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Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

Sunday 21 June
West Mackay gardens - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Christine Golbach
Master the art of creating beautiful background blur in your photos. Learn how aperture affects depth of field for stunning portraits and close-ups.
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$49      
Beginners Photography

Beginners Photography

Sunday 05 July
West Mackay gardens - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Christine Golbach
Get out of automatic mode and learn the fundamentals of photography. Perfect for beginners wanting to understand their camera settings.
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$155       5 places left
Metering in Photography

Metering in Photography

Sunday 19 July
West Mackay gardens - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Christine Golbach
Understand how your camera measures light to achieve perfect exposure. Learn about different metering modes and when to use them.
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$155      

Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Sunday 02 August
West Mackay gardens - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Christine Golbach
Learn composition techniques including the rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing to improve your photography. This is a hands-on outdoor meetup suitable for all levels. Participants bring their own camera and equipment.
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$49      
Angles and Views

Angles and Views

Sunday 16 August
West Mackay gardens - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Christine Golbach
Discover how changing your angle can transform your photos. In this outdoor meetup, we'll explore different viewpoints and perspectives to create more dynamic images. Suitable for all levels. Participants bring their own camera and equipment.
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$49      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Sunday 30 August
West Mackay gardens - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Christine Golbach
Explore the art of black and white photography in this hands-on outdoor meetup. Learn to see in tones, contrast, and texture to create striking monochrome images. Suitable for all levels. Participants bring their own camera and equipment.
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$49      

Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Sunday 13 September
West Mackay gardens - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Christine Golbach
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a variety of settings. This outdoor meetup is suitable for all levels. Participants bring their own camera and equipment.
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$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 27 September
West Mackay gardens - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Christine Golbach
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? This hands-on beginner class covers camera settings, composition, and practical techniques in an outdoor setting. Suitable for beginners. Participants bring their own camera and equipment.
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$155      
Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Sunday 11 October
West Mackay gardens - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Christine Golbach
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you take better portraits. Learn posing, natural light techniques, and composition. Suitable for all levels. Participants bring their own camera and equipment.
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$49      

Understanding Exposure & Metering

Understanding Exposure & Metering

Sunday 25 October
West Mackay gardens - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Christine Golbach
Understand how your camera's metering system works and how to use exposure settings to get the perfect shot. This meetup covers metering modes, exposure compensation, and reading histograms. Suitable for photographers of all levels. Participants bring their own camera and equipment.
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$49      
Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

Sunday 08 November
West Mackay gardens - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Christine Golbach
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field. Learn techniques for achieving beautiful bokeh and isolating your subject. Suitable for all levels. Participants bring their own camera and equipment.
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$49      
ABOUT MACKAY
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP
Come along to our photo sessions to dust off your camera and get snap-happy with a professional photography instructor.

Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a photo walk class with other local keen photographers!

We run two hour photography sessions based on a photography theme/technique/style and they take place in various locations in Mackay .

  • New to photography? We also run a popular 3 hour Beginners Guide to Photography Class once a month. And once in a while we will run special niche 3 hour classes, for example, Astrophotography - so do subscribe to our newsletter to know when the next on is!

  • Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to keen amateurs. The photography instructor is there to help you with camera settings and provide any advice you need.

  • What to bring? We recommend bringing a camera that has full manual mode or semi-manual modes (Aperture or Shutter Priority). Compact cameras and smartphones also welcome!

    The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

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    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    Thanks for a fabulous and informative day. Grateful to have a better understanding of my camera which was delivered in a gentle and encouraging way. Great fun!! I will be back to learn more
    5/5
    Nicole
    2026-04-29
    Chris was very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. I loved the practical tips provided and her help to find and use settings on my camera was appreciated.
    4/5
    Kathy
    2026-03-25
    the course was very good, i enjoyed taking part
    5/5
    robert
    2026-03-25

    Christine delivered the content in a structured, logical manner making it very easy to follow. Chris suggested practical scenarios for us to practice and came around to help every participant. Very professionally run. Thanks Christine!
    5/5
    David
    2026-03-23
    Got alot of helpful information during the session
    5/5
    Kelly
    2026-03-17
    Chrissy was very informative and patient providing each attendee individual time.
    5/5
    Rae
    2026-01-19

    Excellent range of information, technical and practical, tutor was attentive and knowledgeable. Came away with confidence
    5/5
    Daniel
    2026-01-19
    Excellent trainer - with heaps of knowledge and experience. Perfect size group to seek support and guidance
    5/5
    Faith
    2024-02-19
    very informative, practical and not difficult to understand or grasp the concept
    5/5
    Karen
    2024-02-10

