Sydney Photographic Workshops Reviews

Highly recommend the beginners course. Learnt more than I had expected and saw improvement in my photography.Tutors are generous with their time and motivating.

I highly recommend the Beginners Course. I now know what all the dials mean on my camera and learned such a lot in the 8 weeks.

I have always had an interest in learning photography, but never done anything about it , and for the last few years just relied on my iPhone to take photos. Finally, I took my first step and enrolled in the beginners course at Sydney Photographic Workshop.
I'm so glad I did. The course was fantastic -- starting with the very basics of camera functionality and building up our skills and knowledge week by week so we could use our cameras to their full capability.
By the end of the course I was happily shooting in manual mode, and taking some great photos. A particular highlight was taking photos of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge at night at the end of the field trip.
Our tutor, Glenn, is a highly skilled instructor, and his passion for photography and the history of photography really shone through.
I would totally recommend this course to anyone, and have already signed up to two other workshops!

Absolutely loved the 8 week beginner course. Daniel was an amazing teacher and made all the concepts super clear for us all to learn. Highly recommend.

I have just completed a Beginners course with Sydney Photographic Workshops, with Daniel Linnet as the tutor. The class group started out with 10 people, Daniel was a fantastic Teacher, he took his time and explained all the intricacies of photography and what it entails. At no time did I feel left behind or lost.
If you want to get expert tuition as a beginner or even an experienced photographer, this is the place to enrol in.
Thank you for a great course, I feel so much more comfortable using my camera away from automatic.
Andy.

The Begginers Photography course was fantastic. It was both very in depth but also accessible. My teacher and classmates we friendly and knowledgeable, which made for a great learning experience.

Amazing value for money. I can’t recommend it enough.

We have used Sydney Photographic Workshops on a number of occasions and Wendy & Daniel Linnet have been great to deal with. I would highly recommend!

I was fortunate to attend the 3 hour Night Photography Course that began at the Sydney Opera House with our instructor Glen.
I’ve been a serious amateur photographer for 10 years, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I primarily took the course because I wanted to make night photos of the iconic Sydney skyline, but as a visitor to Australia didn’t wish to be out at night alone.
The course started with a good overview of camera controls and in particular using DSLR or Mirrorless cameras in full Manual mode. We then proceeded to make pictures of the iconic Sydney skyline while continuing to receive instructions on the use of our cameras in Manual mode. We also explored making creative night photography images through colour temperature, lens manipulation and light painting.
I’m so pleased that I attended this course. I captured some hero images that I probably wouldn’t have without the expert instruction I received. As a bonus, I’ve become a Manual mode convert.
Thank you for offering this course. I’d highly recommend it to any visitors to Sydney. In closing, a very big thank you to Glen.

Experienced a first light photography workshop from the harbour bridge tower and absolutely loved everything about this! The location is spot on, the group was small enough to not be in anyone else’s way and the team from SPW were friendly helpful and very knowledgeable. I would recommend this for anyone with a love of photographing sunrises and I will be checking out their other workshops. Absolutely 5 star!!

It was a very professional course. As a first timer with minimum experience the tutor was very helpful. Helped a lot in maneuvering the camera. had a lot of time to help out

Really appreciated my one on one with Daniel Linnet. He was thorough, engaged, kind, and really catered to my specific interests / questions, while making sure I left with some technical knowledge, although my questions were mostly creative ones. He even spent extra time with me outside of the time I had paid for, to ensure he covered some important bases. As a total beginner, I was a little nervous Daniel might find me tedious, but he was nothing but respectful and patient and encouraging. Thank you guys!

Recently attended the Speedlight Essentials workshop and was super happy with the knowledge and techniques I picked up. Wendy & Daniel are great to deal with and Daniel’s approach to teaching is great. I 100% recommend SPW and their courses.

I did the speedlite essentials course and it was so helpful. Daniel the instructor is very knowledgeable and gave us so many insights that are actionable. This is my second workshop and it did not disappoint. Thank you Daniel and Wendy.

I had the most amazing experience with SPW at their Premium Portrait Workshop. Daniel shared and demonstrated his wealth of knowledge, and the preparation that went into the day was unbelievable. Wendy was so helpful, she goes above and beyond to make sure that everything is covered. I highly recommend Sydney Photographic Workshops and look forward to the next creative experience!

Daniel, Wendy and team were fantastic for the Portrait Workshop from start to finish. The small group created an intimate experience with dabblers through to those making a transition to professional photography.
Throughout the day, Daniel provided very clear direction, demonstrations and scene set up for each of us to practice as we learned. The locations offered a huge variety and Daniel made sure to set up as many shots as time would allow while giving each of us a go directing the shot.
It was hot and humid day but Wendy had us so well looked after, consistently on hand with snacks and refreshments and even suncream once the sun appeared!
I would emphatically recommend this course to anyone thinking about improving their skills or looking to be inspired. I'll definitely be signing up for another!

Brilliant experience. I took the portrait photography workshop led by Daniel, and within the first hour had already been taught so many valuable tips and techniques, and then was given the chance to put them into practice with friendly models and a variety of lighting options. Such a great learning opportunity. Highly recommend!

Highly recommend Sydney Photographic Workshops. Looking forward to attending our 2nd workshop next year 😊

I have done two courses with Sydney Photographic Workshops. I did a private session with Daniel to learn how to use my new camera to its fullest advantage.

The session was great. I really appreciated going through how the various settings interacted with each other. I feel really well equipped to go out and make the most of the camera and build my knowledge. No question was too silly and he worked at my pace.

I have also just completed the Golden Hour Sunset Photography course on the Sydney Harbour Bridge pylon. This was a very special experience and again, the instructors were so patient and adapted to different skill levels in the class.

I would definitely recommend whether you are an absolute beginner or an experienced photographer - you will take something away from your SPW workshop.

I thoroughly enjoyed the 8-week beginner's photography course with Daniel! Each session was engaging and packed with useful tips that have improved my understanding of photography. Dan's passion and clear teaching style made complex topics easy to grasp and fun to learn.

The weekly evening classes were a perfect way to balance my busy work schedule and became something I genuinely looked forward to. Thanks to Dan, I now feel more confident behind the camera and excited to continue practicing!

I highly recommend this class to anyone looking to learn photography in a fun, engaging, and supportive environment—it's a fantastic way to build your skills and confidence! And Wendy is also amazing in helping you answer any queries relating to different courses available.

Great course with fantastic tutor Glenn who shares his passion and experience to help make the most of you digital cameras capabilities. This beginners 8 week course filled out the fundamentals and has set me up to start to explore and expand my creativity. I will be doing more at SPW to further develop my photographic skills.