Just released!! BEGINNER & SMARTPHONE Photography Workshops @Tulip Top Gardens, Sutton, NSW – Spring 2025

Sat 20th & Sun 21st Sept
Sat 4th & Sun 5th October

Beginner’s DSLR Photography Workshop
Smartphone Workshop

Click here for bookings and more information.

I am so excited that click walk learn is heading back to Tulip Top Gardens again for another year of photography workshops!  Would you like to learn all about photography and YOUR camera while exploring the vibrant beauty of ‘Tulip Top Gardens’ near Canberra? 

These personalised, hands-on workshops are perfect for photographers of all levels. You can choose between a ‘Beginners’ or ‘Smartphone’ Photography workshop.

Immerse yourself in the stunning spring blooms as you learn essential photography techniques from Christine, a Professional Photographer & Photography Teacher.

In a small group of up to 5 students, you will be given personal, easy-to-understand photography tuition and information relevant to YOUR camera (yes, Christine studies the workings of YOUR camera or smartphone before the tour.)

Capture the intricate details of tulips and other flora up close, or refine your overall photography skills in this picturesque setting.

Capture the intricate details of tulips and other flora up close, or refine your overall photography skills in this picturesque setting.

The ‘Beginners’ DSLR workshop will teach you all about aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focus, composition, depth of field, and many more aspects of photography which will be explained to you ‘as we go’. You will take photos using each new technique before moving on to the next level. We’ll also dive into some macro photography techniques, getting up close to capture the details of the flowers.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll be ‘out of auto’ mode, feel more confident about lots of photography techniques in general, and have a much better understanding of your camera; PLUS you’ll take home a beautiful collection of photos from the stunning gardens at Tulip Tops 🙂

The ‘Smartphone’ photography workshop will teach you how to unlock the full potential of your smartphone while taking home some amazing images from Tulip Top Gardens. 

Learn tips and techniques to elevate your smartphone photography – from composition and lighting and many more creative effects. Whether you’re a beginner, or looking to refine your skills, this course will empower you to take better, more professional-looking photos with the device you always have at hand.

What’s included in the price?

3.5 to 4.5 hours with a professional photographer, a detailed ebook & critique of your photos on the click walk learn photography page. 

****PLEASE NOTE: The workshop price does NOT include entry into Tulip Top Gardens. The 2025 garden entry prices are $24 Adult, $22 concession, and $50 for a season pass.****

Smartphone Photography Workshop – 3.5 hours of smartphone photography tuition in a small group of up to 5 students.
Your smartphone is the only thing needed for this workshop!

Beginners Workshop – 4.5 hours of photography tuition in a small group of up to 5 students.
A DSLR camera with Manual mode & a spare battery is essential for this workshop.

A detailed photography ebook (beginners & smartphone) – will be emailed to you 5-7 days before the workshop, along with details of our meeting point etc.

Critique of your images on the click walk learn facebook page.

Please note: A moderate fitness level is required for these workshops.

What’s NOT included in the price?

***Entry into Tulip Top gardens. The 2025 entry prices are $24 Adult, $22 concession, and $50 for a season pass***.

Snacks, water etc.

Click here for bookings and more information.









Vivid 2024 Photography Tours Price Drop – now $199

Tues 4th & Wed 5th June

6pm to 11pm

Cost NOW $199

Click here for bookings and more information 🙂

I am SO excited that Vivid is finally back this year and promises to be bigger and better than ever!!!

Do you want to take home AWESOME shots at VIVID 2024 in a small group {of four people} alongside a professional photographer?

Have you always wanted to photograph this spectacular event but thought it was far too difficult? Well – it’s not really as complicated as you think!!

Why not join me on a click walk learn photography tour specifically designed to teach YOU how to take spectacular shots of VIVID?

We will photograph the harbour from the Cahill expressway, Customs House, the city skyline, the Museum of Contemporary Art, The Opera House, The Sydney Harbour Bridge, and many other light installations along the way.

You will be given personal, easy-to-understand photography tuition and information relevant to YOUR camera {yes, I study the workings of YOUR camera before the tour.}

Aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focus, composition, and many more aspects of this type of night photography will be explained to you ‘as we go’. You will take photos using each new technique before moving on to the next level.

I will guide you every step of the way which will have you shooting like a pro in no time!!

Please note: A tripod plus a moderate fitness level is required for this tour.

What’s included in the price?

