Photography Workshop — Sunshine Coast & Noosa
Sunset seascapes, Milky Way (if clear), sunrise, and a 3-hour editing session — all in under 24 hours. Small groups, personalised instruction, and a format built to deliver strong results in whatever conditions we get.
Leave with stronger files, a repeatable exposure workflow, and the confidence to shoot any coastal condition — not just the perfect one.
Astro sessions are weather and conditions dependent. All sessions operated under current Sunshine Coast Council, Queensland Parks and Noosa Council permits. $20M public liability insurance.
Current availability
Both locations are fully booked. Join the priority waitlist to be first in line when new dates are released or a cancellation opens up.
Sunshine Coast
Sold outFinal locations confirmed closer to date based on conditions, tide, and light.
Editing sessions held at Camera House Maroochydore. Own vehicle required between locations.
Sold OutNoosa
Sold outFinal locations confirmed closer to date based on conditions, tide, and light.
Editing sessions held at Peregian Beach Community House. Own vehicle required between locations.
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How I teach
Every photographer who comes on a masterclass has different goals, experience, and confidence levels. The teaching adapts to that.
Some photographers want hands-on help with settings, composition, filter technique, and workflow. Others are more independent — they want access to strong locations, good timing, and a supportive group atmosphere to work within. Both are welcome, and both get what they need.
I don't run rigid, follow-the-leader sessions where everyone stands in the same spot with the same settings. I check in regularly throughout every shoot, answer questions as they come up, and adjust the level of guidance to each person. If you need more time on something, we take it. If you want space to work, you get it.
If the weather turns, we don't stop. The masterclass format exists precisely because SEQ weather is unpredictable — you get multiple sessions and multiple opportunities regardless of what the sky does. Overcast light, stormy seas, flat conditions: all of it has value if you know how to read it. That's part of what you'll learn.
The goal is always the same: make the most of the conditions we have, safely and creatively, and make sure every photographer leaves with stronger images and a clearer process than they arrived with.
Who this is for
- Beginners to advanced photographers wanting stronger coastal results — not just on perfect days
- Anyone who's struggled with long exposures, focusing in the dark, or making one session count
- Photographers who want real editing time, not just field time
- Locals and visitors who want a complete experience in a single day
Not the right fit if…
- You need a guaranteed Milky Way — the full setup is taught regardless, but clear skies aren't promised
- You prefer large group tours over focused, personal instruction
- You're not comfortable on uneven coastal terrain in low light
What you'll shoot
- Sunset: golden hour to blue hour seascapes, foreground design, composition, highlight control, and wave timing — ND/GND filter technique covered if you have them
- Astro (if clear): Milky Way over coastal scenes — focus, exposure, framing, optional stacking
- If cloudy at night: twilight long exposures and the full astro camera setup so you're ready when skies clear
- Sunrise: adapting to changing light, silky water, reflections, coastal drama
- Editing session: Lightroom Classic + Photoshop — tone, colour, noise, blending, and export
What's included
- 2–3 guided field sessions (sunset, astro window, sunrise)
- 3-hour editing session — Camera House Maroochydore (SC) or Peregian Beach Community House (Noosa)
- 75% off The Editing System Behind the Workshop — Dylan's 11-lesson Lightroom + Photoshop bundle (AU$49, normally AU$197)
- Personalised instruction in a small group — real attention, not a crowd
- Gear advice before and after the masterclass (free)
- Access to NiSi filter discounts — Dylan is an authorised NiSi reseller
- Access to Leofoto tripod discounts — Dylan is an authorised Leofoto reseller
- Access to Nikon product discounts — Dylan is a Nikon School lecturer
- Post-workshop editing support
Not included
- Transport between locations (own vehicle required)
- Accommodation — your responsibility to arrange and confirm before the masterclass date. Suggested options sent in your welcome email.
- Meals and personal expenses
- Adobe subscription (Lightroom / Photoshop)
- Personal travel insurance (recommended)
Payment + cancellation
- AU$299 full payment at time of booking
- Payment plans available on request
Cancellation policy
72+ hours before: full refund
Within 72 hours: no refund
ACL rights apply regardless.
Full cancellation policy →
Weather + conditions
The 24-hour format was designed specifically for SEQ weather — you get multiple sessions and multiple opportunities regardless of what the sky does.
- Locations confirmed closer to your date based on conditions, tide, and light
- Astro session runs if clear; full technique covered either way
- If swell or wind makes a location unsuitable, we pivot to a safe approved alternative
- Sessions are not cancelled for overcast skies alone
- Postponed only if conditions are genuinely unsafe — in which case we reschedule
What past participants say
Real feedback from real workshops.
