone: 9299 8833 

An introduction to flash photography

 Wednesday, 1st May. 1.10 - 1.50pm

Learn how to get more from your flash

What you will learn:
What is a guide number.
How shutter and aperture effects flash.
Softening the flash by bouncing or with diffusers.

Presenter: Steve Piggott.

Lightroom

 Wednesday, 29th May
Adobe Lightroom has changed the way we now handle images. It simplifies all the day to day tasks of importing, cataloguing, organising and backing-up. In this session we will go over the main parts of this fantastic program.

What you will learn
• Importing images.
• Cataloguing and organising.
• Basic workflow.

Presenter: John Wallace

Choosing the right lens

 Wednesday, 26th June. 1.10 - 1.50pm

we’ll explore the vast range of lenses that are available and discuss how different lenses will affect your image.

What you will learn:
• Focal length & apertures.
• Specialty lenses and what they are used for.
• How focal length changes your image.

Presenter: Steve Piggott.

Close-up Photography

Wednesday, 26th June. 1.10 - 1.50pm

Do you enjoy the world of all things small? Close-up photography opens the door to a wonderful new world of photo opportunities
In this talk you will get a better understanding of the equipment and techniques necessary to create close-up images.

What you will learn

• What equipment is best suited to close-up photography
• Simple tips and techniques
• What camera setting will give you the best images

Presenter: Steve Piggott.

Registrations opening soon 

Dealing with light

 It goes without saying that without light, photography is not possible. A lights strength, quality and colour will all affect the final result you get.
In this talk we will delve into the world of lights and light modifiers.

What you will learn;

• Different types of lights available.
• The colour of light.
• Metering.

Presenter: Steve Piggott.

Next Date TBA

Sports photography

Learn how to take sharp, dynamic action shots.  Ideal if you're new to action or sports photography, we’ll show you how to use the features of your camera to take stunning action shots

What You Will Learn
• How to make the most of the features of your camera to capture action
• How to capture a feeling of movement in your shots
• Which lenses are best suited to action photography

Presenter: Steve Piggott.

Next Date TBA 

Understanding colour & compression

Colour space, JPG & RAW
These are terms we hear talked about yet often don’t really know what they are, how they affect our images and whether we should be using them or not.

What you will learn:
What the difference is between JPG & RAW files.
How compression affects your image.
What colour space is & what is best.

Presenter: Steve Piggott.

Next Date TBA

From pixels to print.

Wednesday, 27th February. 1.10 - 1.50pm

You have embraced digital technology now rediscover your love of printing. 

In 40 minutes we will walk you through the skills and knowledge needed to print archival, photographic images in your own home.
We will discuss software, printer maintenance and profiling, monitor calibration and everything in between.
This course will give the know-how to get beautiful print-ready files. 

What you will learn:
Colour management.
Resolution and printing.
Choosing the right paper stock.

Presenter: Peter Lang.

Next Date TBA

Shutter, Aperture & Correct Exposure

 Wednesday, 27th March. 1.10 - 1.50pm

 Learn the basics of how the shutter, aperture and ISO work together to create correct exposure.

What you will learn:
Shutter speeds and how they effect the image.
Aperture or f numbers and how they effect the image
Exposure modes (shutter & aperture priority, manual and program)

Presenter: Steve Piggott.

Next Date TBA