Since 2019, through teaching photography workshops, I have been sharing my passion for photography, helping others capture beautiful images of people and places.
I specialize in Landscape, street photography, and portraiture. In all my workshops you will learn theoretical and practical photographic skills.
If you would like to learn about photography or improve your photographic skills, simply book one of my workshops.
Landscape photography
In this workshop you will learn:
Understanding light
Understanding perspective
Understanding lenses
Composition techniques
Understanding and working in aperture mode
Photographing landscapes
Street photography
In this workshop you will learn:
Understanding light
Understanding perspective
Understanding lenses
Composition techniques
Understanding and working in shutter speed
Photographing people
Outdoor portraiture
In this workshop you will learn:
Understanding light and how cameras see light
Lens perspective
Understand the characteristics of light
Composition techniques
How to tell a story
Use light to your advantage
Making dramatic portraits
How to use reflectors
Basic introduction to flash photography
Shooting portraits.
Studio based portraiture
This is an advanced portraiture workshop, it is necessary to have a solid understanding of outdoor portraiture before attempting this workshop.
In this workshop you will learn:
Understanding light and how cameras see light
Understanding perspective
Understanding lens
Understanding the characteristics of light
Composition techniques
Understanding light modifiers
Using light modifiers
Understanding flash/strobe photography
Posing
Shooting dramatic portraits.
Testimonials
It was very helpful to learn about light and how to use the camera settings to achieve the best photos
4/5 by Christine Logan
15-11-2020
Enjoyable with lots of opportunities to learn the rules of photography that relate to street photography. Jose was supportive and positive in providing information and feedback.
5/5 by Lyn O'Grady
Melbourne Photography Group
28-11-2020
4/5 by Christine Logan
15-11-2020
Enjoyable with lots of opportunities to learn the rules of photography that relate to street photography. Jose was supportive and positive in providing information and feedback.
5/5 by Lyn O'Grady
Melbourne Photography Group
28-11-2020
4/5 by Colleen Singleton
Melbourne Photography Group
20-12-2020
Jose led a nicely structured photography program, leading us through use of light, leading lines, curves and composition. The group size was perfect, with Jose giving every participant individual time during the morning's session.
5/5 by David Telford
Melbourne Photography Group
20-12-2020
Very nice and informative
4/5 by Ninad Pethkar
Melbourne Photography Group
20-12-2020
Really enjoyed the Street photography meet up with Jose. He was very informative and had lots of suggestions and tips
5/5 by Colleen Singleton
Melbourne Photography Group
10-1-2021
Great - relaxed format, commenced on time, efficient use of time. Jose is lovely, communicates well, very approachable and encouraging.
4/5 by Carolyn Kelly
Melbourne Photography Group
10-1-2021
An enjoyable workshop and the instructor explained himself well. It was a good opportunity to learn about street photography techniques, and to apply those during the workshop. Recommended for anyone who wants to explore street photography
5/5 by Shaun St. Clair
Melbourne Photography Group
11-1-2021
Possibly the best $35 I've spent. Jose was knowledgeable, approachable and delivered the content in an easy to understand and practical way.
5/5 by Brett Rawlings
Melbourne Photography Group
11-1-2021
Josee was knowledgeable and a really nice guy.
5/5 by Meetup - david willison
Melbourne Photography Group
23-1-2021
I thought it was very good. I learnt how to shoot better photos, and I learnt more about my camera.
4/5 by John Kingsford
Melbourne Photography Group
25-1-2021
Jose was very friendly and helpful
3/5 by Emily Lomax
Melbourne Photography Group
6-2-2021
1. The event was good! 2. Jose has given us opportunities to try to use different shutter speeds to shoot still & moving objects, interesting aspects of lines in photography, light compensation it makes & using different lens to do portraits, and rule of 3rds. Learnt a few things 3. He also checked the photos taken by each one of us, and given us some feedback & patiently answered our questions
4/5 by Cindy
Melbourne Photography Group
7-2-2021
Jose was great. Great but of thoery & practical examples.
4/5 by Meetup - Chris McKenzie
Melbourne Photography Group
7-2-2021
Jose was great. Great but of thoery & practical examples.
4/5 by Meetup - Chris McKenzie
Melbourne Photography Group
7-2-2021
The booking process was very easy. Jose was enthusiastic about sharing his expertise. As a relative newby I learnt a lot. A very early start for me at 6am but worth it. Thank you.
