Digital Photograph Masterclass

sayyy whhhatt?!!

Thats right, I am thrilled to have made our first ever master class happen, of course I am not the only one that brought this all together…  so here is a look behind the scenes.

Meet Our Team:

In order from left – Bron Flutterby, Jacqui Seymour, Rachael Kennedy, Darren Clarke.

TEAM AWESOME

I am delighted to have hosted our first ever Digital Photography Masterclass’ with my co host Darren Clarke dclarkephotography.com.au

What a team we have, Jacqui Seymour aka  Jacstarstudio, our Model Rachael… it all came together! We couldn’t have asked for a better turn out, our participants .. well all FANTASTIC achieving extraordinary portraits!
We explored portrait photography, with continuous and off camera flash lighting techniques. Bringing it all to life with an array of dress ups, and introducing a light meter.
Thank you for all who were part of yesterdays workshop, I am so pleased you all had a great time!!!
Thank you to The Basin Community House for having us .. we transformed the front room!

Bron Flutterby x Jacstarstudio

Bron Flutterby x Rachael K

‘I have a question’

Off Camera Flash 

‘This is how you do it’

Lee Baker

 

 

Then .. this is what happens when we were packing up, we could not help it …!

Darren has quite the array of the most unusual props .. and masks ..!!

Just in time for Halloween… ohhhh a but spooky and creepy, just they way we like it!

 

Lee Baker x Darren Clarke 

‘Step Brothers’ 

‘I have a story to tell’

 

I am a HUGE Cindy Sherman Fan .. and this is just what happened…!

‘Clown Style’ Shot by Lee Bake

Darren, Bron and participant Lee Baker

Props to Darren for bring all the props …!!  Seeing the day was a success, we will for sure hold another portrait masterclass in the near future, so stay tuned!

Thank you all who were part of the day, it was EXCELLENT!! I am so proud to see you get great portraits!

Here are some of Darren’s Photos – while we got the chance!

Photo of Bron by D. Clarke Photography

Photo of Bron by D. Clarke’s Photography

My Alter Ego!

Photo of Bron by D. Clarke’s Photography

Photo of Bron by: D.Clarke’s Photography

 

A Winter Night in Melbourne ~ Night Photography Excursion

Learn Digital Photography Part 4 – Night Excursion to Melbourne Sunday 21st August 2016.

Check out the night by watching this video, and subscribe to my tube tube channel if you like..

We are quite an adventurous bunch. Yes the weather in Melbourne can change every five minutes, as we already had this date booked for our outing.

Rain, Rain brrr cold, but we did it anyway.. we travelled to Melbourne for a shoot, all the way from The Basin Community House.

I have always wanted to get out in the rain and shoot, usually it is a deterrent, but in this case, well the rain really played a role in the spectacular photos we got!

Rain, Hail or Shine!!

First thing is first … coffee.

We were all set now for our adventure!

Here is the group – Photo By: Sandy P.

Ready, Set GO!   Look at the reflections!

Photo By: Anne G

And we were off!!

Look — Its a lady wearing a strawberry hat! Hang on .. that’s me!  Cheers Marisa for the photo, its so colourful!

Photo By Marisa

I have always wanted to do a night shoot in Melbourne, so I am so impressed with my results!

Melbourne, we love you!

So the 8 of us all dispersed as we found so many interesting photos to take. We made our way from Southgate, past Crown Casio continued on to the Melbourne Convention Centre  until me landed at the Webb Bridge, Docklands.

Spectacular! The Rain really set things off, the reflections.. well absolutely beautiful.

My passion for photography and teaching will never diminish… nights like this is a true pleasure!!

Thank you all who came out on Sunday night, a wintery one at that!

It was worth it for the results.

Thank you for viewing

Bron signing out.

Learn with Bron Flutterby

LEARN HOW TO USE YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA, ITS PART OF THE PROCESS!

Bron Flutterby, Teaches Digital Photography and Photoshop Short Courses.

Digital Photography Basics Part 1, 2, 3 &  and by popular demand Part 4!

Photoshop Basics Part 1 & 2

The Short Courses are very affordable and attracts all sorts of individuals, from young budding photographers, small business owners, hobbyists,  and semi and retired enthusiasts – and those who just want to learn how to operate their digital camera’s just to name a few!

snap!

