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Somnath

11 November 2018Photography Course Sydney: Intro
Quite often, experience overlooks and tramples ignorance especially when the window of opportunity is so small and the subject is so huge but I am glad Scott triumphantly overcomes that challenge with his overwhelming experience and humble personality to manage a group of novice beginners. His ability to teach photography with an impeccable skill of getting in to only so much detail without creating any confusion is sheer brilliance. Scott […]
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George

3 January 2021Photography Course Sydney: Intro
I found the introductory course to be really fun. I didn’t realise there was so much to learn but Scott was great at explaining everything and showing me how to apply what he had taught me. I’ve been practicing since the course and look forward to learning more about photography and getting new skills.
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Kate

19 April 2021Smartphone Photography & Storytelling
Can’t recommend this course enough. Scott is an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, friendly and patient instructor. Fabulous morning learning about the technical features of the phone and creative tips to take a great photo. Loved it!!
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Ray

10 July 2021Private Photography Tuition
This one-on-one photography workshop is one of the best educational investments I have ever carried out. Scott is an incredible photographer and teacher! He explained everything in a way that is easy to understand and is more than happy to re-explain information to ensure you have understood and then applied it yourself. I would absolutely recommend Scott and his services to anyone looking to level up in their photography endeavours. […]
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Samuel & Deb

21 January 2020Private Photography Tuition
Scott was an excellent teacher, very informative and personable as well. We got what we wanted out of the class and more and I certainly feel much more capable of taking good photos and more informed about principles of photography and it’s technicalities.
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Josephine

2 October 2021Remote Learning Live Session
My 11 year old daughter wanted to understand how to operate our Canon EOS 750. We had a two hour 1:1 online class with Scott. The lesson covered the 3 elements of exposure, colour and a 7 step method for manual mode. We could not be happier with the lesson. Thank you so much Scott. We highly recommend your photography course. Very informative and inspirational! Our daughter is already putting […]
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Lisa

26 April 2021Private Photography Tuition
I had a photo lesson with Scott recently. Scot had his hands full with my request/limitations. Over the first 2hours we worked with my camera, it’s settings and the best way for my to take photos while on horseback riding holidays. The third hour was then spent on using my new Samsung mobile phone. So many tips on using my devices, and a much better understanding of photography, thanks Scott.
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Nicole and Rheanna 12 yrs

11 October 2021Smartphone Photography & Storytelling
I enrolled my 12 year old daughter into the smartphone course with Scott from Photo Workshop Australia. It was such a fun filled time with lots of techniques taught to us. Scott has such a great knowledge and is able to transfer that information easily for younger children and adults to understand. He went above and beyond the expectations we had for our lesson. We thoroughly enjoyed the course and […]
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Claudia 16 yrs

16 January 2021Remote Learning Live Session
I used my creative kids voucher to do a 2 hour DSLR camera zoom lesson with Scott on the 12/01/2021. I was a novice with a DSLR camera but with Scott’s guidance I feel I learnt so much in such a short time. His explanations were simple enough to understand and he made the lesson interesting and practical. Scott was very professional and approachable. I would recommend anyone who would […]
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Ben

28 December 2019Photography Course Sydney: Intro
Hands down the best photography class I have attended, I learnt so much over the 4 week period and will definitely be taking some one on one classes with Scott at a future date.
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Gareth

11 December 2019Sunrise At Manly
Thanks again for this morning. As mentioned, I found the theory part alone worth the price of admission. I’m looking forward to applying some of the techniques in other kinds of shots as well. There’s still a lot for me to work on – composition, DOF, processing – but I feel like I got a lot out of the course. Always learning!
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Geoff

18 August 2020Sunrise At Manly
A terrific way to start a Sydney morning. Scott showed us how to create a number of sunrise photos with a variety of setting and then a very cooperative group of locals enabled us to try to get some exciting photos as they braved the surf. Excellent morning where I learnt a great deal, now to practise and practise.
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Odrik

10 April 2020Private Photography Tuition
I did a two hour private lesson with Scott and it was an excellent decision. He taught me a great technique with seven easy steps to take a good photo. He was patient, clear, he solved all my questions and was very informative. His teaching was great and helped me to change my perspective of photography. I could highly recommend Scott to anyone who wants to improve their photography.
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Darren

16 October 2020Private Photography Tuition
I have a keen interest in still photography and booked 3 hour private tuition on exposure and advanced lighting with Scott. Scott’s creativity and motivation makes it hard not to be inspired. The photos we created were amazing. Scott is one of the most talented, professional photographers I have met and Is happy to share his knowledge, techniques and workflow with enthusiasm and excitement. If you are serious in advancing […]
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Glenn

11 September 2017Half Day Photography Course
I attended your Saturday workshop, and wanted to thank you for your consideration and patience. I typed up my scribbled notes and realised that there was a lot of learning crammed into that morning, especially for a newby who had not used any non automatic settings before. I had tried to make sense of some of the myriad on-line tutorials, but found them confusing and rushed. Your patient explanation of […]
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Colette – ACI Events