    I really enjoyed it! Very informative. Marty is very generous with his time and in sharing his knowledge. The small group size allowed us all to benefit from individual help. Loved the relaxed vibe and beautiful location.
    5/5
    Linda Campbell
    2024-02-05
    Very easy to understand and explained logically
    5/5
    Damian
    2024-02-04
    I really enjoyed my few hours. Marty was able to bust a few myths for me and also taught me some new things in regards to lighting.
    5/5
    Geri
    2024-01-07

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Christine Golbach
    Over 25 years as a photographer with experience across Media, Defence, and Forensics. I also worked in the Wedding Industry and have a passion for teaching .

    Christine Golbach is available for private bookings

    Private Tutoring available upon request and available most weekends.

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    PHOTOS
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Mackay Photography Group
    2025-11-12
    Title or Location: Mackay Botanical Gardens
    I am new to the Mackay region and decided to start at the Botanical Gardens taking photos as i love taking photos. Cam across this tree with the flowers and for me i was fasinated by it as the flower.
    Credit: John Leech
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    Mackay Photography Group
    2025-11-01
    Title or Location: Slade point Mackay
    After researching cloud coverage for the afternoon and sunset times. I knew the colours were going to be there so headed down to a shore line in Mackay. Trudged through some knee deep mud in the mangroves before finding this lone tree which is it happened to have a pool of water around it as the tide was going out.
    Credit: Michael Rhodes
    Instagram: @crossrhodesau
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Mackay Photography Group
    2025-08-10
    Title or Location: Brisbane
    A photo of Brisbane, taken late in the afternoon in Winter.Looking north, the sun was breaking through the clouds to frame the city.
    Credit: Nicholas Hey

    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Mackay Photography Group
    2025-01-01
    Title or Location: Canelands Carpark, Mackay 4740
    Purely just a snapshot of a 2016 Toyota 86 plus it was also on Christmas Eve &129395
    Credit: LotusFlowerPhotography
    Facebook: Lotus Flower Photography
    Instagram: @lotus_flowerphotography
    Sacramento Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    Mackay Photography Group
    2024-08-21
    Title or Location: Northwall Beach
    This photo was taken at the beautiful Northwall Beach while I was there enjoying watching the sunrise&129505As I was walking along the beach, the reflection of the branch and leaf caught my eye. Looking at the photo, I see a love heart tip arrow, others see a person stretching and swimming, which is pretty cool &128522
    Credit: Nikki Lee-Anne
    Facebook: Nikki Lee-Anne
    Eastbourne Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Mackay Photography Group
    2024-07-24
    Title or Location: The Botanic Gardens, Mackay Queensland
    I took this photo on a late afternoon walk at the beautiful Botanic Gardens in Mackay. The colours as the sun was setting were just stunning, the water and the birds just made the perfect image, and being able to use the posts were a bonus. It was just lovely and peaceful &129655
    Credit: Nikki Lee-Anne
    Facebook: Nikki Lee-Anne

    Columbia Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Miami Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Taken from 1000 Venetian Causeway.
    Fourth of July over The Magic City!
    Credit: Rick Bravo
    Instagram: rick_bravo1
    Columbia Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    Central Coast Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Avoca Beach
    A dramatic sunrise over Avoca Beach's rocky shoreline on 24 May 2026, with powerful surf breaking beneath stormy golden skies.
    Credit: Kylee Wilton
    Facebook: Kylee Wilton Photography
    Instagram: kyleewiltonphotography
    Gold Coast Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Bellevue Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: In Lynnwood by the parking lot of my apartment
    I was soaking in the sun on a beautiful day with my camera and zoom lens when i spotted the dragon fly on the antenna of a car parked car close to my apartment. The vivid colors and the beauty of the moment was no lost on me and i immediately zoomed in with my Tamron 70-300mm lens. I was glad the dragonfly was in no hurry to fly away. I was all smiles when i looked at the end result. The bokeh effect and beauty of the dragonfly. My camera settings were SON
    Credit: Jimmy Washiko

    Gold Coast Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Brighton Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Pencils
    This picture was taken by a large window, three pencils (RGB coloured) were laid on white card which was curved up in the distance, but the curve cannot be discerned due to the very shallow depth of field and even light, giving the impression of infinity into the distance ...
    Credit: Arthur Li
    Facebook: Arthur Li
    Instagram: art_k_li
    Edinburgh Photography Group
    2026-05-12

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