Full-day private workshops · Victoria · Sydney
A full day of photography, just for you.
Six to seven hours on location with award-winning photographer Dani Watson. The Mornington and Bellarine coasts, the Dandenong and Macedon Ranges, Phillip Island, the Otways, Melbourne city or Sydney. One location, the best light of the day, and an educator beside you from start to finish.
- $1,000Per person
- 6–7 hoursOn location
- PrivateOne-to-one
- 8Locations
- Master of Arts, RMIT
- AIPP · RPS
- Hasselblad Masters finalist
- Formerly the group masterclasses
At a glance
The most complete way to learn in the field.
A full-day private workshop is built around one thing: your goals. Mastering long exposure, building a landscape portfolio, learning a new region, or finally understanding your camera somewhere beautiful.
The day follows the light. Morning and late-afternoon sessions in the field, with time in between to review your images and fix what isn’t working while you still have the location in front of you.
- Price
- $1,000 per person
- Length
- 6–7 hours
- Format
- Private, one-to-one
- Locations
- 8 across Victoria and Sydney
- Taught by
- Dani Watson · Master of Arts, Photography, RMIT · AIPP · RPS · Hasselblad Masters finalist
Locations
Eight places to spend the day.
Every day is private, 6 to 7 hours and $1,000 per person, tailored to the season. The meeting point is agreed when you book.
Architecture, street and travel
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.
- 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
Seascapes and coast
Mornington Peninsula private photography workshop
Jetties, bathing boxes, rock platforms and rugged back beaches. Long exposure, coastal composition and the details of the shoreline.
- Long exposure for moving water
- Jetties and bathing boxes
- Coastal composition
- Reading tide and light
- Details of the shoreline
Seascapes and lighthouses
Bellarine Peninsula private photography workshop
Historic lighthouses, calm bay beaches and ocean coastline. Seascape technique from soft morning light to sunset.
- Seascape exposure and filters
- Lighthouses and coastal landmarks
- Sunset and twilight technique
- Minimalist bay compositions
- Planning a coastal shoot
Forest, gardens and autumn
Dandenong Ranges private photography workshop
Mountain ash forest, fern gullies, historic gardens and, in autumn, spectacular foliage. Landscape, nature and macro in one day.
- Atmosphere and mood in forest light
- Macro and nature details
- Composing in dense landscapes
- Gardens and autumn colour
- Storytelling through nature
Autumn, trees and villages
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.
- Photographing trees and avenues
- Composition in varied landscapes
- Autumn colour and white balance
- Villages and heritage details
- Narrative nature photography
Coast and wildlife
Phillip Island private photography workshop
Dramatic coastline, native wildlife and island sunsets. Landscape and wildlife technique on one of Victoria's most photogenic islands.
- Coastal landscapes and seascapes
- Wildlife photography essentials
- Shooting in wind and changing light
- Composition in natural settings
- Iconic views and hidden gems
Waterfalls and rainforest
Great Otway National Park private photography workshop
Cool temperate rainforest, waterfalls and the Great Ocean Road coast. Long exposure, forest light and nature detail.
- Waterfall long exposure
- Polarisers and wet-weather technique
- Forest flora and detail
- Composition in nature
- Coastal landscapes
Harbour, architecture and street
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.
- Iconic landmarks, fresh angles
- Architecture and street
- Harbour at golden and blue hour
- Travel storytelling
- Planning a city shoot
Your learning path
Where to next?
You’re specialising. The next step is a body of work, a journey, or a shorter session between full days.
Full-day FAQ
Planning your day.
What is a full-day private photography workshop?
A 6 to 7 hour one-to-one photography day with Dani Watson 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?
Book a date online, or send the location and a few preferred dates. The day is planned around season, tide and weather, and the meeting point is confirmed with you.
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.
Is this right for a beginner?
Yes. Because the day is private, it starts wherever you are. Beginners often use it to get confident with manual settings in a beautiful location. Experienced photographers use it to build a portfolio or learn a new region.
Start learning
Plan your full day.
Tell Dani the location, a few preferred dates and what you’d like to work on.