Photography Camp

Photography Workshop Camps Week

Mr Peter Weaving delivered the Digital Photography workshop over three days during Camps Week in term one again this year. This intensive program covers the history
and future of photography with practical exercises and challenges. Students thoroughly enjoyed the sessions and were highly engaged taking photos, analyzing and discussing their work.

Discussion and skills practice regarding the use of the lens, focussing, exposure, composition, lighting and a myriad of practical tips gleaned from years experience were imparted. Students found this fascinating.

Mr Weaving’s skill and knowledge was invaluable for our students after working for Newspapers and Magazines for many years. Mrs Carol Knowles and John Phillips provided assistance and support for the students.

A range of equipment was discussed and students were able to use their own cameras whether it was a simple point and shoot camera, iPhone or a professional digital SLR camera.

Students were initially introduced to the history and evolution of photographic technology and processes. Optical experiments such as Camera obscura were investigated in a specially prepared space in the theatrette under low light.

Quotes from students:

Benjamin Greiving

 “..Our instructor Mr Peter Weaving was thorough and prepared…..he walked us through all the stages of composition and some of the history of photography…”

Amaan Sharif

 “…What I thought about most was the stories he told….I liked photographing the clouds and sky….and learning about ASA (light intensity adjustment on a camera.)

Leilani Babitu

 “…It was interesting learning about the different sorts of settings on a camera and how to use them and what they do ie aperture, exposure…”  

Claire Filipovic  

 “…This experience has been really amazing and I got to learn a lot of new things that I wouldn’t normally know or wanted to learn about…… I’ve met new people”…...I will definitely use these skills and knowledge when I go on holidays..”

Angus Gill  

 “…..I enjoyed it…I’ll use it for my normal photography…I enjoyed taking the photos in the course..”

Edward Weaver  

 “…It was really amazing learning new skills about photography….”

Bailey Jones

 “…It was really fun…..I really liked it…the important thing I learnt was how to take really clear and crisp photos…composition…mmm.. it’s very hard but it’s getting easier…”