New Zealand South Island 2026
Winter Photography Workshop
Overview
Join me for an immersive 10 day, 9 night photographic workshop focusing on capturing some of New Zealand’s most iconic and beautiful locations across the South Island. I will help you develop your own personal photographic style. Sharing with you my tips, tricks and methods that I have learnt during my years of landscape photography.
I will go through my entire photographic workflow. I will teach you the basics, everything in-between and even the most advanced landscape photography techniques. I will also show you my entire post-processing workflow, covering all of my editing techniques that I use to bring my images to life.
Details
Date: 2nd - 11th July 2026
Location: Beginning in Christchurch and ending in Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
Photo Locations: Mount Cook, Haast Pass, Queenstown, Wanaka + Much More
Group Size: Maximum of 4 workshop participants
Skill Level: Suitable for photographers of all skill levels
Difficulty: Minimal walking, however you must be comfortable walking on uneven and slippery surfaces
Accommodation: Private room in local Hotels / Motels
Transport: Available at no cost to participants for the duration of the workshop
Price: $6,785 AUD Per Person - ($1,785 AUD Deposit)
What’s Included
10 days of personal photography tuition, supporting your individual photographic goals
Explore beautiful locations with an experienced and knowledgeable instructor
Unlock the full potential of your camera by learning how to shoot in manual mode
Learn first-hand easy to understand editing techniques using Adobe Photoshop / Lightroom and Camera RAW
Grasp a detailed understanding of how to analyse various weather charts, apps and data to predict the best possible conditions for landscape photography
Learn compelling and advanced compositional techniques
9 nights accommodation (Your own room)
Transport (at no cost to participants for the duration of the workshop)
National Park entry fees
Optional Extras
Mount Cook Scenic Flight - Fly over the towering peaks of the almighty southern alps and photograph them from above
Queenstown Gondola – Experience incredible scenic views of The Remarkables mountain range from the Queenstown Skyline
These are both not included in the workshop price
What’s Not Included
Meals, drinks and snacks
Flights and transport to and from the workshop
Travel Insurance / Medical Cover
Visa (If required to enter New Zealand)
Booking
To guarantee your spot in the workshop, you can secure it by either making a deposit or paying the full amount upfront.
If you choose to book with a deposit, please remember to complete the final payment at least 30 days before the workshop's commencement. This will ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for all participants.
Samuel Markham
Australian Geographic 2023
Nature Photographer of the Year
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