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Street Photography workshop in Melbourne.

Photograph people and city life with confidence and respect. Timing, layers, light and zone focusing through Melbourne's laneways, arcades and Flinders Street.

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

Street Photography Workshop at a glance

Photograph people and city life with confidence and respect. Timing, layers, light and zone focusing through Melbourne's laneways, arcades and Flinders Street.

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

Price
$149 pp
Duration
3 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

Melbourne CBD laneways, Melbourne (meeting point confirmed at booking)

The exact meeting point is confirmed in your booking email.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll leave with.

  • Zone focusing and settings for fast moments
  • Finding a scene and waiting for the subject
  • Layers, gestures and light
  • Ethics and etiquette when photographing people in public
  • Building a small street series

Best for

Photographers comfortable with their camera who want to photograph people and cities.

Bring

Camera with manual controls (a small prime lens is ideal), or a phone.

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Meeting pointMelbourne CBD laneways, Melbourne (meeting point confirmed at booking)

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 Street Photography workshop?
3 hours, on location, in a group of no more than eight.
How much does the Street Photography workshop cost?
$149 per person (AUD). Gift vouchers are available.
Where do we meet?
Melbourne CBD laneways, Melbourne (meeting point confirmed at booking). The exact meeting point is confirmed in your booking email.
Who is it for?
Photographers comfortable with their camera who want to photograph people and cities.
What should I bring?
Camera with manual controls (a small prime lens is ideal), or a phone.
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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Book the Street Photography 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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