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Are you ready to master your camera once and for all?

WHAT IS THIS COURSE?

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TAKE A PEEK INSIDE THE COURSE

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WHO IS THIS COURSE PERFECT FOR?

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I was wondering…

➳   Have you ever uttered the words “I would love to learn photography” ? ➳   Do you own a Digital SLR camera that’s been sitting neglected + unloved in your cupboard collecting dust for months? Years even? ➳   Have you played around with the features on your camera but feel frustrated and overwhelmed by all the buttons? ➳   Do you want to capture those fleeting ‘firsts’ of your little ones? ➳   Are you about to go on a big trip and want to capture your once-in-a-lifetime adventure and create stunning frame-worthy photographs? ➳   Does the thought of nailing the visual content for your website, blog or social media flood you with excitement and relief? ➳   Have you been dreaming of becoming a professional photographer but don’t know where to start?

If you answered YES! to any of these questions, this is the course for you.

I created this course with goal kicking intentions to make Digital SLR photography appetising + easy-to-digest to get you mastering manual mode like a pro from anywhere in the world.

And the best part? You get LIFETIME ACCESS to the course. We all have busy lives so you’re welcome to  work your way through the course content at your own pace.

SO WHAT DOES THE COURSE COVER?

Click on each module heading to see what we’ll cover together!

MODULE 1: UNDERSTANDING THE EXPOSURE TRIANGLE Expand
  • Master the nuts and bolts on your Digital SLR camera
  • Develop a “human” rather than “tech head” understanding of depth of field, aperture, shutter speed and ISO without all the techno babble and that will actually make sense to you
  • Discover how to achieve a beautifully blurred out background in your shots
  • Conquer my favourite secret weapon – The Light Meter
  • Learn my “Lock Off” technique
  • Take part in practical exercises + photo challenges to test your newfound skills
  • Photo Challenge and Cheat Sheets for Keeps
MODULE 2: COMPOSITION + LIGHTING SECRETS Expand
  • Come out in the field with me (virtually) and witness how I conduct 3 different portrait sessions
  • Learn the rules of composition (and then how to break them)
  • Develop your creative ‘eye’ to nail that quintessential photo
  • Learn the secrets to posing your subject and the tricks to take winning portraits
  • Delve into my go-to lighting tricks
  • Master the art of focus pulling and how to really make your subject pop!
  • Photo Challenge and Cheat Sheets for Keeps
MODULE 3: POST PRODUCTION MAGIC Expand
  • As a reward for making it half way, I will literally be giving away my photo post production secrets
  • Learn how to inject your creative sparkle into your photos after you’ve taken them
  • Get an exclusive step by step look at how I edit a number of photos from beginning to end
  • Develop the skills to create a frame-worthy finished product
  • Get familiar with an editing program that doesn’t break your bank account
  • Photo Challenge and Cheat Sheets for Keeps
MODULE 4: THE PHOTOGRAPHY COCKTAIL Expand
  • Find out the top 12 mistakes beginner photographers make (so you don’t do the same!)
  • Get a peek inside my camera bag and the tools I can’t live without
  • Gain access to my nifty ‘Before you take a photo’ checklist
  • Meet the pro photographers who inspire me as I interview them for all their photography juice!
  • Be invited to take part in the GEMMA PEANUT 15 DAY “AWAKEN PHOTO CHALLENGE” reserved exclusively for graduates! #shutterbugclub
  • Photo Challenge and Cheat Sheets for Keeps
BONUS MODULES! Expand

And it ain’t over yet! The fun continues with THREE bonus modules diving deep into social media, the crazy world of lenses and the business of photography. 

But who the heck is
Gemma Peanut?

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WHAT PEEPS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE COURSE

I have had my camera since 2009 and have never taken it off auto. I wanted to be able to take quality travel photos and portraits and now I am confident enough to do that! It is very liberating to have control over the photos that I want to take.

