Flinders Street Station lit up at night with light trails from passing trams

Melbourne after dark · Build level

Night Photography workshop in Melbourne.

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

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

Night Photography Workshop at a glance

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

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
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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

St Paul's Cathedral steps, Cnr Flinders St and Swanston St, Melbourne

The exact meeting point is confirmed in your booking email.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll leave with.

  • Tripod set-up and remote/self-timer release
  • Long exposure settings and light trails
  • Focusing in the dark
  • White balance under city light
  • Handheld night shooting

Best for

Anyone who knows the basics and wants images after sunset.

Bring

Camera with manual controls and a tripod (tripods available to hire).

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Flinders Street Station with a train passing in the eveningNight
Meeting pointSt Paul's Cathedral steps, Cnr Flinders St and Swanston St, Melbourne

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 Night Photography workshop?
2 hours, on location, in a group of no more than eight.
How much does the Night Photography workshop cost?
$149 per person (AUD). Gift vouchers are available.
Where do we meet?
St Paul's Cathedral steps, Cnr Flinders St and Swanston St, Melbourne. The exact meeting point is confirmed in your booking email.
Who is it for?
Anyone who knows the basics and wants images after sunset.
What should I bring?
Camera with manual controls and a tripod (tripods available to hire).
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.→
  6. From stage 2Photography toursTravel, immerse and practise every day with tuition. 2027–28 seasons, groups of 4–8.→

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