Ningaloo & Coral Bay
Turquoise reefs and red coastal cliffs
"Red cliffs, turquoise lagoons, canyon ridgelines, reef textures, star filled skies and encounters with the world's biggest fish."
A 9-day journey along Western Australia's Coral Coast
Join us on an unforgettable Ningaloo, Coral Bay & Shark Bay Photo Workshop, where we'll explore Western Australia's turquoise reefs, red cliffs, salt flats and wild coastal landscapes. Over this 9-day journey, you'll capture everything from surreal aerial patterns to pastel lagoons, canyon ridgelines and sunset-soaked oceans.
With expert guidance, you'll refine your skills shooting reef textures, seascapes, long exposures, aerial compositions and astro under Exmouth's dark skies. You'll also experience a full-day whale shark swim and two incredible scenic flights, creating once-in-a-lifetime opportunities both above and below the surface. This adventure is designed for photographers who want to shoot hard, slow down with purpose, and build a powerful collection of images across one of Australia's most extraordinary coastlines.
More than a trip, a turning point
Mixed Genres
Learn how to shoot underwater, capture the night sky and master aerials from different aircraft.
Master Exposure
From sunrise to sunset and dynamic lighting, gain in-depth knowledge on how to correctly expose for every scene we encounter.
Hand Picked
Each location is carefully chosen and planned to provide diverse environments, designed to enhance both your skills and portfolio.
A coastal photographer's dream run
This 9-day Shark Bay, Coral Bay and Ningaloo Reef photography workshop takes you along Western Australia's spectacular Coral Coast. From the surreal textures of Shark Bay and pastel salt ponds to the turquoise lagoons of Ningaloo, you will photograph powerful seascapes, reef patterns and remote outback landscapes while working with a small, supportive group.
Your Ningaloo & Coral Bay itinerary
A sample of what we shoot and where we go. The exact day-by-day route and dates are confirmed when you enquire, and are always built around the best light.
Arrival in Shark Bay & Sunset Over the Bay
Settle into our beachfront base at Shark Bay and open with sunset over Eagle Bluff or Shell Beach.
Aerial Shark Bay & Hamelin Pool
Sunrise dolphins at Monkey Mia, a scenic flight over salt ponds and cliffs, then Little Lagoon.
Road Trip to Coral Bay
A big drive north via Carnarvon, reaching Coral Bay in time for sunset on the beach.
Reef Life, Drones & Drive to Exmouth
Optional snorkel or reef cruise at Coral Bay, drone over the reef, then on to Exmouth.
Whale Shark Swim
A life-changing day at sea swimming with whale sharks, with multiple swims and pro guides.
Scenic Flight Over Ningaloo & Sunset Coastlines
Fly above the reef and Cape Range for rays and turtles, then sunset at Turquoise Bay.
Canyon Hikes, Mentoring & Astro (Weather Permitting)
Sunrise canyon hike, a midday mentoring session, then optional astro under Exmouth's dark skies.
Turquoise Bay Sunrise & Final Exploration
Optional Turquoise Bay sunrise, more of Cape Range, and one final sunset at a favourite spot.
Departure from Exmouth
A final breakfast and farewells before the transfer to Learmonth Airport for flights home.
You will stay in comfortable, private local accommodation throughout. The specific properties are listed in your workshop handbook.
Exactly what’s included
Included
- 8 nights private-room accommodation
- All in-country transport with a professional driver
- Daily in-the-field mentoring with Josh Beames
- Sunrise, sunset and night photography sessions
- Group editing and post-processing lessons
Not included
- Flights to and from the destination
- Meals and alcohol
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Personal expenses
Everything you need to focus on your photography is taken care of, you just sort your flights, food and insurance, 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
I'm an Australian landscape photographer supported by Nikon, and I've spent the past decade photographing some of the world's most dramatic and remote environments, deserts, salt lakes, Iceland, Norway, Australia's Outback, Canada, and the Arctic just to name a few.
I teach photography workshops across Australia and around the world each year, and I love helping photographers build confidence, clarity, and creativity in the field. This Ningaloo, Coral Bay & Shark Bay adventure brings together some of Western Australia's wildest coastal scenery, and I'll help you capture everything from aerial patterns and turquoise reefs to canyon ridgelines and ocean light.
You'll learn foundational techniques through to more advanced skills such as bracketing, focus stacking, drone photography, long exposures, underwater photography, night shooting under some of the darkest skies, and how to build intentional storytelling across such a diverse coastline. My goal is simple: to help you capture Western Australia's Coral Coast in its most powerful moments and return home with images you're genuinely 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
What our customers are saying
I have been lucky enough to participate in many of Josh's amazing workshops all over the world. Every time I come away with a deeper understanding of my camera and all the many elements that ensure my photos aren't just good, that they are great. Great locations, great people and the most generous photography teacher I am blessed to know.
I've done a couple of workshops with Josh now and I can't recommend him highly enough. The vibe is always chill and fun & you'll walk away with so many images and memories that you love. And also, if you're anything like me, you'll go home and book a few more workshops.
Josh Beames' photographic workshops are an absolute game-changer for anyone looking to elevate their photography skills to the next level. The hands-on experience and personalized guidance provided by Josh are unmatched, creating a supportive and inspiring learning environment for photographers of all levels.
Having attended several of Josh's workshops I can say he is an amazing intuitive teacher who is able to pinpoint an individual's photography issues and assist them to develop and grow their skills in some of the most beautiful scenery.
Your place on this workshop
Photographing Western Australia'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.
Ningaloo & Coral Bay Photography Workshop
Photographing Western Australia'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.
- 8 nights private-room accommodation
- All in-country transport & professional driver
- Daily field mentoring with Josh Beames
- Sunrise, sunset & night photography sessions
- Group editing & post-processing lessons
- A hand-picked route built around the best light
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?
A deposit secures your spot. Full pricing, dates and payment plans are shared when you enquire, just reach out and we'll walk you through it.
What's your refund and cancellation policy?
A deposit secures your place. The balance is due six months before the workshop starts, and you can pay it in one go or in pieces before then; nothing is ever charged automatically. Your deposit is fully refundable until 6 months before the trip. After that it is non-refundable, but you can move it to another date. If you cancel between 6 and 3 months before the trip, we refund your balance and keep the deposit. 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, deposit included, 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 including the deposit. You are never out of pocket because I moved something.
What's included and what do I need to budget for?
The price covers accommodation, all in-country transport and your full mentoring program. You'll need to budget for flights, meals, mandatory travel insurance and personal expenses.