5/5 by John Mackieson
Melbourne Photography Group
20-2-2021
This was a great event with personalised guidance from experienced instructor and learnt new tips n tricks. This 2 hours session definitely has added to my learning. Instructor Jose helped explain some of the basis Concepts and additionally provided tips how to deal with practical scenarios e.g. Low light situations etc. Overall great session. Location was great too.
5/5 by Ninad Pethkar
Melbourne Photography Group
24-2-2021
I thought it was a street photography day but the teacher kept showing us stuff like we were in a beginners class. No walking around photographing people in the city very disappointing.
3/5 by Dian Norton
Melbourne Photography Group
27-2-2021
Jose gave helpful hints about composition, light and telling a story. It h week lord to make me think before taking my next photo.
5/5 by Leone Wheeler
Melbourne Photography Group
28-2-2021
Jose gave helpful hints about composition, light and telling a story. It h week lord to make me think before taking my next photo.
5/5 by Leone Wheeler
Melbourne Photography Group
28-2-2021
Jose gave helpful hints about composition, light and telling a story. It h week lord to make me think before taking my next photo.
5/5 by Leone Wheeler
Melbourne Photography Group
28-2-2021
Jose gave helpful hints about composition, light and telling a story. It h week lord to make me think before taking my next photo.
5/5 by Leone Wheeler
Melbourne Photography Group
28-2-2021
Jose gave helpful hints about composition, light and telling a story. It h week lord to make me think before taking my next photo.
5/5 by Leone Wheeler
Melbourne Photography Group
28-2-2021
Jose gave helpful hints about composition, light and telling a story. It h week lord to make me think before taking my next photo.
5/5 by Leone Wheeler
Melbourne Photography Group
28-2-2021
Jose was easygoing, very knowledgable and provided some valuable insights. I didn't think the locations or the exercisers helped to explore the subject of street photography very much.
4/5 by John Mackieson
Melbourne Photography Group
4-3-2021
Melbourne Photography Group
20-12-2020
Jose led a nicely structured photography program, leading us through use of light, leading lines, curves and composition. The group size was perfect, with Jose giving every participant individual time during the morning's session.
5/5 by David Telford
Melbourne Photography Group
20-12-2020
Very nice and informative
4/5 by Ninad Pethkar
Melbourne Photography Group
20-12-2020
Really enjoyed the Street photography meet up with Jose. He was very informative and had lots of suggestions and tips
5/5 by Colleen Singleton
Melbourne Photography Group
10-1-2021
Great - relaxed format, commenced on time, efficient use of time. Jose is lovely, communicates well, very approachable and encouraging.
4/5 by Carolyn Kelly
Melbourne Photography Group
10-1-2021
An enjoyable workshop and the instructor explained himself well. It was a good opportunity to learn about street photography techniques, and to apply those during the workshop. Recommended for anyone who wants to explore street photography
5/5 by Shaun St. Clair
Melbourne Photography Group
11-1-2021
Possibly the best $35 I've spent. Jose was knowledgeable, approachable and delivered the content in an easy to understand and practical way.
5/5 by Brett Rawlings
Melbourne Photography Group
11-1-2021
Josee was knowledgeable and a really nice guy.
5/5 by Meetup - david willison
Melbourne Photography Group
23-1-2021
I thought it was very good. I learnt how to shoot better photos, and I learnt more about my camera.
4/5 by John Kingsford
Melbourne Photography Group
25-1-2021
Jose was very friendly and helpful
3/5 by Emily Lomax
Melbourne Photography Group
6-2-2021
1. The event was good! 2. Jose has given us opportunities to try to use different shutter speeds to shoot still & moving objects, interesting aspects of lines in photography, light compensation it makes & using different lens to do portraits, and rule of 3rds. Learnt a few things 3. He also checked the photos taken by each one of us, and given us some feedback & patiently answered our questions
4/5 by Cindy
Melbourne Photography Group
7-2-2021
Jose was great. Great but of thoery & practical examples.
4/5 by Meetup - Chris McKenzie
Melbourne Photography Group
7-2-2021
Jose was great. Great but of thoery & practical examples.
