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Photography Tours and Workshops

Upcoming Tasmanian Photography Workshops

** NEW BOOKING SYSTEM IN PLACE ** I now have an online booking system for you to book and make payment all in one go. Some tours may show a “Call to Book” option or something similar. This usually means the tour date is close and I have had to start finalising rooms with the...Read More

Winter at Freycinet – the Milky Way

Next month I will be running a special winter light and astro photography workshop at Freycinet and to whet your appetite, here are some shots from a couple of years ago. Don’t let the cold weather put you off – winter is a stunning time to explore Tasmania! Especially for photographers – the days are...Read More

New Tarkine Coast Photography Tour

I have a brand new workshop coming up next month – my new 4 day Tarkine Coast photography tour! Running from April 19 – 22, there are currently two spots still available. West Coast Sunset Shoots We will be based at Tall Timbers in Smithton in the far north west, and the workshop fee includes...Read More

The Off Season

Looking for something unique to do in Tasmania during The Off Season? My private three day photography workshops can be booked during “new moon” for an extra special photographic experience. During winter and spring 2021, the first two weeks of the month are new moon and therefore best in terms of long, dark nights. In...Read More
mt field and styx tour tasmania

Mt Field & Styx Valley Tour Highlights

I have run a fair few of my Mt Field and Styx Valley tours over the past few months and thought I’d share a few of the photographic highlights. Spring is always a good time of year to photograph the rainforest as there is plenty of water on the waterfalls and the new growth of...Read More

Sassafras flowers

Fallen sassafras flowers on beds of moss are one of my favourite spring things and recently during one of my Mt Field & Styx Valley day tours we had a great time shooting the flowers.   The Tasmanian sassafras, or Atherosperma moschatum, is an early bloomer, with flowers appearing in late winter/very early spring. They...Read More

Cradle Mountain Photography Workshops

My 4 day Cradle Mountain Photography Workshops have evolved into a biannual event, one in autumn and one in spring. In addition I run private 3 day tours for 1 or 2 guests all year round. All Cradle Mountain trips include sunrise, sunset and (weather permitting) a night sky shoot at Dove Lake. During the...Read More

RACT Cradle Mountain Hotel

As many of you would know I have been running regular photography tours to Cradle Mountain for years now, staying at the Cradle Mountain Hotel. This winter, RACT and I have partnered up to present another trip, running from June 19-22. All the details can be found on the Cradle Mountain Hotel’s own webpage, and...Read More

Wineglass Bay & Freycinet Photography Tour

I am very excited to announce this brand new 3 day Freycinet Photography Tour! The first of these tours will run from June 5-7, 2018. Two Nights at the Freycinet Lodge This new tour will run in the same format as my Cradle Mountain and Bay of Fires trips, in that each participant will enjoy...Read More
Russell Falls Tasmania Day Tour

Mt Field Day Tour

My photographic Mt Field day tour is a fascinating day out at any time of year. The day out includes a half day at a couple of Tasmania’s most impressive waterfalls – Russell Falls and Horseshoe Falls. As well as shooting the falls, we will pay close attention to the forest floor which depending on...Read More

Aurora during Bay of Fires Workshop!

The aurora australis made a little cameo during last weeks Bay of Fires workshop! The clouds were unfortunately placed in the south but nevertheless a clear band of green in a gap came through, and we managed a few snaps. It is always exciting to see the aurora, and as part of a group tour...Read More
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