Noosa National Park Photography Workshop (16–19 Apr 2026)
A small-group, field-first workshop for photographers who want stronger sunrise/sunset seascapes and a repeatable night/astro setup (conditions permitting). You’ll shoot hard, then lock it in with daily Lightroom/Photoshop labs (9:00am–12:00pm) so you leave with a workflow — not guesswork.
Answer-first: This is a premium Noosa National Park photography workshop (16–19 Apr 2026) designed for photographers who want better sunrise/sunset seascapes and a repeatable night/astro setup when conditions allow. With max 3 participants, you’ll get hands-on coaching in the field, then consolidate with daily Lightroom/Photoshop labs (9am–12pm). Accommodation and transport are self-booked.
“Dylan clarified a lot of the questions I had. Would love to do this again!”
“An amazingly transformative experience as a beginner… I came back with marvellous photos and newfound confidence.”
Want details on Noosa shooting spots? Read the Noosa locations guide.
Workshop snapshot
Short version: shoot hard, learn fast, and leave with a workflow you can repeat.
Sunrise/sunset on the headlands, plus night technique when conditions allow.
Composition, settings, stability and focus checks with quick 1-on-1 help.
Lightroom Classic + Photoshop fundamentals for clean, natural-looking files.
More shooting time, more feedback, and less waiting around.
What you’ll learn (and take home)
This workshop is built around repeatable systems: how to plan, shoot, and finish images with less trial and error.
- Sunrise/sunset exposure control (including harsh contrast and sea spray)
- Long exposure technique: shutter choices, ND filters, stability, sharpness
- Composition on headlands: foregrounds, leading lines, visual hierarchy
- A simple, reliable night focus routine (so you stop guessing in the dark)
- Cleaner high-ISO files: settings, technique, and smart editing choices
- Lightroom workflow: culling, global edits, colour, local adjustments
- Photoshop basics: blending/stacking where relevant (kept practical)
- How to read conditions: tide/swell/wind and safe access windows
- Personal critique + a next-steps practice plan you can follow at home
- Checklists/cheat sheets so the process sticks after the trip
What you’ll shoot in Noosa
Locations depend on tide, swell, wind and access. We pick the safest option that gives the best light.
- Tea Tree Bay sunrise and soft light studies
- Granite Bay textures, foregrounds and long exposures
- Dolphin Point / headland lookouts (conditions permitting)
- Hell’s Gates drama (swell-dependent)
- Alexandria Bay (walk + conditions dependent)
- Golden hour exposure transitions and white balance control
- Tripod technique for sharper long exposures
- Night focus workflow + cleaner high-ISO files
- Basic stacking/blending options in editing labs
- Planning tools: swell/tide timing and safe access choices
Itinerary
A clear plan — with flexibility built in for weather and conditions.
Day 1 (Thu) — Travel day + sunset + night (if clear)
- Arrive and settle into your chosen accommodation
- Meet from ~3:00pm for a quick brief and gear/settings check
- Sunset shoot (Boiling Pot / headland option, chosen for safest conditions)
- Night technique foundations if skies allow
Day 2 (Fri) — Sunrise + editing lab (9am–12pm) + sunset + night (if clear)
- Sunrise seascapes (Tea Tree / Granite Bay area)
- Editing lab 9:00am–12:00pm (Lightroom/Photoshop workflow + cleaner files)
- Sunset session (headland / bay option)
- Night/astro foundations (conditions permitting)
Day 3 (Sat) — Sunrise + editing lab (9am–12pm) + conditions-led field session
- Sunrise session (conditions-dependent)
- Editing lab 9:00am–12:00pm (selections, finishing, blending basics where relevant)
- Rest + plan around conditions
- Sunset and/or night technique session (conditions permitting)
Day 4 (Sun) — Editing + photo critique + optional heli flight + wrap
- Editing + workshop review 9:00am–12:00pm (finish your best files from the trip)
- Photo critique and personalised next-steps plan
- Optional scenic heli flight (time TBA, weather-dependent, additional cost)
- Depart
Note: Sunday is a wrap-up day (no National Park shooting scheduled).
What’s included
Tuition is the focus — so you can choose your own accommodation and travel style.
Guided field sessions, editing labs (9:00am–12:00pm), checklists/cheat sheets, and post-workshop email support.
Accommodation, meals and transport are self-booked. You’ll get recommendations in your pre-departure info.
We plan around safe access and conditions. We use permits/permissions where required and ask participants to follow park rules and on-site guidance.
Pricing & booking
Progressive tiering rewards early commitment. Pricing is in $AUD.
Deposit: AU$450 to secure your spot. Balance due 60 days before the workshop (full payment if booking within 30 days).
Safety, access & conditions
Coastal workshops are conditions-led. Safety and responsible access come first.
- Expect walks of roughly 1–6km with uneven ground and headland sections.
- We plan around tide/swell/wind and choose the safest workable location.
- Bring closed shoes, a headlamp/torch, and layers (coastal wind can cut).
- $20M public liability insurance for peace of mind.
- Permits/permissions are used where required for locations and activities.
- Night/astro outcomes depend on cloud, haze and visibility — we focus on technique you can reuse anywhere.
FAQs
Direct answers to common questions (and the real objections).
Is this a Noosa National Park photography workshop with astro?
Will we definitely see the Milky Way?
Do I need to be intermediate?
What camera and lens should I bring?
How fit do I need to be?
Where should I stay?
What if the weather is bad?
Is accommodation included?
Is transport included?
Do you teach Lightroom and Photoshop?
Are permits required in Noosa National Park?
Is the workshop insured?
Are drones part of the workshop?
What’s the cancellation / refund policy?
Helpful links: 2026 workshops overview · Noosa priority list · Private workshops
Testimonials
"Dylan has put a lot of time and effort into this workshop. He is easy to understand and ensures each student gets the time they need to grasp the concepts. I really appreciated that there were only four students—Dylan spent plenty of time with each of us. The follow-up eBooks he created and published are a terrific way to reinforce the weekend and make sure the new techniques and knowledge really stick. Thank you Dylan—I really enjoyed the weekend and can’t wait to see what’s next."
– Jo
"Highly recommend Knighty’s Photography! You won’t be disappointed! I’ve done a few private workshops with Dylan over the last five years and it’s been great! Looking forward to my next workshop with Dylan!"
– Wendy K.
"Knighty's Astro photography session was an amazingly transformative and immersive experience as a beginner photographer... I came back with marvellous photos and newfound confidence."
– Amber
"I was absolutely stoked with the workshop... Dylan clarified a lot of the questions I had. Would love to do this again!"
– Workshop Participant
"Dylan was an attentive and knowledgeable instructor who was prepared to put in extra time... He made sure to check on all photographers and provided tailored advice."
– Participant Feedback
"The workshop was excellent. Dylan was very knowledgeable and professional. He went over and above to ensure we all had a great experience."
– Nikon School Attendee
"Even with the constant rain, Dylan kept me up to date and gave me peace of mind. The workshop clarified so many things that YouTube never could. Highly recommended!"
– Workshop Attendee
"I would highly recommend a Nikon School Workshop and Dylan Knight. He followed up with extra resources and provided a professional experience from start to finish."
– Nikon Workshop Participant