 

Thanks Jan for the snap – taken while the students learn how to use their built in flash.

Jan is currently participating in Digital Photography Part 2 and is looking forward to Part 3 next Term.

Massive thanks to everybody at The Basin Community House. A lot of  hard work happens behind the scenes to make these short courses possible.  A fantastic facility supporting the local community.

These Short Courses run over 8 weeks and are very popular, meeting the demand in the local community – being the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne and Dandenong Ranges, Vic.

Chow for now, B signing out.

 

 

Knock Knock Canon Australia

Who’s there?

Bron Flutterby!

Well I will be very soon …

I am almost finished my proposal for sponsorship-

Check out my whole class of CANON’S!

 

Knock Knock Canon Australia

This is how you shoot a CANON!

Fly High Flutterby’s, spread your wings and FLY!

I am so proud!

Congratulations to you all who have completed Digital Photography Part 1 this Term!
You have all worked extremely hard to apply your new skill set, and I am so blessed to be part of your journey so far.
Fly High Flutterby’s, spread your wings and FLY!

This is one of my groups that have completed their Digital Photography Part 1 Short Course

At:  The Basin Community House.

I am looking forward to seeing more of you in Part 2 of the course, of course.

Welcome to the visual world!

This set of Short Courses is ACFE PRE ACCREDITED 

Pre-accredited programs are short modular courses designed for learners to gain confidence and skills. They focus on creating pathways to nationally accredited training or employment.

Supported by Learn Local

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Hosted By: Bron Flutterby – Director at Flutterby Creative Multimedia

 

Sixteen

I would like to introduce you here is Iesha C — my Student // Assistant // Model

Interesting story, I first met Iesha four years ago, when she was twelve. I happen to be friends with her Dad. Recently, Iesha participated in one of my Digital Photography Basics workshops at Kallista Community House. Iesha is very interested in photography, and modelling. I was delighted to reunite with her 4 years later, as now she is sixteen and 6 ft tall!!

This is the beginning of something huge – as I brought her in the studio to model for our portrait class. Pretty awesome for all involved as we concentrated on lighting techniques, Rembrandt Lighting in particular.  Totally up the her alley as her interest in modelling, photography and the arts also played a role in the outcome of the shoot. I was so impressed with the results, and so was Iesha!

It is wonderful for me to be here so many years later as I remember when I was sixteen, I picked up a camera for the first time. Now, I am 34  and now a mentor to this young woman. BLESS !!

We share so many common interests and I feel very blessed to have shown her the light — in many more ways than one.

Here are some of the photos taken during a workshop, at Grants Reserve, Kallista.

Iesha had never partook in a photo shoot before, so here goes,  with my direction and guidance, we came up with some incredible shots on the fly.

‘Sixteen’ Series

‘Sixteen’ Series

‘Sixteen’ Series

‘Sixteen’ Series

‘Sixteen’ Series

‘Sixteen’ Series

‘Sixteen’ Series

‘Sixteen’ Series

‘Sixteen’ Series

 

So the above was take 1.

Here are the shots from our studio portrait class, where we set up one soft box light .. to create the Rembrandt Lighting Technique.

of course I had to get all creative with this shot

Rembrandt Lighting — see the triangle of light falling on her cheek?

It has been amazing to see what has unfolded already, and it is just the beginning. Thank you all for viewing, there will be more to come.  Kudos to this girl for her determination and drive to follow her dreams. I am one piece of her journey. Its part of the process. The Flutterby Process.

Learn Digital Photography & Photoshop Elements Term 3 2015

FLYERS FOR TERM 3 SHORT COURSES WITH BRON FLUTTERBY

For all booking inquiries contact THE BASIN COMMUNITY HOUSE on 9761 0209

Learn Digital Photography Basics Part 1 – Starts- 22nd JULY- Bookings Available

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GOOD NEWS!!

These Short Courses are ACFE Accredited – and the cost for each course – $70- 8 x 2.5 hr sessions!

‘Pre-accredited programs are short modular courses designed for learners to gain confidence and skills. They focus on creating pathways to nationally accredited training or employment.

