Composition Skills Photography Workshop
Learn creative composition skills with our photography short courses in Sydney! This workshop is designed to guide photographers beyond basic camera operation and into the realm of visual storytelling using core design and composition principles.
Explore the building blocks of photographic language—colour, light, contrast, balance, rhythm, and the elements of design—through a mindful and purposeful photographic practice. Move beyond 'point and shoot' to develop your creative vision, professional habits, and distinctive style.
Course Outline
- Session 1: Visual Perception & Design Principles – Gestalt, emphasis, balance, contrast, unity, movement, shape, form, and elements like colour, texture, patterns.
- Session 2: Image Capture Techniques & Photographer Mindset – camera angles, framing, minimalism, contextual backgrounds, creative visualisation, framing and editing.
Schedule & Pricing
- Next Course: 14 March 2026, 9:00am – 3:30pm
- Venue: Sydney Community College, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
- Price: From $249 – $299
Details
You will learn
- Make deliberate photographic capture decisions integrating creative design tools
- Understand and apply compositional elements like balance, contrast, rhythm, and framing
- Develop a personal creative composition toolbox and visualisation process
You will get
- Statement of Completion
- Hands-on feedback during practical activities
- Opportunity to refine photographic vision and style
Appropriate for
Photographers familiar with manual camera settings seeking to improve their compositional skills, including returning learners, hobbyists preparing for travel, and those looking to enhance their image-making with creativity and impact.
Preparation
What to bring
- Camera of any type (smartphone/compact/mirrorless/DSLR/film)
- Battery, charger, and ample storage space
- Notebook or digital device for note-taking
What to wear
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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