Extended Photography
Course Overview
Take your photography to the next level with our Extended Photography Course
Designed for photography enthusiasts who are ready to go beyond the basics, this course builds on your foundational skills and dives deeper into the artistry and technique of image-making.
Each week focuses on a new genre or advanced concept, helping you refine your personal style while gaining practical experience in a range of photographic disciplines. Whether you're aiming to shoot compelling portraits, captivating nightscapes, or dynamic street scenes, this course will challenge and inspire you.
In this course, you will
- Refresh your understanding of the fundamentals and apply them with greater creative intent.
- Delve into advanced composition techniques to add depth, emotion, and storytelling to your images.
- Explore specialised genres like portraiture, food, and still life photography—perfect for both hobbyists and aspiring professionals.
- Master the art of capturing landscapes, nature, and macro details with clarity and impact.
- Learn to shoot after dark with confidence, including techniques for night and astrophotography.
- Discover how to approach travel and street photography with sensitivity, spontaneity, and style.
- Take your post-processing to the next level with guided editing and retouching sessions using industry-standard software.
- Share your work in a final "Show & Tell" session designed to celebrate progress, creativity, and growth.
Course Breakdown
Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will have a strong grasp of advanced photographic concepts and techniques across a variety of genres. They will develop a personalised photographic voice, gain hands-on experience in editing and retouching, and walk away with a diverse portfolio of images they can be proud of.
*Please note - some of these lessons may need to happen on location at the weekend to utilise natural light and what the location has to offer.
Course Dates
Term 3 runs from Thursday 24th July to Thursday 11th September
What to bring
- An SLR camera or any camera with a M/A/S(Tv)/P dial on the top will work
- Optional accessories (if available):
- Tripod
- Spare battery
- Spare memory card - Comfortable shoes
- Wet weather gear (just in case)
- Pen and paper for note-taking
Testimonials
"If I could give more stars to Zara, I would. She brought enthusiasm, great knowledge and patience to the course. I would love to do an intermediate course with her as I learnt so much beginner knowledge from her and the other members of the class."
"Zara was great, no question was too silly."
"The course leader, Zara, was incredibly patient with us, her knowledge is excellent and her ability to share that at a pace all of us could follow is superb."
"It was great to learn the different functions of my camera. Until now I had only used the auto mode, so a huge thank you to Zara. She was always ready to rescue me when I called “help”. I especially enjoyed the excursion as the majority of the photos are taken in the day. However, it was interesting to learn about night photography, too."
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About the tutor
Zara King
Hello, I am Zara! I have been a photographer since 2006, and teaching since 2017. I began my photography studies in high school and completed a diploma in digital photography from Polytech in NZ in 2010. I have a deep understanding of multiple forms of photography from black and white film, to modern digital and phone-based cameras. I run a boutique photography business that specialises in naturally-lit, documentary-style imagery covering modelling portfolios, live events, weddings, and family portraits. I am OBSESSED with my tri-colour corgi, Juno and I am known for my patient and approachable style.
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