10 August 2021Corporate Photography Services
LOVED my smartphotography session with Scott McGale of Photo Workshop Australia. Finally I know how to produce beautiful images using my own phone. I was about to purchase some framed images for my home but have decided now that I will be framing my very own work for display. Great session Scott. You were organised, a clear communicator, and super efficient with time. Much appreciated. Can’t wait to share this […]
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Will 13yrs

4 February 2021Private Photography Tuition
My 13 yo son had a fabulous private photography lesson. Scott is a great communicator and made the theory and practical tips easy to understand. He catered well to my son’s level of understanding. My son is even more enthused about his photography now. It was also great that it was a morning lesson at the beach – perfect for me as the parent to hang nearby. A good use […]
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Meino

6 February 2018Sunrise At Manly
The workshop leader was very knowledgeable and made sure every attendee was informed and involved. We were taken to 3 different locations under different lighting conditions that made the workshop challenging and full of interest. Highly recommend.
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Jo, Waverley Council

15 September 2018Corporate Photography Services
Scott taught us all the tricks of the trade to feel comfortable shooting events and photos for our print and web material. He tailored the course to suit our needs, including staying late to learn how to shoot at night. I highly recommend Scott for Corporate Training.
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Christina

15 February 2021Private Photography Tuition
Scott was more than thorough and answered all my questions on our 3 hour private photography lesson! I highly recommend booking at least 3 hours if you haven’t turned on a camera before, and then a couple subsequent ones to learn the specifics of aperture, iso, and shutter speed! All so different depending on what you are photographing! I’m looking forward to my next lesson with Scott. Highly recommend !
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Maylyn for two boys aged 12 and 13 yrs

13 January 2021Private Photography Tuition
We found the photography course rewarding and fun. Scott was very flexible with our request for my son and his friend to do it as a group of 2. He presented the material at an age appropriate level which the kids could easily understand. My son and his friend had a fantastic time and came home with plenty of techniques for taking great photos with their smartphone and then teaching […]
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Anita and Kristian 11 yrs

16 April 2021Private Photography Tuition
My 11 year old son wanted to learn how to use his DSLR in manual instead of auto. A 2 hour lesson with lots of detail from how to hold the camera correctly to how to use focal length, shutter speed and ISO. A lot of information and explaining rather than taking many photos but once he got home and went back over the notes Scott had us write down […]
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Joanne

20 September 2020Half Day Photography Course
I attended the half day course today with Scott. He was absolutely fantastic. I learnt more than I was expecting and have a new found appreciation for photography. Everything was explained simple and easy to understand and all questions answered with additional information. He was very patient. I can’t wait to do my next course. Highly recommend. Thanks for all the tips Scott.
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Jackey

22 January 2020Private Photography Tuition
I had a 2 hour private lesson with Scott and thoroughly enjoyed it. I am a total beginner in photography but Scott was very patient and worked at my pace. Scott is not only very experienced and knowledgeable but his passion to teach others comes across throughout the lesson which makes all the difference.
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David

24 November 2021Private Photography Tuition
Had a private 2 hour lesson with Scott McGale It was fantastic, his method of teaching how to focus and expose correctly first time every time is amazing, now putting into practise until it comes naturally, recommend a private lesson for sure.
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Thomas 13yrs

28 January 2021Half Day Photography Course
My 13 year old son went on the half day course not knowing much about photography or how to use modes,settings etc on his camera. My son learnt so much and has asked to do another course with Scott. Scott was patience and my son extremely enjoyed the course.We used the Creative kids voucher and the process was simple. Thanks Scott
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Amy

25 September 2020Remote Learning Live Session
I am in the early stages of learning photography and had a great remote session with Scott. Scott carefully took me through all of the basic principles and functions and I can already see improvement! Would highly recommend.
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Alesia

1 December 2019Private Photography Tuition
Instructions and techniques are simple enough to apply, yet sophisticated enough to make an absolute difference in manual photography. I’m planning to take the manly sunrise class in a couple of weeks before we go on holidays. Also Scott helped me to find a focusing defect (manufacturing defect) on my a6400 and Sony chatswood agreed and replaced my camera over the counter! It’s a win win situation for me. Thanks […]
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Alex and Beth 16 yrs

9 April 2021Private Photography Tuition
Scott went above and beyond sharing his knowledge of photography. Great patience with my daughter (16 years), explained things a second or third time when necessary ensuring that everything was understood. Would recommend to anyone of any age with an interest in photography, or if you want a better understanding of how your camera actually works to capture the perfect shot.
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Paula

27 July 2021Private Photography Tuition
Overall my experience with Scott was fantastic! Before the lesson, he very kindly helped me with my camera and lens recommendation and even offered to check the lens for me. The lesson itself was so helpful and gave me a much greater understanding of the process than I had before – since the lesson I have been practicing the steps Scott taught me and I am finding everything so much […]
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Ossie – Private lesson in Portraiture

10 July 2020Private Photography Tuition
I thoroughly enjoyed Scott’s 3 hour tuition in portraiture. His teaching is thorough and patient, from basics to advanced elements, and he constantly checked in to make sure I was keeping up. It was no problem to ask for second explanations, as he is very easy to get along with. I loved the systemised methodology he uses and taught me, and will be working on ingraining it to my methods […]
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Belinda

