SUNSHINE
COAST
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Travel and Street Photography

Travel and Street Photography

Saturday 18 July
Noosa - 10am - 2 Hours
Dan Anderson
Discover the art of storytelling through your lens in our Travel and Street Photography event, where urban life meets global adventure. Join fellow photography enthusiasts for a hands-on experience capturing candid moments and unique street scenes.
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$49       0 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 15 August
Western Ave, Montville - 10am - 2 Hours
Dan Anderson
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$49      
Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 12 September
Kings Beach - 3pm - 2 Hours
Dan Anderson
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.

Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
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$49      

Pet Photography

Pet Photography

Saturday 14 November
N Shore Rd, Twin Waters - 10am - 2 Hours
Dan Anderson
Capture the perfect moments of your furry friends at our Pet Photography Event, where professional photographers create stunning portraits of pets in a fun and relaxed setting. Celebrate your pet's unique personality with beautifully crafted images you'll treasure forever.
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$49      
Night Photography Class

Night Photography Class

Saturday 19 December
Burnett St, Buderim - 7pm - 2 Hours
Dan Anderson
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
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$49      

Nearby Photography Groups

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 04 July
Glenelg St, South Brisbane - 10am - 3 Hours
Brisbane Photography Group
Francis Keating
Dive into the world of photography with a hands-on learning experience, appropriate for beginners, or those looking to rekindle their basic knowledge and join regular meet-ups. Embrace understanding beyond your camera's Auto Mode, by exploring Manual Mode and fundamentals of composing a perfect shot. Cameras and their accessories can be complicated to comprehend, but we make it easy for you to discover how to utilise these tools, capturing special moments, events, and people from your daily life. Our class provides essential learning on a variety of technical aspects. This includes learning the nuances of aperture, comprehending shutter speed, and understanding the importance of ISO. You will receive guidance on understanding focal length and lenses, techniques for optimum lighting, and the skill of capturing a correctly exposed photograph. Take a step toward mastering your camera and creating exquisite photographs.
book now
$155       1 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 01 August
Glenelg St, South Brisbane - 10am - 3 Hours
Brisbane Photography Group
Francis Keating
Dive into the world of photography with a hands-on learning experience, appropriate for beginners, or those looking to rekindle their basic knowledge and join regular meet-ups. Embrace understanding beyond your camera's Auto Mode, by exploring Manual Mode and fundamentals of composing a perfect shot. Cameras and their accessories can be complicated to comprehend, but we make it easy for you to discover how to utilise these tools, capturing special moments, events, and people from your daily life. Our class provides essential learning on a variety of technical aspects. This includes learning the nuances of aperture, comprehending shutter speed, and understanding the importance of ISO. You will receive guidance on understanding focal length and lenses, techniques for optimum lighting, and the skill of capturing a correctly exposed photograph. Take a step toward mastering your camera and creating exquisite photographs.
book now
$155.00      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 05 September
Glenelg St, South Brisbane - 10am - 3 Hours
Brisbane Photography Group
Francis Keating
Dive into the world of photography with a hands-on learning experience, appropriate for beginners, or those looking to rekindle their basic knowledge and join regular meet-ups. Embrace understanding beyond your camera's Auto Mode, by exploring Manual Mode and fundamentals of composing a perfect shot. Cameras and their accessories can be complicated to comprehend, but we make it easy for you to discover how to utilise these tools, capturing special moments, events, and people from your daily life. Our class provides essential learning on a variety of technical aspects. This includes learning the nuances of aperture, comprehending shutter speed, and understanding the importance of ISO. You will receive guidance on understanding focal length and lenses, techniques for optimum lighting, and the skill of capturing a correctly exposed photograph. Take a step toward mastering your camera and creating exquisite photographs.
book now
$155      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 03 October
Glenelg St, South Brisbane - 10am - 3 Hours
Brisbane Photography Group
Francis Keating
Dive into the world of photography with a hands-on learning experience, appropriate for beginners, or those looking to rekindle their basic knowledge and join regular meet-ups. Embrace understanding beyond your camera's Auto Mode, by exploring Manual Mode and fundamentals of composing a perfect shot. Cameras and their accessories can be complicated to comprehend, but we make it easy for you to discover how to utilise these tools, capturing special moments, events, and people from your daily life. Our class provides essential learning on a variety of technical aspects. This includes learning the nuances of aperture, comprehending shutter speed, and understanding the importance of ISO. You will receive guidance on understanding focal length and lenses, techniques for optimum lighting, and the skill of capturing a correctly exposed photograph. Take a step toward mastering your camera and creating exquisite photographs.
