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Laura Flaherty – Shoot to Post: The Ultimate Lightroom Workshop

Thanks very much for another great course today. I find Seng’s courses to be really interesting with a great amount of information put in a way that is easy to understand.

Today’s course was brilliant. I was very impressed with the calibre of the models, the quality of the locations and the knowledge imparted regarding Lightroom. (And thanks to Seng and Tristan for their patience in answering all my questions). Not only did I learn the secrets of Lightroom I also picked up a heap of extra tips – from light metering to photo composition techniques to tips for recognizing the better photos. I can’t wait for the next one and recommend Venture Photography to anyone who wants to invest in an invaluable course that improves their photography knowledge exponentially.

 

Patricia Web – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

I did Saturday May 11th Beginners DSLR in Fremantle. It was excellent. I understand so much that was a muddled mystery before! I am very impressed that I now feel confident and eager to use Manual Mode. Seng is a natural presenter. He explains, revises, uses humour, is hands on and somehow spreads himself around the huge range of understanding and cameras. Well done. I will be taking another work shop later in the year. Great value as not a minute was wasted.

 

Elizabeth Meehan – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

This really has to be the best possible course for digital SLR. Seng goes to a lot of trouble to make sure you understand everything, ask questions and have lots of hands on experience. He makes a potentially difficult technical subject fun and relevant to getting the very best photos you can from your camera. Both he and Craig know how to use all types of cameras, and give individual attention where needed. A great day, and will keep me learning from now on, thanks so much!

 

Peta Santoro (Peta Joy Photography) – Flash Photography Fasttrack

I attended the flash photography workshop in Fremantle. Seng did an amazing job of explaining everything a photographer could possibly want to know about how to use on camera and off camera flash. I walked away really confident that I could use my flash professionally and confidently in any light situation. I’d highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to know how to use a flash correctly.

 

Nikki Johnson – Natural Light, Natural Portraiture

Thank you Seng for such an informative and fun workshop yesterday – “Natural Light Natural Portraiture”. I came away feeling confident enough to start using metering modes, lighting and making my subjects feel at ease. I will be coming back for more workshops in future. Thanks again!

 

Merrin Campbell (Fantasia Lane Studios) – Studio Lighting Fasttrack

I have recently participated in Venture Photography’s Studio Lighting Workshop at the Fremantle Studio. Seng covered a range of lighting alternatives that produce amazing results with a variety of moods and effects. Seng has a very relaxed, but effective teaching style, which makes you feel welcome and included, no matter what your experience. I would highly recommend Seng’s lighting workshop to anyone with an interest in creating a dynamic and contemporary environment to shoot your photos in.

 

Raquel Taylor – Studio Lighting Fasttrack

After attending the workshop “Studio Lighting Fastrack” I now know where to place my lights in relation to the client and how to add additional lights to achieve different effects. Seng’s teaching approach is systematic which maximises the learning potential.

 

Kerwin Bond – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for the workshop experience today. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise that has given me more clarity on how to make the camera work for me.

 

Helen Pearce – Understanding your Flash Speedlight & Natural Light, Natural Portraiture (Bunbury)

Craig and I just loved yesterdays workshops and can’t believe we have gone for so long not knowing some of the simple things like spot metering. The way you guys teach is really to be commended, not intimidating or scary at all. LOL. Just a friendly, happy, fun way of learning which makes the whole experience worthwhile and memorable. Can’t thank you enough.

 

Kellie Hansen – Natural Light, Natural Portraiture (Bunbury)

Hi Seng, Graeme and Christian,

Just wanted to send a big thank you for making yesterday’s natural light workshop such a fantastic experience.

I was quite nervous thinking that I would never be able to understand things in an afternoon, but you all explained it so simply (and helped where needed), that I feel confident to now take that knowledge when I’m out practicing.

I am definitely looking forward to any future workshops down in Bunbury. Thank you all heaps.