Jessica Ryles
Camera: Canon 500D
Sydney, Australia

Photography 101 course
2016-11-14T21:09:29+11:00

Jessica Ryles
Camera: Canon 500D
Sydney, Australia

I have had my camera since 2009 and have never taken it off auto. I wanted to be able to take quality travel photos and portraits and now I am confident enough to do that! It is very liberating to have control over the photos that I want to take.
You have changed so many lives through photography especially mine, you've given me so much confidence & something to look forward to everyday with photography! Thank you for all the wonderful hard work you put into this course & making everything so simple but most importantly lots of fun!

Layal Nassouh
Sydney, Australia

 

Photography 101 course
2017-09-05T11:46:58+10:00

Layal Nassouh
Sydney, Australia

 

You have changed so many lives through photography especially mine, you've given me so much confidence & something to look forward to everyday with photography! Thank you for all the wonderful hard work you put into this course & making everything so simple but most importantly lots of fun!
Thank you Gemma for evoking my creative spirit and inspiring me to pick up my camera again. I loved the way you guided me through the content, and how it allowed me to stop - start - rewind - pause - and reflect. I absolutely recommend this course to those who are ready to capture life's beautiful mess.

Edwina Harvey
Camera: Nikon D3400
Melbourne, Australia

Photography 101 course
2017-04-18T12:14:18+10:00

Edwina Harvey
Camera: Nikon D3400
Melbourne, Australia

Thank you Gemma for evoking my creative spirit and inspiring me to pick up my camera again. I loved the way you guided me through the content, and how it allowed me to stop - start - rewind - pause - and reflect. I absolutely recommend this course to those who are ready to capture life's beautiful mess.
I just want to say thank you, I loved this course - I don't want to become a professional, I just want to be able to stop and actually see things. Now with a camera in my hands I am constantly looking and I am happy with that.

Melinda Zsigmond
Camera: Canon EOS 1300D
Hungary, Budapest

Photography 101 course
2016-11-14T21:18:08+11:00

Melinda Zsigmond
Camera: Canon EOS 1300D
Hungary, Budapest

I just want to say thank you, I loved this course - I don't want to become a professional, I just want to be able to stop and actually see things. Now with a camera in my hands I am constantly looking and I am happy with that.
I can't overstate enough how grateful I am - this course has seriously enriched my life and given me such a buzz about the future. I've connected with loads of wonderful people, been inspired by their beautiful photos and unique take on things, and most importantly actually learned to shoot in manual mode!

Justine Fraser
Camera: Nikon D3400
Glasgow, Scotland

Photography 101 course
2017-09-05T10:58:18+10:00

Justine Fraser
Camera: Nikon D3400
Glasgow, Scotland

I can't overstate enough how grateful I am - this course has seriously enriched my life and given me such a buzz about the future. I've connected with loads of wonderful people, been inspired by their beautiful photos and unique take on things, and most importantly actually learned to shoot in manual mode!
With many online course it seems they are sold to you, they get your money, then you never hear from them again. The fact that you are so active in the Shutterbug Club definitely puts your course leaps and bounds ahead.

Laura Walker
Camera: Canon 600D
Ocean Grove, Australia

Photography 101 course
2016-11-14T18:53:08+11:00

Laura Walker
Camera: Canon 600D
Ocean Grove, Australia

With many online course it seems they are sold to you, they get your money, then you never hear from them again. The fact that you are so active in the Shutterbug Club definitely puts your course leaps and bounds ahead.
I have always loved taking photos. I have been a radio & tv journalist for 20 years and would love to add photo journalism to my skills. Capturing wonderful stories about anything in a single shot makes me feel so alive and happy. I absolutely would love to become a professional photographer and thanks to this course, now have the courage to do so.

Kate Arnott
Camera: Sony A6000
Melbourne, Australia

Photography 101 course
2016-11-14T21:14:55+11:00

Kate Arnott
Camera: Sony A6000
Melbourne, Australia

I have always loved taking photos. I have been a radio & tv journalist for 20 years and would love to add photo journalism to my skills. Capturing wonderful stories about anything in a single shot makes me feel so alive and happy. I absolutely would love to become a professional photographer and thanks to this course, now have the courage to do so.
It's been the best learning experience I've ever had, bar none. Doing your course was like having a light-bulb moment every week. I cannot thank you enough for being so open and sharing your experience in photography with me.

