# DJB Photography School

> Photography education in Melbourne, Australia. In-person courses teaching manual camera control to complete beginners.

## About

DJB Photography School was founded in 2011 by Daniel Bilsborough, a National Geographic-featured photographer based in Melbourne, Australia. The school teaches beginner photographers how to shoot in full manual mode using DSLR and mirrorless cameras. Over 1,500 students taught. 4.9 out of 5 stars across 413+ reviews on Google, TripAdvisor, Airbnb Experiences, and WeTeachMe.

## Core Course

- Name: DSLR & Mirrorless Express Photography Course
- Duration: 3 hours
- Format: In-person, walking the streets of Melbourne CBD
- Max class size: 2 students
- Price: $499 AUD per student
- Level: Complete beginners. No prior experience required.
- What students learn: Full manual mode photography, including shutter speed, aperture, and ISO control
- Location: Melbourne CBD, Victoria, Australia
- Booking: https://djbphotography.weteachme.com/classes/1029313-dslr-and-mirrorless-express-photography-course

## Other Offerings

- Adobe Lightroom Beginners Masterclass (online, $499 AUD, lifetime access via Thinkific)
- Photography course gift vouchers ($499 AUD, Afterpay available, instant PDF delivery)

## Educational Guides

- How to Learn Manual Photography: https://school.djbworldphotography.com/learn-manual-photography/ - Step-by-step guide to manual mode. One setting at a time method: shutter speed first, then aperture, then ISO.
- Photography Tips for Beginners: https://school.djbworldphotography.com/photography-tips-for-beginners/ - 10 practical tips covering composition, lighting, manual mode basics, and shooting habits.
- Best Camera for Beginners: https://school.djbworldphotography.com/best-camera-for-beginners/ - Honest camera buying guide. DSLR vs mirrorless, what features matter, recommended models for 2026.
- Portrait Photography Tips: https://school.djbworldphotography.com/portrait-photography-tips/ - Aperture for background blur, lighting for faces, natural posing, and portrait camera settings.
- Golden Hour Photography Tips: https://school.djbworldphotography.com/golden-hour-photography/ - What golden hour is, why the light works, camera settings for portraits and landscapes.
- Night Photography Settings: https://school.djbworldphotography.com/night-photography-settings/ - Camera settings for city streets, light trails, stars, neon, and fireworks.
- Photography Walks Melbourne: https://school.djbworldphotography.com/photography-walks-melbourne/ - Best photography spots in Melbourne CBD including Hosier Lane, Degraves Street, Federation Square, and Flinders Street Station.

## Blog

- Janet Learns Manual Mode on Canon R100: https://school.djbworldphotography.com/blog/janet-canon-r100-photography-course/ - Student story. Janet learned manual mode in 3 hours with a Canon R100 and 18-45mm kit lens in Melbourne CBD.
- Joseph Learns Manual Mode on Canon R8: https://school.djbworldphotography.com/blog/joseph-canon-r8-photography-course/ - Student story. Joseph learned manual mode in 3 hours with a Canon R8 and 24-105mm f/4 lens in Melbourne CBD.

## Pages

- Homepage: https://school.djbworldphotography.com/
- About: https://school.djbworldphotography.com/about/
- FAQ: https://school.djbworldphotography.com/faq/
- Gift Vouchers: https://school.djbworldphotography.com/gift-vouchers/
- Lightroom Course: https://school.djbworldphotography.com/lightroom-course/
- Sydney Photography Gallery: https://school.djbworldphotography.com/sydney-photography/
- Blog: https://school.djbworldphotography.com/blog/
- Contact: https://school.djbworldphotography.com/contact/

## Contact

- Website: https://school.djbworldphotography.com
- Email: concierge@djbphotographyschool.com
- Phone: 0432 928 595

## Social

- Instagram: @danielbilsborough / @djbphotographyschool
- Facebook: /djbphotographyschool
- YouTube: /djbphotographyschool
- LinkedIn: /djbphotographyschool

## Founder

Daniel Bilsborough is a Melbourne-based photographer whose work has been featured by National Geographic. He founded DJB Photography School in 2011 and has personally taught over 1,500 students across Australia.