Melbourne Photography Experience
Gardens, Wildlife & City Lights
"A full-day workshop across three completely different Melbourne locations, designed to challenge your creativity and grow your skills across multiple styles of photography in a single day."
Sun 12 July or Sat 18 July
One full day, three Melbourne locations
Join me for a full-day photography workshop across three completely different Melbourne locations, designed to challenge your creativity and help you grow your skills across multiple styles of photography in a single day.
From the misty forest paths and waterfalls of Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens, to wildlife photography at Melbourne Zoo, and finishing with Melbourne's skyline and city lights after dark, this workshop is built to help you become more confident shooting in changing environments and lighting conditions throughout an entire day. Whether you're a beginner wanting to better understand your camera or an experienced photographer looking to refine your eye, it's practical, hands-on and inspiring.
Three environments, one big leap forward
Shoot three styles in a day
Landscapes and waterfalls in the morning, wildlife in the afternoon and city lights after dark, all the variety of a photography trip packed into a single day.
Adapt to any light
Soft misty forest light, fast-moving wildlife and low-light cityscapes each demand something different. You will learn to read the light and adjust quickly wherever you are.
Small group, real guidance
Limited numbers mean personal, over-the-shoulder help dialling in every shot, whatever your experience level.
Melbourne, from gardens to city lights
This workshop is designed to help you become a more confident and adaptable photographer by working across three completely different environments in a single day. We begin in the misty forest paths and waterfalls of the Alfred Nicholas Gardens, move to wildlife photography at Melbourne Zoo in the afternoon, and finish photographing Melbourne's skyline and city lights after dark. Across the day you work through changing light and subjects with hands-on guidance the whole way, so you leave with a varied set of images and the skills to recreate them.
Three sessions, three locations
The day is built around three focused sessions, each in a completely different environment. Here is how it runs.
Alfred Nicholas Gardens
Moody winter light, waterfalls and long exposures in the lush Alfred Nicholas Gardens.
Melbourne Zoo
Wildlife photography at Melbourne Zoo: animal behaviour, fast shutters and subject tracking.
Melbourne Cityscapes
Melbourne through blue hour and into night: skylines, laneways, light trails and reflections.
Exactly what’s included
Included
- Full day photography workshop across three locations
- Melbourne Zoo entry ticket included
- Hands-on photography guidance throughout the day
- Camera setting assistance
- Composition and creative coaching
- Small group environment
- Landscape, wildlife and city photography training
- Workflow and shooting tips throughout the day
- Access to a private attendee group chat before the workshop
Not included
- Transport between locations
- Food and drinks
- Accommodation
- Camera gear
Bring your camera, a couple of lenses and a tripod, dress warm for a winter day, and turn up ready to shoot.
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. This full-day experience is a relaxed, hands-on way to practise across several styles in a single day, close to home.
We'll move from gardens and waterfalls to wildlife and the city after dark, covering everything from foundational settings to long exposures, tracking moving subjects and low-light city composition. My goal is to help you leave with a varied set of images and skills you'll use on every shoot.
Skills that outlast the day
Working across three environments in one day means you leave with a genuinely broad set of skills, not just a memory card of images.
Foundations
- Shutter speed, aperture and ISO in real situations
- Confidently shooting in changing light
- Stronger, more intentional composition
- Lens choices and focal length
Field craft
- Long exposures for waterfalls and cityscapes
- Autofocus and tracking moving wildlife
- Tripod and handheld techniques
- Reading light and adapting quickly
Creative eye
- Framing, layering and storytelling
- Blue hour and low-light city work
- Capturing atmosphere and movement
- Going beyond simply documenting a scene
A taste of what you’ll capture
Your spot on this experience
A full day across three Melbourne locations: the Alfred Nicholas Gardens, wildlife at Melbourne Zoo, and the city skyline and lights after dark, with hands-on guidance throughout.
Melbourne Photography Experience
A full day across three Melbourne locations: the Alfred Nicholas Gardens, wildlife at Melbourne Zoo, and the city skyline and lights after dark, with hands-on guidance throughout.
- Full day across three locations
- Melbourne Zoo entry ticket included
- Landscape, wildlife and city photography
- Hands-on guidance from morning to night
- Small-group, personalised tuition
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 new to your camera or already shooting manual, you'll get guidance pitched to where you are across all three sessions.
Do I need to attend all three sessions?
The workshop is designed as one full-day experience across the three locations, so you get the most from it by joining the whole day. Get in touch if you have any questions about the schedule.
What gear should I bring?
A DSLR or mirrorless camera, a wide angle lens, a telephoto lens (ideal for the zoo), a tripod, and spare batteries and memory cards. Dress warm with a rain jacket and comfortable walking shoes.
Is transport between locations included?
No, you make your own way between the three locations. We share the meeting points and a running schedule beforehand so you know exactly where to be and when.
How do I book?
Places are limited and fill quickly. Reserve your spot for Sunday 12 July or Saturday 18 July 2026 and we'll be in touch with everything you need.
