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

 

Learn Digital Photography Basics

Here are the dates for Term 2, 2016

Wednesdays: 12.00 – 3.00pm |  27th  April – 15th June

Tuesdays: 7.00 – 9.30pm |  26th  April – 14th June

Learn Digital Photography with Award Winning Trainer Bron Flutterby Creative Multimedia @ The Basin Community House.

This ACFE PRE ACCREDITED Short Course is designed for anybody wishing to learn how to use their digital camera. DSLR and Compact Camera’s Welcome.

Over 8 weeks, we explore the functions of the camera and discover shutter speed, composition, aperture and more. A very exciting set of workshops as these courses with Bron are very popular. Bron delivers the class with 5 stars, and attracts a wide array of participants from the Dandenong Ranges, Foothills and beyond!

Get a grip of your digital camera, Enrol via The Basin Community House 9761 0209.

More info on ACFE PRE ACCREDITED Short Courses

The Pre-accredited Quality Framework has been developed by the Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board to improve outcomes for students who wish to improve the skills needed to secure employment, access further study, and to build their capacity to engage and remain a part of a complex and fast changing society.

Learn with Bron Flutterby @The Basin

 

KNOX ADULT LEARNERS WEEK AWARDS – Knox Learning Alliance 2015

Knox Learning Alliance is a partnership of the Learn Local Community Houses in Knox.
Friday 21st of August was the first celebration of achievements of local learners and trainers in the region, hosted at Knox Civic Centre.

and here I am — I WON AN AWARD!!

Bron Anderson – Digital Photography & Photoshop Trainer
Dominique Bellink – Award winning Student

Words from Heather McTaggart, Coordinator at The Basin Community House

‘ It was with great excitement at the Knox Learning Alliance award ceremony on Friday night that these two outstanding young women were acknowledged for their skills. Bron Anderson from Flutterby Creative Photography is our amazing photography and Photoshop trainer and Dominique Bellink a student in Bron’s classes was awarded for her skills which support her new photography business. We are so proud of you both and are delighted that you are such great examples of adult, community education. Congratulations to you and the other award recipients from the Knox Houses.’

Bron Anderson –  Digital Photography & Photoshop Trainer
Heather McTaggart – Coordinator @ TBCH,
Dominique Bellink – Digital Photography and Photoshop  Student

And back to Bron –

I am so pleased, thrilled, excited and happy to receive such an award!  This is a huge milestone in my career, as I begun teaching digital photography and photoshop workshops at TBCH – ( The Basin Community House) 3 years ago — exactly.. !

I have really worked hard — and it is not over yet, in fact my workload has increased so much so I am almost fully booked out for next term. I am looking forward to what the future brings, as my classes are very popular .. I do have some more very exciting news to be revealed upon confirmation at the end of this week– the wheels are in motion!

Wow, I am currently teaching 5 classes a week – as the demand is high as I have ‘ A Cult Following ..! ‘ – Speeches

The first time I have ever been invited as a nominee to an awards night!

It is not everyday you get to stand beside they Mayor of Knox – Cr Peter Lockwood !

Here we are standing beside the Mayor

And it’s not everyday you get presented with an award for ‘Outstanding Adult Achievements’ presented by the Mayor!

A huge thank you to the organisers of the event, a fantastic night. The catering and bubbly was delightful!
Congratulations to all of the recipients, a huge achievement.
Thank you to the Mayor of Knox, Cr Peter Lockwood for presenting the awards to all of us.
It is a honour to be involved with the community and winning an award for
‘Outstanding Adult Education & Training Achievements’
.. well that is just amazing to say the least.
A huge thank you to all for making this all possible — ! 

Thanks for all of the support and as a fantastic resource Learn Local in Knox
Congradulations to one of my participants Dominique Bellink (Bell Ink Photography) who I nominated – also won an award for her achievements.
Dominique has excelled in her small business since participating in my short courses.
I am so proud of you beyond words –

Here is a link to Check out Dominique’s

Bell Ink Photography on facebook

And the Group Shot Taken by Vanessa Thomson

 

Here is the Album from the Nights Events …

Bron Anderson – Digital Photography & Photoshop Trainer Dominique Bellink – Award winning Student

Here are all the coordinators from the community and neighbourhood houses in Knox — standing beside the Mayor – Cr Peter Lockwood

Here we are standing beside the Mayor

A nervous and excited Bron — waiting to be presented her award

aka Bastian Killjoy and Bron Flutterby

A huge thank you to Jamie Coleman for also taking photos on the night. A night to remember.

Links to Community and Neighborhood Houses in Knox

The Basin Community House

Coonara Community House

Rowville Neighbourhood Learning Centre

Orana Neighbourhood House

Mountain District Learning Centre

Thank you for reading – it creates awareness of what awesome achievements can be made within the community with the help of community and neighbourhood houses – making change for the better. Creating opportunity for all involved.

It is NEVER TO LATE TO LEARN!!

 

A pleasant surprise..FRONT COVER PUBLICATION !

The Foothills Magazine new edition – JUNE

THE FOOTHILLS EDITION #23 – CULTURE AND DIVERSITY

It is not everyday I pick up my favorite magazine, and see my photography published on the cover!

I have been meaning to tell you all about this, so now I have a bit of time up my sleeve, I can catch up on posting / blogging!

Ok, so two weeks ago, I walk into my favorite local cafe ABITZA (which is a very cool place ) I had already decided that I was going to order a BLT – for lunch as their meals are delicious!

So, I walk inside, and immediately  notice the new edition of THE FOOTHILLS. I have been looking forward to this.. what a surprise! My photography featured on the cover! Plus another photo included in the article.

