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Events, photo walks, talks from the masters, in-depth workshops. Expand your horizons with one of our many events across Australia.

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Events, photo walks, talks from the masters, in-depth workshops. Expand your horizons with one of our many events across Australia.

Starting Never Ends is the one place for all Sony camera mini-sites. Learn about all new Sony camera products in a fun interactive way.

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Learn to photograph dogs confidently outdoors in natural light.

About the event

Join us for an exciting, informative and practical dog photography workshop at the beautiful Peppercorn Lawns in Melbourne, hosted by award-winning pet photographer Ina J Photography from Canberra. This 2-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 compositino 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 will also have some Sony gears available for loan to test and play around with, 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)

I can organise a body and some lenses to loan but you will need to let me know at least 2 weeks in advance and I can't guarantee it. So it's highly recommended that you bring your own gears
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
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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 made my very first attempt at studio photography easy and inspiring. Not only did I learn new skills but also gained the confidence to try them. ”

Olivia Stephens, Melbourne Studio Dog Photography & Business Workshop
Event capacity: 15
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