6th-8th OCTOBER 2023

Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds

30+

INSTRUCTORS

100+

SESSIONS

3

GLORIOUS DAYS

With over 2000 places on over 100 workshops with over 30 of Australia’s best photographers and instructors, across 3 days BFOP 2023 is set to be bigger, better, crazier and more chaotic than EVER!

We’re delivering you workshops in nearly every genre of photography that you can think of alongside our presentations stages and special events from our brand sponsors. If you’ve been to BFOP before you don’t need to read on, just hit the ‘checkout’ button and be done with it because you know this will be the weekend to define 2023!

More epic than epic, more splindiferous than splendid, more fun than your 8 year old party and more adventure than the Magic Pudding. Excellent instructors, great atmosphere, huge variety of styles and learning.
David Marland
2022
Nick and Matt are clearly insane, thank god! what a brilliant festival. so much to do, so much to learn and never a dull moment! absolutely nuts. already planning next year, woot!
Kaz Childs
2022

New to BFOP? Well what can I say? Hmmm. BFOP was born out of the love of photography, an incredible community of professional photographers and a bet Nick Fletcher made over a large quantity of beer. We’re not your regular photography festival, ditching the stuffiness and stuffing it with good old fashion fun and shenanigans whilst learning nearly anything you want to know about photography from Australia’s best. There is a main marquee that hosts presentations from our instructors from sunrise to sunset, as well as nearly 100 workshops to choose from delivered by our team of over 30 instructors. The evenings are all about community, with booze filled shenanigans, prizes, games and a whole lot of fun on the main stage of the marquee.

BFOP 2022 Partners

Bright Festival of Photography
5.0
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Yvonne Schnelle
Yvonne Schnelle
2022-10-11T05:43:00+0000
Absolutely fantastic, but keep it a secret so I can get in next year too
David Marland
David Marland
2022-10-10T22:05:37+0000
More epic than epic, more splindiferous than splendid, more fun than your 8 year old party and more adventure than the... Magic Pudding. Excellent instructors, great atmosphere, huge variety of styles and learning.read more
Marg Wong
Marg Wong
2022-10-10T20:49:13+0000
A real diversity of interesting photographic opportunities and photography related topics to indulge in.Bus trips to... various venues at the end of long, steep and windy roads were really appreciated; as with car pooling to places with limited or dodgy parking.There were lots of vendor goodies plus opportunities to get second hand goodies.A few outdoor activities had to be revised (rain) but the ones i attended were revised satisfactorily.The "helpers" were on the ball :)This was my first BFOP and is certainly worth coming back to 🙂read more
Lisa Albatross
Lisa Albatross
2022-10-09T01:18:57+0000
Amazing. Best photography festival ever 5⭐️
James Davidson
James Davidson
2022-10-08T21:51:27+0000
Fun festival in an amazing location with incredibly talented instructors
Russell Turner
Russell Turner
2022-10-08T21:51:21+0000
Great learning and fun time at BFOP 2022
Kelly Rummery
Kelly Rummery
2022-10-08T21:51:06+0000
5 stars all the way ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Charli Thompson
Charli Thompson
2022-10-08T21:49:30+0000
Awesome experience and great people!
Kerri Macdonald
Kerri Macdonald
2022-10-08T21:48:12+0000
You will have fun laugh learn it’s just the best !
Cryssie Jade
Cryssie Jade
2022-10-08T21:33:48+0000
My 5th year at this magnificent festival - so fun, much awesome, very knowledge!!!!
Charissa Jayne
Charissa Jayne
2022-10-08T21:31:45+0000
Absolutely fantastic festival, kind faces, fun personality and fantastic shots
Alan Neander
Alan Neander
2022-10-08T21:26:54+0000
Friendly atmosphere, great people.all willing to share there wisdom or lack of. Great weekend all round.