 

Claire Brooks-Cole – Understanding your Flash Speedlight & Natural Light, Natural Portraiture (Bunbury)

I enjoyed the workshops so much, I wish I could do them every weekend! You are wonderful people and I learned so many new things! Your workshops reminded me exactly why I want to one day become a professional photographer. You re-inspired me to get out there and take more photos and gain more experience ! Thank you so much xxx

 

Stacey Deegan – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

Totally stoked with another great workshop with Seng, Graeme and Christian today. Worth every minute!

 

Craig Tonkin – Natural Light, Natural Portraiture

I had a great time, it was informative and fun. I am currently doing my diploma of photography via correspondence and this workshop gave me the opportunity to have hands on experience with some of the modules i am learning. Would not hesitate to do this or any other course with venture photography again, loved it!

 

Glenn Middleton – Kick Start Studio Lighting 1-on-1 workshop

I took the Fast Track Lighting Course with Seng and it was great. The instruction was clear and concise and from the get go it was very hans on. We covered a lot of topics within the 3 hours and I learnt a lot. I would highly recommend the course to anybody who has an interest in learning more about studio lighting. It was also good fun – Seng’s style makes learning entertaining.

 

Greg Peisley – Getting Started in DSLR Photography (Bunbury)

Did a 1 day DSLR workshop. The info was terrific and well delivered. Lots of interaction with all in the class and nobody got left behind. Would recommend them to anyone interested in increasing their photography skills.

 

Geoff Mitchell-Burden – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

Just a quick note of thanks for the workshop today…loved it! It was so informative, relaxed and such a big help…now to the backyard to practice. Please pass on my thanks to Graeme…he was a huge help to me!!

 

Getting Started in DSLR Photography

I am buzzing with enthusiasm and inspiration after the course with Seng and Graeme. The course was for beginners, however still a wide range of ability within the group that was brilliantly catered for. I can’t wait to put my new knowledge into practise and then attend another course!

 

Kathy Matras – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

I did the starting in DSLR workshop with Venture photography. Very informative and patient instructors. I’m more confident to use my camera on manual mode and hardly use any of the other modes and never Auto. The fact that I went back to do 2 more workshop should say a lot about my experience with Venture Photography.

 

Bob Levy – Flash Photography Fasttack

I have taken a few photography courses but your presentation of Flash Photography was by far the best. I have found it difficult to understand from the number of books I have read on this topic, but after your excellent representational I am now able to go back to these books and actually understand what I am reading. Great informative course which was reinforced by the street photographs at the end of the day. Congratulation so your the presentation…. first class.

 

Chris Malone – Flash Photography Fasttrack

Thank you Seng for a great workshop yesterday!!! Very easy to understand and learnt some very simple but useful stuff. Thank you also to the very patient models Jacqui and Tyler. Awesome day!!

 

Julie Gordon – Natural Light, Natural Portraiture (Fremantle)

Attended the Natural Light Workshop on Saturday. What a fantastic day we all had. Seng’s method of teaching would suit any style of learner. Both informative and information rich and super practical experience with two great models. Would recommend to anyone wishing to expand their knowledge of camera techniques. Not only did we all learn a great deal we had heaps of fun and laughter. Totally awesome day Thanks Venture Photography, I will be back for more.

 

Vicki Yeates – Natural Light, Natural Portraiture (Fremantle)

I have done three courses with Seng now and they are always brilliant. Delivered with humour and able to cater to beginners and the more advanced alike. I always come away with key elements that I apply and therefore see improvement. Very worthwhile. Keep it up, Seng!

 

Jenni Banfield – Pinnacles Photo Workshop

I went to pinnacles weekend workshop with 3 different shoots, sand dunes, night, and dawn these included pano, bracketing, then wait we also got to make our pics come to life in a photoshop workshop, one word comes to mind AMAZING, I didn’t know going to this workshop if I knew enough to attend, we were assisted by 3 amazing guys who always had encouraging worlds and advise, I would recommend Seng and Venture to anyone beginner of pro, can’t wait to attend my next venture shoot.

 

Justine Edwards – Albany Photography Workshops

Excellent course in Albany – Seng and Graeme accommodated all levels of expertise and made everybody feel comfortable and catered for in a great learning environment. Would recommend these guys for any level of photographer – and they make it FUN! The best way to learn and remember, thanks guys!