5 hours of photography tuition.

Detailed night photography ebook – this is emailed to you 5-7 days before the tour along with tour times and details of our meeting point etc.

Critique of your images on the click walk learn facebook page

Please note: This is not a beginner’s photography tour. Students must have a fair understanding of aperture, shutter speed and ISO and the workings of their camera. DSLR cameras only

Each tour needs 4 people to go ahead.

Click here for bookings and more information 🙂

VIVID 2024 PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS – BOOK NOW TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!

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Tues 4th & Wed 5th June

6pm to 11pm

Cost $235

Click here for bookings and more information 🙂

I am SO excited that Vivid is finally back this year and promises to be bigger and better than ever!!!

Do you want to take home AWESOME shots at VIVID 2024 in a small group {of four people} alongside a professional photographer?

Have you always wanted to photograph this spectacular event but thought it was far too difficult? Well – it’s not really as complicated as you think!!

Why not join me on a click walk learn photography tour specifically designed to teach YOU how to take spectacular shots of VIVID?

We will photograph the harbour from the Cahill expressway, Customs House, the city skyline, the Museum of Contemporary Art, The Opera House, The Sydney Harbour Bridge, and many other light installations along the way.

You will be given personal, easy-to-understand photography tuition and information relevant to YOUR camera {yes, I study the workings of YOUR camera before the tour.}

Aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focus, composition, and many more aspects of this type of night photography will be explained to you ‘as we go’. You will take photos using each new technique before moving on to the next level.

I will guide you every step of the way which will have you shooting like a pro in no time!!

Please note: A tripod plus a moderate fitness level is required for this tour.

What’s included in the price?

5 hours of photography tuition.

Detailed night photography ebook – this is emailed to you 5-7 days before the tour along with tour times and details of our meeting point etc.

Critique of your images on the click walk learn facebook page

Please note: This is not a beginner’s photography tour. Students must have a fair understanding of aperture, shutter speed and ISO and the workings of their camera. DSLR cameras only

Each tour needs 4 people to go ahead.

Click here for bookings and more information 🙂

New Beginner’s Photography Tour at ‘The Rocks’ Sydney just released – Sat 9th March 2024

Sat 9th March 2024
9.30am to 3.30pm
$199

Click here for bookings and more information.

This popular tour will take you on a photographic journey around Sydney’s Rocks area. You will discover many hidden alleyways, terrace houses, and beautiful old buildings to photograph. You will love it 🙂

You will be given personal, easy-to-understand photography tuition and information relevant to YOUR camera (yes, I study the workings of YOUR camera before the tour.)

Aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focus, composition, depth of field, and many more aspects of photography will be explained to you ‘as we go’. You will take photos using each new technique before moving on to the next level.

We stop for lunch for an hour (not included in the tour time) to recharge and get to know each other a little better:)

By the end of the afternoon, you will be ‘out of auto’ mode, feel more confident about lots of photography techniques in general, and have a much better understanding of your camera.

What’s included in the price?

5 hours of photography tuition

Detailed photography ebook – this is emailed to you 5-7 days before the tour along with tour times and details of our meeting point etc.

Critique of your images on the click walk learn facebook page.

What’s NOT included in the price?

Your own lunch, water etc.

Please note: A moderate fitness level is required for this tour.

DSLR and compact cameras welcome – compact cameras must have manual mode – please call Chris on 0430 511 566 to discuss.

Click here for bookings and more information.

What do you really know about ‘Depth of Field?’

Do you really know what ‘depth of field’ is? Do you know how to apply it to your images to achieve fabulous results?

What is it?

Depth of field is the area between the closest and farthest objects in a photo that appear acceptably sharp OR the sharp area one third in front and two thirds behind your FOCUS point 🙂 Just think about that for a minute and study the images above. See how I’ve focused on the lead of the pencil in each shot but the amount of sharpness and blur change in each image? All I’ve done is change the aperture 🙂 Read on to find out more!

Why do you need to know all about it?

Whether your image has a shallow depth of field or a deep depth of field can make a huge difference to the artistic component of your photograph, so, a shallow depth of field (using a large aperture) will isolate your subject and create a beautiful blur in front of and behind your main subject. A deep depth of field (using a small aperture) will bring out all the details of a magnificent landscape.

What camera settings and other factors do I need to think about?

1. Aperture – By far the biggest factor in determining the look of your image using depth of field is by changing your aperture.

