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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
    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
    Mackay Photography Group
    2023-03-13
    Title or Location: Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens, Lagoon Street
    First visit to this Stunning Botanical gardens in Mackay snapped a Pretty Blue butterfly on a Red plant - turns out to be a Papilio Ulysses on a lllawarra Flame Tree and apparently there's a song by Cold Chisel an ode to the lllawarra flame tree - thanks Google - what a stunning lucky start to our holiday.
    Credit: John Mason
    Facebook: A joiners eye
    Instagram: Johnmadon950

    Brisbane Photography Group
    2024-09-18
    Title or Location: Wellington Point
    Got to Wellington point and the tide was nice and low, the sun was blazing and about to set.I walked along the sand bar to try and get the right framing with the sun in the background as the surfers jumped out of the water.The photos looked quite bland out of the camera but once processed I was able to bring out some awesome colors from the sunset.
    Credit: Max Jerkic
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2024-09-18
    Title or Location: Horse Head Rock, Bermagui, NSW Australia
    Horse Head Rock is not accessible at high tide, so planning for a sunset shot in this location needs to be planned well. Photo was taken during a seascapes workshop that I was leading in Australia.
    Credit: Andy Yee
    Facebook: andyyeephotography
    Instagram: andyyeephoto
    Fort Worth Photography Group
    2024-09-18
    Title or Location: At home
    I was bored and tried to emulate the lighting from a cat photographer I follow lol. My cat actually cooperated and stayed in one location, but apparently was hungry...Shot with Canon R6 Mk II with 24-70mm. SS 1/200, Aperture f5.6 ISO 100. Flash is inline with camera and above at 45 degree angle.
    Credit: Marshall Gardner
    Instagram: @cowtownimages

    Detroit Photography Group
    2024-09-18
    Title or Location: Canyon X, Page, Arizona
    I have visited Page before, and been to upper and lower Antelope Canyon, which I much enjoyed. Wanting to see more, last year I tried Canyon X, and was not disappointed. I was able to bring a tripod, which you can no longer do in the Antelopes.
    Credit: Roy Goldsberry
    Facebook: Roy Goldsberry
    Herefordshire Photography Group
    2024-09-18
    Title or Location: Glen Beach Saundersfoot
    Woke up on holiday in Saundersfoot Pembrokeshire and could see the sky changing just before 5am. Grabbed my camera bag and ran to the beach. It was a morning to remember . Taken on tripod with Canon R5 20mm f8 iso200 @ 2sec exposure with polorising filter. Then used denoise in lightroom
    Credit: Ade Radnor
    Instagram: ade_radnor_photography
    Grand Rapids Photography Group
    2024-09-18
    Title or Location: John Bell Zoo
    Visiting the John Bell Zoo for the first time while visiting my parents. Enjoyed the zoo so much I can back the very next day. The highlight of my visit was seeing the Lynx kits running and playing in their outdoor habitat. I spend half the day watching and photography of them. In the photo, you see one of the kits finally taking a moment to rest but at the same time sees the size of my camera - Fuji GFX100.
    Credit: Robert Braggs III
    Facebook: Facebook.com/robertbraggs
    Instagram: Instagram.com/findingrb

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