:: Secrets Of The Great Ocean Road - 3 Day Photo Tour

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Explore rugged limestone coast, magical rainforest waterfalls and ancient shipwreck relics with Internationally acclaimed landscape photographer Mark Gray while learning photography the exciting way - on location with an award-winning professional....

Our exclusive Secrets Of The Great Ocean Road photography tour is a highly unique three day photography workshop on the road that allows photographers from complete beginners through to semi-amateurs to learn how to capture professional quality landscape photographs.

Instead of learning in a boring classroom environment, photographers are escorted around the Great Ocean Road in a modern air-conditioned mini-bus and taught essential photography skills while visiting stunning locations at the best times.

Tours are limited to only 6-8 participants to ensure everyone gets plenty of 1 on 1 tuition from Mark at each location.

Tours often book out months in advance so secure your place online today to ensure you don't miss out!

Tour Highlights

 

•	Visit the Great Ocean Road's major tourist attractions and photograph them from the best angles (12 Apostles, Hopetoun Falls, London Bridge, Split Point Lighthouse, Loch Ard Gorge & more)
•	Discover secret Great Ocean Road locations that offer fantastic photographic opportunities
•	Receive personal photography tuition at each location from award-winning photographer Mark Gray
•	Group technical sessions allow you to learn photography in a small group environment
•	Take home a technical handbook with extensive landscape photography tips and advice
•	Relax at the end of a long day shooting in your own spacious, luxury private suite
•	Enjoy fine dining meals throughout the tour
•	Enjoy the comfort of our spacious air-conditioned current model Toyota Commuter Mini-Bus
•	Tours are limited to only 6-8 people

 

Tour Features

Location
Great Ocean Road, Victoria (Pickup from outside St. Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne)

Accommodation
3 days luxury accommodation is included in the tour cost. Participants are accomodated in their own luxury, spacious private suites whilst on the tour allowing comfort and relaxation during down time.

Meals
8 Fine Dining meals included (Breakfast 3 Days, Lunch 3 Days, Dinner 2 Days)

Skill Level Required
Suitable for complete beginners to serious amateurs.

Fitness Level / Difficulty
Moderate. Some easy-pace walking required at various locations.

Equipment/Clothing Required
· Digital OR Film Camera (Digital is preferred as it allows for on-location photo critique)
· Tripod
· Polariser Filter
· Sturdy, Comfortable Walking Shoes
· Suitable clothing for all wet and dry weather conditions

Places Available
Each tour is limited to only 6-8 participants

 

Technical Discussions

• Part 1	An Introduction To Landscape Photography Learn how to use your camera's settings to improve your photographs (ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed & White Balance)
• Part 2	Compositions & Lighting Learn how to improve your compositions and work with natural lighting effectively in the field
• Part 3	Landscape Photography Equipment Learn about cameras, lenses, filters, accessories and highly useful practical non-photographic equipment for the field
• Part 4	Weather, Conditions & Seasons Learn how to read weather patterns, predict promising sunrises/sunsets and pick the best times to shoot any scenes
• Part 5	Getting The Most From Your Photographic Prints Learn how to print your photographs effectively. Topics include calibration, papers/inks, colour profiles, framing & more
• Part 6	Recommended Resources A comprehensive list of websites for photo sharing, photo tutorials, weather information and more.
• Part 7	Recommended Suppliers A comprehensive list of recommended suppliers for camera equipment, printing, framing and more.

 

 

Further Tour Testimonials

"I have enjoyed photography ever since my Mother gave me my Box Brownie. Years later when I bought a Digital SLR I enjoyed shooting in Auto getting results that were pleasing to my eye but listening to photographers started to make me curious about the creative modes. I struggled with getting settings just right for a long time and decided I needed professional help.

Quite by accident I came across Mark Gray's web site and enrolled in a course on the Great Ocean Road. Professional help from Mark made me understand my camera and it's what it is capable of. The technical explanation was explained in very simple language. The results of the three days tuition is beyond my expectations. I am over the moon with my results!

I enjoyed the workshop very much with great company as well. My favourite location was the large group of Apostles although the waterfall was a very close second.

The tour highlight probably was my first sighting of the Apostles, we came around the corner and there they were!

Our tech sessions were very simple to understand and I especially like the way you took the time to explain something that one did not understand. I also especially did like the personal tuition and the way you looked through my view finder with advice on the particular image that I was about to shoot.

Many thanks again Mark and if you come to Brisbane anytime soon I would really enjoy some futher tuition!"

- Mary-Lou, QLD

"Mark, I just want to thank you and Matt for a wonderful weekend and all your guidance and showing us the secret places on the Great Ocean Road. The quality of the accommodation was amazing – well located, very comfortable accommodation. Good that single accommodation is provided rather than sharing with other participants. I think on photography trips it is nice to chill out seperately.

During the technical sessions I felt I could ask any questions no matter how silly or simple they were. Great presentation booklets were presented at the beginning of the tour. The sessions were very informal but very effective and I learnt a lot out of this information in particular the session on weather.

- Kim Barnabas, ACT

"Mark, Thank you and Matt for your excellent and hard work to make our trip very comfortable and fun. The tour was absolutely amazing! It was well organized and very informative. We've learnt so much and had a lot of fun in a relaxed and friendly environment.

It was great to take photos at famous locations, but I also enjoyed discovering secret locations. I learnt a lot in the very informative technical sessions and it was good to exchange questions among participants. During the tour it was very encouraging to receive good comments on my photos. I'm also impressed with the well prepared folder we received. Good work!"

- Michiko, VIC

"Hey Mark, the weekend was great! You are on a winner here. I can't believe there aren't any more short trips around like yours. The tour size was perfect. All seemed to get on well. The time allocated at the locations was about right. Both yourself & Matt made a great team to ensure we had a stress free holiday. I think your choice of accommodation & meals complimented the fantastic scenery. It was a full 3 days which ensured we really got the most out of it. Your personal tuition was excellent - I have never used ND filters & not much tripod use, but now I feel confident enough to get out there at the crack of dawn to see what I have been missing out on."

- Sam Mariani, VIC


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