Canine and Equine Photography Workshops with Allira Fontana and Brooklyn Coverdale
Learn to capture and edit images with two of Australia's most well-renowned canine and equine photographers
Next workshop - TBC possibly June-July 2026
Our workshops are a great way to get hands on experience with some of the best photographers in Australia. We cover so many topics in our workshops from how to position dogs and horses, camera settings, working with natural light, how to scout a location, nailing action images and so much more.
Please fill in the form below to be the first to know when workshops are open. Typically, workshops book out within a week after being released, so for the best chance of securing your spot pre-register is the way to go.
Some of our workshop themes include:
- posing a horse and their owner
- capturing action images of dogs through the water
- action images of horses on long lines
- portraits of dogs amongst the Australian scenery
Fill in the form below to pre-register your interest in upcoming workshops
Your workshop hosts
Allira Fontana
With more than a decade of experience behind the lens, Allira specializes in capturing the authentic personalities of both dogs and horses. Starting off as an equine event photographer, she now focuses on creating stunning portrait images of horses, dogs and the humans who love them dearly.
Brooklyn Coverdale
Brooklyn Coverdale is a self-taught photographer with eight years of experience in equine photography, events, and rural content creation. She has built a successful business capturing the rural industry while balancing life as a mother to her two-year-old. With a practical, hands-on approach, Brooklyn helps photographers refine their skills, improve efficiency, and create impactful images for clients.
Extend your workshop with an editing session
Join our online group editing session after the workshop to refine your skills. Learn to edit photos in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop that truly shine!
Editing session covers:
• Which images to delete and which to keep
• Basic colour adjustments to make images pop
• Cropping images the right way
• How masking can elevate your editing
• Removing flies, photo halters, leashes and distractions
• Exporting images for social media
Editing sessions are held 2-3 days after each workshop at an additional cost of $50. Participants will also receive a recording of the call to watch back and further their learning.
FAQs
What camera do I need?
Workshops are suited to anyone with a DSLR or mirrorless camera. These workshops are unfortunately not suited for smartphone users.
What do I need to bring?
Your camera, any telephoto/zoom lenses, fully charged batteries, empty memory card, comfortable clothing, snacks and water.
Where is the workshop held?
Workshops are located at various locations throughout the North West of Sydney.
What happens if the weather is not ideal?
We will run the workshop as long as it is not raining. If the weather is not favourable, we will have to cancel it and either issue refunds or you can change your workshop to another upcoming one.
Do I need to know how to use my camera?
A basic understanding of your camera settings are ideal, but there is time during the theory section of the workshop where settings will be discussed. Allira and Brooklyn will also be walking amongst the participants during the workshop offering help and advice.
How many people will be at the workshop?
A maximum of 8 participants for this workshop to allow everyone plenty of space while photographing.
Is my partner or friend allowed to come along?
Unfortunately no, only participants who have booked their spot in the workshop can attend. The only exception is if someone under the age of 18 would like to attend with a parent or guardian.
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