Great Ocean Road
Chase the light along Victoria's coast
"Towering sea cliffs, misty forests, waterfalls and the raw energy of the Southern Ocean, a playground of light and movement."
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A 4-day journey along the Great Ocean Road
Join us on our incredible 4-day Great Ocean Road photo workshop, where we'll explore the breathtaking coastal landscapes of Victoria. Over the course of this journey, you'll be captivated by the rugged cliffs, lush forests, and serene waterfalls that define this iconic region.
Whether you're a nature lover or eager to refine your photography skills, this workshop offers the perfect blend of stunning scenery and creative learning alongside likeminded enthusiasts.
More than a trip, a turning point
Night Photography
Experience breathtaking starry skies while learning valuable techniques to capture that dream shot along the coast.
Master Exposure
From sunrise to sunset and dynamic lighting, gain in-depth knowledge on how to correctly expose for every scene, even the glow worms.
Hand Picked
Each location is carefully chosen and planned to provide diverse environments, designed to enhance both your skills and portfolio.
Victoria's most captivating coastline
Join us for an unforgettable 4-day photography journey along the Great Ocean Road, exploring some of Victoria's most captivating and diverse landscapes. From rugged coastal cliffs to peaceful forests and waterfalls, this workshop showcases the natural beauty of the region with endless opportunities for powerful photography.
Your Great Ocean Road itinerary
Our set day-by-day route along the Great Ocean Road, from the Otways to Port Campbell, shooting sunrise, sunset and the stars. Timings flex with the light and coastal weather, but this is the plan.
Waterfalls & Milky Way beginnings
Otway waterfalls and towering redwoods by day, then night photography at Loch Ard Gorge.
Sea stacks & coastal light
Sunrise at Bakers Oven, hidden Childers Cove and Magic Rock, then sunset at the Bay of Islands.
Waterfalls, Wreck Beach & glow worms
Sunrise at the Twelve Apostles, an editing session, then Wreck Beach sunset and Melba Gully glow worms.
Secret spots & farewell
Bakers Oven Waterfall and Sparks Gully's sea stacks, then a final edit and debrief by 2pm.
You will stay in comfortable, private local accommodation throughout. The specific properties are listed in your workshop handbook.
Exactly what’s included
Included
- 3 nights shared accommodation, private rooms, at Southern Ocean Villas
- Ground transport in a private minibus
- Professional photography instruction and mentoring
- Post-processing and editing sessions
- National park entry fees
Not included
- Food and alcohol
- Travel to and from Port Campbell
Your accommodation, transport, park entry and full instruction are all covered. You just sort your food, drinks and getting to Port Campbell.
Shooting responsibly
Every workshop runs within the rules of the places we visit. I hold the permits each location needs, we pay landowner and access fees where they apply, and wherever a destination requires a local guide, we travel with one. Local guides know the land, the weather and the people who live there, and they make the trip better for all of us. We stay on marked paths, respect private land and closures, and leave every location as we found it, so it’s still there for the next photographer.
Hey, I'm Josh Beames
As an Australian landscape photographer supported by Nikon, I've had the privilege of capturing breathtaking locations around the world including Europe, North America, Asia, and some of the most dramatic regions across Australia.
I teach photography workshops globally each year and I'm passionate about helping photographers build confidence and skill in the field. I live close to the Great Ocean Road and have photographed this coastline for years, so I know when and how it shines, from its iconic scenes to the quieter compositions most people miss.
You'll learn everything from foundational shooting techniques to advanced methods including bracketing, focus stacking, panoramas, long exposures and night photography. My goal is to help you capture the Great Ocean Road at its best and leave with images you're truly proud of.
Skills you'll take home, long after the trip
This isn't just a trip for your hard drive. Every shoot is a hands-on lesson, so you leave with techniques you'll use on every landscape you photograph from here on.
Foundations
- Reading and nailing exposure in any light
- Shooting with confidence in full manual
- Composition and storytelling in the field
- Using filters and managing dynamic range
Advanced field craft
- Exposure bracketing for high-contrast scenes
- Focus stacking for front-to-back sharpness
- Multi-shot panoramas
- Long exposures and night photography
Editing & post-processing
- A repeatable editing and post-processing workflow
- Blending brackets and stacks cleanly
- Processing low-light and night images
- Finishing images you're genuinely proud of
A taste of what you’ll capture
What our customers are saying
I recently did a fantastic photography workshop with Josh along the Great Ocean Road, and it well and truly blew past my expectations. Josh gave everyone personalised, spot-on advice about perspective, framing and dialling in the perfect settings. My photography game definitely levelled up. Highly recommend!
The Great Ocean Road workshop with Josh was excellent. Not only do you get to visit lots of cool places, some you wouldn't have even known existed, but with Josh's expertise get some fantastic photos. Highly recommend to anyone whether experienced or not.
I joined one of Josh's landscape workshops down the Great Ocean Road a while back, and it was an unforgettable experience. He broke down complex techniques like long exposures, composition and capturing mood in a way that was simple, practical and fun. I finished with a huge boost in confidence.
I completed a one day photography workshop with Josh down the Great Ocean Road. I learned a great deal about landscape photography, manual settings and post-editing. Highly recommend this to anyone. Looking forward to doing more with Josh in future.
I had the pleasure of participating in the Nikon photography workshop led by Josh along the stunning Great Ocean Road. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a skilled instructor. As a local, Josh is intimately familiar with the area and can reveal some of its hidden gems.
Josh is a patient guy, he takes time with each and every one in the group, shares tips, tricks and best practices and celebrates your wins. I learnt many skills at the workshop I did with Josh, and have put those skills to practice each time I've gone out.
Your place on this workshop
Photographing Victoria's most epic landscapes in dramatic light, with daily in-the-field mentoring and small-group guidance, so you come home with images you're genuinely proud of.
Great Ocean Road Photography Workshop
Photographing Victoria's most epic landscapes in dramatic light, with daily in-the-field mentoring and small-group guidance, so you come home with images you're genuinely proud of.
- 3 nights shared accommodation, private rooms, at Southern Ocean Villas
- Ground transport in a private minibus
- Professional photography instruction and mentoring
- Post-processing and editing sessions
- National park entry fees
Permits held, access fees paid, and local guides wherever a destination calls for one.
Frequently asked questions
What experience level is this workshop for?
All levels are welcome. Whether you're shooting in auto or already confident in manual, you'll get personalised guidance pitched to where you are, many past guests made the jump to full manual within a couple of days.
How fit do I need to be?
Moderate fitness is all that's needed. Most locations are close to the vehicle, with a few optional short walks over medium gradients.
How do I secure my place?
The full price is AUD $2,450 per person, incl. GST. Reserve your place, just reach out and we'll get you booked in.
What's your refund and cancellation policy?
Cancel more than 3 months before the workshop for a full refund. Within 3 months of the start, payments are non-refundable. The one real exception, and it is a genuine one: if somebody else takes your place, you get the whole lot back, however close to the day it happens. I will always try to fill it. If I have to cancel a workshop for any reason, everything you have paid comes back in full. And if I have to postpone one, whether that is weather, a supplier pulling out or illness, your booking moves to the new dates and I set those around what suits the group. If the trip cannot run at all, or the new dates do not work for you, everything you have paid comes back. You are never out of pocket because I moved something.
What's included and what do I need to budget for?
The price covers your accommodation at Southern Ocean Villas, ground transport in our private minibus, national park entry and your full instruction and editing. You'll need to budget for food, drinks and getting to and from Port Campbell.
