The CapturEDU Journal
Photography guides, written to be used.
Practical guides to camera settings, light, composition, editing and Melbourne locations. Clear enough for beginners, specific enough to take outside tonight.
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Street photography etiquette in Australia: law and manners
Can you photograph strangers in public in Australia? Generally yes, with exceptions that matter, from indecent image offences to venue rules and commercial releases. The law's broad shape, and the etiquette that makes street photography kinder.
How to choose a photography workshop worth your money
What to check before booking a photography workshop: group size, shooting versus lecture time, feedback on your images, educator credentials, level labels, light timing, weather policy, inclusions, reviews, and when a private lesson suits better.
Learning photography: self-taught, taught, or both?
Self-taught or taught? An honest comparison of learning photography through YouTube, books, forums, courses, private lessons and mentoring, what each is good and bad at, and the few habits that actually shorten the road to better pictures.