10 February 2021Private Photography Tuition
My 14 year daughter who is a young photographer had a 2 hour private tutorial lesson with Scott McGale and learnt a lot, he is friendly, encouraging and very knowledgable. Scott has so much experience to pass on and was great at showing my daughter how she could take her photography to the next level.
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Gemma

28 March 2020Half Day Photography Course
Great course! Scott is really knowledgeable – there is a lot of information to take in and Scott breaks it down into easy to understand pieces. I was clueless at the beginning but by the end, I felt confident to shoot a range of photos using all the functions of the camera. Thanks Scott ! Highly recommend this course!
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Kelly

3 December 2020Private Photography Tuition
Definitely worth the 9+hr drive! Scott delivered a fantastic personalised tuition and I cannot be more grateful. What I took away from my 4hrs was sooo much personalised information to allow more time for my business and not watching YouTube how to videos! You cannot beat a one on one lessons from a master! Above expectations ✅ Highly recommend ✅ I will be back to gain more knowledge. Thanks mate~
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Prue

19 December 2015Half Day Photography Course
Before I did Scott’s workshop, I was a very keen ‘auto’ photographer who felt that all the technical functions of the camera were too hard. After a four-hour class, I now understand how my camera works and what an amazing difference to my photos!
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My boys (9 & 12

27 January 2021Remote Learning Live Session
My boys (9 & 12 yrs) loved the two hours virtual lesson. Since then they have a great interest in photography. Lessons were very informative and interactive! Scott, you are an excellent teacher and they have learnt a lot from your lesson. Boys can’t wait to see you again and learn more from you. Hope to see you soon (may be in person). We would highly recommend you!!!!
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Graeme

7 June 2021Private Photography Tuition
Great 3 hour time with Scott—-very worthwhile. Certainly, my experience is, the “one on one”tuition by Scott has moved my camera / photography understanding to a new level. I’m excited to now have greater confidence with my camera. Highly recommend Scott.
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Elissa

22 November 2020Private Photography Tuition
AMAZING!! Initially, I was a little nervous about the pressure of a private lesson but it was definitely the right decision. Scott was unbelievable! He shared so much knowledge, patience and kindness with me. I’m just a beginner and I have walked away with such a huge depth of knowledge. I’m so excited and motivated to start taking some quality photos with Scott’s fail-proof tips. I can’t wait to catch […]
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Catherine & David

2 February 2020Smartphone Photography & Storytelling
Fabulous! Although our class was officially cancelled due to the weather, Scott kindly braved the rain and went out of his way to accommodate us, as we were only in Sydney for the weekend. Although Scott is obviously a serious pro photographer, he was able to patiently talk us low-tech baby boomers through the basics and we picked up a heap of tricks in the session. He tailored our experience […]
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Brian

18 July 2017Sunrise At Manly
I can’t rate this workshop high enough. Scott is excellent. A great teacher and communicator. Explains things simply and logically to ensure students get the best possible results. Very well organised. Scott knows his timings to ensure the group is in the right place at the right moment to get great photos. His instructional workshop over coffee bought the morning practical all together and has allowed me to go on […]
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David

25 May 2021Private Photography Tuition
I booked this lesson ahead of a much anticipated trip to the Kimberley and it certainly exceeded my expectations. This was a very worthwhile 3 hours which flew by in a blur as Scott quickly and expertly demystified the manual settings of my camera (which had been stuck on auto-mode for the previous 5 years). I really enjoyed the way he structured the 3 hours to provide a practical, hands […]
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Cleo 13yrs

12 July 2021Smartphone Photography & Storytelling
I found that Scott McGale’s photography workshop was both helpful and effective. I can now take photos with better lighting and framing, and also edit photos very easily. Scott is a great teacher and I highly recommend his photography courses. I will definitely be coming back for another course!
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Anthony

8 January 2021Private Photography Tuition
My son and I had a 3 hour private tutorial with Scott this morning. We thought we knew our cameras pretty well, but Scott took us to a whole new level. Scott is a fantastic tutor who gauges your level quickly and adapts the experience to ensure you get maximum value from your time. We will definitely be coming back for more lessons with Scott. Here’s a tip: 3 hours […]
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Mark

6 October 2020Private Photography Tuition
Had my lesson today and Scott was so patient and his explanations were very relevant to what we were shooting.  Can highly recommend Scott for that 1 on 1 lesson which as a beginner like myself you will get so much out of it.
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Harmony

5 July 2020Private Photography Tuition
Great session. Started the 2 hour session knowing nothing at all except how to shoot on Auto, came away with a knowledge of how to shoot in manual mode. This is a very worthwhile 2 hours. Can’t wait to put all Scott taught me into practice. Easy, no pressure, enjoyable lesson.
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Dylan 10yrs

17 December 2020Private Photography Tuition
I loved learning how much you could do with the camera on a smart phone especially editing the pictures. Highly recommend this course for children who love taking photos . Great for beginners and very worthwhile.
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Steve

