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Fogg Dam Bird Photography Meet-Up class

Fogg Dam Bird Photography Meet-Up class

Saturday 21 June
Fogg Dam Wetlands Reserve - 9am - 2 Hours
Gayle Raymond
Let's capture the incredible variety of water birds down at Middle Point wetlands, the stunning Fogg Dam.Only a 40 min drive down the Stuart Hwy, then turn onto the Kakadu Highway past Humpty Doo to Fogg Dam.Meet you at the Bird Hide structure at the end of the track, over the causeway, keep going to the end.
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Outdoor Portraits

Outdoor Portraits

Saturday 12 July
Darwin Waterfront Precinct - 9am - 2 Hours
Gayle Raymond
This meet-up discusses posing and how to use natural, ambient light for the best results. We'll practice posing subjects and shooting with strong sunlight contrast, filling in shadows and then adjusting our settings for shooting in shade.You'll learn to look critically at the setting, arranging interesting backgrounds and compositions. On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along a family member or a friend as model. Any camera gear will be fine, except macros. If you have a zoom lens, wide-angle in your kit, this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits. We'll see you there!
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$49      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 23 August
The Rocks NSW 2000 - 9am - 2 Hours
Gayle Raymond
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.

We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
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$49      

ABOUT DARWIN
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 Darwin .

  • 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
    Gayle was a lovely host, I learnt some great tips and tricks in the session and captured some gorgeous sunset shots. It was a great evening and I?ll be back at the next one 🙂
    5/5
    Alex
    2025-04-08
    I did enjoy the evening, it was good to meet others who are also interested in photography. Learn new things and looking forward to the next event.
    5/5
    Laurent Yapai
    2025-04-08
    Was great gave me thoughts on how to plan it
    5/5
    Sharon
    2025-03-04

    I enjoyed the course. Instructor was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.
    5/5
    Sandy
    2025-02-24
    After a little issue finding the photographer it turned into a fun evening, though the main actors (birds) were a bit shy. I did enjoy the company of fellow photographers/enthusiasts and the check in form Gayle on technique and settings.
    5/5
    Eileen
    2025-02-18
    The event was excellent for getting a basic understanding of how to use a camera, take quality photos and meet people with the same interests.
    5/5
    Fran Costantin
    2025-01-20

    Friendly non-threatening learning environment.p
    5/5
    Phil
    2025-01-13
    Gayle was lovely and very welcoming. The group ranged from people who had never shot with more than their phone camera to others like myself who wanted to get a better understanding of using a camera manually, and all of us walked away having learnt quite a bit!
    5/5
    Alexandra
    2025-01-13
    This beginners' photography class is perfect for anyone looking to move beyond auto mode and take control of their camera settings. As someone with no prior experience, I found the session incredibly informative and accessible. The instructor explained the various shooting modes and demystified key terms like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. By the end of the class, I felt confident experimenting with manual mode, adjusting settings to achieve the creative effects I envisioned. It?s a fantastic introduction to understanding your camera and building the skills to create intentional, well-composed images. Highly recommended for aspiring photographers!
    5/5
    Jayne
    2025-01-13

    Im an intermediate photographer, Gayles excitment in this class was contageous. She encouraged us to try different techniques and formats. It was a fun session .
    5/5
    Kris
    2024-12-10
    It was enough information and experimentation in the 2 hours.
    5/5
    Margot
    2024-11-02
    Really enjoyable, learnt a lot, thank you!
    5/5
    Dannielle
    2024-08-29

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Gayle Raymond
    Hi there!
    I have been fascinated by the many facets of photography since I was a kid. It's an incredible art form, isn't it?
    I studied a Media Communications Degree and Bachelor of Education, so I've worked as a photographer in the industry and also as a secondary school media studies teacher (inc dark room and digital photography).
    I am a professional photographer in Darwin, with a wide and varied client base seeking photo coverage of all different kinds of events and purposes.
    You won't believe this, but landscape and bird photography is my go-to hobby still and holding a camera, switching lenses in a hurry to catch that shot, still gives me that buzz!
    See you at the next Meet-up :)

    Gayle Raymond is available for private bookings

    Weddings, portraits, personal brand portraits, events and sports. Maternity and newborns.