 

Murray Pollett – Albany Photography Workshops

Being a DSLR novice I learnt more in 6 hours with Seng & Graeme than I had in the 18 months of owning my camera and reading numerous books, Had a fantastic time and had many good laughs with a great bunch of people, would recommend it to any one…. Thanks Guys

 

Samantha Oborne – Albany Photography Workshops

I attended the “Understanding your Flash Speedlight” and “Natural Light, Natural Portraiture” Albany Workshops yesterday. Seng and Graeme were incredibly knowledgeable and encouraging. I left feeling far more confident in my shooting and would definitely recommend Venture Photography workshops to anyone looking to expand their skills, meet some like-minded people and have a laugh along the way. I think I’d like to try a landscape workshop next!

 

Kaylene Stalteri – Getting Started in DSLR Photography (Bunbury)

Thanks so much for all your valuable information at the workshop on Saturday. I had a blast and learnt alot. I cannot wait to attend another workshop with you guys.

 

Cindy Reinders – Getting Started in DSLR Photography (Bunbury)

I wanted to thank you, Christian and Graeme for a very worthwhile workshop on Saturday. Previously I was too nervous to fiddle around with any settings on my camera as I really had no idea what they all did. Now, thanks to your class and assistance, I’m pleased to say that I do have a better understanding of things and will definitely be experimenting and playing around in manual in the future to see what I can achieve.

I came straight home and immediately downloaded my pictures onto the computer. I must say that there were a number of pictures of Sarah that I was pretty proud of – I can’t believe that I actually took them. But maybe some of the credit should go to her, as she was an excellent and very photogenic model!

 

Richard Lequaietermaine – Getting Started in DSLR Photography, Fremantle

I attended the DSLR workshop for beginners – excellent workshop with great instruction by Matt and Seng. It was better than I had expected and provided me with a great foundation for getting the best from my new camera.

 

Lou Peretti – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

Thanks for yesterday’s workshop. I found it covered exactly what I wanted to know about how to use my camera, and your hands-on help during the workshop was much appreciated. I won’t hesitate to recommend Venture Photography.

 

David Jones – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

I found the workshop invaluable and I should have undertaken to do a course much earlier. I found it covered a lot of the areas I was previously unsure of and the course conducted at a good pace and held my interest throughout the day. Well done and I will stay in touch for a more advanced course in the coming months.

 

Heather Grobelaar – Avon Valley Photo Safari

I’ve just attended my first workshop with Venture Photography to Avon Valley. I’ve learnt more in 3 days with Seng compared to 1 years struggling with an on-line diploma! Great location, awesome tuition and easy to understand. I’ll certainly be back for more Venture Photography. I recommend this over and over again.

 

Vicki Princep – Avon Valley Photo Safari

I recently spent the weekend in the Avon Valley on a photographic safari with Seng of Venture Photography. The attention to detail of the locations & models provided for our tuition were excellent. Seng’s ability to explain technical & creative information in an easy to understand format was great. He was easy going, but responsible & organised & attracted a great group of people to guide into taking better photos. Would definitely recommend Venture Photography for the tuition, knowledge, fun & great atmosphere to learn in & enjoy. In fact we are seriously considering following Seng to Italy on another photographic adventure. It was a fabulous weekend!

 

Kelly-Jane Trevan – Avon Valley Photo Safari

I had the BESTEST most FANTASTIC time in Northam, loads of fun !! Thank you.

 

Megan Burnett – Avon Valley Photo Safari

I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend yet again – you hold terrific workshops that are so much fun and are a wonderful learning experience. I can’t wait to get out there and practice my new-found skills! Am eyeing out Jarradale as my next location for photographing models! Thank you so much for everything and to everyone who helped put the weekend together. A very rewarding experience!

 

Doug Packer – Avon Valley Photo Safari

Great course, lovely fellow participants, great weather, good accommodation, food, night shoots, day shoots, extreme early morning Balloon Shoot. Whole experience wonderful!

