Outback Air Safari
Fly into the heart of the outback
"From the air, you'll capture ancient salt lakes, painted deserts, rugged ranges, and the wild Gulf coastline, landing in places few photographers ever reach."
Aug 4 – 11
An 8-day flying adventure across Australia's wild interior
Join us for an unforgettable 8-day Outback Air Safari, a flying photography adventure across Australia's most remote and breathtaking landscapes. From the air, you'll capture ancient salt lakes, painted deserts, rugged ranges, and the wild Gulf coastline, landing in locations few photographers ever get to see.
Each day brings new light, textures, and perspectives as we chase the horizon across the heart of the outback. With expert guidance, you'll refine your eye for aerial composition and storytelling, creating images that capture the true spirit of Australia's vast interior.
More than a trip, a turning point
Texture & Abstracts
Learn the art of storytelling while we visit entirely different landscapes as we make our way across the Australian outback.
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 landscape photographer's outback dream
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to photograph Australia's most remote and untouched landscapes from both the air and the ground. Over 8 unforgettable days, you'll fly across VIC, SA, and QLD in a private aircraft, landing in outback regions that very few people ever get to witness. From the vast salt lakes of Lake Eyre to the painted ridges of the desert and the turquoise coastline of the Gulf, this workshop blends adventure, creativity, and comfort.
Your Outback Air Safari 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.
Bendigo to Erumanga
Fly north from Bendigo to Erumanga, Australia's most inland town, for classic outback scenes.
Erumanga to Hells Gate (via Channel Country & Cloncurry)
Fly over the Channel Country's river systems, then on to rugged Hells Gate for sunset light.
Hells Gate to Karumba (via Mornington Island)
Cross Gulf savannah via Mornington Island to Karumba, with a sunset shoot over the water.
Karumba to Birdsville (via Richmond)
Fly inland via Richmond to legendary Birdsville for desert dunes and iconic outback scenes.
Birdsville to William Creek
South over the Simpson Desert to William Creek, with a scenic flight over Lake Eyre's basin.
William Creek to Goolwa via Kangaroo Island
Sunrise over Lake Eyre, a low flight around Kangaroo Island's cliffs, then a night in Goolwa.
Goolwa to Mungo National Park
Fly the Coorong to Mungo for a sunset and astro shoot at the iconic Walls of China dunes.
Mungo to Bendigo
An optional dawn shoot at Mungo before the final flight back to Bendigo, trip ends midday.
You will stay in comfortable, private local accommodation throughout. The specific properties are listed in your workshop handbook.
Exactly what’s included
Included
- 7 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
An Australian landscape photographer supported by Nikon, for the past decade I've been chasing light across some of the most remote and breathtaking parts of the country. My work is inspired by Australia's inland, the endless salt lakes, desert dunes, and rugged ranges that tell the story of this vast land.
I've spent years exploring and photographing these remote regions, and I'm constantly drawn back by their scale, silence, and raw beauty. Through my workshops, I help other photographers experience that same sense of awe, adventure, and creative freedom.
Beyond Australia, I teach photography workshops all over the world, from Iceland and Patagonia to Namibia and the Arctic. Whether it's flying over Lake Eyre or capturing the northern lights, my goal is always the same: to help you see the world differently and create images that truly move you.
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 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.
Loved our 5 day workshop in Tasmania. Josh tailored the tour specifically to our interests. Our photography improved so much over the days. Astro at Cradle Mountain was absolutely incredible.
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.
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.
Your place on this workshop
Photographing Australian Outback'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.
Outback Air Safari Photography Workshop
Photographing Australian Outback'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.
- 7 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?
Paid in full when you book. Full pricing and dates are shared when you enquire, just reach out and we'll walk you through it.
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 accommodation, all in-country transport and your full mentoring program. You'll need to budget for flights, meals, mandatory travel insurance and personal expenses.
