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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.

    Join the Mackay Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    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
    Marty is great. He explains everything so I can understand it easily, and will also answer any other questions I have about other photos I wish to be taking. It is a great course to do to learn more about your camera and how to make the most of taking different shots. they are nice small groups which is great.
    5/5
    KAREN
    2023-09-28

    Very informative, answered my questions in a way I could understand
    5/5
    Rae
    2023-07-17
    Had a great day and enjoyed that there was a real model to photograph.
    5/5
    Paulette
    2023-02-19
    I really enjoyed the afternoon. I could ask the questions I needed information about and get constructive feedback on shots taken throughout the session. The venue selected provided variety regarding photo opportunities and the group was small which made the experience even more enjoyable. Thank you, Marty.
    5/5
    Wendy
    2023-01-30

    Excellent! Class was so relaxed. I did not feel lost or flustered. Marty's explained everything so well, I really enjoyed it and learnt so much. I went straight home and played with different settings in the backyard. Have already booked for the next course. Highly Recommend
    5/5
    Tina
    2023-01-08
    PHOTOS
    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

    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
    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

    Mackay Photography Group
    2024-01-29
    Title or Location: Mount Jukes Queensland
    It had just stopped raining and I saw this in the garden. I used a Nikon Z6 mirrorless with an adapter, Micro 105 Nikon & ring flash
    Credit: Malcolm Griffin
    Facebook: Malcolm Griffin

    Mackay Photography Group
    2023-11-27
    Title or Location: Northwall Beach
    This photo was taken on a late afternoon walk along the beautiful Northwall Beach &129655&127800This was the first time in what felt like ages I was able to go for a walk on the beach, and I found it very hard to leave &129655&127800Northwall Beach magic never disappoints&129655&127800
    Credit: Nikki Lee-Anne
    Facebook: Nikki Lee-Anne
    Mackay Photography Group
    2023-11-24
    Title or Location: Northwall Beach &129655
    This photo was taken on a late afternoon walk along the beautiful Northwall Beach &129655It was the first time in a while I'd been able to go for a walk on the beach and that afternoon I realised just how much I'd missed it. &129655It was very hard to leave. &129655Northwall beauty never disappoints&129655
    Credit: Nikki Lee-Anne
    Facebook: Nikki Lee-Anne

    Perth Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Esperance WA
    I was walking around the rocks at sunset, enjoying the clouds, and thinking I had better get to shelter as that rain burst was heading my way. The sun suddenly highlighted the underside of the rain cloud, and I managed a few shots.I also got rained on very soon afterwards!Canon R6M2 with kit lens 24-105mm.ISO 2000, 24mm, f9.0, 1/1000s. Post in LRC.
    Credit: Leanne Irwin
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanne.irwin.121
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmi63/

    Palm Bay Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Palm Bay, Florida
    The Old Oak Tree, 2025.This is one of my favorite trees. It is situated alone in a huge field on a little farm near where I live. Every time I see it and the little rope swing that hangs from it, it just fills me with a sense of peace and tranquility. I wanted to portray that in this minimalist, high key version of it.
    Credit: Kim Mayes
    Facebook: KimMayesPhotoArt
    Instagram: KimMayesPhotoArt
    Reno Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: North Minden
    Carson River looking southwest
    Credit: Darren King
    Instagram: @epicimagepro

    Victoria Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Birding safari during long weekend
    It was the intention for whale watching, however the whale moves too faster to catch. The eagle on the other hand is very cooperative being my model, looks like he is thinking of the menu for brunch&128539
    Credit: Yang

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