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    PHOTOS
    Tacoma Photography Group
    2025-06-17
    Darwin Photography Group
    2025-04-13
    Title or Location: Howard Springs, Northern Territory
    It was worth the wait for the perfect shot as the clouds moved around the moon, signalling that the dry season is well on its way
    Credit: Dannielle Jamie
    Facebook: Dannielle Jamie
    Instagram: DannielleJamie
    Clarksville Photography Group
    2025-06-16

    Darwin Photography Group
    2025-04-13
    Title or Location: Gunn Point, Northern Territory
    Another perfect night at Gunn Point, me and my mum shared laughter and stories, we were both in awe of the sunset, which looked like a tornado and then a colourful tree which lit up the whole sky, you can never go wrong with wine, a cheese board alongside the people you love on a warm Darwin summers night
    Credit: Dannielle Jamie
    Facebook: Dannielle Jamie
    Instagram: danniellejamie
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-06-16
    Darwin Photography Group
    2025-02-25
    Title or Location: Mangrove boardwalk Casuarina Coastal Reserve Darwin
    The photo was taken in the early morning along the mangrove boardwalk track at the casuarina coastal reserve. The tide was running out and there was a real sense of peacefulness as you could hear the water slowly trickling out among the mangroves. The sun light spreads a gentle glow through the canopy and onto the mangroves with their roots extending out into the creek and finally the light reflects down into the water as it slowly runs out to the ocean. I feel this photo captures the peacef
    Credit: Mark
    Instagram: Moments of Australia

    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-06-16
    Darwin Photography Group
    2024-12-13
    Title or Location: Darwin Botanical Garden
    After the rain, I decided to take a walk to the small pond behind the function room at Darwin Botanical. It seemed like the water lilies might be in bloom, and I imagined the sweet scent of their flowers, freshened by the rain, drawing in a delicate dragonfly.
    Credit: Lis Hanaruddin
    Facebook: Lis Hanaruddin
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-06-16

    Darwin Photography Group
    2024-08-01
    Title or Location: Gunn point, NT
    My dad recently passed away, he was a huge fan of birds and the outdoors. Soon after I took a solo trip out to Gunn Point, I spotted this crow who was very friendly and I followed him around for a long while trying to get a good shot, along the way I found many other photo opportunities. The crow then walked me back to the car and just as I was about to leave, it jumped up on the fence and posed nicely for this photo, I thanked my dad for one last photo opportunity.
    Credit: Crow
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-06-16
    Darwin Photography Group
    2024-07-27
    Title or Location: Gunn Point, NT
    My uncle was in town for a visit from NSW, so myself and my mum and uncle took a trip out to Gunn Point, we walked the beach for hours whilst chatting and looking for sea shells and then marvelled at the sunset in the evening, we decided to get a photo of my uncle and me, the colours were so vivid and the weather was warm, it was a perfect dry season day in Darwin
    Credit: Dannielle
    Facebook: dannielle Jamie
    Instagram: danniellejamie

    Hamilton Photography Group
    2025-06-16
    Cleveland Photography Group
    2025-06-18
    Title or Location: Cleveland Museum of Natural History
    This photo was a part of the first roll of film I ever shot. I had just gotten my first SLR, and as a zookeeper at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, I thought it would be fun to start with some portraits of all my favorite critters. Scarlet the Red Fox was very curious about the camera and ended being the perfect model. Minolta X-700, expired Kodak Ultramax 400
    Credit: Arthur Truax
    Facebook: Arthur Truax
    Instagram: @art.j.film
    Augusta Photography Group
    2025-06-11

    Spokane Photography Group
    2025-06-17
    Title or Location: Cat Tales Wildlife Rescue, Spokane, WA
    I've lived in Spokane almost 15 years and had never visited the Cat Tales Wildlife Rescue in North Spokane. Finally got to visit and this wonderful tiger was posing for me as if I were directing it. I got several wonderful images but really loved this one. Taken with a Fujifilm XT-5, XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS. Post processed with Skylum's Luminar Neo.
    Credit: Kevin J Watt
    Facebook: https://flickr.com/photos/kilowattusaf/albums
    Instagram: kilowattphotography@instagram
    Bell County Photography Group
    2025-06-10
    Isle Of Wight Photography Group
    2025-06-15
    Title or Location: West wight
    A beautiful fox cub smelling a flower in the beautiful sunshine.
    Credit: Josh Thomas
    Facebook: Capture The Second Photography
    Instagram: capture_the_second_photography

    Bell County Photography Group
    2025-06-10
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-06-15
    Title or Location: Rising Sun Indiana
    This image was shot in the winter..the temperature was 13f. ..had to chill my lens to meet the extreme cold ..the location is Red Wolf Santuary
    Credit: Roger harris
    Winnipeg Photography Group
    2025-06-09

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