book now
$155.00      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 07 November
Glenelg St, South Brisbane - 10am - 3 Hours
Brisbane Photography Group
Francis Keating
Dive into the world of photography with a hands-on learning experience, appropriate for beginners, or those looking to rekindle their basic knowledge and join regular meet-ups. Embrace understanding beyond your camera's Auto Mode, by exploring Manual Mode and fundamentals of composing a perfect shot. Cameras and their accessories can be complicated to comprehend, but we make it easy for you to discover how to utilise these tools, capturing special moments, events, and people from your daily life. Our class provides essential learning on a variety of technical aspects. This includes learning the nuances of aperture, comprehending shutter speed, and understanding the importance of ISO. You will receive guidance on understanding focal length and lenses, techniques for optimum lighting, and the skill of capturing a correctly exposed photograph. Take a step toward mastering your camera and creating exquisite photographs.
book now
$155.0      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 05 December
Glenelg St, South Brisbane - 10am - 3 Hours
Brisbane Photography Group
Francis Keating
Dive into the world of photography with a hands-on learning experience, appropriate for beginners, or those looking to rekindle their basic knowledge and join regular meet-ups. Embrace understanding beyond your camera's Auto Mode, by exploring Manual Mode and fundamentals of composing a perfect shot. Cameras and their accessories can be complicated to comprehend, but we make it easy for you to discover how to utilise these tools, capturing special moments, events, and people from your daily life. Our class provides essential learning on a variety of technical aspects. This includes learning the nuances of aperture, comprehending shutter speed, and understanding the importance of ISO. You will receive guidance on understanding focal length and lenses, techniques for optimum lighting, and the skill of capturing a correctly exposed photograph. Take a step toward mastering your camera and creating exquisite photographs.
book now
$155.0      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 09 January
Glenelg St, South Brisbane - 10am - 3 Hours
Brisbane Photography Group
Francis Keating
Dive into the world of photography with a hands-on learning experience, appropriate for beginners, or those looking to rekindle their basic knowledge and join regular meet-ups. Embrace understanding beyond your camera's Auto Mode, by exploring Manual Mode and fundamentals of composing a perfect shot. Cameras and their accessories can be complicated to comprehend, but we make it easy for you to discover how to utilise these tools, capturing special moments, events, and people from your daily life. Our class provides essential learning on a variety of technical aspects. This includes learning the nuances of aperture, comprehending shutter speed, and understanding the importance of ISO. You will receive guidance on understanding focal length and lenses, techniques for optimum lighting, and the skill of capturing a correctly exposed photograph. Take a step toward mastering your camera and creating exquisite photographs.
book now
$155      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 06 February
Glenelg St, South Brisbane - 10am - 3 Hours
Brisbane Photography Group
Francis Keating
Dive into the world of photography with a hands-on learning experience, appropriate for beginners, or those looking to rekindle their basic knowledge and join regular meet-ups. Embrace understanding beyond your camera's Auto Mode, by exploring Manual Mode and fundamentals of composing a perfect shot. Cameras and their accessories can be complicated to comprehend, but we make it easy for you to discover how to utilise these tools, capturing special moments, events, and people from your daily life. Our class provides essential learning on a variety of technical aspects. This includes learning the nuances of aperture, comprehending shutter speed, and understanding the importance of ISO. You will receive guidance on understanding focal length and lenses, techniques for optimum lighting, and the skill of capturing a correctly exposed photograph. Take a step toward mastering your camera and creating exquisite photographs.
book now
$155      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 06 March
Glenelg St, South Brisbane - 10am - 3 Hours
Brisbane Photography Group
Francis Keating
Dive into the world of photography with a hands-on learning experience, appropriate for beginners, or those looking to rekindle their basic knowledge and join regular meet-ups. Embrace understanding beyond your camera's Auto Mode, by exploring Manual Mode and fundamentals of composing a perfect shot. Cameras and their accessories can be complicated to comprehend, but we make it easy for you to discover how to utilise these tools, capturing special moments, events, and people from your daily life. Our class provides essential learning on a variety of technical aspects. This includes learning the nuances of aperture, comprehending shutter speed, and understanding the importance of ISO. You will receive guidance on understanding focal length and lenses, techniques for optimum lighting, and the skill of capturing a correctly exposed photograph. Take a step toward mastering your camera and creating exquisite photographs.
book now
$155      

