Teaching the art of photography on the Bellarine and beyond

SINCE 2013, the Bellarine Peninsula’s own Brendan Waites from Ocean Grove Camera & Photo has been teaching people how to take photos.

Brendan’s passion for photography, his relaxed and friendly nature and his deep understanding of all things was photography are the perfect recipe to help people become better photographers.

“My journey with photography began with a simple point-and-shoot camera,” Brendan said.

“What started as a hobby soon blossomed into a passion, and eventually, a way of life.

“I’ve spent countless hours learning the technical aspects, experimenting with different styles, and refining my own artistic vision.

Courses are offered for people coming in at an entry level through to those with years of experience.

“Now, I feel incredibly fortunate to be able to pass that knowledge on to others.”

Brendan runs workshops and photo tours out of his Ocean Grove store and he loves teaching people.

From entry level courses to the brand-new range of photo-tours, including a fantastic four-day Bellarine tour, where Brendan gets participants to some stunning local landscape photography opportunities at the right time, there is a workshop or photo-tour for everyone.

There is zero experience required. From folks unpacking a brand-new camera for the first time, to photographers with years of experience and know-how, Brendan can get them shooting like a pro.

The workshops are also about getting people to open their eyes to the world around them and see details they may have missed before.

Brendan also offers all-inclusive photo-tours to the Great Ocean Road, the Murray and Mallee regions, Tasmania’s stunning Tarkine region, Cradle Mountain and East Coast.

He is also one of the instructors at the world-famous Bright Festival of Photography held in Victoria’s high country each October.

These workshops aren’t just about learning f-stops and shutter speeds. They’re about opening people’s eyes to the world around them, seeing details they might have missed before, and finding each person’s unique way of expressing themselves through photography.

Workshops explore the stunning landscapes of the Bellarine, from the iconic Ocean Grove stairways to Clifton Springs, to Point Lonsdale and more. Each location offers new opportunities to practice, learn, and be inspired.