Large aperture = Small f-number (eg f2.8, f4) = Shallow depth of field = lots of blur around the subject – suits portraits, artistic images and used to isolate subjects.

This image was shot using aperture f2.8


Small aperture = Large f-number (eg f11, f16) = Deep depth of field = sharpness in the image from back to front – suits landscapes and detailed scenes.

This image was shot using aperture f18

2. The distance between the camera & the subject.

The closer your subject is to the camera, the shallower your depth of field becomes (more blur.) So move in up-close and personal when photographing a flower and you’ll get a shallow depth of field (more blur.) Take 10 steps backward and you’ll have a deeper depth of field (less blur.)

3. The distance the subject is from the background.

When you photograph a subject (eg a person) close to a background – the deeper the depth of field will be and therefore less blur (think a person leaning on a fence.) Ask the person to walk 10 steps toward you and you will immediately create a shallow depth of field and therefore more blur behind the subject. In this case the person would be sharp and the fence behind would be blurred.

4. Focal length.

When you want a shallow depth of field and lots of blur, zoom right in with your telephoto lens. For even more blur, walk in closer towards your subject 🙂

Putting it all together

Depth of field is an essential skill to really know all about – it is the key to more creative images 🙂 that will really improve your images. Experiment with depth of field. Grab your tripod and set up an object or scene (just like my pencil and hammer photos – scroll back up to the top.) Take the same scene using 4 or 5 different apertures and study the results. Also experiment by photographing closer/further from your subject and by using a zoom lens. If you have any questions, please comment below.

Happy clicking

Chris 🙂

Just released!! BEGINNER & ADVANCED Photography Tours in the Southern Highlands for the ‘Autumn Gardens’ weekend.

Hi everyone,

Well after a very ‘quiet’ 2020, click walk learn is pleased to be back teaching and busy releasing some new tours 🙂 The two tours below are my personal favourites – Autumn is definitely my favourite season!

Sat 17th April 2021 – Beginners Tour – click here for more information and bookings

Sun 18th April 2021 – Advanced Tour – click here for more information and bookings

Tour Price – $225 each {includes lunch at a cafe in Bowral}

8am to 4pm

4 spots available on each tour

BEGINNERS PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR – SAT 17TH APRIL

Do you want to get out of the city for the day and spend some time photographing the rich autumn leaves and gardenscapes in the magnificent Southern Highlands?

The all inclusive BEGINNERS photography tour is designed to teach you everything about general photography AND ‘gardenscapes’ photography whilst being inspired during nature’s best time of the year – autumn!

Spend the day with a passionate professional photographer who will have you ‘out of auto’ and shooting like a pro in no time.

This tour features three of the Southern highland’s most impressive gardens that are part of the ‘Autumn Gardens’ weekend and are only open once each year!! They will visually inspire you and have you clicking like crazy! Click here for bookings and more information 🙂

ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR – SUN 18TH APRIL

This all inclusive ADVANCED photography tour is designed for you to increase your general photography skills by learning about different metering modes, creative white balance, the histogram, macro photography and your lens, light, depth of field, advanced composition techniques plus the opportunity to ask any photography question you’d like!!

Spend the day with a passionate professional photographer who will explain all these new techniques to you in an easy to understand manner which will increase YOUR confidence with your camera. 

This tour features two of the Southern Highland’s most impressive gardens that are part of the ‘Autumn Gardens’ weekend and are only open once each year!! We also visit Red Cow Farm which is one of the most beautiful gardens in the world!! All of these gardens will visually inspire you and have you clicking like crazy! Click here for bookings and more information 🙂

See you out and about with your camera

regards Chris 🙂

Just released!! Kiama, Saddleback Mountain & Cathedral Rock Beginner’s Photography Tour

Kiama, Saddleback Mountain, Cathedral Rock Beginners Photography Tour

Sat 27th February *** 1 spot available ***

Sat 27th March ***2 spots available***

Tour price $169 per person

For bookings and more information click here.

Why not join me on this 6-hour photography tour and learn all about photography in a relaxed and fun environment that focuses on teaching YOU great skills alongside a professional photographer?

Kiama is situated 115km south of Sydney and is a photographer’s paradise! You will photograph beautiful ocean vistas one minute and rolling green hills the next – we really have it all here on the South Coast. 