11 September 2020Private Photography Tuition
Scott’s 3hr one-on-one photography course was absolutely brilliant! I’m just starting out and before the end of my course I was using my camera in manual mode with great results. This course is very structured, highly rewarding and best of all super fun thanks to Scott’s great energy and enthusiasm. Thank you mate I will definitely be back for more!
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Cara

9 June 2021Private Photography Tuition
Great great session! The 3 hour session gave me the unique opportunity to get an insight into the photographer’s mind. Scott structures the lessons with easy to understand information. The complicated idea of ISO, aperture and shutter speed was made simple through a unique approach that cannot be found anywhere else. Through learning manual photography it allowed me to have full control to capture the perfect picture. As well as, […]
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Elise 15yrs

29 December 2020Remote Learning Live Session
My 15-year-old daughter used her Creative Kids Voucher to do a remote live learning 1-2-1 photo workshop with Scott earlier this year (2020), using our home laptop to do the session via Zoom and her Oppo smartphone to take the photos. Scott taught her how to use her fairly basic phone to its full extent and talked her through using free software to process the images in camera. He was […]
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David

15 May 2021Private Photography Tuition
Received a two hour session with Scott as a gift. Scott was engaging and a wealth of knowledge. He structured the two hours to my existing skill level and somehow answered all my questions even without me asking. The step by step methods were easy to understand and he gave me practical tips to use for my subject. He demonstrated the differences well. Would recommend for beginners and those who […]
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Peter

28 January 2021Private Photography Tuition
As a self-taught photographer of 6 years I got to a point where I did not think I could learn anything more on the basics of shooting that would improve my work. When my wife bought me a one on one lesson with Scott I wasn’t very optimistic. I thought I had reached the limit of my abilities. However learning the skills of manual photography has given me greater control […]
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Beth

11 January 2020Half Day Photography Course
My 12 year old son thoroughly enjoyed the Half Day photography course. Scott was an amazing teacher and taught my son important camera techniques. Scott was engaging and kept the course very interesting. We will definitely re-book another photography workshop with Scott.
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Hiromi

20 April 2021Half Day Photography Course
I joined the half day photography course which my husband bought me as a present. I was struggling at the start and almost gave up. However Scott was super nice and kind, explaining the same things again and again for me and helped me taking notes and encouraged me not to give up. Lucky it was a very small class. He was so friendly and I started enjoying the class […]
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Amelia

25 March 2020Half Day Photography Course
Loved the half day course! Very informative and learnt a lot!! Scott was excellent at making sure each of us understood what was going on and taught us so much. Can’t wait to do some more of his workshops in the future! Would highly recommend!!!
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Hilda n Son

26 November 2021Private Photography Tuition
My son really enjoyed Scott’s private zoom lesson. He provided valuable information tailored to my son’s level of experience, was engaging and friendly. We highly recommend Scott’s photography lessons.
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Maryanne

11 June 2020Photography Course Sydney: Intro
With such incredible passion and a great deal of experience in photography, Scott was an amazing teacher with a patient and direct nature. I would certainly recommend this course to all my friends who wanted to learn how to utilise their cameras to the max! Thank you Scott! See you at the Sunrise shoot!
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David for Kieran 8 yr old

6 April 2021Private Photography Tuition
Really nice how Scott explained the basic on how to operate DSLR to an 8 Year old. He specially catered the basic of Photography to an 8 year old. After the 1hr session my son know how to enhance his new learnt photography skills. We will go for another few session to learn more advance technic and methods.
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Charlotte

11 September 2019Half Day Photography Course
Scott has brought together a comprehensive beginners course, jam packed with plenty of information and practice opportunities. Scott was professional, personable and organised. He provided more knowledge than I could have ever hoped for in a 4 hour session, and helped each person on the course to configure the photography steps according to each of their unique cameras. A true industry professional! I can’t wait to see Scott next time […]
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Ester

9 June 2021Private Photography Tuition
I had a two hour private photography lesson with Scott and it was excellent. I felt he tailored the materials to my unique needs, and understood what I was hoping to get out of the lesson. I’m a total beginner in possession of a professional-level camera and I had felt overwhelmed. Scott helped me get across the fundamentals of photography and not feel intimidated by the giant camera in my […]
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Rachel

18 January 2020Private Photography Tuition
Just fabulous. I shared a 2 hour introduction lesson with my daughter (age14). Scott was superb at interacting with her and the whole lesson was enjoyable and informative. We learnt so much, and so much more than we could have hoped for in a larger group lesson. I did get brain overload with the amount of technical stuff on the day but on reflection I appreciate that we covered so […]
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Peter

22 April 2021Smartphone Photography & Storytelling
My daughters and I had a fantastic time with Scott last Saturday morning. We learnt so much about how to take the best photos with our iPhones and we had such a great time exploring The Rocks taking photos. I highly recommend Scott’s iPhone Photography Course. Scott really is an expert!!
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Sonya and Erin 13yrs

7 June 2021Private Photography Tuition
I highly recommend Scott for private lessons. This was our second lesson with Scott. He was friendly and patient with my 13yr old daughter. His knowledge is comprehensive and he explains things so they are easy to understand. Erin had a ball! Her passion for photography was nurtured and fueled. She is eager to learn more.
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Carmel