4/5 by Meetup - Chris McKenzie
Melbourne Photography Group
7-2-2021
The booking process was very easy. Jose was enthusiastic about sharing his expertise. As a relative newby I learnt a lot. A very early start for me at 6am but worth it. Thank you.
5/5 by John Mackieson
Melbourne Photography Group
20-2-2021
This was a great event with personalised guidance from experienced instructor and learnt new tips n tricks. This 2 hours session definitely has added to my learning. Instructor Jose helped explain some of the basis Concepts and additionally provided tips how to deal with practical scenarios e.g. Low light situations etc. Overall great session. Location was great too.
5/5 by Ninad Pethkar
Melbourne Photography Group
24-2-2021
I thought it was a street photography day but the teacher kept showing us stuff like we were in a beginners class. No walking around photographing people in the city very disappointing.
3/5 by Dian Norton
Melbourne Photography Group
27-2-2021
Jose gave helpful hints about composition, light and telling a story. It h week lord to make me think before taking my next photo.
5/5 by Leone Wheeler
Melbourne Photography Group
28-2-2021
Jose gave helpful hints about composition, light and telling a story. It h week lord to make me think before taking my next photo.
5/5 by Leone Wheeler
Melbourne Photography Group
28-2-2021
Jose gave helpful hints about composition, light and telling a story. It h week lord to make me think before taking my next photo.
5/5 by Leone Wheeler
Melbourne Photography Group
28-2-2021
Jose gave helpful hints about composition, light and telling a story. It h week lord to make me think before taking my next photo.
5/5 by Leone Wheeler
Melbourne Photography Group
28-2-2021
Jose gave helpful hints about composition, light and telling a story. It h week lord to make me think before taking my next photo.
5/5 by Leone Wheeler
Melbourne Photography Group
28-2-2021
Jose gave helpful hints about composition, light and telling a story. It h week lord to make me think before taking my next photo.
5/5 by Leone Wheeler
Melbourne Photography Group
28-2-2021
Jose was easygoing, very knowledgable and provided some valuable insights. I didn't think the locations or the exercisers helped to explore the subject of street photography very much.
4/5 by John Mackieson
Melbourne Photography Group
4-3-2021
5/5 by Jenna Currie
Melbourne Photography Group
6-3-2021
I found the tutorial bit at the start very helpful and Jose always provides good constructive feedback. This is the second event I have joined with Jose as the host and it wont be the last!
5/5 by Cheryl Densley
Melbourne Photography Group
3-5-2021
Very good, i learnt some new techniques etc..
4/5 by Denise Truscott
Melbourne Photography Group
12-5-2021
Well planned session with balance of theory and practice.
5/5 by Lyn O'grady
Melbourne Photography Group
17-4-2021
Jose is an excellent street photography instructor, and the street photography workshops are a really enjoyable experience. He explains the required techniques well and offers encouraging suggestions throughout the workshops. Recommended for anyone who wants to explore street photography.
5/5 by Shaun St. Clair
Melbourne Photography Group
19-4-2021
Loved the technique of under exposed! It has created such a dramatic effect if used well. Very happy Jose has taught this!
5/5 by Cindy Hu
Melbourne Photography Group
24-5-2021
It was good to get out and feel inspired
4/5 by Jane Moyle
Melbourne Photography Group
20-6-2021
Melbourne Photography Group
6-3-2021
I found the tutorial bit at the start very helpful and Jose always provides good constructive feedback. This is the second event I have joined with Jose as the host and it wont be the last!
5/5 by Cheryl Densley
Melbourne Photography Group
3-5-2021
Very good, i learnt some new techniques etc..
4/5 by Denise Truscott
Melbourne Photography Group
12-5-2021
Well planned session with balance of theory and practice.
5/5 by Lyn O'grady
Melbourne Photography Group
17-4-2021
Jose is an excellent street photography instructor, and the street photography workshops are a really enjoyable experience. He explains the required techniques well and offers encouraging suggestions throughout the workshops. Recommended for anyone who wants to explore street photography.
5/5 by Shaun St. Clair
Melbourne Photography Group
19-4-2021
Loved the technique of under exposed! It has created such a dramatic effect if used well. Very happy Jose has taught this!
5/5 by Cindy Hu
Melbourne Photography Group
24-5-2021
It was good to get out and feel inspired
4/5 by Jane Moyle
Melbourne Photography Group
20-6-2021