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A Guide to Our Photography Lighting Equipment: What Each Light Does

Here at Offshoot, we’re dedicated to lighting up your day (or at least your project). Whether you need a cozy lifestyle look or a moody, dramatic atmosphere, our professional-grade lighting gear can help bring your creative vision to life. Both our studio spaces include lighting options,

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Types of Mother’s Day Photoshoots Photographers Can Promote

This post covers four ideas for Mother’s Day photoshoots.

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Mother’s Day Photoshoots: Tips for Photographers in Canberra

Mother’s Day has so many opportunities for photographers to attract new clients and offer a wider range of products and photography packages. We look at organising and promoting Mother’s Day sessions.

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Create More for Less With Offshoot – New Discounts

Your creative journey just became a lot more affordable. We’re excited to announce three new discounts.

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Canberra Couples Portrait Photography

Love is in the air, and portrait photography allows Canberra couples to celebrate their love story.

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Photographing Children and Pets

We offer tips for photographing children and pets.

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Holiday Trading Hours 2025/26

Offshoot Studios will close 5pm on 19 December 2025 and reopen on 5 January 2026. We may have some time available during the shutdown period. Please submit a booking or email us at hello@canberrastudio.com.au if you would like to book during this time. Please don’t call

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Studio Portraits: 3-Light Setup + RGB Lights, Posing & Styling Workshop

20 January from 6-8:30 pm at Offshoot Studio, Space 1 Date: 20 JanuaryTime: 6pm to 8:30pmLocation: Space 1, Offshoot Studios This workshop covers capturing portraits in a studio with continuous light, adding RGB lights to portraits, and then covers not only posing your subject but also

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Studio Portraits: 2-Light Setup & Posing Workshop

9 December from 6-8 pm at Offshoot Studio, Space 1 We’re excited to host a free Studio Portraits Photography Workshop at Offshoot. Date: 9 DecemberTime: 6pm to 8pmLocation: Space 1, Offshoot Studios This workshop explores how to capture portraits in a studio setting with continuous light.

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