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

Wednesdays at sunset · Build level

Night photography class 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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Night Photography Workshop at a glance

Best for: Anyone who knows the basics and wants images after sunset.

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.

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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

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

Workshop FAQ

Good to know.

Do I need a tripod?
Yes. Most of the session uses long exposures. Tripods are available to hire.
I've never shot at night. Will I keep up?
If you know the basics of your camera, yes. Focusing and exposing in the dark is taught step by step.
Can I change my booking?
You're free to reschedule up to 3 days before your session. After that, payments are non-refundable, but you can transfer to another CapturEDU workshop within 12 months of the original date. Let us know in writing.
What if the weather is bad?
Wet pavements add reflections. 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?

From here, take long exposures further with ND filters. See the full learning path.

Start

Sunset Photography

Start earlier: photograph the Southbank skyline as the sun goes down and the city lights come on.

Specialise

Long Exposure Photography

Add ND filters for blue-hour light trails on the Clarendon Street Bridge.

Specialise

Light painting private lesson

Draw with light in the laneways: orbs, trails and glowing shapes.

Start learning photography

Book the Night Photography workshop.

Melbourne after dark, and the settings to photograph it sharp.

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