Other Nearby Groups

Bumble Bee Amigurumi Class

Bumble Bee Amigurumi Class

Saturday 20 June
Buderim - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Sunshine Coast Crochet Club
Sarisa Wonglao
Join this beginner-friendly crochet class and learn to crochet your own coaster. All materials provided, plus a free drink. Suitable for beginners.
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$88      
Basic Crochet Stitches for Beginners

Basic Crochet Stitches for Beginners

Saturday 27 June
New Farm Park cafe - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Brisbane Crochet Club
Nicharee Chaowanapanja
A beginner-friendly class where you will learn basic crochet stitches. All materials are provided.
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$98       0 places left
Sketching Across Times

Sketching Across Times

Saturday 27 June
New Farm Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Brisbane Art Group
Tomas Uribe
This class draws inspiration from Klee and Kandinsky, exploring abstract forms, rhythms, and perspectives across time in sketching. Special attention to line, shape, and composition using pencils, charcoal or fineliners.
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$49      

Watercolour Botanicals Loose Florals  Leaves

Watercolour Botanicals Loose Florals Leaves

Saturday 27 June
Capalaba - 1:30pm - 2 Hours
Brisbane Watercolour Group
Brittany Hurkmans
Explore the beauty of loose florals and botanical watercolour painting in this relaxed and beginner-friendly workshop.Together we'll paint expressive flowers, leaves, and natural forms using soft layering, flowing washes, and playful brushwork. This session focuses on letting go of perfection while building confidence with simple watercolour techniques in a calm and supportive environment.Perfect for beginners and returning participants, this workshop encourages creativity, experimentation, and finding beauty in organic shapes and movement.Think soft colour palettes, gentle textures, and a relaxing afternoon of painting inspired by nature.
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$71       2 places left
Bumble Bee Amigurumi Class

Bumble Bee Amigurumi Class

Saturday 04 July
Buderim - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Sunshine Coast Crochet Club
Sarisa Wonglao
Join this beginner-friendly crochet class and learn to crochet your own coaster. All materials provided, plus a free drink. Suitable for beginners.
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$98      
Drawing Nature with Watercolor Pencils for Beginners

Drawing Nature with Watercolor Pencils for Beginners

Sunday 05 July
Daisy Hill - 9:30am - 2.0 Hours
Brisbane Drawing Group
Torben Andesen
In this workshop, you'll learn to create beautiful nature drawings using watercolor pencils. You'll explore techniques for blending, layering, and capturing the natural environment around you. Suitable for beginners with no prior experience.
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$49       1 places left

Drawing and Painting for the beginners

Drawing and Painting for the beginners

Saturday 11 July
Parkland Boulevard, Brisbane City - 2pm - 2 Hours
Brisbane Art Group
Jean Paul Itembya
Join us for a relaxed drawing and painting session in Roma Street Parkland. This class is designed for beginners and anyone wanting to explore their creativity in a supportive environment. Please bring your own art supplies including pencils, paper, paints, brushes, and any other materials you prefer. The host will provide guidance throughout the session. No experience required.
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$49      
Bumble Bee Amigurumi Class

Bumble Bee Amigurumi Class

Saturday 18 July
Buderim - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Sunshine Coast Crochet Club
Sarisa Wonglao
Join this beginner-friendly crochet class and learn to crochet your own coaster. All materials provided, plus a free drink. Suitable for beginners.
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$98      
Playful Patterns: Watercolour & Ink

