Docklands bridge and buildings reflected in still water at twilight

Twilight and reflections · Build level

Docklands Blue Hour workshop in Melbourne.

Work the 40 minutes between sunset and night, when the sky turns deep blue and the city lights up. Reflections, balance of light and long exposure.

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  • $149 pp
  • 2 hours
  • Max 8 people
  • Build level

Docklands Twilight & Blue Hour Workshop at a glance

Work the 40 minutes between sunset and night, when the sky turns deep blue and the city lights up. Reflections, balance of light and long exposure.

Taught by Dani Watson, award-winning photographer and educator (Master of Arts, Photography, RMIT · AIPP · RPS · Hasselblad Masters Finalist).

Price
$149 pp
Duration
2 hours
Group size
Max 8
Level
Build
Booking
Online, instant confirmation

Dates & booking

Upcoming dates.

Choose a date to book. Booking opens securely on this page and you get instant confirmation by email.

Where we meet

Docklands Sunset Point, 179 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands

The exact meeting point is confirmed in your booking email.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll leave with.

  • Timing the blue hour
  • Balancing sky and artificial light
  • Reflections and composition on the water
  • Long exposure for smooth water
  • Exposure bracketing

Best for

Beginners with a tripod through to intermediate photographers.

Bring

Camera, tripod (available to hire), remote release if you have one.

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A pier stretching into still water at duskBlue hour
Meeting pointDocklands Sunset Point, 179 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands

How the session runs

Explain. Demonstrate. Photograph. Review.

A short demonstration, then most of the session is you shooting with feedback on your own camera.

01 · Explain

Understand the setting

What the control changes, and when you'd use it.

02 · Demonstrate

See it in practice

A clear example before you set up your own shot.

03 · Photograph

Make your own images

Guided shooting time to test settings, light and composition.

04 · Review

Know what's next

Feedback on your images and a clear thing to practise.

Workshop FAQ

Good to know.

How long is the Docklands Blue Hour workshop?
2 hours, on location, in a group of no more than eight.
How much does the Docklands Blue Hour workshop cost?
$149 per person (AUD). Gift vouchers are available.
Where do we meet?
Docklands Sunset Point, 179 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands. The exact meeting point is confirmed in your booking email.
Who is it for?
Beginners with a tripod through to intermediate photographers.
What should I bring?
Camera, tripod (available to hire), remote release if you have one.
What if the weather is bad?
If conditions make the session unsafe or unworkable, we'll move you to another date or transfer your booking.

Your learning path

Where to next?

You're building skills in a genre. Next, specialise in a technique or book a private lesson. See all ways to learn.

  1. 01

    Start

    Learn your camera

    New, or shooting on auto.

  2. You are here02

    Build

    Learn a genre

    You know the basics. Apply them.

  3. 03

    Specialise

    Master a technique

    Confident in manual. Go deep.

  4. 04

    Mentor

    Find your voice

    Style, series, prints and awards.

  5. At any stagePrivate lessonsOne-to-one in Melbourne or online. $165 for one hour, $150 an hour for two hours or more.→
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Book the Docklands Blue Hour workshop.

Small groups fill quickly. Choose a date online and you'll get the meeting point and what to bring by email.

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