6 July 2020Photography Course Sydney: Intro
With such incredible passion and a great deal of experience in photography, Scott was an amazing teacher with a patient and direct nature. I would certainly recommend this course to all my friends who wanted to learn how to utilise their cameras to the max! Thank you Scott! See you at the Sunrise shoot!
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Mauricio

18 June 2021Photography Course Sydney: Intro
Excellent course, learning all the basics and an effective approach to keep improving my photography skills. Scott is very clear, friendly and has a well established method. Totally recommend!!
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Lalitha

9 May 2021Smartphone Photography & Storytelling
I had a great morning with a few friends and Scott for a private iPhone photography course. Scott was very informative and patient. He helped us understand the power of the iPhone camera features as well as how to use various modes and how to edit and create feature pictures. Overall I was will happy with what I learned and it was a enjoyable way to spend a morning in […]
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Tracey

1 November 2021Private Photography Tuition
Scott is a incredible wealth of knowledge on all things photography and his private tuition has given me the confidence to go forward and mainly use the Manual settings on my new camera. I can’t wait to do further training with Scott and will be signing myself up for many more future courses to improve my skills.
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Mark and son

18 June 2021Private Photography Tuition
What a wonderful 3 hours. My 14 year old son and I thoroughly enjoyed the lesson and learnt so much. It was great to be able to sit one and one and go through the steps required to be able take great photos and at the same time be shown and also practice the steps in real life situations. Scott was very engaging with both of us and his passion […]
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Amy

11 October 2011Sunrise At Manly
Scott was simply fantastic on the photography course! I was very fortunate to have a one on one and he talked me through how to use the camera (it was my first time using manual), and how best to take the actual photo. Scott is very friendly and patient. This course comes highly recommended and it was such a nice way to start the day! Scott even spent time advising […]
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Jamil

11 January 2020Sunrise At Manly
There are no negative points for this review. The course delivered everything it outlined that it would and Scott, who lead the training, was very accommodating and hospitable (especially at 5:00 am when I hadn’t had my coffee and was sleep deprived!) Having a small group of 6-7 was very beneficial, I would, however, probably take my tripod next time.
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Scott

28 August 2020Private Photography Tuition
Very rewarding. I had a 2 hour one-on-one session with Scott and he was quick to identify my level and teach accordingly. We went through a structured framework to master manual mode. I left feeling confident and motivated to keep practicing and push my photography to the next level. Will be back for more lessons soon!
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Angela

16 November 2020Sunrise At Manly
I am happy to have finally participated in this course. I had to postpone initially, but in the end, it was an amazing experience. Scott guided us in taking pictures using the different morning lights and also he gave us a lot of well-structured information to put into practice right away. I absolutely recommend it! Thank you, Scott.
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Geoff

20 March 2018Photography Course Sydney: Intro
I was given this course as a gift from my son who lives in London. Chances are he chose the course because of its location in Manly, as I live on the northern beaches. As it turns out I would have traveled across Sydney to attend, it was that good! Scott is a very experienced photographer and an excellent teacher. The lessons are fast paced and full attention is required […]
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Emmanuel

30 November 2021Private Photography Tuition
From the beginning to the end of the photo training session, it was extremely educational and straightforward. I learned a great deal in a short period of time, and all I can say is that Scott is a true master of his craft.
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Cameron

21 December 2019Half Day Photography Course
This half day photography course provided me, who barely knew anything about photography, with a whole world of new concepts. The teacher taught each student in the class according to their camera that they brought to help with their learning. The teacher, Scott was organised enough to provide the students with not only a map of where to meet but also a list of equipment which was useful on the […]
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Doug

24 February 2018Sunrise At Manly
Was a spectacular way to start a Sunday morning. Even though I was running late our teacher Scott McGale was eager to catch me up on what I had missed and went out of his way for all the participants, in what was an informative and educational morning. Would recommend to anyone to give it a go.
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Jude

11 October 2020Sunrise At Manly
A great early morning class working on how to organise camera settings quickly and capture the best pre dawn light before it fades. Thanks to Scott for clear and timely teaching. That beautiful light lasts for such a short time! A coffee and chat with more camera info was welcome before getting in some action shots as the beach busied up. A couple of hours really well spent.
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Barb

24 March 2020Private Photography Tuition
I met Scott in Sydney as everything was being shutdown due to the virus. How lucky to do this before a complete shutdown. I found Scott to be a very good communicator, easy going and his enthusiasm for photography is infectious. He kept his teaching uncomplicated and was more than happy to answer any questions I had at any stage during the lesson. I thoroughly enjoyed the tuition and would […]
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Steve

18 August 2020Private Photography Tuition
Scott’s 3hr one-on-one photography course was absolutely brilliant! I’m just starting out and before the end of my course I was using my camera in manual mode with great results. This course is very structured, highly rewarding and best of all super fun thanks to Scott’s great energy and ethusiasm. Thank you mate I will definitely be back for more!
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Rebecca

11 November 2019Private Photography Tuition
I did a morning lesson with Scott and it was FANTASTIC. As a beginner I learnt more than I thought I would and could. He was a great teacher and explained everything in a clear and concise way. He is very passionate about his craft and this comes through when he teaches which makes the class extremely enjoyable. I am very excited to start practicing using the techniques I was […]
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Leah

