:: Private Tuition

Over the past few years Mark has worked with over 200 beginner, amateur and semi-professional photographers from many different countries, teaching them how to capture stunning landscape photographs. So what are you waiting for?

Whether you shoot with digital or film, a half or full day private photography lesson with Mark will help you achieve much better results from your camera. Give us a call today to discuss your tuition needs in depth. We will provide some topic advice, location recommendations and a cost based on your needs.

Private Tuition Features

• Shoot at any location Australia and New Zealand wide (Remote locations may attract a travel surcharge)
• Mark is available for private photography tuition 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (based on availablility)
• Bring your own camera and/or use Mark's panoramic Linhof Technorama 617s III film camera or Canon 21MP 5D Mark II DSLR for no extra cost
• Receive a handbook full of highly informative, useful photographic information, resources and recommended suppliers
• Bring a friend or two & split the cost of the photography lesson between you (There is a small surcharge for each additional participant)
• Stylish Gift Certificates are available for no extra cost


The photos above were taken by Trevor Smithson during private tuition with Mark Gray. ©Photographs Copyright Trevor Smithson 2008.

Technical Handbook Content

• 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 & more)
• 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 our recommended suppliers for camera equipment, printing, framing and more.

Client Testimonials

"Dear Mark,

I am writing to thank you so much for yesterdays tuition that you provided for myself, Jack and John. We all had a great day with your professional and friendly tuition! It was a very enlightening and informative photography lesson. The day has inspired us to produce better photos by using the camera more fully. We can now take our camera's out of auto mode and deal up the right settings with some confidence and get that better shot. The information handbook you provided will be a real bonus as a reference guide to remind us of what we have learnt.

We are looking forward to our African Safari holiday and sending you a good photo or two! All the best for the future."

Christina Garde, Victoria - August 2009


"Hi Suzy,

Firstly I would like to thank you for your personal touch in the correspondence in regards to the tuition. That meant a lot as I was not another number which happens so often in life.

Mark is an excellent tutor and I enjoyed the day immensely. I now have the confidence to go out and enjoy my camera and the photo’s that I will be taking. The personal tuition provides you with so much more information and knowledge than a class atmosphere. I would recommend this to anyone wishing to learn about photography. I also learnt so much more about my camera and its capabilities. Marks relaxed manner made me feel very much at ease. There isn’t anything I could fault and the highlight was to get home, put my photos onto the computer and think wow, I can create those shots with my camera. Value for money was excellent and I can’t wait to go on one of your day tours. The handbook is easy to read and follow as the science of photography can be confusing.

I am planning to go out next weekend and get some of the good shots that in the past have been just a wish. Thank you both very much and I look forward to the next course. Poor Mark must have thought I looked like a frozen moment and I was a tad cool, but that was my own silly fault for not wearing a long sleeve jacket, but that didn’t dampen the day at all!

Thank you very much and I shall be in contact again very soon."

Trish Dowie, Victoria - June 2009


"Hi Mark and Suzy,

Firstly I would like to thank you Suzy for all of your help and patience in making Saturday a great day for me, I loved every minute (except the cold).

Mark a very big thank you. I have printed out my photos, they are great – I have put notes next to them too. Mark your patience and knowledge was fantastic and you made the morning fun. I did not feel too much of a twit. I look forward in doing a 3 day tour with you in the near future, but for now I will enjoy playing around with my camera, thinking of you as I am finding things to take photos of!

Once again thank you to both of you, the whole experience was great. I wish you all the best!"

Paula Speakman, Victoria - March 2009


"As a keen photographer over the past 30 years I am always trying to improve my skills. Recently I had the privilege of spending four hours with Mark Gray and my skills and knowledge rose dramatically. I was able to achieve a level of ability which I had not yet been able to attain even though I had acceptances in National/International Salon Photography. Mark provided comprehensive notes, simple explanations and drew my attention to the elements required to produce excellent photos.

He used a practical “hands on” approach which facilitated greater understanding and learning of the photographic process. It was the best four hours of tutoring that I have ever experienced and I highly recommend to any person wishing to improve their photographic capabilities to take lessons from this great Australian landscape photographer.

One feature was not only the taking of the photo but also the requirements to achieve outstanding results in processing, printing and post production.

Thanks Mark for a wonderful photographic experience!"

Trevor Smithson, Victoria - February 2008


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