Full-day private workshops
A full day of photography, just for you.
Spend 6–7 hours on location with Dani Watson, an award-winning, university-qualified photographer: the Mornington and Bellarine coasts, the Dandenong and Macedon Ranges, Phillip Island, the Otways, Melbourne city or Sydney.
- $1,000
- 6–7 hours
- Private, per person
- 8 locations
Full-day private workshops at a glance
A full-day private workshop is the most complete way to learn in the field: one location, the best light of the day, and an educator beside you from start to finish.
The day is planned around your goals, whether that is mastering long exposure, building a landscape portfolio or learning a new region, and taught by Dani Watson, an award-winning photographer and educator (Master of Arts, Photography, RMIT · AIPP · RPS · Hasselblad Masters Finalist).
- Price
- $1,000 per person
- Length
- 6–7 hours
- Format
- Private, per person
- Locations
- 8 across Victoria + Sydney
Locations
Eight places to spend the day.
Pick a location to jump to its plan. Every day is private, 6–7 hours, $1,000 per person, tailored to the season, with the meeting point agreed when you book.
Architecture, street and travel
Melbourne City
Seascapes and coast
Mornington Peninsula
Seascapes and lighthouses
Bellarine Peninsula
Forest, gardens and autumn
Dandenong Ranges
Autumn, trees and villages
Macedon Ranges
Coast and wildlife
Phillip Island
Waterfalls and rainforest
Great Otway National Park
Harbour, architecture and street
Sydney
Architecture, street and travel
Melbourne City private photography workshop
A full day in the city: Victorian and contemporary architecture, laneways and street art, Flinders Street and the Yarra, finishing with the skyline at golden hour and blue hour.
Where: Melbourne
What we'll work on
- Architecture and perspective control
- Street photography in laneways and markets
- Travel storytelling with a local flair
- Long exposure along the Yarra
- Skyline at golden hour and blue hour
Seascapes and coast
Mornington Peninsula private photography workshop
Jetties, bathing boxes, rock platforms and rugged back beaches. Long exposure, coastal composition and the details of the shoreline.
Where: Mornington Peninsula
What we'll work on
- Long exposure for moving water
- Jetties and bathing boxes
- Coastal composition
- Reading tide and light
- Details of the shoreline
Seascapes and lighthouses
Bellarine Peninsula private photography workshop
Historic lighthouses, calm bay beaches and ocean coastline. Seascape technique from soft morning light to sunset.
Where: Bellarine Peninsula
What we'll work on
- Seascape exposure and filters
- Lighthouses and coastal landmarks
- Sunset and twilight technique
- Minimalist bay compositions
- Planning a coastal shoot
Forest, gardens and autumn
Dandenong Ranges private photography workshop
Mountain ash forest, fern gullies, historic gardens and (in autumn) spectacular foliage. Landscape, nature and macro in one day.
Where: Dandenong Ranges
What we'll work on
- Atmosphere and mood in forest light
- Macro and nature details
- Composing in dense landscapes
- Gardens and autumn colour
- Storytelling through nature
Autumn, trees and villages
Macedon Ranges private photography workshop
Avenues of honour, grand gardens, hanging rock country and historic villages, with a guide who grew up in the region.
Where: Macedon Ranges
What we'll work on
- Photographing trees and avenues
- Composition in varied landscapes
- Autumn colour and white balance
- Villages and heritage details
- Narrative nature photography
Coast and wildlife
Phillip Island private photography workshop
Dramatic coastline, native wildlife and island sunsets. Landscape and wildlife technique on one of Victoria's most photogenic islands.
Where: Phillip Island
What we'll work on
- Coastal landscapes and seascapes
- Wildlife photography essentials
- Shooting in wind and changing light
- Composition in natural settings
- Iconic views and hidden gems
Waterfalls and rainforest
Great Otway National Park private photography workshop
Cool temperate rainforest, waterfalls and the Great Ocean Road coast. Long exposure, forest light and nature detail.
Where: Great Otway National Park
What we'll work on
- Waterfall long exposure
- Polarisers and wet-weather technique
- Forest flora and detail
- Composition in nature
- Coastal landscapes
Harbour, architecture and street
Sydney private photography workshop
The Harbour Bridge, Opera House, The Rocks and the city's streets, planned around the best light of the day. Available on request.
Where: Sydney, NSW
What we'll work on
- Iconic landmarks, fresh angles
- Architecture and street
- Harbour at golden and blue hour
- Travel storytelling
- Planning a city shoot
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