11 April 2020Sunrise At Manly
A fantastic experience. The provider was very experienced and a great source of knowledge. He made the morning a truly enjoyable experience and I have some beautiful photos to help me treasure my memories from the day.
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Monique

6 April 2021Private Photography Tuition
Scott gave me a private lesson on how to document my paintings using my existing photography equipment at home. After wasting many weekends and dollars spent trying to teach myself using online tutorials, Scott showed me within 3 hours how to take sharp and accurate photos. Scott is very knowledgable, honest and helpful. If you’re looking to learn how to how to document your artworks, then I highly recommend using […]
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Brad, Banna Property Group

12 May 2021Corporate Photography Services
Scott conducted a 3 hour photography workshop for our corporate retreat in the Hawkesbury region and it was well received by my team. Learning how to take better photos with our smartphones was something everyone was looking forward to and we came away from the workshop with a lot more knowledge. The workshop was well presented and Scott was easily able to answer any questions we had.
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Papaya Homewares Sydney

28 January 2021Corporate Photography Services
We had Scott in for a half-day session to complete a product photography workshop with our marketing and graphic design team. We ran through all the basics with Scott and he also came out earlier to help suggest some products to set up our space as we take our photography in-house. I could not recommend Scott enough, his attention to detail, passion for photography, knowledge and dedication are hard to […]
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Janet

19 April 2021Learn Lightroom & Photoshop Essentials
I can’t thank Scott enough for his extensive 1:1 lesson. He was able to cover all I needed plus more in our 3 hour 1:1 lesson – but ! I definitely hope to have another 1:1 with Scott to cover even more in the near future. Scott was able to show me how to capture exactly the type of photos I wanted (baby photography) as well as photoshopping. I can’t […]
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Nerida

12 April 2021Half Day Photography Course
I enjoyed the time that Scott gave to me to explain the basics needed to really understand the essential functions of my camera. It was an enjoyable morning learning techniques to get me confident in using manual mode. Since taking the course I have gone over and over my notes to get a better understanding of what was taught, and I can really say having Scott’s notes and practicing has […]
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Susan

30 August 2020Remote Learning Live Session
The best thing for me about doing a remote session with Scott is that I could choose the time! Really convenient being able to learn when I want and not to a schedule. And Scott is great at making sense of the functions and teaching easy to understand step methods. Highly recommend.
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Ella 13yrs

12 December 2020Remote Learning Live Session
My lesson with Scott was so informative and fun. Scott taught me all the basics of how to use my new camera and how to shoot in manual mode. He made it very easy with step by step instructions and kept it simple and easy to understand. I highly recommend Scott to anyone wanting to learn anything about photography! He was a wonderful teacher.
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Amanda for her daughters aged 10 and 12 yrs

16 January 2021Remote Learning Live Session
This virtual photo workshop gave my two daughters a better eye for composition, a deeper understanding of how their smartphone works, and a greater appreciation for the powers of Photoshop. Both girls gained the most from the class, but there is something to be gained for anyone who chooses to take it. The way things were broken down and explained in really helped both grasp and implement techniques and practices […]
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David

20 November 2017Half Day Photography Course
The half day course offers an amazing amount of information. The best thing is that the information is put into immediate practice with the guidance and assistance of an absolute expert. I have already booked into the Manly sunrise course and look forward to building on the skills that I learned at The Rocks.
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Jacob 14yrs

28 January 2021Half Day Photography Course
Scott was very in-depth and took the time to explain each step carefully so it was understood by all. The hands on experiences was beneficial whilst learning the theory behind the camera screen. I would definetly recommend to anyone who wants to gain more knowledge on camera usage.
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Alesha 13yrs

9 February 2021Remote Learning Live Session
We had a private zoom lesson for 2 hours on photography. We would like to comment on the professional approach displayed by the teacher Scott Mcgale via zoom. We were just in awe in hearing how much knowledge and enjoyment he had for photography. We really enjoyed the lesson from start to finish. His explanations were easily taught and we were given examples as we were being taught to go […]
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Leonie

20 September 2020Half Day Photography Course
Great 4 hour course for little or no understanding of how to use the manual option on DSLR camera, Scott is very patient and takes as through steps methodically that are easy to understand, would recommend this course as an excellent starting point for photographers that want to learn how to take photos off the auto button
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Craig

10 May 2020Private Photography Tuition
I had a morning private 2 hour lesson with Scott around circular quay a couple of weeks ago. I realized after a group sunrise session that I needed to spend more time with Scott to really get into more detail on how to be effective with my camera. Scott’s knowledge is incredible. He had a breadth and depth of knowledge and delivered in a very helpful and progressive way. The […]
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Michelle

8 September 2019Private Photography Tuition
The lesson was well organised and extremely valuable. Scott was able to impart a lot of information tailored to what I needed to know, without leaving me feeling overwhelmed or confused. I’ve been able to put the theory into practice really easily. I’m planning to do more courses with Scott.
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Julien

