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Learn to photograph dogs confidently outdoors in natural light.

About the event

Join award-winning Canberra Pet Photographer Ina Jalil of Ina J Photography for an exciting and practical dog photography workshop at the beautiful Fitzroy gardens in Melbourne. This 1.5-hour workshop is designed for dog lovers and photography enthusiasts who want to learn the secrets behind capturing stunning images of our furry friends.  Whether you're new to photography or looking to level up your pet portraits, this hands-on workshop will help you build skills and confidence.

What You'll Learn:

  1. Composition:

    • Learn to frame your shots for the best composition for dog photography.
    • Discover how to use the environment creatively to enhance your photos.
  2. Dog Behaviour

    • Basics on understanding dog behaviour and how to work with them
  3. Lighting:

    • Understand the importance of natural light and how to use it to your advantage.
  4. Camera Techniques:

    • Learn the best settings for pet photography on your camera.
    • Learn how to capture fast-moving dogs and dogs in action
    • Get hands-on practical experience with guidance throughout, focusing on modelling and directing the dog

 

We can have Sony gears available to test out on request (must let me know at least 2 weeks before), however, you will need to bring your camera gears as you'll get the chance to put in practice what you learn.

We will have 1-3 dog models with us to photograph during the workshop.

You'll walk away with new skills, inspiration, and great images. Don’t forget your camera and your love for dogs—this will be a paw-some afternoon (minus the puns 😉)! You'll also be able to register for a post-workshop editing session on Zoom with Ina for tips on editing your photos.

Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your photography skills or an experienced photographer seeking new tips and tricks, this workshop will provide valuable insights and practical knowledge to take your dog photography to the next level. Please leave your own pets at home as we will have beautiful furry models for the day. 

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to improve your pet photography skills!
 

Techniques covered

  • Composition
  • Lighting
  • Camera Settings 

What to bring

  • Your camera fully charged with plenty of storage on your memory card
  • Lens

Event FAQs (For general FAQs, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page)

There will be some Sony lens and cameras you can use to play around with, but it's highly recommended that you bring your own gears
Warm weather clothing - as it's winter, please ensure you dress appropriately. Also, as you will be photographing dogs, we usually get down on the ground so wear something you don't mind getting dirty
Yes, minors will need to be accompanied by an adult who also books their own ticket
Yes, you can contact Ina at ina@inajphotography.com or 0410974091
Sat 3 Oct 2026, 4:00PM - 5:30PM (UTC+10) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Suitable for all levels
Event capacity: 15
A$99 per/person    Book now
Sun 4 Oct 2026, 5:00PM - 6:30PM (UTC+11) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Suitable for all levels
Event capacity: 15
A$99 per/person    Book now
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Ina Jalil

Based in the nation's capital, Canberra, Ina Jalil is an award-winning pet photographer with a particular passion for capturing dogs. With over a decade of expe...

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Ina’s great coach who explains things in an easy to understand way and also is very generous with her knowledge. Well worth doing!”

Olivia Stephens, Melbourne Outdoor Dog Photography Workshop
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Ina was an experienced photographer and shared her technical knowledge and animal handling strategies to get the best images.”

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