Playful Patterns: Watercolour & Ink

Saturday 18 July
Capalaba - 1:30pm - 2 Hours
Brisbane Watercolour Group
Brittany Hurkmans
Create a colourful collection of whimsical flowers, leaves, and decorative motifs using watercolour and ink. Learn simple illustration techniques and combine your elements into a vibrant patterned artwork full of personality and colour.
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$71      

Shorncliffe Pier - Mini Photo Session

Shorncliffe Pier - Mini Photo Session

Sunday 19 July
Shorncliffe Pier
My Family Photo - Brisbane
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.

book now       9:30am       $270

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Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Sunday 26 July
Daisy Hill - 9:30am - 2 Hours
Brisbane Drawing Group
Torben Andesen
In this beginner-friendly session, you'll learn and explore drawing techniques that help develop your ability to draw from observation. Using simple line work and guided exercises, you'll create your own drawing in a supportive and encouraging environment.
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$49      
Sketching basic volumes in perspective

Sketching basic volumes in perspective

Saturday 08 August
New Farm Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Brisbane Art Group
Tomas Uribe
Join us for a 2-hour outdoor sketching session focused on drawing basic solids and volumes in perspective. Working with pencil or fineliner, you will be guided through simple methods using one- and two-point perspective, the use of lines hierarchy. This entry-level class will help you understand how to construct cubes, cylinders, pyramids and spheres while maintaining proportion and visual coherence. The session is designed to build and/or reinforce skills in perspective drawing.
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$49      

ABOUT SUNSHINE
COAST
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP
Come along to our photo sessions to dust off your camera and get snap-happy with a professional photography instructor.

Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a photo walk class with other local keen photographers!

We run two hour photography sessions based on a photography theme/technique/style and they take place in various locations on_the Sunshine Coast .

  • New to photography? We also run a popular 3 hour Beginners Guide to Photography Class once a month. And once in a while we will run special niche 3 hour classes, for example, Astrophotography - so do subscribe to our newsletter to know when the next on is!

  • Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to keen amateurs. The photography instructor is there to help you with camera settings and provide any advice you need.

  • What to bring? We recommend bringing a camera that has full manual mode or semi-manual modes (Aperture or Shutter Priority). Compact cameras and smartphones also welcome!

    The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

    Join the Sunshine Coast Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    excellent day,Dan was informative as always. The group interacted well together.
    5/5
    Terry
    2026-06-15
    The event was great, I found Dan to be very knowledgeable in this field and imparted this knowledge in an easy to understand way. 10/10!
    5/5
    Rodney
    2026-06-15
    It was great. Dan was very helpful, patient and it was great to get some understanding of the f-stops and aperture settings, and to practice using them. Thank you, Dan.
    5/5
    Sandy
    2026-05-23

    It was soooo informative and enjoyable. I can actually see the difference when taking pictures under different settings. Cant wait for the next course.
    5/5
    Christina
    2026-05-17
    Great class! The location provided excellent opportunities to experiment with night light. In-depth technical explanation for using manual settings discussing how aperture, speed and ISO is used for capturing neon lighting, traffic light trails and street scenes. Thanks to Dan for a very informative and enjoyable evening.
    5/5
    kim
    2026-04-13
    I enjoyed the evening, I learnt a few things, meet some new friends and took a few photos
    5/5
    Peter
    2026-04-13

    I found the workshop to be very informative interesting and helpful
    5/5
    Kath
    2026-03-23
    As always Dan imparts his knowledge in an easy to understand way.
    5/5
    Jane
    2026-02-15
    What a great way to learn more about photography and meet new people, loved it! The location was great, Dan was wonderful, lots of knowledge and happy to help anyone along the way. I highly recommend getting involved and doing the courses.
    5/5
    Lisa
    2026-01-19

    Perfect location and season for night photography! Dan led an informative evening guiding and us through Blue light hour, dazzling Christmas lights and motion supporting and encouraging us to experiment with different effects. A great evening of learning.
    5/5
    Kim
    2025-12-16
    Dan is very approachable and always ready with advice, he moves around each person and helps with advice and passes on his knowledge.
    5/5
    Joseph
    2025-12-15
    An enjoyable and informative class beginning with an in-depth tutorial and describing the genre of Travel Photography before exploring the very suitable location of Ocean St. Another well organised event with clear instructions of where and when to meet via email and a briefing of our itinerary when we arrived. Dan is a great communicator his knowledge and advice is always provided with encouragement, support and technical assistance. I'm looking forward to the next class with Dan!
    5/5
    Kim
    2025-10-13

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Dan Anderson
    Dan has been a travel and street photography enthusiast for more than 40 years. Since COVID he has developed a love of portraiture and can be found doing outdoor natural light shoots up and down the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.