Pre-accredited training has an emphasis on those learners who have not achieved Year Nine or an equivalent qualification. It addresses the particular needs of those adults who have experienced barriers to education in the past and find it difficult to undertake accredited programs as their first step back into education and training.’

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I am so proud!

I AM SO PROUD! Learn Digital Photography Basics Part 1 & 2, Term 2 2015

You have all worked really, really hard and deserve a big pat on the back!
Well done everybody, it is wonderful to see you all become confident with your camera skills and delivering impressive results all at the same time.

It has been amazing over the past 8 weeks and I am so blessed to have you all in my classes.I too have witnessed you all transform, as your world is now a world of perceptions ~ they are everywhere.

You, yes you are all unique and this is all part of the process, a metamorphosis of change, fly free flutterby’s, there is many, many worlds to discover…

Did I tell you all I AM SO PROUD!!

A massive shout out to The Basin Community House for being so wonderful and facilitating all of us. There is a lot of work that happens behind the scenes to make this all possible. It is a vital component to our community, providing many opportunities for a wide array of people.

Here are the group shots so far taken this term – Learn Digital Photography Basics Part 1 & 2.

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Learn Digital Photography Part 2 – Still Life – with Bron Flutterby

How to make objects look interesting..!

This week I had x 3 Digital Photography Part 2 classes where the topic for the week was – Still Life.

I can tell you, each class was very different as I also asked the participants to research what ‘Still Life’ is,  and to also bring along some objects to photograph.

Well,  for this class I had spent a long time in the mental preparation side of things. Thinking about how to deliver this topic to my class; as this topic is quite complex, and this class is just a ‘taster’ … But I need enough fuel, and enough excitement to get me there. – Oh yes I have plenty of excitement, so the fuel.. as my brain ticks on over.

Hymmm.. what objects? I had already decided on capsicums. . and the rest I came across on my mission  adventures to find still life props.

Here they are, in the light box!

Impressed with results.. YES.

So many factors to consider, but I kept reminding myself… keep it simple Bron!

Then, a the mission- not only to write the class content- which includes a lot of preparation, preparing the powerpoint presentation (I have to make this spectacular) , also the class handout and then practical activity,  coordinating the whole event!

I spent the past two Fridays visiting cheap shops to find props, backing paper, and my trip to bunnings was the most exciting as I acquired all of what I needed to make my own DIY Light Box- and the total cost $40!

So I did it. This is what I made

I was so impressed with the fake roses – cost $5 ! BARGAIN!

I can say, all my hard work in preparation for this weeks set of class was worth it!

The home made light box was a HIT! I was surprised — the lamps only set me back $8 each..

Testing.. Testing .. yes, it all worked out! I put together the above all in one photo to show off my masterpiece.

Oh yes.. WINNING!

This prop probably my favorite I came across it at a cheap shop, and especially it was not a reflective surface.  BELIEVE.. I just love it.

I was so excited just before my class turned up for the night I had to do a #selfie! I just love how appropriate ‘believe’ is.. what a symbol!

They call it ‘REFRACTION’ — check out the trippy effect.

So simple – so effective!

I used striped wrapping paper for the background.

well, these set of classes were a HIT! Well Done everybody, so fantastic too see you getting very creative as we put into practice your brand new skill set — even shooting on the big M mode! Yehhh.. I am so proud of you all, beyond words.

I am happy to also announce I will be running DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS PART 3 – in TERM 4 whoo hooo!

I have put together a gallery of images snapped over the 3 classes so you get a glimpse of what we were up to.

 

A huge thank you to The Basin Community House for facilitating and making this all possible.  Thank you for BELIEVING in me.

Until next time, signing off. — that is until my next post – I am in the process of keeping up with myself and then bringing it to publication, so stay tuned, and thanks for watching!

Black & White or Shades of Grey?

black & white

Wowzers beginning tonight, I am running 3 x Digital Photography Basics Part 2 classes this term, at The Basin Community House
I am excited to see you all again for Term 2, as we enter a whole other world .. a black & white world! This is most exciting. Miss. Bron Flutterby has more tricks up her sleeve for you all, as we will be seeing things from a very different view through our cameras.

A shade of grey?
Well a percentage of grey .. 18% to be exact!

Learn Digital Photography with Bron Flutterby!