12:30-3:00pm
Wednesday 2 September 2026
Riverside Market
Smartphone Photography
Street detail, reflections, people, and the movement of the city.
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NZ$149 incl. GST
Photo walk and guided editing
Intro to Photography in the Field
Small-group photo walks through spectacular Christchurch and its surrounds: noticing light, place, feeling, and the reason a moment asks to be photographed.
The idea
The photograph starts before the button.
This is a practical class, but it is also about attention.
We will take our time, look at what pulls us in, make photographs, and talk about what each image is trying to hold.
After the walk, we will settle into a quiet space and edit together, identifying key moments and editing decisions that help your photographs say more of what you saw and felt.
Format
A walk, a pause, then an edit.
Time
12:30-3:00pm for each listed session.
Group size
Maximum four students, so the class stays personal.
Session flow
Photo walk first, then guided editing and discussion.
Weather
Outdoor route, with a sensible morning weather call.
Upcoming sessions
Three more small groups.
If these dates, times, or locations do not suit you, more sessions will be coming.
12:30-3:00pm
Wednesday 9 September 2026
Sumner
Smartphone Photography
Sea air, horizon lines, texture, light, and atmosphere.
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NZ$149 incl. GST
12:30-3:00pm
Wednesday 16 September 2026
Hagley Park
Smartphone Photography
Trees, early spring light, quiet paths, and composing with space.
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NZ$149 incl. GST
Price is NZ$149 per person, GST included. After booking, you will receive a Stripe receipt straight away. Monica will follow up with a personal confirmation email, including the exact meeting point and any final details, before the session.
Details
Before you book.
Prerequisite
Completion of Monica's smartphone photography fundamentals class, or equivalent experience.
Weather
Monica will make the weather call by 8:30am on the morning of the class. If the weather is poor, the session will be cancelled or rescheduled. We do not need to go out in bad weather.
Cancellations
Because each session has only four places, please give as much notice as possible if you cannot attend. Cancellations more than 48 hours before the class can be refunded or moved to a future date, less any unrecoverable payment fees. Stripe processing fees are not returned, and card refunds can take around 5-10 business days to appear. Cancellations within 48 hours and no-shows are not normally refundable.
Bring
A fully charged smartphone, any editing app you already like to use, comfortable shoes, and warm layers for being outdoors.