21 August 2019Learn Lightroom & Photoshop Essentials
Had a fabulous one on one session with Scott for Lightroom and Photoshop. The whole post production thing makes sense now and my images look so professional. Highly recommended to make your pictures pop. Thanks Scott.
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Ben

28 April 2020Remote Learning Live Session
I had a remote session and it was so easy! He made learning using Zoom easy to do and understand. He quickly taught me how to control my cameras funtions and I now know how to shoot on manual! And he even knew his way around my menu sytstem too. Great way to learn. Thanks Scott.
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Lucy

25 October 2021Private Photography Tuition
My “Private Photography Tuition” session with Scott was informative, instructive and most importantly, enjoyable. I have travelled to some amazing places in the world but unfortunately most of the photos I have taken along the way have been sadly lacking. Some have been downright disappointing and I have had to delete them in disgust. I have only ever used the “Auto” setting because I just didn’t understand any of the […]
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Jelle

12 April 2020Half Day Photography Course
I got this photo workshop as a Christmas present. I have had my DSLR for about 5 years, always shooting in Auto and not really knowing what I was doing. I kind of knew the main functions of a DSLR but this photo workshop from Scott absolutely blew my mind!!! There is soo much info and cool stuff possible with even a base model camera. Scott really brings out his […]
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Andrew

30 September 2020Private Photography Tuition
I had a very exciting session with Scott and gained a much greater insight into photography. My understanding of manual mode has increased and we explored functions and buttons I didn’t even know existed. The detail in his teaching and his background knowledge of photography as a whole definitely reflects his 30 years of experience! The class was highly engaging and the lesson was greatly personalised for my needs. Scott […]
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Michael & Annika 14yrs

24 October 2021Private Photography Tuition
My 14 year-old daughter was given a smartphone photography gift voucher and didn’t know what to expect. The location was great and she loved the lesson. A little old-school talk on exposure, focus and framing, plus how to get the most out of modern tricks on the phone. She loved it and came back with plenty of her own pictures to show off. Thanks Scott.
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Ron

11 April 2020Sunrise At Manly
Just a quick note to say how much I enjoyed last Sunday Morning. In all aspects it was a great morning.The level of knowledge and the presentation where first class and it will certainly help me in my photographic endeavours.
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Daniel 12yrs

16 December 2020Private Photography Tuition
Scott was very helpful in explaining how to take a picture and how to use free software available to make the photograph professional. As a twelve year old he explained it in a way I could understand and I have been able to apply these skills at my local beach. So many undiscovered secrets on my iPhone camera that I can use now! Even with the unforeseen cloudy sunset he […]
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Sandra

23 November 2020Private Photography Tuition
Scott is a wealth of experience and knowledge and could provide anyone advice to any level of photography. He is pleasant and patient and a great teacher. I would happily recommend Scott’s services and will be using Scott’s services again in the future.
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Kim

11 May 2017Sunrise At Manly
Scott was friendly and informative and his experience with photography of all kinds reallt showed. As beginners it is easy to feel lost sometimes but there was no question you could not ask Scott, he was very helpful and we both enjoyed the experience greatly!
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Sheryne

7 November 2020Private Photography Tuition
Today’s workshop was great! I loved learning from Scott. He’s a great teacher who’s very passionate about photography. Everything was explained clearly from the beginning, and put into easy to follow steps. I feel like I’ve learnt a lot about photography in this 3hr session. Now I have a really great understanding of how to use my camera in manual, aperture or shutter mode. Grateful to have learned from one […]
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Odette

7 October 2021Private Photography Tuition
Scott came highly recommended to me by a friend of mine when I mentioned I wanted to get into photography but didn’t know where to start. I spent 3 hours with him in a one on one session and it was wonderful! He is extremely knowledgeable and patient and took his time talking me through the key things to consider when starting on your photography journey. I would highly recommend […]
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Elsie 12yrs + Kate

20 April 2021Private Photography Tuition
My daughter really enjoyed her lesson with Scott… he covered lots but kept it at a level suitable to her age and relevant to her interests. Communication was great and the lesson was relaxed & enjoyable. We hope to return for another one soon!
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Martin

8 January 2021Private Photography Tuition
Great 4 hrs spent with Scott in a private tuition session. A mountain of information he has to impart. And impart he does very well. I learnt a lot, it was fun and informative. Thank you very much. You have to get yourself to the Moto GP one year Scott!!
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Amanda and Tai 15yrs

29 June 2021Smartphone Photography & Storytelling
Thanks Scott, We learnt an incredible amount of tips & tricks from your 2hr SmartPhone course. I’ve immensely improved the qualify of pictures I’ve taken today, and these are everyday pictures I will keep for life, so your course was priceless to me. My 15y/o son really enjoyed the lesson & looks at portraits & colours in scenes very differently. This is a course everyone would really enjoy.
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Charles

14 May 2021Private Photography Tuition
I met Scott this morning just after sunrise at Circular Quay for a 2-hour private lesson. Absolutely perfect morning for it, with the sun rising over the Opera House and lighting the Sydney Harbour Bridge it was a magical time of day. Scott really knows his stuff and is a natural teacher. He quickly worked out what I didn’t know and was able to fill in the gaps in my […]
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Emily

11 November 2018Photography Course Sydney: Intro
This was a great class. Very comprehensive and went at a good pace to learn. Would highly recommend it to anyone hesitant on taking on a course Vs learning online at home. It’s great to be able to get instant feedback and ask questions.
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Maya 13yrs

28 January 2021Private Photography Tuition
Maya (13) enjoyed her one on one session with Scott. Very informative and engaging. Only suggestion is to provide notes upfront so camera settings and theory can be learnt upfront. Thank you for all the valuable tips.
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Cameron 14yrs old.

