Workshops & tours
Aerial Photography Workshops & Tours in Australia
Workshops and tours for small groups, by helicopter, plane and drone across Western Australia, New Zealand and the US. Whether you’re here to learn my approach or to focus on your own work, the locations, timing and logistics are taken care of. Pick a year to see what’s on, or ask about a private trip on dates that suit you.
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Aerial Photography Workshops in Australia
Our aerial photography workshops in Australia are small group experiences, typically limited to just two to six participants. This allows us to stay flexible, move efficiently, and focus on creating the best possible conditions for photography. Each workshop is designed around specific locations and conditions, using either helicopters, light aircraft or drones, depending on the experience. We travel through remote regions of Western Australia, capturing salt lakes, coastlines, desert patterns, and abstract natural formations that are globally recognised for aerial photography. These are not classroom courses. Every workshop is hands on, with real shooting, guidance in the field, and continuous opportunities to refine your approach while working in constantly changing light and landscapes.
Helicopter, Light Aircraft and Drone Photography Experiences
One of the key differences in our aerial photography tours is the ability to tailor the experience using different aerial platforms depending on the location and goals of the workshop or tour.
- Helicopter photography allows for precise positioning, low altitude shooting, and access to highly detailed abstract compositions. This is often the most powerful way to capture fine art aerial imagery.
- Light aircraft photography, typically in a Cessna, allows us to cover large distances and access remote regions that are otherwise unreachable. This opens up completely different perspectives and compositions.
- Drone photography is used in specific workshops and tours where conditions and regulations allow, giving you full control over composition and additional shooting opportunities.
By working with helicopters, light aircraft or drones depending on the experience, you gain exposure to different approaches and techniques in aerial photography.
Private Aerial Photography Tours in Australia
For photographers looking for a more exclusive experience, we offer private aerial photography tours and bespoke photography expeditions across Australia. These custom tours are designed entirely around your goals, skill level, and preferred style of photography. Whether you want to focus on drone photography, helicopter shooting, light aircraft work, or a specific combination suited to your trip, we build a tailored itinerary that maximises your time and results. Private tours are ideal for photographers who want:
- Complete flexibility and control over the schedule
- Access to remote and exclusive locations
- A fully customised aerial photography experience
- One on one guidance throughout the entire trip
These bespoke aerial photography tours are particularly popular with international clients travelling to Australia for a once in a lifetime photography experience.
Photography Tours in Western Australia
Western Australia is one of the best locations in the world for aerial photography. The scale, isolation, and diversity of the landscape create endless opportunities for unique compositions. Our photography tours focus on some of the most visually striking regions, including coastal formations, salt lakes, desert environments, and remote natural patterns that are best seen from above. Many of these locations are difficult to access without local knowledge and aerial planning. Our workshops and tours are designed to remove that complexity and give you direct access to the best conditions for photography.
Experience some of the most unique aerial photography workshops in Australia, designed for photographers who want more than just a typical photography tour. We use helicopter, light aircraft or drone photography depending on the specific workshop or tour, creating immersive, small group experiences across Western Australia’s most visually striking landscapes. Our aerial photography workshops are built for photographers who want to create powerful, abstract, and landscape imagery from perspectives that are simply not accessible from the ground. Whether you are joining a group workshop or booking a private aerial photography tour, every experience is carefully designed to maximise shooting opportunities, access, and results.
Learn as much or as little as you like
Guidance when you want it, freedom when you don’t. Some guests come to learn how I see, plan and shoot from the air. Others are working photographers who already know their craft and want to be in the right place in the right light. Both are welcome on every trip. If you’d like guidance, we work through:
- How to see and compose abstract aerial imagery
- Techniques for shooting from helicopters and light aircraft
- Drone photography composition and control
- Understanding light, shadows, and patterns from above
- Camera settings and shooting strategies for aerial work
- How to build a strong aerial photography portfolio
If you’d rather focus on your own work, that’s completely fine. The planning, flying, permits and logistics are all handled, so your time goes into making images.
Small Group Photography Workshops
We keep our workshops small on purpose, so the experience stays personal. With only a handful of participants, you get more shooting time, better access, and more personalised guidance. This also allows us to stay flexible and adapt to weather, light, and changing conditions, which is critical for aerial photography.
Who These Workshops Are For
Some come to learn. Others come for the access. Every trip is built for both. Our workshops and tours suit everyone from keen enthusiasts to working professionals, whether you want to learn how and where I shoot, or want reliable access to the best aerial locations in the country at the right time, without organising aircraft, pilots and remote travel yourself. Many guests travel from the United States, United Kingdom and Europe specifically to join these trips.
Book Aerial Photography Workshops and Tours
If you are looking for aerial photography workshops in Australia, private photography tours, or a fully customised aerial photography experience, these workshops are designed to deliver exactly that. We offer a limited number of group workshops each year, along with a select number of private aerial photography tours and bespoke expeditions. Explore upcoming workshops or enquire about a custom aerial photography tour to start planning your experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in aerial photography workshops in Australia?
Our workshops include guided photography sessions, access to helicopters or light aircraft where applicable, or drone experiences depending on the specific workshop, along with location planning and hands on instruction.
Do I need experience with aerial photography?
No prior aerial photography experience is required, but a solid understanding of your camera is recommended.
What is the difference between group workshops and private tours?
Group workshops follow a structured itinerary with a small group, while private tours are fully customised around your goals and schedule.