Sunset to Night Workshop (Point Cartwright, Sunshine Coast)
A compact Nikon School session that moves from golden-hour seascapes into practical night technique, with a clear step-by-step workflow and hands-on guidance in a capped group.
Join Dylan Knight (Nikon School) for a compact Sunset to Night workshop at Point Cartwright Lighthouse on the Sunshine Coast. In 3 hours you’ll learn a repeatable workflow for golden hour, blue hour and night setup, including exposure, focus and long-exposure technique. This session is sold out; join the Nikon School waitlist or browse Dylan’s upcoming workshops.
Workshop Snapshot
Fast, practical, and built around a repeatable workflow as the light changes.
Browse live dates, waitlists and priority lists across Australia & New Zealand.
A deeper field-learning format with more time for coaching and conditions planning.
Coast + night opportunities with small-group instruction (dates vary).
Session Flow
So you always know what to do next as the light shifts.
Composition, exposure control, and sharp focus while light is changing fast.
Long exposure technique, white balance choices, and clean files before full dark.
Night focus workflow + exposure foundations so you can set up quickly when the light drops.
What You’ll Learn
Practical settings and repeatable technique, explained step by step.
- Dial in ISO, aperture & shutter for changing light (sunset → blue hour → night)
- Pin-sharp focus for landscapes and stars (manual + AF assist workflows)
- White balance for natural colour and creative intent
- Long-exposure methods for twilight water and early-night skies
- Composition frameworks that carry from seascapes to night scenes
- You’ll practise: a simple setup routine you can repeat on future shoots
- Switching from “day” to “night” settings without wasting time
- Building cleaner files in low light by improving stability and focus checks
- How to plan for Milky Way season later in the year (conditions dependent)
What’s included
- Hands-on coaching in the field
- Demonstrations of settings and focus routines
- Checklist-style workflow you can reuse
- Not included: accommodation/transport
- Not included: a full Lightroom/Photoshop editing class
- Registration and policies are managed by Nikon School
We plan around safe access and conditions. Permits/permissions are used where required for locations and activities.
Recommended Gear
Bring what you have. This list is ideal, not mandatory.
- DSLR or mirrorless camera (low-light capable)
- Wide-angle lens (roughly 14–24mm or 16–35mm)
- Sturdy tripod
- Headlamp/torch (red light preferred), warm layers, closed shoes
- Spare batteries & SD cards
- Shutter release/intervalometer (optional)
FAQs
Direct answers to the common questions.
Is this workshop only for Nikon users?
Do I need night or astro experience?
Will we shoot the Milky Way?
What happens if it’s cloudy, rainy or windy?
Where do we meet and what about parking?
How far do we walk and is it accessible?
Is editing included?
Are drones part of the workshop?
What’s the cancellation/refund policy?
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