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4/540 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, Olinda

Learn Photography in Melbourne

Loop Art & Photo Space

A place for photographers in Olinda, Melbourne

At Loop Art & Photo Space in Melbourne, you choose the adventure: join a photography workshop, sign up to a private photography class, learn to print film in the darkroom, or simply browse our hand-picked film and photo supplies.

Whether you’re curious, rusty, or ready to dive deep, Loop gives you the space, tools, and encouragement to create on your terms.

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What kind of photographer

do you want to be?

Are you itching to finally understand your camera, curious about the magic of film, or just looking for a space where creativity feels easy?

Loop Art & Photo Space in Olinda, Melbourne, is built for people like you. You set the pace: join a relaxed photography class, step into the darkroom to develop and print, or browse film and photo supplies chosen to spark ideas.

What would it feel like to learn without pressure, surrounded by a community that encourages instead of intimidates? That’s the rhythm of Loop; slower, friendlier, more like a living room than a classroom. However you want to grow your photography, the choice is yours.

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Loop is a photography community

How You Can Get Involved

Whether you’re picking up a camera for the first time or have been shooting for years, Loop’s got something for you. 

Join a workshop, become a member, book a portrait, or just drop in for a chat and a look around.
This space is yours too.

group photography classes & workshops

Learn Photography

Photography workshops for beginners & hobbyists wanting to level up. Learn how to load, shoot, develop & print film in the Darkroom
photograph of a pile of cameras and film on a table where people of all ages learn how to develop & print film

Shoot it with film

Grab some film, pick up a zine, or find a 2nd-hand camera. We keep our shelves stocked with all the bits photographers love.
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Join the Community

Free photo walks. Loop memberships. Community gallery shows. You don’t need to go it alone—there’s a seat here for you.

Film Photography

Far more than jpegs

At Loop, we don’t just talk about film; we live it.

We shoot film, sell film, develop film, and teach you how to do the whole film process yourself.

Whether you’re curious about your first roll, knee-deep in expired emulsions, or ready to try your hand printing in the darkroom, our workshops and film lab are here to help you slow down and make something real.

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Where to learn photography

Just picked up your first camera – or finally upgraded after years of phone snaps? You’re in the right place.

At Loop Art & Photo Space in Olinda, we teach photography the hands-on way, with beginner-friendly lessons & workshops, 1-on-1 mentorships, and all the parts to film photography (yep, the kind with real negatives and darkroom trays).

Whether you’re starting out or levelling up, we’ll help you shoot with confidence and actually enjoy the learning process.

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What People Are Saying

Can't wait to return for another class
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Kayla
Film Developing Class
It has changed the way I look at my surroundings and enjoy taking shots.
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Diane
4 Week Beginner Photography Course

Come Say Hi

Visit Loop in Olinda

4/540 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road,
Olinda, Vic. 3788 

Open Friday – Sunday (inc Public Holidays)
12-4:30pm

Other days/times by appointment

Got a question? Want help picking your first film camera?
Pop in or email us – promise we won’t talk your ear off. Actually, we might, but that’s what you want, right?