This will be an informal and interactive workshop where Colleen and Greg will talk about some of the images on display in the Exhibition and in the process cover topics such as:

• How to develop yourself as a photographer including style, and approaches to photography
• The merits of joining a club, association or regular meet-up group (or forming your own group)
• How to be an ethical and socially responsible photographer
• Developing a Career versus being an enthusiastic Hobbyist
• Hints and tips on taking photographs

Given the variety of cameras and equipment available, there will be limited opportunities to cover ‘how to use your camera. Colleen and Greg will give some general tips in the discussions and answer any technical question as best they can in the time-frame available.

Further details on Colleen’s and Greg’s photography credentials and experiences can be found on their respective websites: ‘About Colleen’ and ‘About Greg’.

From a professional perspective Colleen and Greg are both educators who bring this additional experience to role as the workshop facilitators:

Colleen Mahoney has extensive experience in education with younger people and has experiences working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.  Colleen has been an active photography club member and has also been part of the Macedon Ranges Photography Society Management Committee.

Dr Greg McMillan is an international consultant in postsecondary education with experiences in Australia’s TAFE and University sectors as well as overseas.  Since 2018 Greg has undertaken significant work in Vietnam that required a strong support for gender equity and diversity practices. Greg has also been heavily involved in photography groups and is a past-President of the Australian Photographic Society