Master your camera. Shoot the world. Or build a business.

Lessons, business courses and workshops with professional Nikon photographer Josh Beames.

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Master your camera

I want to take better photos

Short, in-person lessons that fix your fundamentals fast.

  • Understanding manual mode
  • Composition for more powerful images
  • Editing Masterclass
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Build a business

I want to get paid for my photography

Live business courses that turn your skills into real income.

  • Wedding Photography Business
  • Property & Corporate Business
  • Business Masterclass (all-in-one)
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Astrophotography workshop at Lake Tyrrell
Shoot the world

I want to travel and shoot epic places

Small-group workshops in iconic locations worldwide.

  • Local and worldwide photography adventures
  • Real-time coaching on location
  • Travel with people who share your passion
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The Chasing Light app

Know when the light is worth chasing

Chasing Light helps you predict when the aurora, golden hour and Milky Way are worth heading out for. Plan your next shot, discover the best conditions and get alerts when the sky comes alive. Free forecasts help you get started, while Chaser Pro unlocks powerful planning tools.

  • Know before you go: Free aurora, cloud, golden hour and Milky Way forecasts, wherever you’re chasing the light.
  • Plan the perfect shot: Find the best nights ahead and align the Milky Way, sun and moon with your location.
  • See what’s possible: Visualise the sky with AR and discover what other photographers are capturing through The Chase.
  • Never miss the moment: Get personalised aurora and golden hour alerts, with conditions available on your Apple Watch.

Free forecasts. Powerful Pro tools. Available on iPhone soon.

Chasing Light aurora screen: the aurora over northern Norway on a 3D globe, with strong odds at Lofoten
Chasing Light on Apple Watch: tonight's aurora, Kp 4.7
The October challenge: Reflections!
Monthly photo challenge

October: Reflections

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For every photographer on their own path

A home for passionate photographers

  • Official Nikon School lecturer
  • Supported by Nikon Australia
  • 2,500+ photographers taught
  • 10+ years in the industry

This is your space no matter where you're at in your photography journey. Whether you want to improve your skills, grow a photography business, or explore the world through unforgettable workshops, you'll find the tools, clarity and support to move forward at your own pace.

I'm Josh Beames. With over a decade of experience working with big brands, shooting weddings, landscapes, properties and corporate work, and leading workshops around the world, I created this platform to make learning clear, growth achievable and creativity exciting again.

Josh Beames

What our customers say

Real reviews from photographers who've taken the next step with us.

★★★★★

Honestly, this course has completely changed how I run my wedding business! The client workflow bit was just genius, like why didnt I think of that before!! Booked two weddings the same week I finished 😍

Emily S
★★★★★

I did two workshops with Josh, one online, the other in the field. Josh is an excellent teacher with an easy-going personality that makes him approachable and easy to communicate with. He is knowledgeable and professional.

Tony Moore
★★★★★

The Iceland workshop was quite literally a dream come true for me. Other-worldly scenery and jaw-dropping Aurora displays made this the trip of a lifetime. I went from shooting semi-auto to full manual with great success in just a couple of days with Josh's guidance, and I came home with some of my favourite photos I've ever taken.

Ellen Moloney
★★★★★

Josh cuts to the important aspects of photography in upskilling his clients. He puts quality time into each class attendee. He has a panoramic knowledge of photography, especially landscape photography. And he's a nice guy!

Linda Louise Blackall
★★★★★

The information provided was very comprehensive, if anyone no matter who you are doesn't learn something new, you have a closed mind. Recommend Josh, of course I would

Jeff C
★★★★★

Workshops with Josh & TJ never disappoint — honestly, I'm convinced they sprinkle some kind of magic over the whole experience. Small groups, top-notch tutoring, smooth travel and accommodation… and enough laughs to count as an ab workout.

Donna M
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Capturing the Aurora, a free in-depth guide to aurora photography by Josh Beames
Free Guide

Capturing the Aurora

My free in-depth guide to shooting the Northern Lights. The exact signals I track, the camera settings I dial in, and the workflow that turns a faint glow into a sharp, frame-worthy aurora shot.

  • The four signals that tell you when to shoot
  • My go-to camera settings for sharp, low-noise frames
  • How to plan, compose and come home with the shot

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Preset Packs

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Landscapes, weddings and more. Signature Lightroom presets designed to add depth, polish and consistency so you can edit faster and create images that really stand out.

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Creator Media Kit Template

Creator Media Kit Template

A$44

Land more paid work with a professional, plug-and-play media kit. Customise the slides, follow the copy prompts and present your value clearly to brands and clients.

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Focus Stacking eBook

Photography eBook

A$24

Master focus stacking with this 61-page guide packed with examples, step-by-step workflows and pro tips so you can create ultra-sharp, high-impact landscape images.

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