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Phone photography – Exploring Balmain (Birrabirragal)

Where
94 Beattie St
Balmain NSW 2041
Australia
The Exchange Hotel, Corner of Montague and Beattie Streets, Balmain
When

Sunday 4 June 2023 from 10am to 12pm Sunday 2 July 2023 from 10am to 12pm Sunday 1 October 2023 from 10am to 12pm

Cost

General admission: $60.00

This adventure is a combination of a walking tour, self-discovery, and a learning experience.

This is a fun and adventurous way to learn how to take creative photographs with your phone while exploring Sydney. We wander through the historic suburb of Balmain to photograph architecture, people, historic laneways, charming cottages, flowers, gardens, and anything else that inspires you! The workshop is suitable for all skill levels, all ages, and any type of smartphone. 

What we do:

  • Give you some creative photography fundamentals

  • Teach you how to improve your phone handling skills when taking photographs

  • Show you some creative composition techniques and tips used by professional photographers

  • Point you to our favourite phone apps for editing photos 

What you will need:

  • A smartphone

  • A basic level of fitness as we will be walking for most of the workshop

  • Sunscreen and a water bottle

Time and place:

  • The workshop starts at 10am sharp. Please arrive 15 mins before the workshop begins

  • Meet at The Exchange Hotel, 94 Beattie St, Balmain

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