Learn how to turn your own photos into believable composites — even if you don’t know where to start.
Most people try to build composites by forcing any photo to fit, and the results often look cut-and-paste. The problem usually comes down to mismatched lighting, angles, or backgrounds.
This workshop gives you the essential skills to avoid those frustrations. You’ll learn how to choose and prepare photos that actually work, and the simple steps to combine them into a natural-looking composite image.
I know the struggle firsthand. When I first began, I thought I could just grab a favourite photo and create — but most of my shots weren’t suited. The light, the angles, the clutter all worked against me. After a lot of trial and error, I learned what really matters. That’s why I’m passionate about teaching this step — it will save you the same frustration and open up a whole new world of creativity.
What You’ll Learn
How to choose the right photos for composites — what works, what doesn’t, and why.
Background basics — spotting images that make strong foundations for composites.
Selections that blend — simple techniques to cut out subjects cleanly.
Composition principles — how to place elements so the image feels natural.
Colour matching — getting tones to line up so parts look like one photo.
Lighting direction — how to recognise and adjust light so everything fits together.
How to start building a small stash of photos that will make future composites easier.
What’s included:
Session 1 – Live Kick-Off (1 hour)
We’ll start live with an introduction to composite imagery. I’ll show you what kinds of photos work (and which don’t), share simple examples, and answer your first questions.
👉 If you can’t make the live session, you’ll still receive the full recording to watch in your own time.Session 2 – Recorded Lesson (1.5 hours)
After the live session, you’ll receive a step-by-step pre-recorded lesson. This is where you’ll learn the core skills — background choice, clean selections, composition basics, colour matching, and lighting direction. You can pause, rewatch, and practice at your own pace.
Extras:
A printable Composites checklist to guide you
A 10% discount code for any digital product in my shop (sent in your follow-up email).
Why this format?
We’ll start live so you get the bigger picture first — what to look for, which photos actually work, and the common mistakes to avoid. That way you’ll know what really matters before you get into the step-by-step lesson
With the recorded lessons you learn at your own pace: pause, practise, and rewatch without the pressure of keeping up in real time.
Price & Booking
Early Bird Special: $75 AUD — book by October 7 to save $25
Standard Price: $100 AUD — applies from October 8
Spaces are limited to 10 participants (minimum of 4 required).
Click the booking button to secure your spot.
Who It’s For
Photographers who want to move beyond single-image edits and explore composites.
Creatives who love the idea of composites but don’t yet have the right photos to work with.
Anyone ready to start building a small library of photos that can become the foundation of future composites.
Additional Details
Live session: Delivered via Zoom
Recorded content: Streamed on Vimeo with lifetime access
I’m based in Sydney, Australia (AEST). You can use this time zone converter to find the time in your area.