Alison McMath
Camera: Canon D3300
Manchester, UK

Photography 101 course
2016-11-14T18:51:20+11:00

Alison McMath
Camera: Canon D3300
Manchester, UK

It's been the best learning experience I've ever had, bar none. Doing your course was like having a light-bulb moment every week. I cannot thank you enough for being so open and sharing your experience in photography with me.
I just want to thank you again for putting this course together. I've wanted to learn how to shoot in manual mode for so long and now I finally have the knowledge and confidence to leave auto behind!

Melissa Ng
Camera: Canon EOS 1300D
Sydney, Australia

Photography 101 course
2016-11-14T18:52:27+11:00

Melissa Ng
Camera: Canon EOS 1300D
Sydney, Australia

I just want to thank you again for putting this course together. I've wanted to learn how to shoot in manual mode for so long and now I finally have the knowledge and confidence to leave auto behind!
Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into creating this course. It has been so enjoyable, rewarding, and encouraging. I can't wait to put my new found skills to good use – my kids better get used to me having my camera on hand!

Megan Craig
Camera: Canon 600D
Geelong, Australia

Photography 101 course
2016-11-14T21:13:22+11:00

Megan Craig
Camera: Canon 600D
Geelong, Australia

Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into creating this course. It has been so enjoyable, rewarding, and encouraging. I can't wait to put my new found skills to good use – my kids better get used to me having my camera on hand!
I have found a new passion! A big thank you from Switzerland to Sydney. You are a great person 🙂

Sara Nicosia
Camera: Canon EOS 70D
Aargau, Switzerland

Photography 101 course
2016-11-14T21:17:12+11:00

Sara Nicosia
Camera: Canon EOS 70D
Aargau, Switzerland

I have found a new passion! A big thank you from Switzerland to Sydney. You are a great person 🙂
Thank you for producing such a wonderful place to learn a new skill and be supported. I loved how clear and concise the course was. There was no jargon, just simple terms, and it was delivered brilliantly. I can now confidently use my DSLR!!

Ashleigh O’Kane
Camera: Nikon D3100
Brisbane, Australia

Photography 101 course
2016-11-14T21:10:16+11:00

Ashleigh O’Kane
Camera: Nikon D3100
Brisbane, Australia

Thank you for producing such a wonderful place to learn a new skill and be supported. I loved how clear and concise the course was. There was no jargon, just simple terms, and it was delivered brilliantly. I can now confidently use my DSLR!!
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Why THIS course and not OTHER photography courses?

  • LIFETIME ACCESS TO THE COURSE

    Including access to all future course updates! This means you don’t have to worry if timing isn’t perfect, you can simply log in and watch the training videos whenever you like.

  • EXCLUSIVE SHUTTERBUG CLUB

    A huge hit amongst past students! The Facebook Shutterbug Club is a community of fellow aspiring photographers just like you, sharing their progress, passion and ideas. And receive direct feedback from Gemma Peanut.

  • I AM WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

    No seriously, I’m not going to lump you with a load of information and leave you for dust. I will be on this journey with you for 4 weeks to guide you through your photography experience.

  • THE 4-WEEK MODEL

    Did you know it takes 4 weeks to break or make a new habit? Trust me, you’ll be thinking, living and dreaming like a photographer after I’m done with you.

  • DRIP-FED, SCHEDULED LESSON DELIVERY

    I will give you NEW content each week rather than dumping all the content on you in one go! Because I believe in real time learning where we are all in it together absorbing each module at the same pace and giving timely feedback relevant to the whole group.

  • MY PHOTOGRAPHY SECRETS

    I will literally be giving you the tips that pro photographers try to keep to themselves. These are the formulas I’ve used successfully time and time again.

  • THIS COURSE IS NOT A SNOOZE FEST!

    It’s action packed with creative teaching techniques and weekly photo challenges. This is not a boring, tedious, lecture style course. Too many of those out there in the world. #Yawn. You’ll get to watch and learn how to become a photographer while unlocking your own creative potential!

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