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Learn Your Camera Workshop Central Otago

Sat 30 & Sun 31 August 2025

Bannockburn, Central Otago

Sat 30 & Sun 31 August 2025

Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-4pm

Bannockburn, Central Otago

With pro photographer, Celia Walmsley, Stagebox Photography

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Would you love to?

Learn how to use your good camera rather than your phone in two days! Yes just two days!

You didn’t spend all that money for your beautiful camera to sit in its box.  But it’s overwhelming to learn to get to grips with it – right?

Well you can learn quickly and easily, with me!

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You'll Achieve

By the end of the workshop you’ll:

Know what those buttons and menus do on your camera (bye bye auto)

Understand all those confusing camera terms such as Aperture, ISO, Shutter, Depth of Field, Rule of Thirds

Truly understand the magical world of exposure (without being bamboozled with science and jargon)

Focus like a pro to get pin sharp photos

Understand light and composition and what makes an image stand out from the rest

Create brag worthy images to impress your friends, family and followers

Become a real photographer. After all Everyone’s a Photographer Until Manual!

So what are you waiting for?  Grab yourself a spot and let’s get that camera humming!

This workshop is about

Understand and use all those buttons on your good camera

Progress from grabbing lucky shots in Auto to creating stunning, eye catching, and even artistic, images using the Semi-Auto and Manual features on your 'good' camera.  

Understand and practice the fundamentals of photography including lighting, composition, focus, subject, exposure, gear,  colour and tone.

(NB: This workshop is not about taking photos with cell phone cameras or cameras without any manual controls)

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Who this Workshop is For

YOU, IF:

You have a 'good' camera that you're not using

Your camera is still in Auto because all those buttons are too confusing

You're still using your phone rather than your 'good' camera because you don't know how to use your camera

You are a beginner or intermediate photography enthusiast 

You spent a lot of money on a 'good' camera that is doing nothing because you don't know how to use it

You own a camera with manual controls, DSLR or mirrorless camera and want to learn how to use your camera to make stunning images

Workshop Investment

$355 per person

(Yes Super Gold Card & Student Discount Available)
Small group learning so book early
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About your Tutor

Hi I'm Celia Walmsley, professional photographer based in stunning Central Otago and Wellington.  

I've been photographing seriously for over 30 years (yes I started on film and darkroom) and been a full-time professional photographer for over 12 years with my company Stagebox Photography. 

Professionally I specialise in people photography including Weddings, Portraits, Branding, professional Ballet and Dance and teaching Photography Workshops.  Being based in Central Otago, Landscape and Dark Sky photography are my passions. 

I'm passionate about tutoring photography and helping you to get the best out of your camera and helping you create images that truly excite you.

I hold a Master of Fine Arts (Photography) and Certificate in Tertiary Teaching.  

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"Definitely take the opportunity! I learnt so much about my own camera and what makes a good picture.
It’s the type of workshop that’s good for any age person”

    Check out some images created by participants from previous workshops

    You'll Learn

    WHAT WE COVER - Day 1 

    • Understand the key buttons & menus on your camera
    • Use Semi auto controls on your camera to elevate your photos quickly
    • Understand Light to instantly improve your images 
    • Get one subject in focus with a blurred background
    • Get everything in focus using Aperture Priority 
    • Focus on your subject using Depth of field 
    • Tricks for when you need to get that photo quick! 
    • Freeze action and create blurred movement with Time Priority
    • Get pin-sharp focus
    • Compose your image in camera to make it stand out from holiday snaps 
    • Hands-on practice with your camera  

    WHAT WE COVER Day 2  

    • Use Manual settings to make your images look more like art works than holiday snaps 
    • Take full control of your camera
    • Use your camera to create images you want
    • Create stunning photos in different genre e.g. portrait, landscape, sport, movement, family, events, indoors, night sky, street, flora & fauna
    • Lenses and gear you need (and don't need) for what you want to do

    You receive

    Full-2 day weekend workshop
    Comprehensive workbook
    Practical challenging exercises
    Experienced tuition from professional photographer, Celia Walmsley, Stagebox Photography
    Learning in a small group (usually 8-10 people)
    Personal attention
    Fun and laughs

    Celia Walmsley

    Stagebox Photography
    Cost: $355 per person
    Sat 30 & Sun 31 August 2025
    Bannockburn, Central Otago
    Time: Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-4pm

    Register Now for
    this Workshop

    And start your journey to glorious images

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    Well worth it.  Came away with a greater understanding of my camera functions.

    Trish (workshop attendee)

      Fun from previous workshops

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