Marg Gwyther
Marg Gwyther
2022-10-08T21:20:23+0000
Very friendly and helpful
Marie Van Haigh
Marie Van Haigh
2022-10-08T21:19:35+0000
The level of tuition, support and friendliness was second to none. Can recommend the festival enough
Kaz Childs
Kaz Childs
2022-10-08T21:14:35+0000
Nick and Matt are clearly insane, thank god! what a brilliant festival. so much to do, so much to learn and never a... dull moment! absolutely nuts. already planning next year, woot! 😁read more
Frank Best
Frank Best
2022-10-08T21:14:31+0000
The people, who run it, who attended, the sponsors. Fantastic.
Chelsea Bell
Chelsea Bell
2022-10-08T21:10:32+0000
Brilliant instructors, great locations and supportive attendees. The golden trio 💛
Nora Szalay
Nora Szalay
2022-10-08T19:56:41+0000
meeting great likeminded people, gain new experience ona new genre
Paul Frontczak
Paul Frontczak
2021-10-18T09:11:35+0000
This is a big shout out to everyone involved in putting on BFOP 2021 - this year was fully on-line, it was expertly... produced, brilliantly coordinated and the presenters were 100% professional. I learnt so much and am so motivated to aim higher with my own craft. I'm looking forward to next year in Bright. 😉 Regards - Paul Frontczakread more
Deborah Mary Martin
Deborah Mary Martin
2021-10-13T10:32:24+0000
For an absolute beginner, all the presenters made concepts and techniques very accessible; I loved their enthusiasm and... creativity. Can't wait for next year! (and in the mean time I'lll be catching up on all the sessions I missed)read more
Sue Stivey
Sue Stivey
2021-10-11T08:43:59+0000
Was looking forward to this for months and it did not disappoint. Fantastic presenters, interesting topics and great... fun in the evenings. Can't wait until next oneread more
Sarah Thompson
Sarah Thompson
2021-10-10T22:44:25+0000
Just had my first taste of the BFOP experience and cannot wait until next year to go in person! So much talent so much... fantastic info. Amazing presenters and workshops. Just brilliant. Thank you BFOP!read more
Rod Atkins
Rod Atkins
2021-10-10T21:40:13+0000
My first time participating in the BFOP. Great presentations, great fun. Something for everyone. Learnt so much. The... competitions were great, making you think outside the square and testing your creativity and abilities. Look forward to the opportunity to actually attend in person next time. Thanks to the organisers, sponsors and presenters. Go the moose whisperer!! 😂read more
Jo Morey
Jo Morey
2021-10-10T21:29:46+0000
This was my 3rd BFOP. It’s hard to put into words how much better this festival gets each year. I am in awe of the... ability of Matt & Nick to put on this fabulous festival. An incredible thank you to every one of the incredible instructors who so selfishly give up their time to teach & inspire all of us who attend. The camaraderie is amazing. In every workshop I attended, there was another instructor there to support (and make fun of). COVID has certainly made life hard for everyone, but gosh it did mean that it pushed Matt & Nick to make BFOP better than ever, and I for one am incredibly grateful that it did. When we get out if this lockdown, I have so many things to get out and try. Special thanks so those instructors (& Woderwick) who were mobile in the wind & hail and were able to show us special places to photograph.read more
Michele Poot
Michele Poot
2021-10-10T10:53:06+0000
I learnt so much from your fantastic presenters. What a wealth of knowledge they have between them on such a diverse... range of topics. Each class was fun and each teacher obviously passionate about their genre. I really enjoyed the whole experience - it was my first time at BFOP and I am very much looking forward to being at the next one.read more
Maarten van der Vorst
Maarten van der Vorst
2021-10-10T04:57:44+0000
First timer BFOP and I've been glued to my computer screen for the past two and a half days!Apart from being... rediculously amazing value, there were soo many informative sessions across a wide variety of subjects, just couldn't stop watching.I think I clocked up 23 sessions!Some very interesting characters, amazing skills and knowledge and a great sense of humor all made it so much easier to spend the past 30+ hours!The one mistake I made was that I drank as much wine (probably more) as any other festival - not thinking about the earliest sessions starting at 6am...Anyway, loved the online format and well worth the headaches... 😃Can't wait to come to Bright next year!Thanks Nick, Matt, Wes, all session instructors and everyone else behind the scenes!read more