We will then meander up Saddleback Mountain, photographing beautiful vistas, trees, horses and cows, kangaroos {if they’re out and about}, farm houses and more before enjoying the SPECTACULAR view from the lookout at the top.

By this stage, everyone will be ready for a cuppa, so it’s back to Kiama for a short break. Our last stop of the day is Cathedral Rock in Kiama – this iconic rock formation is spectacular and a world known photography location. You will also have the chance to practice some ocean wave photography.

You will be given personal, easy to understand photography tuition and information relevant to YOUR camera {yes, I study the workings of YOUR camera before the tour.}

Aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focus, composition, depth of field, and many more aspects of photography will be explained to you ‘as we go’. You will take photos using each new technique before moving onto the next level.

By the end of the tour, you will be ‘out of auto’ mode, feel more confident about lots of photography techniques in general and have a much better understanding of your camera.

What’s included in the price?

6 hours of photography tuition.

Transport for the tour is provided by click walk learn.

Detailed photography ebook – this is emailed to you 5-7 days before the tour along with tour times and details of our meeting point/time etc.

Critique of your image’s on the click walk learn Facebook page.

What’s NOT included in the price?

Coffee or a cool drink during our break.

For bookings and more information click here.

Southern Highlands Autumn Gardenscape photography tour PLUS VIVID Sydney!!

This week I’ve released two new tours 🙂 

Autumn in the Southern Highlands Gardenscapes photography tour.

Sun 19th May 2019

Tour Price – {includes a gourmet lunch at Bendooley Winery} – $185

10am {at Red Cow Farm – Sutton Forest} to 4pm

*** 3 spots available ***

For bookings and more information click here.

Do you want to get out of the city for the day and spend some time photographing the rich autumn leaves and gardenscapes in the magnificent Southern Highlands?

This all inclusive photography tour is designed to teach you everything about general photography AND ‘gardenscapes’ photography whilst being inspired during nature’s best time of the year – autumn!

Spend the day with a passionate professional photographer who will have you ‘out of auto’ and shooting like a pro in no time.

This ‘Autumn in the Southern Highlands’ Gardenscapes Photography Tour’ features two of the Southern highlands most impressive gardens that will have you clicking like crazy!

Our first garden will be Red Cow Farm Sutton Forest. This sophisticated garden features 20 different garden ‘rooms’, a lake, statues and trees and foliage that will have your camera in overdrive!

Next stop is lunch at the gorgeous Bendooley Estate. Here you will enjoy a gourmet lunch whilst getting to know each other a little more 🙂

Our second garden is the Harpers Mansion in Berrima. This garden features 2 acres of stunning gardens, a maze and plenty of beautiful ‘gardenscapes’ for you and your camera to enjoy. 

You will be given personal, easy to understand photography tuition and information relevant to YOUR camera {yes, I study the workings of YOUR camera before the tour.}

For beginners – aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focus, composition, depth of field and many more aspects of photography will be explained to you ‘as we go’. You will take photos using each new technique before moving onto the next level.

If you are more of an advanced photographer, you will be given photography challenges and information suitable to your level plus the opportunity to ask me specifically about any aspect of photography you like!

Meeting points and times and will be emailed to you approximate 1 week before the tour 🙂

For bookings and more information click here.

 

VIVID SYDNEY Mon 3rd June 2019

Tour Price – $199

5.45pm to 11pm

*** 3 spots available ***

For bookings and more information click here.

Do you want to take home AWESOME shots at VIVID 2019 in a small group {of three people} alongside a professional photographer?

Have you always wanted to photograph this spectacular event but thought it was far too difficult? Well, it’s really not as complicated as you think!!

Why not join me on a click walk learn photography tour specifically designed to teach YOU how to take spectacular shots of VIVID.

We will photograph the harbour from the Cahill expressway, Customs House, the city skyline, Museum of Contemporary Art, The Opera House, The Sydney Harbour Bridge and all other light installations along the way.

You will be given personal, easy to understand photography tuition and information relevant to YOUR camera {yes, I study the workings of YOUR camera before the tour.}

Aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focus, composition and many more aspects of this particular type of night photography will be explained to you ‘as we go’. You will take photos using each new technique before moving onto the next level.

I will guide you every step of the way which will have you shooting like a pro in no time!!

For bookings and more information click here.