 

Kristen Chiera – Flash Photography Fasttrack

I’ve done many photography courses and this course with Venture Photography’s Seng was the best to date. Great value for a whole day and I learnt more new skills in a day than I have in 2 years! Thank you Seng.

 

Nicole Yardley – Flash Photography Fasttrack

Thanks so much Seng. Really enjoyed you class. Played with my flash again on Sunday in full sun and loved it! Got some great shots. SO wonderful not to be afraid of shooting during the day and using my flash! Whoo Hoo!

 

Gary Barnard – Mastering Your DSLR 1-on-1 Workshop

Having attended the 1-on-1 course with my new canon 600D, I was amazed at the wealth of information Seng put before me to achieve the total understanding and control of my camera. His teaching was concise and to the point and we didn’t proceed to the next stage until he was sure I had grasped what he had explained thus far.

I couldn’t recommend this course more highly from all points of view and the 1-on-1 facility suited my desire to learn quickly and completely.

His follow up with suggestions on ancillary equipment was appreciated… A1 all round!!!

 

Alma Sarhan – Flash Photography Fasttrack

I attended the Flash Photography Fasttrack. Seng is a great teacher – clear and to the point. I learned so much in one day. He is also great with follow up questions. I’ve done tons of workshops elsewhere and he is by far the best teacher.

 

Terry Walsh – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

Thank you very much for a fantastic introductory course yesterday. While I have been taking photographs for a long time, some of which I am really pleased, I had never ventured beyond Automatic, which is an injustice to the lovely cameras I have. You explained it very well, I did not expect moving to Manual mode to be a straightforward as you have made it. While I have no doubt many mistakes ahead of me, I am on the road now with no looking back, thanks to you. Thank you and Well Done.

 

Herman Taljaard – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

Thank you very much for a great workshop yesterday – I have learned quite a bit and will definitely be shooting in Manual mode a lot more now!

 

Janine Lanigan – Getting Started in DSLR Photography & Natural Light, Natural Portraiture

Had a wonderful weekend at the Getting Started and Natural Light Workshops. Seng is a fantastic teacher and would recommend this to anyone interested in extending their photography experience

 

Cuong Le – Flash Photography Fasttrack

Just a quick note to thank you for the great insight you provided on sSturday for using flash speedlight. I can’t put it down now….and look forward to joining you in future workshop events when time permits. Oh yes, having Mel there to photograph was AWESOME!!!

 

Amy Williams – Flash Photography Fasttrack

I had a fantastic day on Saturday, and the penny definitely dropped! You are an awesome teacher!

 

Heather Jane Endall – Flash Photography Fasttrack

Big bouquet to Seng for a hosting a fantastic workshop Saturday. I really got a lot from the day Seng Thank you

 

Debbie Stevens-Lewis – Flash Photography Fasttrack

Seng is brilliant at explaining things and I too had the light bulb turn on!! Really enjoyed the workshop and love the way Seng explains the technical side of photography to make it so simple.

 

Eleanor Hodgson – Flash Photography Fasttrack

It was a good day. Had a few light bulb moments. Seng explains things so well.

 

Wing Chung – LightPlay: Chiaroscuro

Light Play 3 is over and it was everything that I expected it to be and more. Challenging, educational and fun, wonderful models to work with. Seng, was helpful and engaging, and other participants were a joy to shoot with. This is my third LightPlay workshop and my 8th workshop at Venture Photography; I always come away inspired and learning something. Thank you Seng for organising and running Light Play 3!

 

Shelley Pearson – Landmarks of the South West Landscape Photography Workshop

Thanks for a great weekend Seng, Greg and Dave. I learned heaps. I am confident now in shooting land/seascapes and really looking forward to doing my panoramas and stitching them. Love the areas that we visited and I have no hesitation in recommending this course to others thinking about attending. Just do it .

 

Jayanta Ray – Landmarks of the South West Landscape Photography Workshop

Thanks Seng, it was such a wonderful adventurous experience… I always did a bit of landscape photography but without understanding really. This course not only taught me what to look for when taking landscape shots but also on how to use my gear effectively and then use post processing techniques to get those WOW shots. I would highly recommend this course to someone who wants to get those jaw dropping shots when shooting landscapes.