Amanda Stuart
Amanda Stuart
2021-10-10T04:53:17+0000
An incredible mixture of fun and laughs as well as serious learning about all kinds of photography, run by some... amazingly talented guys. Nothing too much trouble for them - thanks Matt for the longest password in the world when I couldn't log in with mine! And at a time when many others would have been asking questions. Thank you all - can't wait for BFOP2022!read more
Stephanie Bryen
Stephanie Bryen
2021-10-10T04:52:40+0000
My first but definitely not my last BFOP. Amazing work behind the scenes to get this done virtually - an amazing range... of workshops. Looking forward to watching those sessions I didn't get a chance to see and definitely rewatching some I did see! Looking forward to being back in VIC and back in Bright for BFOP 2022.read more
Neil Loomes
Neil Loomes
2021-10-10T04:51:43+0000
A great information and entertainment filled weekend covering such a diverse range of photography. Loved it all and... can't wait to watch what I missed. Thanks to all involved, the organisers, presenters, sponsors and participants (and all their understanding partners and families).read more
Craig Murphy
Craig Murphy
2021-10-10T04:51:17+0000
Best photography festival in OZ, if photography is your passion you need to get along. Big thanks to all the organisers... and the event sponsors who help put together a great event. But the biggest shout-out is to the amazing photographers and creatives who very generously give their time and openly share their knowledge.read more
Leanne Moore
Leanne Moore
2021-10-10T04:50:13+0000
Awesome weekend with fabulous entertainment and laughs
Penne Ebbage
Penne Ebbage
2021-10-10T04:50:05+0000
Such a diverse range of top notch presenters - there is something for everyone. It was such fun to be involved and I... learnt so many new things. Thanks for all your hard work and expertise. You are all awesome!read more
Tonina Hore
Tonina Hore
2021-10-10T04:47:13+0000
What an incredible festival. Fantastic workshops with awesome instructors. Do not miss it!!!
Brent Colbert
Brent Colbert
2021-10-10T03:49:01+0000
Love it!! Entertaining. Fun. Learnt so much. Great choice of workshops. Will b back next year.
Lianne Manley
Lianne Manley
2021-10-10T03:41:10+0000
Fantastic weekend of photography with lots of fun and frivolity thrown in for good measure! The presenters are... outstanding with a great range of topics. The BFOP is a must for any photographer!read more
Janette Richards
Janette Richards
2021-10-10T03:39:13+0000
So much fun. Loads of informative and entertaining sessions. Can’t wait to try some new techniques.Thanks everyone
Claire Cooper
Claire Cooper
2021-10-10T03:38:33+0000
My second Bright Festival Of Photography_COVID Style (online via Zoom) … another epic weekend of interesting and... informative presentations from a great range of photographic styles … big thanks to the organisers, presenters & sponsors … Hopefully, BFOP 2023 will be ‘real life’ in Bright!Claire Cooperread more
Flora Surveying
Flora Surveying
2021-10-10T03:38:25+0000
Thank you guys - it was wonderful. It was great to see everyone and familiar faces again. I really hope we see you for... real in 2022.read more
Cheryl Davis
Cheryl Davis
2021-10-10T03:35:10+0000
A fantastic photography festival, so much fun, full of informative sessions covering huge variety of photography... genres, great presenters, entertaining and interactive Highly recommendread more
Heather Rose
Heather Rose
2021-10-10T03:34:56+0000
BFOP is a wonderful festival that all photographers should attend. The quality of presenters is excellent and value... for money outstanding. Highly recommend.read more
Rosemary Scott
Rosemary Scott
2021-10-10T03:34:44+0000
First year for me in 2021. Online because of COVID. Dare I say even better than the real thing? I'll have to go in... person next year to find out. Fantastic experience, very slick, great fun and lots of new knowledge. The presenters have all been so generous with their time, tips and tricks. Thanks.read more