3 December 2020Private Photography Tuition
What a fantastic day. My son who is 14 had a 3-hour private lesson with Scott. Not only was it an amazing location but my son learnt so much more than he thought he would. Scott was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and very informative. The steps that he learnt will be very helpful for my son’s future in this industry. We will be back to learn more.
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Diane n Daniel

1 July 2021Private Photography Tuition
We had a great session with Scott to help us learn how to use our new D-SLR. Scott took time to explain the basics to both of us in terms we could understand, and at a pace that we could both try the techniques and jot down a few notes along the way. He was familiar with the camera and very knowledgeable in photography techniques. Scott was very friendly and […]
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Legal Aid NSW

29 April 2021Corporate Photography Services
The corporate photography session with Scott was great. We found it very insightful and useful for the team. Scott was knowledgeable and approachable with a lot of handy tips and experience. We completed the session in one day but would recommend spreading it out over two days as there’s a lot of technical information to get your head around and to practice, especially for beginners. Thanks for an informative and […]
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Phoebe 12yrs

29 January 2021Private Photography Tuition
My 12 year old daughter has always loved taking photos and wanted to learn something more in a face to face one on one setting. The beginners sunset photography course was the perfect choice! Scott explained all the settings and instructions clearly and it’s obvious he is very passionate about what he teaches! 100% recommend the beginners photography course.
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Peter

2 March 2020Private Photography Tuition
Had the best 3 hour lesson with Scott. He very quickly assessed my level of competence and taught at my level. Definitely recommend some 1-2-1 time with this guy.
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James & Elaine

27 February 2021Private Photography Tuition
Finally got to understand how a camera works!! Very descriptive workshop with great photography tips. Scott taught us how to use our camera professionally while being great company at the same time.. highly recommend doing this workshop as we will be coming back for postproduction and Lightroom
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Bernard

5 August 2018Sunrise At Manly
This is a great course! You are guaranteed to take great photos at beautiful Manly, and Scott made it a really enjoyable early morning session. Highly recommend this course to anyone who enjoys photography. Thank you Scott.
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Matthew 12yrs

17 December 2020Private Photography Tuition
It was a great course I learnt a lot of things that my Iphone and camera can do. If you love photography or have an interest this is a fantastic start for beginners. Scott ( the photographer ) is very knowledgeable and understanding. I thoroughly enjoyed the class and keen to go back for a half day class. Highly recommend this kids photography course with either smart phone or camera.
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Nahla

11 October 2020Private Photography Tuition
Scott McGale is not just a professional photographer but, a passionate artist. The 3 hours were full of practical information . With written and practical points about how and when to shoot in different scenarios, Scott made the practice session easy and fun. Can’t wait to practice and try what I learnt and hopefully, get to attend more workshops with Scott .
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Sue

28 July 2020Learn Lightroom & Photoshop Essentials
A wonderful experience. We learned so much and have put it into practice. Scott’s knowledge and enthusiasm are infectious and he obviously knows photo editing. There is no way we would have gained the skills on our own. Highly recommend – it would not matter what level or experience.
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Julie

9 February 2020Half Day Photography Course
Good communication from Scott, especially when the original course was canceled due to rain. Scott was very willing to share his experience, answer our questions and help us in any way he could. It was a good balance of theory and practice on the settings, manual exposure and principles of photography. Took some great shots of iconic Sydney and really good notes.
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Jemima

23 December 2019Half Day Photography Course
I enjoyed the course very much and would happily take part in another course. I learnt a lot about my camera and the different settings towards taking different shots. I think this course, and other ones in the future, will help me develop a greater understanding of taking great/amazing photos. The course has deepened my knowledge and I would definitely recommend this course to others, especially if you’re new to […]
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Vinh

17 December 2019Private Photography Tuition
We were looking for a photography course for our boys and stumbled upon Scott. The boys loved their private lesson with Scott and could not wait to show us the photos which they had taken. We definitely recommend Scott and our boys are already looking forward to their next lesson.
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Rayhaan 15yrs

29 January 2021Half Day Photography Course
He went very in detail with all of the different settings and types of shots which was very helpful in getting the absolute best photos you can out of your camera. I would recommend this to anyone looking to get into photography. No knowledge about the camera is needed for this course.
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Neil

22 September 2019Photography Course Sydney: Intro
I have been taking photos most of my life thinking I knew what I was doing. This course has taught me that maybe sometimes I got lucky but I definitely didn’t know why. Scott breaks it all down in a way that makes sense. I now know why my lucky shots work and why I don’t get it right most of the time. I can’t recommend this course highly enough […]
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