Learn how to use your camera confidently in just one day!
Join me for a small-group, practical beginner photography workshop designed to take you from confused and frustrated to confident behind the camera. Perfect for anyone who wants to finally understand aperture, shutter speed and ISO, and start taking photos theyâre proud of.
Whether you want to photograph landscapes, capture beautiful portraits, shoot properties or explore any other style of photography, everything starts with understanding the fundamentals. Once you know how your camera works and how to control light, focus and composition, you can create great images anywhere.
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The struggle ends when your camera makes sense. Once you understand what you are doing, photography becomes fun, not frustrating
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Camera Controls Made Easy
Get comfortable with your gear and understand what each dial and setting does and how to use them.
Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO
No tech confusion. Just practical beginner friendly language and instruction that makes sense.
Composition and Exposure Basics
Simple real world techniques that instantly improve your photos.
Skills That Apply to Any Genre
Eager to shoot landscapes, portrait, family, property, travel? It all starts here.
Hands On Shooting at Iconic Locations
We visit three great local spots so you can practise and learn in the field with guidance the whole way.
Manual and Priority Modes
Understand the power of your cameras shooting modes and when to use them.
Plus, 3Â Powerful Handbooks
Each enrolment includes three Power Handbooks, practical and easy-to-follow guides designed to take your technical photography skills to the next level. Inside, youâll find real-world techniques, workflows, and step-by-step guides that help you master advanced shooting and editing methods. Whether youâre perfecting Focus Stacking for razor-sharp detail, building seamless Panoramas, or creating dynamic HDR Blends, these handbooks are your go-to companions to elevate your images and refine your craft.
This workshop is perfect if:
- â You mostly shoot on Auto and want real control over your camera.
- â You want better photos of travel, family and everyday life without tech overload.
- â You learn best by doing and like shooting on location, not just in a classroom.
- â You want a small, relaxed group where you can ask questions any time.
You will walk away with:
- â A simple process for nailing exposure in different lighting.
- â Confidence using aperture, shutter speed and ISO on your own.
- â A small collection of images from iconic Port Campbell locations.
- â Three clear beginner handbooks to keep practising at home.
COURSE OVERVIEW
A practical, hands-on workshop built for beginners so you can finally understand your camera, shoot with confidence, and learn the fundamentals in real locations around Port Campbell.
What We Cover During the Workshop
Your Mentor
Hey, I'm JOSH BEAMES
I have spent years helping hundreds of photographers take the guesswork out of shooting and finally feel confident using their cameras. I have taught hundreds of people who started exactly where you are right now, unsure what the buttons do, feeling overwhelmed by settings, and frustrated when their photos did not turn out the way they imagined.
I know what it feels like to own a great camera and still not feel in control of it, and I remember wishing someone could just explain things simply and let me practise in real situations without judgement or pressure. That is exactly why I created this workshop.Â
Finding Focus Photography 101 is designed to give you a clear pathway, a supportive learning environment, and the hands on practice beginners need. By the end of the day you will understand how your camera works, feel confident choosing your settings, and be able to make creative decisions with purpose. Most importantly, you will walk away excited to shoot, not stressed or confused.
Letâs make photography enjoyable, empowering, and something you look forward to every time you pick up your camera.
I look forward to teaching you! đ
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Finding Focus Workshop
A hands-on in person workshop for beginners who want to understand their camera and feel confident shooting in manual.
Port Campbell, Victoria
February 14, 2026 ¡ 3 pm to 9 pm
Limited to 6 spots
6 Hour Photography Basics Workshop
Ideal first step into shooting confidently in manual mode.
Workshop + 1 Hour Follow-Up Zoom
Includes the full workshop plus a private follow-up session.