May Sorley
May Sorley
2021-10-10T03:34:24+0000
So well done live from location for all of the information sessions. Better than being there in real time in some ways.... Will be back again next year.read more
Lucy Stirling
Lucy Stirling
2021-10-10T03:33:52+0000
Amazing sessions held by passionate photographers and instructors ❤️ Had so much fun, thanks guys! 😊
Mary Perkins
Mary Perkins
2021-10-10T03:33:46+0000
Fabulous festival. I really appreciated the on line format, I got more out of that than if I attended in person... thankyou so muchread more
Lees Lens
Lees Lens
2021-10-10T03:33:11+0000
This was my first festival and I will most definitely be attending again! The platform was so easy to use, the content... and instructors were amazing, cant wait to see the recordings of the sessions I missed! Thank you so much!read more
Jo Chamberlain
Jo Chamberlain
2021-10-10T03:32:47+0000
First time "attending" and now hooked! Absolutely an rockstar line up with phenomenal sharing, lots of laughs and... fantastic BFOPRers 😁read more
Geoff Webber
Geoff Webber
2021-10-10T03:32:45+0000
Definitely do this. Absolutely awesome online, even better in person. Get there for 2022
Veronica Curtis
Veronica Curtis
2021-10-10T03:32:41+0000
absolutely fantastic. so much effort put in by all the organisers and speakers/ Instructors. Can't recommend it... enough.read more
Scilla Mason
Scilla Mason
2021-10-10T03:32:39+0000
First time “attending “ and it’s been great. Hoping to drag my sister down from Cairns to attend in person. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shelly Black
Shelly Black
2021-10-10T03:32:39+0000
This was such an amazing weekend! Loads of different topics and great group of fun people! Well done BFOP21
Lotje McDonald
Lotje McDonald
2021-10-10T03:32:39+0000
Being a BFOP fan (I have not missed one yet since the start) I can only speak highly about this amazing festival.... Thanks so much! Mammoth effort again!read more
Nigel Roper
Nigel Roper
2021-10-10T03:32:37+0000
Amazing festival, enthusiastic photographers that love to share their knowledge and passion.
Stephen Down
Stephen Down
2021-10-10T03:32:31+0000
Fantastic festival - learnt a heap - great vibe and so welcoming. My first BFOP. Looking forward to attending in... person next yearread more
Elaine Batton
Elaine Batton
2021-10-10T03:32:27+0000
Entertaining, informative, the best!
Tailai OBrien
Tailai OBrien
2021-10-10T03:32:27+0000
Learnt so much from all of the instructors. Great selection of topics. Thankyou
Dani Ha
Dani Ha
2021-10-10T03:32:16+0000
This was my second time participating BFOP and it was an amazing weekend. I have learnt so much and all the instructors... were so helpful and gave great advice. Can’t wait until next year and hopefully it will be in personread more
Linda Kitson
Linda Kitson
2021-10-10T03:32:10+0000
Incredible event again, thanks to all who have helped pull this together. Can’t wait until next year when it can be... back in person again. So inspired to get out again once we can, have high country spots picked out and ready thanks to the workshops.read more
Narelle Rentoul
Narelle Rentoul
2021-10-10T03:31:57+0000
First time attending and the weekend was amazing. So well organised. Too much to choose from!! Learnt so much.... Definitely be back next year hopefully in person and not online.read more
David Collins
David Collins
2020-09-20T10:17:51+0000
This was my first BFOP and thoroughly enjoyed it, especially as a break from the lockdown in Melbourne. There was a... great variety of instructors and photography styles available, mixed in with a lot of fun and laughs. If this is what online is like, I can't wait to see what it is like in Bright with the workshops and the team face to face. Looking forward to 2021. Err 2022. Bloody covid!! Seriously 2nd time for me and everyone is down to earth, done take themselves seriously (even Tom Putt), learnt a lot and more importantly got me inspired!read more
Amanda Brown
Amanda Brown
2020-09-13T11:25:48+0000
Thoroughly enjoyed my first festival...even though it could only be held via zoom it was still awesome. Attended... numerous workshop where much was learnt and can't wait to next year. All photographers no matter experience would enjoy the festival so bring on next year 😀read more
