Photography Workshop with David London

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UNE Building, Fitzroy St, Tamworth

TRLS is pleased to announce our first Landcare Learnings for 2025. Please join us for a Photography Workshop with David London, March 25 at 6.00pm at the UNE Building, Fitzroy St

TRLA is excited to welcome professional photographer David London for an engaging workshop on the basics of photography—perfect for both cameras and smartphones! Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, this workshop will help you prepare for the 2025 Landcare Photography Competition.

David will share his expertise, along with fascinating stories from his adventures photographing landscapes and wildlife across Australia and Antarctica.

Capture the Beauty of Our Region with the 2025 Photography competition which will open May 17th.

The 2025 competition celebrates the incredible diversity of our native grassy white box woodlands, flora, and fauna. From towering red gums and seasonal wattles to delicate bluebells, wedge-tailed eagles, kangaroos, blue wrens, and blue-banded bees, biodiversity thrives all around us. This workshop will help you take your best shot!

Workshop Highlights:

📸 Master the fundamentals of light and composition.

📱 Learn techniques for capturing great photos with both phones and cameras.

📏 Understand pixel size and image quality for competition entries.

Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your photography skills and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts!


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funding support

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