RISK-TAKNG AS A FREELANCER — Pursuing a creative career is a demanding task that constantly challenges the artist. It isn't a case of asking what are you willing to do to succeed, rather, what are you willing to sacrifice. Presented by Canon

FILM PHOTOGRAPHY AND WORDS BY WOMEN IN INDIE PRINT — Aliki Smith, She Shoots Film, shares her experiences in transitioning from photographer to publisher and her passion to support women's film photography and writing through print media.

FROM PRESS PHOTOGRAPHER TO ANIMAL/EQUINE SPECIALIST — Nicole Emanuel will take you through a fascinating visual seminar on her career spanning 15 years as a full-time press photographer, and a further ten years as a specialist in horses and animals. Presented by Fujifilm.

CONNECTING WITH PORTRAITS — Where to start with portrait work? Get some insight into Smith's background and journey with Olympus and why he loves using Olympus gear. Presented by Olympus.

NIKON MIRRORLESS Z7 IN THE FASHION AND CREATIVE WORLD — Learn from Karen Woo, Melbourne Fashion, Street Style and Editorial photographer. Known for her editorial, fashion campaign and street style work, Woo is a prolific blogger and will discuss everything between Fashion and Creative. Presented by Nikon.

The streets of Melbourne are an ideal location to test out new gear in a real world environment. On Saturday 13 October, michaels brings all the biggest brands in photography on...
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Roam the city and complete 6 photo challenges.

Time to get friendly with film. Take a walk over 36 exposures on this expert-guided exploration of the streets and laneways of Melbourne. Our in-house film experts unravel the mystery of shooting 35mm film.

Are you looking for an opportunity to try out some new gear with some great subjects and studio lighting? To celebrate springtime, we're bringing you a diverse ...

Have you ever wanted to see inside a professional darkroom and photo laboratory? Join us on a guided tour of our facilities and learn what happens behind the scenes and meet our lab technicians.

Surround yourself with your favourite memories. Canon will be showing off their range of professional photo printers at the Canon Print Hub on Level 1 at michaels during Melbourne's Photo Show. 

See life through the lens of a sports or wildlife photographer! Super-telephoto lenses are a great way to get intimate with subjects which are very far away such as athletes at a sporting match or animals on safari.