Jesse Fletcher
Jesse Fletcher
2020-09-13T09:34:58+0000
This was my first BFOP and wow. If this is how much fun the organisers and instructors make it when it's online, I can.... not. wait. to get to Bright in person next year. Absolutely sublime experience with some top notch photographers and attendees. Learnt a bunch and I'm super excited to get out shooting! Thanks guys!read more
Ainsley May
Ainsley May
2020-09-13T09:17:10+0000
My first BFOP and what an amazing experience! So many sensational sessions and lessons learnt. I can’t wait to put them... into practice. The feeling of community was awesome. Bring on #BFOP2021.read more
Julie Balaam
Julie Balaam
2020-09-13T08:57:44+0000
Cant wait to see what happens next year so many like minded people and quite a few very creative photographers. You... guys were awesome. Bring on 2021read more
Suzanne Pontisso
Suzanne Pontisso
2020-09-13T08:49:12+0000
Fantastic weekend!! Loads of learning and laughs!! Such a supportive community and I’m so grateful for the joy this... group has given so many.read more
Bernadette Catherine
Bernadette Catherine
2020-09-13T08:38:26+0000
Fabulous workshops a great weekend, thank you to the organisers and all the presenters, totally worth every cent.... Hopefully will be able to attend in person next time!read more
Siobhan M Waters
Siobhan M Waters
2020-09-13T07:18:25+0000
Come and join in the sensational workshops, with amazing presentations. The enthusiasm is infectious and so inspiring -... this was my first workshop and definitely won’t be my last, the knowledge I’ve obtained from these guys is incredible 👏👏👏👏read more
Suzanne Martin
Suzanne Martin
2020-09-13T06:52:18+0000
The well educated presenters, the convenience of logging on, the variety, the preparation by the organisers. Thank you
Geoff Sims
Geoff Sims
2020-09-13T06:50:17+0000
This is my second BFOP. One live and one virtual. Both fun and educational and looking forward to 2021.
Kate Eltringham
Kate Eltringham
2020-09-13T06:39:58+0000
Amazing event, so hard to choose which sessions to attend, fabulous presenters - bring on 2021
Jenny Cooper
Jenny Cooper
2020-09-13T06:39:27+0000
Absolute fabulous job guys it was a fantastic thank you so much for your hard work in putting it all together.... Congratulationsread more
Anita Pallas
Anita Pallas
2020-09-13T06:31:20+0000
2020 was my first time and it exceed my expectations.Was able to attend over 20 events thanks to zoom and learnt a... lot.So thank you for the weekend of fun.read more
Lee-Anne Thomson
Lee-Anne Thomson
2020-09-13T05:45:23+0000
Absolutely everything, Awesome weekend With all that has happened with COVID-19 and having to go Virtual!! You guys... nailed it💪read more
Liz Hemmings
Liz Hemmings
2020-09-13T05:33:21+0000
Fabulous event. Professional and fun. Lots of variety and something for everyone.
Janelle Woods
Janelle Woods
2020-09-11T23:05:08+0000
How do you run an online photography festival that is fun, engaging and full of real, inspiring and practical talk? Ask... Matt and Nick because they have nailed it. They have taken the gold that is the physical festival at beautiful Bright and managed to bring the magic into our lounge rooms. Thanks for creating the best photography festival and bringing together a wonderful community of photographers from the beginner to all the fabulous instructors.read more
Lynette Ware
Lynette Ware
2020-09-11T11:05:28+0000
Second BFOP and amazing yet again! This years online is so good I couldn’t leave the screen and forgot about curfew in... melbourne to get dinner! Amazing work guys and getting inspired to get behind the camera againread more
Jess Shepherd
Jess Shepherd
2020-09-11T11:04:47+0000
Best photography festival in the world! I’m so honoured to be a part of this. Legendary instructors, dedicated team,... great laughs and fantastic information 🤩read more
Belinda Rimmer
Belinda Rimmer
2020-09-11T11:01:47+0000
Having an awesome time. Learning so much and laughing so hard.
Joanne Rowley
Joanne Rowley
2020-09-11T10:50:30+0000
Have done two on line workshops so far and have learnt so much! And there is all day tomorrow and Sunday to go! Woohoo!
