Beginner Friendly Photography Workshops + Courses

Women’s only Photography COURSES, WORKSHOPS + private mentoring based in Port Macquarie

Get OFF Auto! | 6 Feb 27

Want to learn how to take better photos with a small supportive group of women? This one is for beginners through to more experienced photographers confused by Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO or shooting in Manual Mode. By the end of the workshop you will be shooting in manual mode and will join the elite group of women in The Hood who are Certified Manual Minxes! It's a fun relaxed workshop with lots of yummy food and I promise no camera jargon.

LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS ONLY ! THESE DO SELL OUT.

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Private Photography Mentoring

Bought a new camera and have no clue? Or maybe you’ve dusted off an old girl and need a refresher. Confused by Lightroom? Perhaps you’re setting up a photography business and need a bit of help? Everything is on the table. Two hours of personalised, hands-on, jargon-free photography mentoring tailored to what you actually want to learn — no judgement and definitely no silly questions. $249 for two hours, or bring a friend for an extra $99. Shoot me a message and lets gee up a time.

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NEWCASTLE | 23-25 October 2026

Want in on all the juicy details of our Newy 3 day | 2 night photography workshop weekend away? You know you do...only a few spots left. Run don't walk!

ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!
IS ONE OF THEM YOURS?

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Photography Playtime | 5 Nov 26

A fun afternoon of paying with our cameras at The Shutter Sisterhood’s first photography playtime event. Think creative images using ICM, paint, cellophane filters etc to get you playing and creating without barriers. This one is going to be FUN! Teen photographers welcome FREE with a paying Sisterhood member.

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Testimonials

Testimonials

“Kris is a manual mode teacher extraordinaire. I’ve had DSLR and mirrorless cameras for 15 years and always wanted to properly learn how to shoot in manual mode. Kris made the whole experience feel approachable, supportive, and incredibly beginner-friendly.

It was also so lovely connecting with a group of women and feeling completely comfortable throughout the workshop. I now feel confident using my camera to its full potential...I couldn’t recommend Kris’ “Get Off Auto” workshops more highly!”

Group of seven women celebrating with certificates, raising hands joyfully around a wooden table in a bright room.

Certified Manual Minxes!

Fun Photography Events


Join The Shutter Sisterhood and come along to our fun women's photography events, workshops, outings, day trips, weekends away, overseas holidays. Ok I might be manifesting there, but we do have some fun photography events. Think Cocktails + Cameras or Mocktails + Manual....Ok I need to work on the event names. Click here to see what's coming up in The Hood:


Candlelit event space with neon "Lets Party" sign, floral arrangements, and warm glowing tables in a dark, moody setting.

Image taken just before our Cocktails + Camera Night kicked off at Rocksalt at The Marina in Port Macquarie.

Vibrant floral market display showcasing colorful bouquets of fresh flowers in buckets under indoor lighting.

Paris 2025

String lights illuminate an outdoor patio seating area with wooden tables and chairs under a tree canopy at night.

London 2025

Snow-covered evergreen branches frame glowing lights from buildings in a winter twilight scene.

Levi (Finland) 2025

Travel & Photography my two great loves (hope my hubby and daughter are 'nt reading this...)

A photographer lies in tall grass while taking pictures with a professional camera at sunset.

Naughty teacher Kris ready for a workshop.