One Week - Intensive Photographic Training

Intensive Photographic Training

Instructors - Robbie Peters

Destination - Auckland

Requirements

1. DSLR camera or Mirrorless Only ( Compact digital camera's are not suitable for this course)
2. Camera, Lens, Flash (available for hire free of charge please advise when booking)
3. Tripod ( available for hire )
4. Filters - ND filter( 9 or 10 stop) we have a limited number of filters available for sharing
5. Memory cards ++
6. Fully charges batteries
7. Comfortable shoes
8. Please dress for the weather.
9. Lots of energy

Description
This intensive Photography Course runs for 5 days and is designed for the student who wants to learn to about their equipment and how to create stunning photographic work. Ideal for anyone looking to work in photography or generally just improve the quality of their photographs quickly.

This week long immersion course will take you from the basics and teach you how to cope with every situation. So whether you are taking a portrait of a family or wanting the capture the playful puppy, we will teach you the principles so that you can apply to every scenario.

Prepare for a week of living and breathing Photography

Program

Day One - Tuesday
Beginners Photography Level One
Learn about:

1. DLSR camera functions
2. Setting up camera
3. ISO
4. Shutter Speed
5. File formats ( jpgs and Raw)
6. Manual settings
7. Composition
8. Working with natural light

Day Two -Wednesday
Beginners Photography Workshop Level Two
Learn About:

1. Aperture (AV mode)
2. Shutter speeds (S or TV mode)
3. Manual Mode
4. Presets
5. Depth of field
6. White balance
7. Metering mode
8. Composition
9. Use of light
10. Fill Flash
11. Motion ( freezing,Blurring and Panning)
12. Advice on equipment

Day Three -Thursday
Intermediate/Advanced Workshop - Level Three
Learn About:

1. Advanced Composition
2. Flash
3. Lenses - Focal lengths,Prime and Zoom lenses
4. Camera settings and commands- Custom settings and picture styles
5. Camera information- Sensor sizes, general care and maintenance of equipment etc
6. Advanced Focusing Techniques
7. Exposure - Exposure bracketing
8. White balance
9. Histograms
10. Filters 
11. Picture styles - Colour, Black & White,Sepia etc

1. DSLR Camera Functions
2. Shutter speeds - long exposures
3. Compositions
4. White balance
5. Use of light
6. Operation of flash units
7. Panning
8. City Landscapes
9. Capturing movement, zooming and star bursts
10. Painting with light

Our workshops also have the luxury of a selection of Canon camera bodies and lenses for you to borrow, so whether you are looking to upgrade your equipment or just wish to see what another lens could do for your photography come along and have a play. If you wish to borrow a camera for the day please check availability when booking. We also have a limited number of tripods and flash units which can also be hired please make your request at the time of booking to avoid disappointment.

The group size -  maximum of 2 students

Price $1450

Whats included - Camera and lens free to hire- please request at time of booking

Dates for Intensive Week

Tuesday 4th November - Saturday 8th November 2025

Tuesday 10th February - Saturday 14th February 2026

Tuesday 17th March - Saturday 21st March 2026

Tuesday 21st April - Saturday 25th April 2026

When booking this course please make sure you are available for all of the dates as it is not possible to refund.
These workshops proceed regardless of the weather however the Evening workshop can be subject to cancellation and a new date will be issued .

Please note this workshop is weather dependent and will not proceed if we feel the weather is not suitable and you will be transferred to the next available date



 

Cancellations
Please read our cancellations policy

Disclaimer- Three Little Wishes Ltd accepts no responsibility for the damage to equipment or persons on this workshop and attendance is at your own risk.