Cathy Eves
Cathy Eves
2020-08-09T05:49:42+0000
The Instructors...all professional but so down to earth no matter what a participants level of knowledge .Everyone was... made to feel welcome and confident.read more
Larry Devenish
Larry Devenish
2020-04-14T23:42:57+0000
A great collaborative weekend well presented & organised in a fantastic part of our world.
David Van Zanten
David Van Zanten
2019-09-25T21:21:06+0000
Fun time with great people who are passionate about photography, instructors who give great advice which is simple to... understand, great locations and Bright Brewery Pale Ale!read more
Kim Marley
Kim Marley
2019-09-25T13:05:00+0000
Better than last year, happy husband, loved the shenanigans on Saturday night and will be back next year. 😍
Vicki Jesty
Vicki Jesty
2019-09-24T21:07:22+0000
A fantastic gathering of likeminded people with their cameras. Great speakers & great workshops, well organised & great... fun all in one of Victoria’s most beautiful spots. Thank you to everyone involved with putting this weekend together - you are amazing. Roll on BFOP 2020 📸📸read more
Pam Haysom
Pam Haysom
2019-09-24T10:35:19+0000
I had a great weekend. I especially loved the workshop on Lightroom and the People and their Horses- advanced workshop.... Also would love it if drones could be added to the list of official workshops.read more
David Hughes
David Hughes
2019-09-24T05:40:45+0000
Great weekend learnt a lot from the instructors who were eager to share their knowledge.
Kellie Butterworth
Kellie Butterworth
2019-09-23T20:50:30+0000
Thanks to all the organisers for a wonderful weekend. My first time and will be back for sure next year. All the... instructors are so helpful and make each class so much fun. Laughed lots and learnt lots, thanks again!!read more
Irene Ngui
Irene Ngui
2019-09-23T11:27:11+0000
Second time attending this awesome festival - great atmosphere and workshops. Fantastic job by the organisers!See you... again next year 😊read more
Ruth Brooks
Ruth Brooks
2019-09-23T10:52:40+0000
An amazing weekend, so much variety, such wonderful opportunities and talented, giving instructors and organisers.
Anne Neiwand
Anne Neiwand
2019-09-23T09:51:36+0000
I had a wonderful weekend. It was so much fun meeting all of these wonderful people, instructors and participants... alike. There is so much to learn and all instructors were so free with their knowledge and experience. I love "sneaker" with a m, Mieka's Mighty Buffulo. I can see why it is one of her favorite places. Amazing catching up with old friends.read more
Adam Gourley
Adam Gourley
2019-09-23T09:26:18+0000
Great festival, amazing photography instructors, the best fun you could have learning about all types of photography. A... must do.read more
Laura Everitt
Laura Everitt
2019-09-23T09:14:35+0000
All the effort put into organising and putting this together is amazing and much appreciated. I learnt so much over... the weekend with some of the instructors being absolutely fabulous! I love how passionate they are about their specific craft and how encouraging the are to other no matter their experience. I did the very first year and this was my second and the change and growth is just brilliant! Can't wait for next year! thank you everyone!Also shout out to the two young young ladies helping out, they did a great job organising everyone for their workshops and were good fun on the light painting workshop!read more
Jenny Howes
Jenny Howes
2019-09-23T08:44:42+0000
Great weekend of learning and sharing photography knowledge for all levels of experience. Fantastic vibe. This was my... third year and it keeps getting better. Each year I try to learn something different and have not been disappointed yet. All presenters are extremely generous with their time and knowledge.read more
Kiril Petrov
Kiril Petrov
2019-09-23T08:40:25+0000
Great event in a fabulous setting. It made for an amazing weekend for the whole family.