 

Megan Burnett – Landmarks of the South West Landscape Photography Workshop

I thoroughly enjoyed the landscape workshop “Landmarks of the South West”. The knowledge, tips and techniques gained from everyone was invaluable and I will have memories from this trip for a long time to come. I would highly recommend this type of trip – it really is awesome! You are all so generous with sharing your knowledge and helping us. Hope to be on another workshop soon!

 

Samantha Halls-Klem – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

Thank you for such an informative and fun workshop today, had an absolute blast and learnt so so much. My camera has not really left my hand since I got home, am so eager to keep learning and stay on manual settings.

 

Aaron Augustine – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

Thanks for the awesome workshop on Saturday. It was very informative and easy to understand. It has made me so much more excited to take my camera out and be able to comfortably set to manual mode and shoot away. Kaye the model was amazing too!!

 

Suzanne Crosbie – Studio Lighting Fasttrack

Thank you so much for the Studio Lighting Fast track workshop. I learned heaps and spent all the next day getting my studio ready for my first shoot tomorrow. I will be back for more workshops and recommend them to my friends.

 

John Miocevich – Studio Lighting Fasttrack

Seng’s workshops are always very informative and are backed up great hands-on practice. Seng takes the time to explain the concepts involved clearly and simply and works with you to make sure you understand the techniques. He is very helpful and a great teacher.

 

Ines Canale – Getting Started in DSLR Photography (Northam workshop)

I had the best day and I found you a great teacher and your enthusiasm was awesome.
I love the way you make photography look easy.

I am so passionate about my photography and you have made me even more determined to get better and better. I will continue to use the information that I have learnt from you and I also love the notes you gave us as they are so informative and helpful. I do hope you come back later on in the year to do another workshop.

 

Charlotte Stalvies – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

I just wanted to say that I had a really good day on Saturday. I was very pleased with how much we covered, and I was very grateful for the patience that you and Dave showed when I didn’t know which knobs and buttons to twiddle and press!

When I got home I took some photos in manual mode of the neighbour’s cat, who is a very handsome fellow, and when I returned the camera to my friend, he said that I had it set up nicely and was amazed that we had got as far as using the camera on manual.

Many thanks for letting me join the course and for your advice on what to buy.

 

Katrin James – 1-on-1 tutoring/mentoring session

I can not tell you how helpful this was. It is so refreshing to work with a photographer, that makes you feel at ease and can talk about anything in such a down-to-earth and approachable way!

I have really enjoyed this learning time with you and feel that you shed so much light on technical as well as business matters for me. You have such great uplifting and empowering way, it is fantastic!

Even though I feel I still have a way to go on the practical side of things you certainly smoothed the way for me and provided me with some great knowledge and tools. Thanks so much for taking that time.

 

Lee Raper – Better Travel Photography

Would recommend this course to anyone interested in photography! The tuition was excellent in language that anyone can understand and the shoot afterwards around Freo was brilliant. I liked how we would stop at something and you would explain how to take the shot, get the best of the light/shadows and get the exposure nailed!

 

Sarah Taylor – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

Stoked to have been a part of Venture Photography’s DSLR workshop today. Feeling very informed and ready to grow in my photography Thanks guys – what an awesome day.

 

Christine Curciarello – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

Awesome Workshop (Getting Started in DSLR Photography) Thanks for a fantastic day!!!

 

Michelle Baker – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

LOVED the workshop today! thanks for being so patient with me.. =)

 

Amy Ovans – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

Thank you so much for the opportunity, it was lovely meeting you and Christian and I learned a lot I didn’t know. I hope you come to Bunbury more often, I would definitely be a regular, thank you again it was great!!!

 

Doug Blandford – Studio Fine Art Nude Photography

“I recently had the pleasure of attending the Venture 1 on 1 Fine Art Nude Photography Workshop. If there are any photographers out there who have an interest in this genre, then I strongly recommend that you get in touch with Seng and enrol yourself for this workshop. Seng is an excellent teacher, the approach is structured, he is very knowledgeable in the subject, and theory is followed by practice. Kat, the model used, makes life very easy for you, particularly if you are just starting out. Well done!”

