New Zealand South Island 2026
Spring Photography Workshop

Milford Sound with cliffs and calm water at sunset in Fiordland, New Zealand
Aerial view of Tasman Glacier stretching through the Southern Alps

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: 18th - 27th November 2026
Location: Beginning and ending in Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
Photo Locations: Mount Cook, Milford Sound, 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: $6,875 AUD Per Person - ($1,725 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

Bright aurora australis streaking across the night sky over Lake Brunner near Greymouth, New Zealand
Two photography workshop participants taking photos of a rainbow over the landscape
The Wanaka Tree standing in Lake Wanaka during rainy conditions
Hooker Lake frozen over with Mount Cook in the background

Optional Extras

  • Mount Cook Scenic Flight - Fly over the towering peaks of the almighty southern alps and photograph them from above

  • Milford Sound Cruise - Experience Milford Sound via the water and unravel its secrets that are only accessible by watercraft

  • Queenstown Gondola – Experience incredible scenic views of The Remarkables mountain range from the Queenstown Skyline

  • These are 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.

 
from A$1,725.00
Mount Cook covered in snow in a winter alpine landscape
 
Samuel Markham winning the Australian Geographic award

Samuel Markham
Australian Geographic 2023
Nature Photographer of the Year

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