Tania Knight
Tania Knight
2019-09-23T08:11:44+0000
#2 Another amazing weekend of learning and fun! Thanks to all involved for all your hard work on putting on another... fantastic event💜 Looking forward to next year👏🏻read more
Teresa Lee Johnson
Teresa Lee Johnson
2019-09-23T07:39:59+0000
Fantastic weekend, very well run with an enormous variety of workshops and such talented photographers!! I learnt so... much and can’t wait for next year!!!read more
Emma Quinn
Emma Quinn
2019-09-23T07:38:30+0000
This was my third festival and I absolutely LOVED my 3 workshops this year - Intro to Astro, Food Photography Styling... and Compact & Creative Macro with a Splash of Science. The instructors were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful! The festival had a great vibe! Congratulations to the organisers for another great weekend!Next year, can you advertise who and when the photo walks are on on your facebook page as well please? I would have loved a walk with Denis Smith, but saw that I missed it later on Saturday (it wasn't written when I looked the afternoon before).read more
Eibhlin Fletcher
Eibhlin Fletcher
2019-09-23T06:55:22+0000
Such a fantastic community of photographers. Professionals sharing their knowledge, and so accessible all weekend.... Festival goers gorging on workshops, presentations, gear and free photo walks, plus pop ups. Connections happening everywhere. The weather turned out some unbelievable stories and amazing images. A standing ovation to finish. Bring on next year.read more
Sophia Ingram
Sophia Ingram
2019-09-23T06:22:41+0000
It was a great weekend and will definitely be coming back
Colleen Mahoney
Colleen Mahoney
2019-09-23T06:07:57+0000
As a newbie to the festival, I was excited to learn from so many people not just the instructors. People were friendly,... kind and looking out for each other at every opportunity. It all ran so smoothly and was so enjoyable. I tried lots of new things and met some really lovely people. Big shout out to the organisers, volunteers and instructors who were all just fabulous. Looking forward to the 2020 festival!!! 🙂🙂🙂read more
Felicity Johnson
Felicity Johnson
2019-09-23T05:46:01+0000
The Bright Festival of Photography wasn't just about the learning and the workshops. It was about the people, the... laughter, the friendships made and being part of one big shutter tribe. Thanks BFOP.read more
Robyn Wright
Robyn Wright
2019-09-23T05:25:05+0000
Amazing! Fantastic presenters, fantastic workshops, well organised, awesome venue. Learnt lots, met some great people.... My first BFOP, definitely not my last!read more
Tejas Mehta
Tejas Mehta
2019-09-23T05:20:40+0000
1st time at the event. loved it. great and practical way to learn or improve your skills
Helene Liakos
Helene Liakos
2019-09-23T04:55:10+0000
1st timer here...learnt so much. Instructors were very knowledgeable, valuable, helpful and informative in their... fields. Awesome area to hold a festival. Fellow photographers were patient and lovely. And I challenged myself in genres I don’t usually shoot...esp Astro. Awesome! 👏read more
Jean-Pierre Ronco
Jean-Pierre Ronco
2019-09-23T04:49:14+0000
Best festival + best venue + best lecturers + best photographers + best attendees + best weather + best night sky = a... bloody amazing Bright Festival Of Photography 🤘📸🤘🙌read more
Jodi Marie
Jodi Marie
2019-09-23T04:36:02+0000
This was my first year and I really enjoyed myself! I learnt alot of new things and can't wait until the next one! The... only down side was I couldn't do all of the workshops 😜read more
Yvonne Hill
Yvonne Hill
2019-09-23T04:33:34+0000
Awesome weekend, amazing presenters, great choice of workshops, came away with great information, can't wait for next... year.read more
Joshua Gibson
Joshua Gibson
2019-09-23T03:05:42+0000
Wow! Wow! Wow! I did not want this weekend to end! So many amazing people, you get so much for basically nothing!... everyone that has something to complain about should give the organisers a break and put themselves in their shoes and try to run the event and teach at the same time.read more
Nat Peters
Nat Peters
2019-09-22T05:07:44+0000
WoW wOw WoW what an action packed, jammed with something for everyone weekend#bfop #brightfestivalofphotography you... have won me over.Definately coming back next yearread more
Craig Wetjen
Craig Wetjen
2019-09-20T10:20:52+0000
Fantastic all round event so much to do so many people to interact with. Great community
Nichola Boyd
Nichola Boyd
2019-08-22T06:20:41+0000
Awesome weekend. Loved every minute of it
Catherine Thuaux
Catherine Thuaux
2019-08-16T11:51:53+0000
It's a whole weekend with like-minded, talented people doing photography in all sorts of genres, some you wouldn't even... think you'd be interested in!read more
Lynn Nankervis
Lynn Nankervis
2019-06-22T03:37:53+0000
Great presenters, great locations and lots of interesting workshops and presentations.