The Foothills Magazine is a community based project, all put together by volunteers. There is a huge amount of effort that makes these publications possible.  I am a volunteer as I happily contribute my photography skills.

There are 4 editions of this magazine per year, each edition has a theme. This edition for June – August 2015 is all about celebrating culture and diversity in the community.

‘The Foothills, published through Coonara Community House in Upper Ferntree Gully, provides information on environmental projects, local personalities, business editorials, significant places and historical events. It is a full color newspaper which arrives in the community once every two months. We also have space for advertisers who provide funding for the newspaper. The foothills is staffed by dedicated volunteers who have a passion for sharing news, developing their skills and enjoy being part of a committed group.’ – THE FOOTHILLS

There are 2,200 copies printed of each edition, distributed to all Tecoma/Upwey/Upper Ferntree Gully Households.

Thank you to the volunteers who drop to these pick up points:

• Magpie House (Upwey)
• Abitza Cafe (Upwey)
• Somersault (Ferntree Gully)
• Bendigo Bank (Upwey)
• Coonara Community House (Upper Ferntree Gully)
• Bon Ton (Tecoma)
• Various coffee shops in Tecoma/Upwey/Upper Ferntree Gully area

I am most excited to be part of the team, as I was asked to photograph a local Indian lady, her name – Sheeba Thomas. I organized a photo shoot with her,  and then arrived at her house a few days later for the shoot. I was given a few clues from the editors for what they would like demonstrated in the photo’s – celebration of culture and diversity in the community. Sheeba was dressed in traditional Indian dress, looking very beautiful.

Sheeba is a very lovely, kind person and as I begun photographing her, I had the shot you see on the cover in the first few I took. I knew this was the shot, but of course tried out other ideas as well. I had have a great time during the shoot as I also brought my assistant along to help me out.

Yayy we did it!

Here is the shot that landed on the cover –

The light – its all about the light! The first thing I noticed when we walked into Sheeba’s living room, was the sliding door / window and a rocking chair. Perfect.. I think to myself as I brought the chair over beside the window and .. then noticed the striking shadow – even more perfect! This was the second shot I took, as the way Sheeba is looking through the lens – magic.

Then we stepped outside as we were lucky to have a bit of Melbourne sun!

Even more exciting to read the article, written by Crime Writer Sandi Wallace you can find her website at www.sandiwallace.com

I met Sandi at the last foothills christmas party, one of many talented people on board.

I was pleased to see she was the writer of this article and it makes a fascinating read!

‘Sheeba is grateful that her family has been made to feel very welcome in our local community. “I find people here are friendly, understanding and gentle” S.Wallace

When I met Sheeba Thomas, she mentioned she ran business together with her husband. I guessed she assumed I already knew – but I discovered that Sheeba and her husband run a migration consultancy business together. How fantastic, I fell very blessed to be a part of all of this.

‘Applicants can be of any nationality and Transworld Migration had assisted people from many countries countries including India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Lebanon, UK and USA.’ S.Wallace

This September will mark a decade since they both arrived in Australia.

‘For those wanting to move here, it’s not always a smooth or speedy process. It can take several months to several years for a visa application to be granted and four further years before residents are eligible to apply for citizenship.’ – Sheeba Thomas

For assistance or information on immigration applications, contact Sheeba Thomas and Thomas Cherian of Transworld Migration on 8806 9212

This issue is filled with amazing inspirational stories, the latest issue of THE FOOTHILLS will be available  for download via their website shortly.

So, a massive thank you to all who make this magazine possible, I am honored to contribute my efforts, and I look forward to the next edition!

Feedback … a GOOD thing!

Another successful round as week 8 – approaches – wait a minute, its just been and gone! Jeepers, time is flying!

 

What a very busy schedule I have had over the past 8 weeks.  I have had 6 classes on the go, per week –

Learn Digital Photography Basics Part 1 – (2 classes)

Learn Digital Photography Basics Part 2 – (3 classes)

Learn Photoshop Elements Basics Part 1,

that means a total of 40 participants!

hosted at The Basin Community House.

I have managed to hold the reins tight as my role as a mentor acts on many levels –  teacher, tutor, helper, initiator,  motivator, organizer, to name a few- I cant forget innovator!

While I guide many, I reassure them all at the same time. Talk about at the same time I have also become very adaptable, catering for and helping each individual.

Amongst all of this, being very innovative  developing the course criteria, lesson plans, presentations, class notes and handouts, and there is more to come.

More good news on the horizon, I will be hosting a Learn Digital Photography Part 3 – in Term 4 – & -Photoshop Part 2 Basics Term 3- due to high demand.

So, here is where Feedback is a GOOD thing!

I am so pleased to receive amazing feedback, this means a lot to me~ a reminder I am doing the right things, it is worth all the hard work that happens behind the scenes. So, thank you all for your kind words, I am so pleased and so PROUD, you are all stars, shining BRIGHT!

So, its moments like these, when I can absorb all the happenings and catch up with myself.. I have a lot of work to do.. !

Here are some outtakes –

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Bucketlist ~ whats on yours?

bucket list bron flutterby

This is one of my images that was published in the latest edition of ‘The Foothills’ Newspaper! My mission ~ to provide a photo of a bucketlist. Ticked off the list now as I completed this photo mission and was rewarded with the publication! Thank you to the wonderful Marina Cook ~ Editor of “The Foothills” and Darren Clarke ~ Local Photographer~ for giving me this opportunity!
follow the link to download a digital copy ,
http://www.thefoothills.org.au/june-september-2014-edition-19/