 

Sarah Le Mare – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

Thanks again for a great day, I have learnt more in a day than I did on a six-week TAFE course!

 

Peter Evans – Flash Photography Fasstrack

The flash workshop was excellent !! Solved a number of issues I have been having in balancing the light. Highly recommended !!

 

Howard Elton – Flash Photography Fasstrack

Thanks for a very useful and enjoyable flash photography workshop today!

 

Lee Thompson – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

Many thanks for the wonderful relaxed workshop I attended on Saturday, “Getting Started in DSLR Photography”. I really felt that you dealt with the basics at a speed and level that everyone could understand. I never felt hurried or confused and left the course with a MUCH better idea of what I can do with my camera, as opposed to what my camera can do on auto! It’s greatly appreciated.

 

Shayne Leslie – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

It was a brilliant Getting Started in DSLR Photography Workshop yesterday. You had a very organised and professional approach to the workshop. The content was thorough and delivered in very clear simple terms. The use of Laura, the model, for practicing our new camera skills was fantastic. Thank you very much. I will enthusiastically recommend you and the workshop.

 

Kerrie Tonkin – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

Thanks heaps for a great day on Saturday. I’m so inspired now that I am able to manually set my camera.

 

Samantha Kinkella (Capturing Hearts Photography) – LightPlay 2: Swan Valley Tour

We can see how much we have improved with your courses. The knowledge we walk away is a huge buzz and motivates us to want do more and more… we just love being in your workshops.

 

Luke Scott – LightPlay 2: Swan Valley Tour

Was my first workshop with Venture and it was awesome. Learnt a heap and the night shots with the light show was amazing. Thanks to all of you for running a great day.

 

Ashleigh Walker – Getting Started in DSLR Photography workshop

Thank you so much for the course on 27 August. I learnt heaps and am anxiously awaiting delivery of some new lenses to use my new knowledge with! You have a great gift for teaching and have inspired me to learn more.

 

Richard de Rozario – Practical Portraiture

Thanks for such an educational and practical workshop. I enjoyed it tremendously but more importantly learnt a whole lot more!

 

Conrad Janerka – Practical Portraiture

Really enjoyed the workshop. I believe I got heaps out of it and its got me even more excited about photography. Advice given by true professionals like yourself, Greg and Dave is priceless.

 

Auzare Kapadia – Wedding Photography Essentials

I would like to say thanks for a wonderful day of on the Wedding Photography Essentials workshop. I had a great time and learnt a few new tricks and techniques.

It taught me a lot and better prepared me for any future friend’s weddings I may have to do in the near future.

So a big thanks to you, Greg and Dave for a wonderful Sunday.

 

Bobbie Rogers – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

Really enjoyed the day thanks and your relaxed method of tuition, and I now feel much more comfortable with my camera.

Hopefully at some point I will be along to another of your workshops.

 

Ian Jarrett – Getting Started in DSLR Photography

Thanks Seng. Really enjoyed your course – perfectly pitched for my level of experience.

 

Tony Watts – Wedding Photography Essentials

I’m on a high; the course was really great! I have been taking photos since I was 9 but I have probably learnt more today than I have over years of photography. Having 3 presenters when out photographing was really great; being able to check with you guys on the shoot was really great. Finally, it was your attitude of we are here to help and guide which was the best part of the course and that no question is stupid.

 

Chris Riccadonna – Getting Started in DSLR Photography (Beginner’s Workshop)

Thanks for a great day on Saturday 6th August – learnt a lot of new neat tricks that will surely help me improve my photography. Looking forward to upcoming workshops in the future

 

Carolina Prado – Getting Started in DSLR Photography (Beginner’s Workshop)

It was by far the best workshop that I have ever attended!! Thank you so much!

