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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.

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  • $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.

Each location can be tailored to the season and your interests.

Flinders Street Station with a train passingFull day

Architecture, street and travel

Melbourne City

A full day in the city: Victorian and contemporary architecture, laneways and street art, Flinders Street and…

6–7 hoursPrivate$1,000 ↗
Coastal rock formations at sunrise on the Mornington PeninsulaFull day

Seascapes and coast

Mornington Peninsula

Jetties, bathing boxes, rock platforms and rugged back beaches. Long exposure, coastal composition and the…

6–7 hoursPrivate$1,000 ↗
Lighthouse on the Bellarine Peninsula coastFull day

Seascapes and lighthouses

Bellarine Peninsula

Historic lighthouses, calm bay beaches and ocean coastline. Seascape technique from soft morning light to…

6–7 hoursPrivate$1,000 ↗
Red Japanese maple in the Dandenong RangesFull day

Forest, gardens and autumn

Dandenong Ranges

Mountain ash forest, fern gullies, historic gardens and (in autumn) spectacular foliage. Landscape, nature…

6–7 hoursPrivate$1,000 ↗
Ivy-covered stone church in autumn in the Macedon RangesFull day

Autumn, trees and villages

Macedon Ranges

Avenues of honour, grand gardens, hanging rock country and historic villages, with a guide who grew up in the…

6–7 hoursPrivate$1,000 ↗
Rugged coastline on Phillip IslandFull day

Coast and wildlife

Phillip Island

Dramatic coastline, native wildlife and island sunsets. Landscape and wildlife technique on one of Victoria's…

6–7 hoursPrivate$1,000 ↗
Rainforest waterfall in the Great Otway National ParkFull day

Waterfalls and rainforest

Great Otway National Park

Cool temperate rainforest, waterfalls and the Great Ocean Road coast. Long exposure, forest light and nature…

6–7 hoursPrivate$1,000 ↗
Sydney Harbour Bridge at sunsetFull day

Harbour, architecture and street

Sydney

The Harbour Bridge, Opera House, The Rocks and the city's streets, planned around the best light of the day.…

6–7 hoursPrivate$1,000 ↗
Flinders Street Station with a train passingArchitecture, street and travel

Architecture, street and travel · full day, private

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.

Price
$1,000 per person
Duration
6–7 hours
Format
Private, per person
Where
Melbourne. Meeting point agreed when you book.

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
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Coastal rock formations at sunrise on the Mornington PeninsulaSeascapes and coast

Seascapes and coast · full day, private

Mornington Peninsula private photography workshop

Jetties, bathing boxes, rock platforms and rugged back beaches. Long exposure, coastal composition and the details of the shoreline.

Price
$1,000 per person
Duration
6–7 hours
Format
Private, per person
Where
Mornington Peninsula. Meeting point agreed when you book.

What we'll work on

  • Long exposure for moving water
  • Jetties and bathing boxes
  • Coastal composition
  • Reading tide and light
  • Details of the shoreline
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Lighthouse on the Bellarine Peninsula coastSeascapes and lighthouses

Seascapes and lighthouses · full day, private

Bellarine Peninsula private photography workshop

Historic lighthouses, calm bay beaches and ocean coastline. Seascape technique from soft morning light to sunset.

Price
$1,000 per person
Duration
6–7 hours
Format
Private, per person
Where
Bellarine Peninsula. Meeting point agreed when you book.

What we'll work on

  • Seascape exposure and filters
  • Lighthouses and coastal landmarks
  • Sunset and twilight technique
  • Minimalist bay compositions
  • Planning a coastal shoot
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Red Japanese maple in the Dandenong RangesForest, gardens and autumn

Forest, gardens and autumn · full day, private

Dandenong Ranges private photography workshop

Mountain ash forest, fern gullies, historic gardens and (in autumn) spectacular foliage. Landscape, nature and macro in one day.

Price
$1,000 per person
Duration
6–7 hours
Format
Private, per person
Where
Dandenong Ranges. Meeting point agreed when you book.

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
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Ivy-covered stone church in autumn in the Macedon RangesAutumn, trees and villages

Autumn, trees and villages · full day, private

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.

Price
$1,000 per person
Duration
6–7 hours
Format
Private, per person
Where
Macedon Ranges. Meeting point agreed when you book.

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
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Rugged coastline on Phillip IslandCoast and wildlife

Coast and wildlife · full day, private

Phillip Island private photography workshop

Dramatic coastline, native wildlife and island sunsets. Landscape and wildlife technique on one of Victoria's most photogenic islands.

Price
$1,000 per person
Duration
6–7 hours
Format
Private, per person
Where
Phillip Island. Meeting point agreed when you book.

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
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Rainforest waterfall in the Great Otway National ParkWaterfalls and rainforest

Waterfalls and rainforest · full day, private

Great Otway National Park private photography workshop

Cool temperate rainforest, waterfalls and the Great Ocean Road coast. Long exposure, forest light and nature detail.

Price
$1,000 per person
Duration
6–7 hours
Format
Private, per person
Where
Great Otway National Park. Meeting point agreed when you book.

What we'll work on

  • Waterfall long exposure
  • Polarisers and wet-weather technique
  • Forest flora and detail
  • Composition in nature
  • Coastal landscapes
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Sydney Harbour Bridge at sunsetHarbour, architecture and street

Harbour, architecture and street · full day, private

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.

Price
$1,000 per person
Duration
6–7 hours
Format
Private, per person
Where
Sydney, NSW. Meeting point agreed when you book.

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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Full-day FAQ

Planning your day.

What is a full-day private photography workshop?
A 6–7 hour one-to-one photography day with Dani Watson, an award-winning photographer and educator at a Victorian location of your choice (or Sydney on request), planned around the best light, with tuition and feedback all day. It costs $1,000 per person.
Can two people share a full-day workshop?
Yes. A partner or friend can join the same day at the same rate, $1,000 per person.
How do we choose a date?
Email us with the location and a few preferred dates. We'll plan the day around season, tide and weather, and confirm the meeting point.
What should I bring?
Your camera and lenses, a tripod, spare batteries and cards, water, sun protection and clothes for changing weather. A polariser and ND filters are useful for coastal and waterfall locations.
What happened to the masterclasses?
The group masterclasses are now private full-day workshops, so the whole day is built around your goals and your pace.

Your learning path

Where to next?

You're specialising. Mentoring turns technique into a personal body of work. See all ways to learn.

  1. 01

    Start

    Learn your camera

    New, or shooting on auto.

  2. 02

    Build

    Learn a genre

    You know the basics. Apply them.

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    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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Plan your full day.

Tell us the location, a few preferred dates and what you'd like to work on.

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