Night Photography Workshop at Melbourne's Tricolour Lab
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; dress appropriately for the weather.
Overview
Capture Melbourne’s vibrant nighttime scenes with expert guidance in this engaging photography workshop. Perfect for all skill levels, learn to create stunning images of the city after dark.
Melbourne Night Photography Workshop
2 Hours • Any level • Learn how to take spectacular night photos
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About This Adventure
Join Melbourne's Night Photography Workshop for an immersive 2-hour experience led by an award-winning photographer. In small groups, you'll master manual camera settings and learn to capture stunning night scenes, from vibrant cityscapes to intimate portraits. Enhance your skills and creativity under expert guidance in a supportive environment.
Melbourne's Night Photography Workshop is a fun photography course running from dusk for 2 hours.
You will learn how to take spectacular night photos on this top quality course run by an award-winning commercial photographer. Max group is 6.
Duration
2 hours
About the course
The Night Photography Workshop runs for 2 hours and will teach you great tips on how to take stunning night photos. The course runs in small groups of 6 or less so you receive lots of 1 on 1 help. We use manual settings on your camera so you can be in full control of your camera to obtain the results you want.
The course is designed for you to learn a range of settings for all different types of night photography. You'll be given the knowledge to be able to capture anything at night from fireworks to night portraits. We run this photography course under the close guidance of your photography teacher who has over 20 years of experience in the industry.
Subjects Include:
- Manual Mode
- Focus at night
- Colour Balance
- ISO
- Controlling Exposure
- Shutter Speed
- Aperture
- Composition
- Fill Flash
- Cityscapes
- Portraits
- Creative Applications
Adventure Tips
Use a tripod
For sharp images in low light, stabilize your camera with a tripod during long exposures.
Experiment with ISO
Adjust ISO settings to balance brightness and noise in night shots.
Scout locations beforehand
Visit potential photo spots during daylight to identify interesting compositions.
Practice manual settings
Get comfortable with manual mode to control exposure and focus precisely.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- City pigeons
- Microbats in park areas
History
Melbourne's transformation into a cultural hub began in the 19th century, with buildings and urban spaces that create captivating photo opportunities.
Conservation
Participants are encouraged to leave no trace and respect city art and architecture while shooting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Camera with manual controls
Essential for adjusting exposure, aperture, and ISO to capture night scenes effectively.
Tripod
Keeps your camera stable for long exposures and sharp images.
Remote shutter release
Helps prevent camera shake during long exposures.
Warm clothing and gloves
Stay comfortable while shooting in colder temperatures.
winter specific