Hawke’s Bay Photography Workshops
Discover the beauty of Hawke’s Bay while developing your photography skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Available year-round for individuals and small groups, these personalised half-day and full-day workshops are tailored to your goals and interests. Whether you want to chase golden light from Te Mata Peak, explore serene wetlands and coastal scenes, photograph mist-draped orchards and trees, or capture the rolling hills of the Hawke’s Bay countryside, I’ll help you make the most of every frame – and every moment.
Words from Workshop Participants
“I took part in a half-day Sunset Photography Workshop yesterday with Jos and it was absolutely fantastic! The whole experience was so well-organised, inspiring, and enjoyable. Jos is extremely knowledgeable and supportive, and I walked away with both beautiful captures and valuable tips. Highly recommend to anyone looking to improve their photography!”
What You Can Expect
Each workshop is flexible and tailored to your goals. While every session is customised, a typical workshop might unfold like this:
Before the workshop, we’ll have a chat about your interests, photography goals, and the types of subjects you'd like to focus on. Based on this, I’ll create a personalised itinerary just for you.
We’ll start in Havelock North, and I’ll drive you to a selection of beautiful locations around Hawke’s Bay — such as Te Mata Peak, wetlands, seascapes, waterfalls, misty orchards and trees, and rolling hill country. Some light walking may be involved, but no long or strenuous hikes.
During the shoot, I’ll assist with composition, camera settings, and any technical or creative challenges you’d like help with — the level of guidance is entirely up to you.
We’ll likely have breaks between shoots to rest, grab a bite to eat, or enjoy a coffee.
If you’d like, we can include a post-processing session to explore editing in Lightroom, Photoshop, or to discuss techniques like dodging and burning, tonal balancing, local adjustments, colour grading, and how to bring depth and emotion into your images.
Alternatively, you can use this time to ask about workflow organisation, exporting images for social media, or preparing them for print.
At the end of the workshop, I’ll drop you back at your accommodation (assuming you’re based in or near Havelock North) or vehicle .
Potential Itinerary
The itinerary for half-day and full-day workshops is planned in consultation with you and includes enough flexibility to adapt to changing weather and light conditions. A typical itinerary might include:
Who It's For
These in-the-field workshops are designed for photographers of all experience levels:
Beginners who are new to photography or have never shot in RAW before, and want to build a solid foundation in capturing and composing images.
Enthusiasts who are comfortable with their camera’s basic settings, shoot in RAW, and have some experience editing their photos — but want to improve their compositions, develop creative confidence, or gain hands-on guidance in the field.
Experienced photographers who have been shooting in RAW for years and are looking to refine their techniques, experiment with new approaches, or explore more expressive and artistic image-making.
Whether you're after a technical deep dive or a more intuitive, creative session, each workshop is shaped around your personal interests, learning style, and goals.
What You’ll Need
To make the most of your workshop experience, please bring the following:
Appropriate clothing and footwear – Dress for the weather, and wear sturdy, comfortable walking shoes.
Your camera gear – Bring your camera, spare batteries, memory cards, and a tripod.
A laptop – If your workshop includes a post-processing session, you’ll need a laptop with Adobe Lightroom (or your preferred software) installed.
Food and refreshments – Feel free to bring snacks or drinks. We can also stop at local cafés along the way.
Additional Things to Arrange in Advance
Please take care of the following before the workshop:
Accommodation – If you're travelling from outside the area, I can recommend local places to stay upon request.
Insurance – Make sure you’re covered with health, accident, travel, and equipment insurance as needed.
After booking, I’ll send you a detailed checklist and any other relevant information to help you prepare.
Ready to book?
A full-day workshop is $480 per person while a half-day workshop is $280 per person. A 20% deposit is required after we have set a date and full payment is due before the workshop.
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