 

Yvonne Doherty – Getting Started with Flash Photography

I just wanted to let you know I did my first outdoor shoot today since doing the class with you, and I went in with so much more confidence and knowledge. I am so happy with the results! Lots of good shots! So, thanks again for a great class and I look forward to doing more in the future, worth every cent and many more of them!

 

Tara McRae – Getting Started with Flash Photography

Just a quick note to say thanks again for the very informative Flash Photography workshop yesterday. You have a way of explaining things in a very simple terms that even I can understand. I took the kids off to the beach in the afternoon and practised with the zoom setting. Love that!!

 

Brian Ash – Studio Fashion Photography Workshop:

Excellent model and coaching. Totally awesome evening.

 

Darryl Beer – Off-camera flash model shoot:

Seng, thanks for organising the workshop; it was one of the best I’ve attended. Hope to attend more.

 

Frank Watkins – Personalised studio photography workshop:

Thanks very much for an enjoyable workshop yesterday – it was well worth it! I have participated in other photography workshops and while they were well run they were nowhere as informative as yesterday.

 

Kim Batey – LightPlay workshop:

I always come away from your courses feeling more inspired and further educated. Thank you again Seng. Was a fun day with a great team of people.

 

Tara McRae – LightPlay workshop:

Thanks Seng for all your help and enthusiasm. I highly recommend this course to all wanting to take their photography to the next level. I will definitely be back to do the Strobe courses!!

 

Mike von Bertouch – Studio Fine Art Nude Photography workshop:

Thank you for yesterday’s session. I learnt much more than I expected and thoroughly enjoyed the time with yourself and Kat. I managed to get some images I am really quite happy with; probably more than I expected!

 

 

Barbara Johnson – Maximising Your DSLR workshop:

I would thoroughly recommend this workshop, I have had my Nikon for 6 years and I have learnt so much in the one day. It certainly helps one to become more adventurous with the camera.

 

Wing Chung:

My wife and I were having problems with using our Canon speedlites and needed help to come to grips with their use. Seng Mah of Venture Photography stepped in to provide us with a short, individually tailored and intensive one-on-one introduction to flash photography at short notice.

He made the highly efficient two hour session very logical, practical & interesting. We covered a lot of ground and topics included correct use of the flash on eTTL (aka auto) mode, flash zoom, flash exposure compensation, high speed curtain sync, use of off camera flash, learning to expose for background and flash fill.

The session was well paced and structured with real world exercises to reinforce fundamental flash photography concepts and appropriate use of the basic functions of our 580EXII speedlites. We were amazed at what could be achieved with just the basics & it covered the points that my wife & I were needing help in, plus a litte extra too. Lots of light bulb moments.

We are now off to practice to further reinforce what we learnt and I am now much more confident with using flash in my mini photo project over the Easter weekend. Thank you for your help and well done Seng! Looking forward to Lightplay 2011 and other Venture Photography workshops in the near future!

 

Erica Urquiaga – Wedding Photography Essentials workshop:

The “Wedding Photography Essentials” workshop with Greg and Seng was brilliant! The combination of theory and practical ensured we could practice and apply what we learnt. The theory component was very informative and the real life stories shared by the instructor helped cement learnings. The models were great as well. Having the chance to practice what we learnt and get instantaneous feedback from the pro’s was extremely helpful and invaluable. A great advantage with Greg and Seng is they work with both Nikon and Canon, both are knowledgeable with the ins and outs of each and this greatly assisted in working with everyone in the class (which was a mixture of Nikon and Canon users).

 

Dafna Lambert (Facez Studio, East Fremantle):

Thanks so much for the workshop on lighting. I am most impressed with the clarity of your explanations. I will definitely return for further tuition with you,

 

Louise Burgess – Creative Outdoor Portraiture workshop:

I wanted to thank you for the one-on-one portraiture workshop we did in December. You were so patient with me when I was so nervous – couldn’t remember things that I thought I knew. You didn’t make me feel stupid which was wonderful. I have been taking more photos and got a standard lens for Christmas which I have been having a bit of a play with.I appreciate your efforts during this workshop and I look forward to more workshops with you.

