"Seeing Differently"
A 6-Week Composition Course for Nature & Wildlife Photographers
Learn how to simplify your photographs, guide the viewer’s eye, and create images that feel balanced and intentional — without complicated techniques or new equipment.
No advanced technical knowledge is required — the course focuses on simple, practical ways to improve how you compose your photographs.
📅 Course begins Monday, 13th April 2026
💻 Weekly online lessons
💬 Optional live discussion sessions
🌏 Open to photographers worldwide
Your investment: $125 AUD
Before you go and place your order, this comes with a big fat word of warning... you may experience a huge increase in your enjoyment of your photography!!
A Familiar Frustration
Many photographers struggle with one fundamental issue that keeps them stuck. And it isn't solved by buying more expensive gear! Before I tell you what it is (and there's a simple fix), does this sound familiar?
You’re out in nature. You see a beautiful moment. You take the photograph. But when you look at the image later, something doesn’t quite feel right.
Perhaps the frame feels busy. Perhaps the subject isn’t as clear as you hoped. Perhaps the image doesn’t capture the feeling of the moment.
Most of the time, this isn’t about camera settings.
It’s about composition — learning to see the scene more clearly before pressing the shutter.
That’s what this course is designed to help with.
What This Course Is About
Seeing Differently is a relaxed six-week learning experience designed for photographers who want to improve their composition in a thoughtful and practical way.
Each week explores a simple idea that can transform how you approach a photograph.
You’ll learn how to:
• simplify a scene
• guide the viewer’s eye
• create balance in your images
• add depth and dimension
• compose photographs with greater intention
The aim isn’t perfection.
It’s learning to see more clearly and enjoy photography more deeply.
How the Course Works
The course runs over six weeks.
Each week you’ll receive:
🎥 A short video lesson (20–30 minutes)
📷 A gentle photography exercise to try during the week
💬 Access to a private online group for discussion and sharing
There will also be three optional live sessions where we’ll look at photographs together and talk through what works and why.
All sessions will be recorded so you can watch later if the time zone doesn’t suit you.
You can move through the material at your own pace.
What We'll Explore Each Week
Week 1 – Learning to See Again
Slowing down and noticing what’s really happening in the frame.
Week 2 – Simplicity & Visual Clarity
How removing distractions strengthens your subject.
Week 3 – Guiding the Viewer’s Eye
Using contrast, light and lines to direct attention.
Week 4 – Balance & Visual Weight
Why some images feel stable, and others feel unsettled.
Week 5 – Depth & Layers
Creating dimension using foreground, middle ground and background.
Week 6 – Composing with Intention
Bringing everything together and developing your personal approach.
Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal if:
• You enjoy photographing nature or wildlife
• You’d like to improve your composition skills
• You appreciate structured learning at a relaxed pace
• You enjoy reflecting on photographs and discussing ideas
• You want thoughtful guidance without technical overwhelm
You do not need advanced technical knowledge to take part.
About Your Instructor
Graham Elliott is a wildlife photographer with a strong passion for wildlife conservation. Proceeds from his print sales support two conservation programmes, and he is actively involved in a third. Alongside his conservation work, he enjoys helping photographers develop their skills so they can fully enjoy photography as a creative outlet.
He is a mentor with We Are Observers in Sydney and was formerly a mentor with Canon Collective. Since 2022, he has hosted a weekly podcast exploring wildlife conservation while sharing ideas to help photographers improve their craft.
Through his teaching, Graham focuses on helping photographers slow down, see more clearly, and create stronger, more thoughtful images.
Course Details
📅 Start Date: Monday, 13th April 2026
⏱ Duration: 6 weeks
🎥 Weekly recorded lessons
💬 Private discussion group
📷 Gentle weekly exercises
🎤 Three optional live sessions (recordings available)
Your investment: $125 AUD
A Final Thought
Photography often improves not through more equipment or more complicated techniques, but through learning to slow down and see more clearly. If you're really serious about improving your photography, you have to make a choice right now while you still have the option.
If you’d like to spend six weeks exploring these ideas in a thoughtful and supportive environment, you’d be very welcome to join us.
Registration closes on the 10th April so that everyone can begin together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an advanced camera?
No. Any camera is fine, including smartphones.
Are the live sessions mandatory?
No. They are optional, and recordings will be available.
What if I live in a different time zone?
All lessons are recorded, and live sessions can be watched later.
How much time will the course require each week?
Most participants spend about 1–2 hours per week watching the lesson and trying the exercise.
Can I get feedback on my images?
Yes. You can submit images ahead of the live sessions or put them in the course Facebook group.
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