Photography for Beginners | NDIS Art Mentoring Program

📷 Photography for Beginners

Learn to Capture Stories Through the Lens

Photography gives participants a fun and rewarding way to explore the world around them while developing new technical and creative skills. In this supportive 6-week online program, participants learn how to take meaningful photos using either a DSLR camera or a smartphone — whatever they already have access to.

This program is ideal for participants who enjoy being outdoors, noticing details, and building confidence through learning a practical skill.

✨ What Participants Will Learn

✅ How to take clear, well-composed photos
✅ Understanding lighting, angles & focus
✅ Telling stories through photography
✅ Basic editing to enhance images
✅ Safe and confident photo sharing online
✅ Creating a small photo collection to keep

Every session builds skills step-by-step, with encouragement and achievements celebrated along the way.

✅ NDIS Funding Eligibility

Supports independence, confidence, and community engagement through a creative employment-aligned skill:

Capacity Building → Finding & Keeping a Job
✔ Builds digital skills and creative thinking
✔ Supports future creative employment pathways

Capacity Building → Increased Social & Community Participation
✔ Encourages participants to explore their environment
✔ Supports confidence through structured activities

🧠 Goal Alignment Example

“To develop photography skills so I can confidently take and share my own photos and explore creative work opportunities.”

📅 Program Format

Duration: 60 minutes per week
Length: 6 weeks
Delivery: Online 1:1 mentoring or small group sessions
Cost: $720 (NDIS invoice available)

Why This Program Matters

📸 Promotes independence and decision-making
🌍 Encourages curiosity and exploration
💬 Builds confidence and storytelling skills
💼 Supports creative employment pathways (content creation, art prints, social media)

Participants finish with a portfolio of images they can proudly share or print.

Interested in Joining?

If you support someone who loves being creative and wants to develop practical skills with real-world potential — this program is a brilliant choice.

📩 Enquire today to reserve a place
Unlock confidence — one snapshot at a time