Noosa National Park Photography Workshop (Noosa Heads)
Small-group, field-first coaching for sunrise + sunset seascapes, coastal long exposures, and a practical edit workflow. Astro technique is taught in a conditions-led way that respects access rules and safety.
Leave with a repeatable long-exposure setup and a clean Lightroom workflow you can repeat on your next coastline.
Payment plans available — email me after booking and I'll set one up.
Note: locations and session timing are always conditions-led and subject to access rules, approvals and safety.
Who this is for
- Keen beginners to intermediate photographers who want stronger coastal results fast
- People who want long exposure done cleanly, without guesswork under pressure
- Anyone who learns best with hands-on field coaching and daily critique
- Photographers who prefer a genuinely small group
Not the right fit if…
- You want a sightseeing tour rather than active instruction
- You're not comfortable walking 1–6km on uneven coastal tracks and rocks in low light
- You expect guaranteed astro regardless of cloud, access, approvals or safety
What you'll shoot
- Sunrise + sunset seascapes: headland lookouts, bays, rock textures
- Long exposures: shutter choices that match water movement and swell
- Conditions-led options: Tea Tree Bay, Granite Bay, Dolphin Point, Hell's Gates (as workable)
- Editing: Lightroom Classic workflow + Photoshop fundamentals where relevant
What's included
- Guided field sessions across the weekend
- Daily editing + critique (9:00am–12:00pm Fri/Sat/Sun) — held at Peregian Beach Community House conference room (air-conditioned, kitchenette, toilets, parking). Dylan projects his screen live on a large display and walks through every editing decision step by step, answering your questions in real time
- Planning checklists and shoot routines you keep
- Provided RAW data for Milky Way workflow training if cloud blocks astro
- Free 11-video editing tutorial bundle after the workshop (value AU$197)
- Post-workshop email support
- Exclusive discounts on NiSi filters, Leofoto tripods, and Nikon gear (authorised reseller)
- Permits/permissions handled where required
- $20M public liability insurance
Not included
- Accommodation, meals and transport (self-booked)
- Adobe subscriptions (Lightroom/Photoshop)
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Personal gear purchases
Meet points are in or near Noosa Heads. Sessions may include short relocations to trailheads (typically 5–20 minutes), depending on conditions and the light window.
Payment + cancellation
- AU$450 deposit secures your seat
- Balance due 30 days before the workshop (full payment if booking within 30 days)
- Payment plans available on request
Cancellation policy (locked)
60+ days before start: refund of monies paid less $100 admin fee
30–59 days: 50% refund of monies paid
Under 30 days: no refund unless seat is filled; if filled, refund less $100 admin fee
ACL rights apply regardless
Full policy:
dylanknight.com.au/cancellation-policy
Accommodation + transport
- Tuition-only: book accommodation that suits your budget and comfort
- Self-drive between meet points (short relocations)
- Clear meet-point instructions in the pre-departure email
Night/after-hours approach + fallback plan
Astro technique is on the plan Friday and Saturday night if conditions are clear and access is safe and permitted.
If cloud blocks astro, you still learn the full Milky Way workflow (planning, settings, focus, blending) using provided RAW data during the editing sessions.
Framing: conditions-led, ethical decisions, no risky access for "hero shots".
What past participants say
Real feedback from real workshops.
"I considered myself a capable photographer before the workshop, but it surprised me how much I still had to learn — and how quickly small adjustments improved my results. Dylan challenged me creatively and helped me produce a collection of landscape images I'm truly proud of. I came away with stronger skills, clearer creative direction, and a renewed sense of purpose in my work. You gain so much more than just photos — you leave with practical skills, creative direction, and genuine confidence in your vision."
"Dylan has so much knowledge and experience and is so willing to share it all. I learnt so much, but at a rate I could understand and didn't feel overwhelmed. Would highly recommend and would participate in future workshops in a heartbeat."
"Definitely worth it — expert tuition, incredible locations, and a great group of like-minded photographers. I was surprised how much a simple white balance adjustment transformed my images. Since the workshop my photography has noticeably improved — I have a much better understanding of both capturing and processing shots. I made it to every shooting location and came away with images I'm genuinely proud of. If you're sitting on the fence, just go."
"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."
"I had a single astro session with Dylan that was an amazingly transformative and immersive experience as a beginner photographer... I came back with marvellous photos and newfound confidence."
"Dylan was an attentive and knowledgeable instructor. He made sure to check on all photographers and provided tailored advice."
Logistics, locations, and how it runs
Exact session choices are conditions-led and aligned to safe access.
Sunrise field session + editing/critique + sunset
Start with a clean long-exposure setup under real conditions, then bring your shots to life in the 9:00am–12:00pm edit session at Peregian Beach Community House — air-conditioned, comfortable, with Dylan walking through his exact workflow live on a large screen.
Refine composition + shutter choices + finishing
Build decision-making: aspect, swell, wind and tide. Edit session (9:00am–12:00pm) back at Peregian Beach Community House — consistency, clean final files, and live critique on your shots from the day before.
Final sunrise + wrap + take-home practice plan
Consolidate what worked, fix what didn't, and leave with a repeatable plan you can run on your local coastline.
Planned locations (conditions-led)
- Tea Tree Bay
- Granite Bay
- Dolphin Point
- Hell's Gates
Final site usage is always subject to swell, wind, tides, access rules and safe movement in low light.
Editing venue
Daily edit sessions (9:00am–12:00pm) are held at Peregian Beach Community House — a comfortable, air-conditioned conference room with a kitchenette, toilets, and free parking.
Dylan projects his screen live on a large display and walks through every editing decision step by step — colour grading, masking, blend modes, final export — while answering your questions in real time. No guessing what he's doing or why.
Gear expectations
- Mirrorless or DSLR with manual controls
- Sturdy tripod (non-negotiable for long exposure)
- Ideal lens range: wide-to-mid (14–70mm). A 14–16mm makes both seascapes and astro easier
- Headtorch + spare batteries for pre-dawn starts
- Laptop recommended for edit sessions (Lightroom Classic + Photoshop)
Weather + conditions philosophy
The workshop is conditions-led. Cloud can be excellent for seascapes. If swell or wind makes a location unsafe, we pivot to a protected option or shift the focus to technique and editing so the weekend still produces real improvement.
Safety + access
- No risky access for "hero shots"
- Clear meet points and calm pivots when conditions change
- Night sessions only where safe and permitted
- Drones are not part of the workshop program
FAQs
Direct answers before you book.
How much does it cost and what's the deposit?
A AU$450 deposit secures your seat. Balance due 30 days before the workshop (full payment if booking within 30 days).
What's included after the workshop?
Can I pay in instalments?
What experience level do I need?
What's the fitness/terrain like?
How do astro/night sessions work?
What happens if the weather, wind or swell is bad?
What gear should I bring?
Is accommodation or transport included?
What's the cancellation / refund policy?
30–59 days: 50% refund of monies paid
Under 30 days: no refund unless seat is filled; if filled, refund less $100 admin fee
ACL rights apply regardless
Full policy: dylanknight.com.au/cancellation-policy
Ready to lock in the last seat?
Book with a AU$450 deposit, then we'll get you prepped with the meet points and session plan.
Payment plans available — email me after booking and I'll set one up.
Not ready to book yet?
Start with the editing system I teach in the field
If you're not ready to commit to a workshop but want to stop guessing in post — my 11-video editing bundle is the same Lightroom + Photoshop workflow I walk participants through at Noosa. Yours to work through at home, on your own files, at your own pace.
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