Sofala, Hill End & Mudgee Photography Tour

Sat 26th & Sun 27th May 2018
Tour Price – all inclusive – $429 per photographer
*** 4 spots available ***

Tour Price – all inclusive – $329 per NON photographer
*** 5 spots available ***

For bookings and more information click here.
This all inclusive tour is designed to increase your general photography skills plus explore specifics about landscape and architectural photography!
Spend the weekend with a passionate professional photographer who will have you ‘out of auto’ and shooting like a pro in no time.
If your partner, Mum, Dad or friend always get jealous of where you travel to with your photography weekends away – bring them along! Everything is included for them in the special tour price {see above} except tuition and ebooks.
This Sofala, Hill End & Mudgee Photography Tour has something for everyone 🙂
We will meet at Lithgow in the Blue Mountains briefly before we head off to Sofala – Australia’s oldest gold mining town. We will explore the historic cemetery, school and other old fabulous buildings on the banks of the Turon River.
Lunch will be at a cafe in Sofala {included.}
Our next stop is Hill End – this fabulous town will have your camera in overdrive! There are so many buildings and landscapes to photograph – it really is photography paradise 
We will check into our hotel before heading out on foot to photograph the town at a leisurely pace. We will concentrate on composition, technique and any aspect of photography you’re not sure about!
We will have an afternoon drink stop at the Royal Hotel {included} before making the most of the late afternoon light to capture some of the resident wildlife and birds.
Dinner will be in the restaurant at the lodge {dinner and 1 x alcoholic beverage included.}
After dinner we will go over ‘Image organisation and Lightroom tuition.’ Chris will give you lots of info on keeping your images organised and some super easy lightroom tips to give your images that wow factor.
After a good nights sleep, there will be an early morning sunrise shoot at Beaufoy Merlin Lookout {for those that want to get up} PLUS a hearty breakfast {included} upon our return.
We will then head off towards Mudgee. This is one of the most spectacular drives I’ve ever been on.
There are old farmhouses and beautiful landscape vistas littered all the way along this road. We will stop – where safe – to take as many photos as we like!
Mudgee is a beautiful old town that is rich in Australian character. We will photograph some local vineyards before having a delicious lunch at a cafe or vineyard {included.}
We will then explore Mudgee’s old buildings and surrounds for the afternoon before we conclude our tour with a debrief before heading home at approx 4pm.
You will be given personal, easy to understand photography tuition and information relevant to YOUR camera {yes, I study the workings of YOUR camera before the tour.}
For bookings and more information click here.

Mothers Day gift Idea – Kiama and Cathedral Rock Sunrise Photography tour

What are you getting Mum for Mothers Day? Why not a photography tour?

Sat 19th May 2018 

$195 – {including BIG BREAKFAST}

5.45 am to 10.45am

*** 3 spots available ***

For more information and bookings click here.
Do you want to get out and about with your camera and create beautiful photos whilst watching the sunrise?
Why not join me in the Illawarra {1.5 hours south of Sydney} to photograph sunrise in the gorgeous seaside town of Kiama.
This beautiful location has two seapools, a lighthouse, the ‘blowhole’ plus lots of great early morning vantage spots along the coastline.
Come along on this 5 hour photography tour {including a BIG breakfast} and learn how to take awesome shots of the sunrise PLUS slow movement and fast actions shots of the waves on the Kiama coastline.
After sunrise, we will enjoy a hearty breakfast before heading to Cathedral Rock at Jones Beach, Kiama. This area is a photographers paradise!!
Improve your technical know-how and composition techniques in a relaxed fun environment that focuses on teaching YOU great photography skills alongside a professional photographer.
You will be given personal, easy to understand photography tuition and information relevant to YOUR camera (yes, I study the workings of YOUR camera before the tour.)
If you have grad filters and neutral density filters – bring them along! I will teach you exactly how to use them to slow down the movement and make YOUR shots looks SO professional! {Please note – You DON’T need these filters to attend this tour.}
By the end of the morning you will feel more confident about sunrise photography plus fast/slow moving water techniques and have a much better understanding of your camera. You will take home absolutely stunning images for your collection.
Please note: A moderate fitness level is required for this tour.
DSLR CAMERAS ONLY.
Whats included in the price?
5 hours of photography tuition
A big breakfast and a debrief at a local cafe in Kiama.
Detailed sunrise and fast/slow water movement photography notes – these will be emailed to you 5-7 days before the tour along with details of our meeting point etc.
Critique of your images on the click walk learn facebook page.
For more information and bookings click here.