    Dan Anderson is available for private bookings

    For private bookings, please contact me for availability and rates.
    Portrait photography and private tutoring in Commercial and Portrait Photography.

    PHOTOS
    Sunshine Coast Photography Group
    2026-06-15
    Title or Location: Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast
    Image taken at midday with the high contrast acentuating the window frames and the distortion of the glass giving a surreal effect. Taken on my OM-3 with the B&W setting.
    Credit: Terry Upcroft
    Facebook: Terry Upcroft

    Sunshine Coast Photography Group
    2026-06-12
    Title or Location: Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Australia
    I have always been intrigued by the Milkweed (common name, I think) plant. I saw a bush, and shot this image with a telephoto zoom ... specifically, a Fujifilm XH 2 with the 70 - 300mm lens. I like the compression and the out of focus background.
    Credit: John Rourke
    Facebook: John Rourke
    Sunshine Coast Photography Group
    2026-06-06
    Title or Location: Tarpeian Steps
    The Tarpeian Steps, near the Sydney Opera House date back to the 1880s, the 53 wide sandstone steps lead up to the Botanical Gardens I was alking around The Opera House and saw the step as I was walking up the steps and the sun was quite harsh and my first couple of photos just blew out. I stepped into the shadow of the wall and noticed the whole aspect changed from harsh light to dark silhouette and that saw a completely different vision.When taking photographs that small change in pers
    Credit: Gary Thompson
    Instagram: GDTpix

    Sunshine Coast Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Mooloolaba Queensland
    Taken with my Samsung S25..slightly enlarged and changed to black & white...just really loved the shadow effect..
    Credit: Gail Murphy

    Sunshine Coast Photography Group
    2026-05-24
    Title or Location: Neill St Caloundra
    After a surf , got in the car and had a hitchhiker Mr Bee
    Credit: Niell St Bee
    Instagram: Julie?s Sunrise
    Sunshine Coast Photography Group
    2026-05-18
    Title or Location: Camp spot on the lower Snowy River Victoria
    Having a bit of fun at a camp spot a few years ago.Taken on Canon RP ef 100mm macro lens with adapter. Single shot, extra light from a torch.
    Credit: Jane Hansen
    Instagram: @janespix101

    Austin Photography Society
    2026-06-16
    Title or Location: Murphy park, Taylor. TX.
    "Stormy flight". Western Cattle Egrets. There is a large colony of bird's at this location. where they nest each year. (Hundreds) They often take flight in a large group.
    Credit: Stephen Morley
    Facebook: Stephen Morley Photography

    Sacramento Photography Group
    2026-06-15
    Title or Location: Horton Iris Farm
    I enjoyed a photowalk event with Laurie Gallant and the Sacramento Photography group visiting Horton's Iris Farm. I always bring my Infrared camera with me in hopes of getting some good IR shots. When I saw the old red truck, I HAD to shoot it in IR! This is one of my favorite shots from that day and will go into my portfolio for sure!
    Credit: Jaye Haleryn
    Facebook: Jaye Haleryn Photography
    Northumberland Photography Group
    2026-06-15
    Title or Location: Circular Quay Sydney Australia
    I was on holiday in Sydney and I went to Circular Quay to take some night time photos, when I saw that the opera house was lit up. I took a couple of photos ,then went to change my lens.By the time I had done this I saw the lights on the opera house had gone out. I then realised it was a rehearsal for Vivid a Sydney winter light show which takes place around the harbour.
    Credit: David Jackson

    Tampa Photography Group
    2026-06-15
    Title or Location: Myakka River State Park, Sarasota
    This was part of a video/photo assignment I did few years ago before my retirement about Florida Vultures, "nature clean-up crews". These are a very interesting and important creatures, they clean dead animals thus preventing the spread of serious diseases.
    Credit: Nino Giannotti

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