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ABOUT

I REALLY AM....
Forever the sentimentalist, I see meaning in moments most would over look. 
I BELIEVE THAT...
Photography is one of the greatest gifts we have ever received and photos are the only things in our lives that will never change or fade away.
MY DREAM FOR YOU IS...
To find your true self in photography and allow it bring a slower and more purposeful path to your life.
hey there, friend!

I'm Chantel McAlister

PHOTOGRAPHY COACH

I am a former sheep and wool photographer based in Brisbane who spent years fine tuning my craft and I am now here to help others realise their photography dreams.

 I have split my life equally between outback Australia and the city, gaining a deep appreciation and lust for life in all of it's forms, locations and size.

When I'm not immersing myself in the magic of photography or fulfilling my life's purpose of guiding other creatives, you can find me doting on my 5 year old son, thrift shopping or at my local Pilates studio.

Now, I want to help you achieve your goals, one photo at a time.

I was gifted my first camera when I was 12 years old and fell in love with the  magic of photography instantly. To this day I am still fascinated that a photo can freeze time and remain perfectly the same while our memories fade around the edges. 

My professional photography career has spanned over a decade and has taken me from coast to coast in Australia and everywhere inbetween. 

I am self taught and took the long road in my creative journey. It was isolating and frustrating, something that I aim for no other photography lover to ever have to experience. 

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TO SUM IT UP...

I want to help you simply create photos you can be proud of 

I take pride in providing simple photography education and never fail to get those little butterflies in my tummy when a budding photographer has an aha moment or reaches their own goals. Sharing the magic of photography brings meaning to my creative journey and is something that I am truly blessed to be able to do.

2000+

PHOTOGRAPHERS TAUGHT ACROSS THE GLOBE

YEARS AS A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER

12

ESTABLISHED AS A PHOTOGRAPHY COACH SINCE

2016

Chantel is a great teacher and knows her stuff

Highly recommend learning with Chantel. She has taught me so much about photography and makes it a whole lot easier to understand. Chantel is a great teacher and knows her stuff on all things related to photography.

– AILEEN STONE

Learning with Chantel is simple and enjoyable 

The Camera Basics course took me from opening my camera box, to shooting in the right light with the right settings. Thank you! 

– KYLIE LUCKCRAFT

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Learn more about how I can help you learn how to shoot on your camera with ease.

AUSTRALIA WIDE

In person workshops

5 hour intimate beginner photography workshops teaching you how to shoot on your camera and learn the basics of editing your images in Lightroom.

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ONLINE COURSES

Camera Basics + Editing Basics

Online video courses and supporting workbooks designed specifically for beginner photographers. 

Learn at your own pace in the comfort of your own home. 

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Downloadable Resources

Instant access to downloadable resources for beginner photographers

- Ebooks

- Camera Settings Cheat Sheets

- Camera Buying Guide

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CAMERA BUYING GUIDE

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