Judy Hofmeyer
Judy Hofmeyer
2019-05-02T02:35:17+0000
interaction with like minded people,casual atmosphere which made for easier learning,wonderful instructures
Adam Walker
Adam Walker
2019-03-12T22:26:23+0000
what an awesome weekend. A weekend with some of the most talented photographers in Australia at an affordable price,... what more could you ask for.read more
Phillip Marley
Phillip Marley
2019-02-25T09:45:42+0000
The few days that we were there was absolutely filled with great information and other like minded individuals. Had an... amazing time.read more
Christine Hinds
Christine Hinds
2019-02-08T06:58:26+0000
Great tutors and a great weekend
Chris de Blank
Chris de Blank
2018-10-28T11:51:52+0000
I flew over from Western Australia for the Festival and I'm so glad that I did. There was so many workshops on offer... and such variety and the presenters/professionals appeared to have a great time also and enjoyed each others company also. Such a great vibe. Thanks Nick and Matt for all of your hard work.read more
Christine Wilson
Christine Wilson
2018-10-20T00:40:04+0000
loved every minute of it , great weekend
Margaret Metcalfe
Margaret Metcalfe
2018-10-09T06:58:24+0000
Fantastic weekend of amazing people and presenters
Kerrie Lee Goodman
Kerrie Lee Goodman
2018-10-08T22:20:35+0000
yet again another awesome weekend came away so inspired thankyou to nick matt and team for all hard work that goes in... to a fabulous event.read more
Sandra Rodrigo Silva
Sandra Rodrigo Silva
2018-10-08T07:57:48+0000
Great weekend. Enjoyed it very much. Everyone so friendly and helpful. Learnt heaps.
Tania Knight
Tania Knight
2018-10-07T06:58:21+0000
An absolutely fantastic weekend of learning and meeting new people. Thanks to all the professional photographers for... taking the time to educate us�read more
Linda Shepherdson
Linda Shepherdson
2018-10-07T05:38:24+0000
Fantastic weekend, all the workshop presenters were so helpful and generous with both their time and knowledge. ... Weekend was very well organised with a friendly, relaxed vibe. Looking forward to returning in 2019!read more
Graham Willis
Graham Willis
2017-10-08T10:38:55+0000
Great weekend. Fantastic value with a jam packed schedule. Can't wait until next year.
Sally Frawley
Sally Frawley
2017-10-03T00:15:48+0000
Exceptional range of education and inspiration for an amazing value price. Friendly staff and magnificent setting.
Pam Bradford
Pam Bradford
2017-10-01T11:17:27+0000
Fantastic! Was well organised, a great vibe. My fave was the astro workshop. A really fun, social event in a great... location, tailored to photographers of all abilities from beginners shooting in auto to professionals wanting to try a new genre.read more
Stevie Hendry
Stevie Hendry
2017-09-26T06:06:56+0000
Great locations and 100% effort by all involved!
Mark N Wendy Slater
Mark N Wendy Slater
2017-09-25T13:02:29+0000
Without a doubt the best Photography Festival in the world.
Ainsley Cameron
Ainsley Cameron
2017-09-25T11:23:40+0000
Had an awesome weekend still putting into practice today with a late trip up to Buffalo this arvo thanks so much for a... great weekendread more
Kerry BL
Kerry BL
2017-09-25T09:44:30+0000
What a wonderful weekend!! Such a great concept, planning and everything was so enjoyable and informative. The... lecturers were so knowledgable, professional and friendly. Will be looking forward to next year, thank you so much for organising this exceptional photography event!!!!read more
Jean-Pierre Ronco
Jean-Pierre Ronco
2017-09-21T12:19:19+0000
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