Asking a zookeeper to teach you how to tickle the ivories can result in awkward moments in the elephant enclosure. Learn the right lessons from the right people with today’s Groupon for National Photo Training College, three locations:

The Deal

$89 for a full-day beginner DSLR course for one person ($169 value)

Point-and-click people new to the world of digital SLRs and photography sign up for the DSLR full-day introductory course and learn the fundamentals to improve shots, add depth to images and utilise a camera’s many functions. Also covering file capture quality, card hygiene, noise and basic composition, the course is designed for newbies who want to add greater sophistication to their images.

Always check that you have charged batteries, and bring a clean, empty memory card with the camera and be sure to dress suitably for the weather and the environment of kneeling or sitting outdoors when taking a photo. A solid backpack or camera bag is recommended to carry all personal and camera accessories as we walk and enjoy various outdoor photographic locations. Your instructor will also supply you with comprehensive set of handout notes on the day.

National Photo Training College

Committed to the nuts and bolts of the photographic arts, theNational Photo Training College has been training professional and amateur photographers for more than two decades. Practical workshops, structured lessons and fun practice photo shoots helps turns happy snappers into picture pros. Courses are run at a range of locations across the country including Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.

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