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Photography courses & classes, Melbourne

Photography courses & workshops in Melbourne.

Eight short photography courses and hands-on workshops across Melbourne: beginner camera classes, smartphone, street, night, sunset, zoo wildlife and long exposure. Small groups of no more than eight, led by Dani Watson, an award-winning photographer and educator.

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  • Small groups, max 8
  • Master of Arts, RMIT
  • AIPP · RPS
  • Hasselblad Masters Finalist

Melbourne photography workshops at a glance

CapturEDU runs short photography workshops across Melbourne for beginners and developing photographers. Each session is 2–3 hours on location, with a demonstration, guided shooting and individual feedback.

Most workshops are taught by founder Dani Watson, an award-winning photographer and educator with a Master of Arts in Photography from RMIT University, AIPP and RPS membership, and Hasselblad Masters Finalist recognition. Meet our educators.

Price
From $130 pp
Length
2–3 hours
Group size
Max 8
Levels
Beginner to advanced
Where
Melbourne CBD, Southbank, Parkville and the bay
Booking
Online, instant confirmation

All workshops

Choose the skill you want to build.

Prices are per person in AUD. Open any workshop for the meeting point, what you'll learn and what to bring.

Princes Bridge and the Melbourne skyline across the Yarra RiverMost booked

Camera foundations

Beginner Photography

Take your camera off auto. Learn aperture, shutter speed, ISO and focus with guided practice around the State Library…

2 hoursStart$130 ↗
A busy Melbourne laneway with cafés and people walkingNew

No camera needed

Smartphone Photography

Make better photos with the phone you already carry. Composition, light, portrait mode, night mode and quick edits,…

2 hoursStart$130 ↗
Street art covering a laneway wall in MelbourneNew

Melbourne laneways

Street Photography

Photograph people and city life with confidence and respect. Timing, layers, light and zone focusing through…

3 hoursBuild$149 ↗
Flinders Street Station lit up at night with light trails from passing tramsNight

Melbourne after dark

Night Photography

Long exposures, light trails and sharp city lights. Learn tripod technique and night settings at Flinders Street…

2 hoursBuild$149 ↗
Golden sunset light over calm waterSunset

Sunset to dusk

Sunset Photography

Photograph Melbourne's skyline from Southbank as the sun goes down and the city lights come on. Exposure for bright skies, silhouettes and…

2 hoursStart$149 ↗
A koala resting in the fork of a eucalyptus treeWildlife

Melbourne Zoo

Zoo Wildlife

Timing, autofocus and composition for animals in motion. Shoot through glass and fences, and tell a story with…

3 hoursBuild$149 ↗
Long exposure of a timber pier over smooth blue waterNew

ND filters and water

Long Exposure Photography

Smooth water, streaked skies and minimal compositions. ND filters, exposure calculation and tide timing on Port…

2 hoursSpecialise$149 ↗
A photographer checking her camera settings during a workshopLearning by doing
Small groupsNever more than eight photographers per educator.

How every workshop runs

Explain. Demonstrate. Photograph. Review.

You won't sit through hours of theory. You learn a technique, see it done, try it straight away and improve it while your educator is beside you.

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.

Private themes

Drone, architecture, macro and light painting.

These specialist subjects are taught one-to-one, built around your equipment and goals.

A spiral staircase photographed from belowPrivate

Lines and geometry

Architecture Photography

Lines, geometry, perspective and light in Melbourne's contemporary buildings around RMIT and the northern…

One-to-oneFrom $300 ↗
Close-up of a deep pink flower with water dropletsPrivate

Royal Botanic Gardens

Botanical & Macro

Flowers, leaves and textures up close. Depth of field, focus stacking basics and soft natural light in the…

One-to-oneFrom $300 ↗
A glowing light-painted orb in a Melbourne laneway at nightPrivate

Creative night

Light Painting

Draw with light. Orbs, trails and glowing shapes in Melbourne's laneways, using long exposures and simple…

One-to-oneFrom $300 ↗
Aerial photograph of Albert Park Lake and the Melbourne skyline at sunsetPrivate

Aerial perspective

Drone Photography

Fly safely and legally, then make aerial photographs worth keeping. CASA rules, camera settings and…

One-to-oneFrom $300 ↗

Photography workshop FAQ

Before you book.

Still deciding? Ask us anything.

Finn, the CapturEDU camera character
Finn saysLet's go shoot!
How much do photography courses in Melbourne cost?
CapturEDU group workshops cost $130 to $149 per person for 2–3 hours, in a group of no more than eight. Private lessons are $165 for one hour, or $150 per hour for two hours or more.
Are these photography short courses or classes?
Yes. Every CapturEDU group session is a short photography course in Melbourne: one skill, 2 to 3 hours, on location, with a demonstration, guided shooting and individual feedback. Book a single class, or take several to build a learning path.
Do you run photography classes for women in Melbourne?
CapturEDU is women-led: founder and lead educator Dani Watson teaches most classes. Group classes are open to everyone, and friends or women's groups can book a private session together. See photography classes for women.
Which workshop should a beginner book first?
Start with the Beginner Photography Workshop (2 hours, State Library Victoria). If you only use a phone, choose Smartphone Photography. The Find your level guide shows what to take next.
What camera do I need?
A mirrorless or DSLR camera with manual controls suits most workshops. Smartphone and Street workshops also work with a phone. Tripods are available to hire for night, blue hour, sunset and long exposure sessions.
How big are the groups?
No more than eight people, so the educator can check your settings and give individual feedback throughout the session.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If conditions make a session unsafe or unworkable, CapturEDU will move you to another date or transfer your booking. See FAQ & policies.
Do you teach drone, architecture, macro or light painting?
Yes, as private lessons. They are taught one-to-one so the session can be built around your gear and goals.
Can I give a workshop as a gift?
Yes. Gift vouchers can be bought for any amount and used for any workshop, lesson or mentoring program.

Start learning photography

Prefer one-to-one? Book a private lesson.

Two hours with your own educator, on location in Melbourne, built around your camera and goals.

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