 

David Winch:

I cannot say enough good things about your workshops and ‘Studio Stay and Play’ sessions.  Every workshop and S&P I have participated in has developed my skills, given me insight into another aspect of photography and built my confidence.  I love the interactive, hands on style and practical focus of Venture Photography.  Your enthusiasm for sharing knowledge is obvious and I always come away feeling excited about the shots I have taken and some of my personal favorite photos have been taken at your workshops .  I recommend Venture Photography to everyone who is interested in learning how to improve their skills with a camera.  Well done, Seng and thanks!  I look forward to shooting with you again soon.

 

Wing Chung:

Seng Mah of Venture Photography has a very rare gift; highly passionate about creative photography with the ability to educate and share with others in a very encouraging and fun workshop environment that leaves you inspired to take more photographs.  As a beginner I found his Studio Stay and Play workshops excellent value for money.  Not only will you get wonderful photos for family and friends but you will learn a great deal.  Highly recommended!

 

Darren Miller:

I got so much more out of the three workshops than I ever imagined I would. Yeah, I’ve done photo workshops and, yeah, I’ve picked up a few things, but I have literally gone from shooting 99% on Auto and using my flash to blind people to being quite happy and very capable of shooting in full manual mode outside and inside both with natural light and in some conditions where I thought shooting without a flash would be impossible.

I have also learned to setup the lighting and shoot in a studio environment with some startling results. In addition I have meet a couple of dozen very interesting and inspiring people and worked with 3 very talented models.

I now have a renewed passion for photography that is seeing me eagerly plan my own (small) home studio (just for kicks). For anyone thinking of attending one of Seng’s workshops, stop thinking and do it, you will not regret it.

 

Grant Sparks:

I just want to thank you for all the hard work you put into the last workshop. Not only did I have a really enjoyable time, but I also left with a heap of new and useful information, which will definitely help me in the not too distant future (I am hoping) when I go to set my own small home studio up.

 

Sally Dexter – Sensational Strobing workshop:

Sensational Strobing, the workshop by Seng Mah, offers something for everyone; both for the novice photographer learning to master off camera flash, to the more seasoned photographer looking for new ways to use light both more effectively and creatively.

This workshop offers the perfect opportunity for exploring various off camera flash lighting techniques and scenarios with Seng’s personal guidance and support, in a jam-packed day that is not only educational, but also a whole lot of fun. Having participated in this workshop first-hand recently, I recommend it without hesitation. The opportunity to learn new concepts and practice them in a supportive environment with personalised feedback, leaves one coming away from the workshop with a real sense of accomplishment. Not just for the day, but for every future day. Many thanks to Seng’s Sensational Strobing for opening a new door in my ongoing photographic journey.

 

Songy Knox – Sensational Strobing workshop:

Having a good camera doesn’t give you good pictures. Seng’s workshop however helped me to finally make good pictures out of my Nikon D700. Now I have the freedom and confidence to shoot with my flash gun (no more blown out highlights!) after a day’s workshop. I had a lot of fun and learned so much in such a short time that I’m hanging out for more.

 

Kenneth Dreyer:

Add me to the list of people recommending Seng’s workshops. I was surprised by the pictures that came out of my camera. I had no idea my camera was even capable of doing the stuff I did with it on his workshop.

My passion for photography is stronger after this. I’ve learned a lot about light and how to control it. I learned a lot that I know I’ll be using a lot more in the future! Highly recommended!

 

Jason, CanTeen photography workshop:

When Seng Mah came in to do a photography workshop with us, I didn’t know what to expect. Starting with showing us of examples to inspire us, it really opened our eyes to what can be achieved with a camera. It was then explained how each photo was taken and tips on how to get the desired effect. Being a hobby photographer, the workshop helped me discover and understand new techniques to become just that little bit better.

 

Gina Smith

It certainly got my brain thinking again – it’s been a while since it’s had a chance to get back to thinking outside the box… Seng’s workshop certainly renewed my cofidence.

 

Jacinta Mathews

There’s only so much you can pick up from reading online tutorials; sometimes, you just need someone to SHOW you. Had lots of fun!