"Before the workshop, my approach was simple — just take the shot. Now it's all about planning, preparation, and waiting for the light. Understanding light as the most fundamental element of composition was the real revelation, along with the discipline of arriving early to set up properly. The total experience will exceed expectations."
"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 images I'm truly proud of. You gain so much more than just photos — you leave with practical skills, creative direction, and genuine confidence."
"Before the workshop, advanced techniques like exposure blending and shooting full manual felt out of reach. Three days on the Sapphire Coast changed that. I left not just with shots I'm genuinely proud of — particularly nailing slow water — but with a real understanding of why the process works. For anyone at an intermediate level sitting on the fence, I'd say do it."
"Definitely worth it — expert tuition, incredible locations, and a great group of like-minded photographers in a genuinely fun atmosphere. My photography has noticeably improved since the workshop. I have a much better understanding of both capturing and processing shots. If you're sitting on the fence, just go."
"Dylan brings a depth of knowledge and experience that's rare — but what sets him apart is his genuine willingness to share all of it. I learned an enormous amount over the workshop, yet never once felt overwhelmed. The pace was right, the instruction was clear, and every concept built on the last. I'd recommend this without hesitation and would sign up for another workshop in a heartbeat."
"I've done quite a few workshops with Dylan now, and I keep coming back for good reason. The planning that goes into finding the right locations at the right time for the best light is exceptional — nothing is left to chance. And the Milky Way sessions? Absolutely fantastic. Dylan sets the bar high and consistently clears it."
How the 24 hours runs
Exact locations confirmed closer to your date based on conditions, tide, and available light.
Sunset Seascapes
Golden hour through to blue hour at a coastal location. Composition, foreground design, highlight control, and wave timing. ND and GND filter technique covered if you have them — participants get access to NiSi discounts if you're looking to add to your kit. 1–1.5 hours.
Milky Way + Astro Technique
Full Milky Way setup — focus, exposure, and framing. If it's cloudy: twilight long exposures and the complete astro camera setup walkthrough so you're ready the next clear night. 1.5–2 hours.
Sunrise Seascape
Adapting to changing light, silky water technique, reflections, and coastal drama. Consolidate the field skills from the night before. 1–1.5 hours.
3-Hour Editing Session
Lightroom Classic and Photoshop — tone and colour, noise reduction, focus and exposure stacking, blending, and export. Tailored to the group's skill level and individual needs. All participants receive 75% off The Editing System Behind the Workshop — Dylan's 11-lesson editing bundle (AU$49, normally AU$197) — so you can revisit every decision at home. Sunshine Coast sessions held at Camera House Maroochydore; Noosa sessions held at Peregian Beach Community House. 3 hours.
What you'll learn
- Composition and foreground design for coastal scenes
- Long exposure shutter selection matched to wave and swell
- When and how to use ND and GND filters (if you have them)
- Focusing in low light and complete darkness
- Milky Way exposure settings and camera setup
- Lightroom tone and colour workflow
- Noise reduction and stacking basics
- Exposure blending and export for web
Gear expectations
- Camera with manual controls (DSLR or mirrorless)
- Tripod — optional, but without one you won't be able to shoot extended long exposures
- Wide-angle lens ideal: 14–24mm or 16–35mm
- ND / GND filters — optional; covered if you have them
- Remote shutter or intervalometer — optional
- Headtorch + spare batteries (required for early starts)
- Weather-appropriate clothing and solid footwear
- Laptop recommended for the editing session
Not sure what you need? Get in touch before you book — happy to advise.
Gear discounts
Participants get access to genuine discounts on gear — before and after the masterclass.
- NiSi filters — Dylan is an authorised NiSi reseller
- Leofoto tripods — Dylan is an authorised Leofoto reseller
- Nikon cameras and lenses — Dylan is a Nikon School lecturer with access to genuine Nikon discounts
Why this format
South-east Queensland weather is unpredictable. The masterclass format was built around that reality — not against it.
- Multiple sessions means multiple opportunities, whatever the sky does
- If astro clouds over, the full setup and process is still covered
- Dates selected around new moon windows for the best possible dark skies
- Overcast or stormy conditions create their own opportunities — we use them
FAQs
Direct answers before you book.
Within 72 hours: no refund
ACL rights apply regardless.
Full cancellation policy →
All current dates are sold out.
Join the priority waitlist for first access when new dates are released — and to be notified if a cancellation spot opens up.