Photography Tours & Workshops

Join me for a night shooting the stars in the Blue Mountains. We will base ourselves around the myriad of compositions available at Cahills Lookout and Boars Head atop the cliff looking out over Narrowneck and the Megalong Valley.

As the Milky Way begins its Western Phase, gradually setting into the western skies, this gives us great opportunity to take advantage of the dark skies and no light pollution out west of the Blue Mountains and beyond.

While we are there, we will have plenty of time to reprise our Astro skills going through the basics about safety, etiquette, how to find the Milky Way, how to capture it, how to look for a unique composition and some advanced capture techniques. We will also cover some basic astroscape lighting using mobile phone screens or Low Level LED Lights.

There is also a great opportunity to line up for a lengthy star trail or timelapse.

We will shoot the Milky Way and Star Trails from sunset through to roughly 2AM.

Join me for a captivating morning Sunrise session at Govetts Leap Lookout in Blackheath, nestled within the breathtaking Blue Mountains. Together, we’ll embark on a journey to master Sunrise Landscape Photography, seizing the awe-inspiring vistas of the Grose Valley.

This session holds a special allure as we witness the sun ascend majestically through the heart of the Grose Valley, offering a prime opportunity to capture the essence of this remarkable world heritage landscape.

Gather with fellow enthusiasts for a sunrise adventure. Delve into the fundamentals of landscape photography, from equipment essentials to refining your capture and editing techniques. Plus, dive into the world of Sony Digital Imaging equipment, with a chance to get hands-on experience*.

Beyond honing your photography skills, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of the Blue Mountains’ World Heritage areas. Gain insights into the geological wonders, diverse flora and fauna, and the storied history of Govetts Leap. Discover the significance of this iconic site to Australian conservation efforts, enriching your ability to craft compelling narratives through your images.

With over a decade of experience capturing the essence of the Blue Mountains, Govetts Leap holds a special place in my heart. Its accessibility and stunning vistas promise an unparalleled canvas for creating unique and unforgettable sunrise imagery.

Why not spend the rest of your day exploring other great locations in the mountains, where I am able to offer you some travel tips on places to visit based on the conditions of the day.

Bringing back my series of successful Astrophotography Workshops, come and join me for a night under the mesmerizing night skies in the Blue Mountains while learning the techniques required to capture stunning milky way, star trail and nightscape photos. You will be collected from Katoomba Railway Station and transported to each of our specially selected locations in our dedicated touring 4WD, where we will take you through our signature Landscape Astrophotography and Nightscapers training package and then working to set our cameras to begin our night of capturing the night skies. We then travel between various locations capturing a variety of different astro images until we conclude once the Milky Way is out of view. Once we have completed our workshop, you are welcome to join in an online session the next evening (or as arranged with the whole group) to run through my simple and effective Astro image workflows in Lightroom and Photoshop to help you bring out the best of your images from the evening.

Join me for an enchanting morning Sunrise session atop the extraordinary Narrowneck plateau in Katoomba, nestled within the majestic Blue Mountains. Together, we’ll delve into the art of Sunrise Landscape Photography, capturing the mesmerizing vistas stretching across the Jamison Valley, Three Sisters, and Mount Solitary.

Gather with fellow enthusiasts for a sunrise adventure filled with exploration. Delve into the fundamentals of landscape photography, from equipment essentials to refining your capture and editing techniques. Plus, dive into the world of Sony Digital Imaging equipment, with a chance to get hands-on experience*.

With over a decade of experience photographing the Blue Mountains, I can attest that Narrowneck never ceases to inspire. After being closed off since 2021 due to flooding rains, the roadway is once again accessible, granting us access to the finest clifftop viewpoint for capturing truly unique and unforgettable sunrise imagery. The frequent cloud inversions, eucalypt mist and morning freshenss give rise to phenomena that give exceptional and unique imeragery from this location, surrounded by iconic monuments such as the Three Sisters and Mount Solitary

Our journey begins at the locked gate, where we’ll embark on a brief hike to reach the clifftop vista. While the trail is unformed and requires some mobility (GRADE 2), the panoramic views awaiting us are well worth the adventure. Upon arrival, we’ll dive into the essentials of landscape photography and gear, emphasizing the importance of clifftop safety. Additionally, I’ll provide insider tips tailored to our location, ensuring you make the most of our session. As a local guide, I’ll also offer interpretive insights into the area’s rich history, geology, flora, and fauna, enriching your understanding and enhancing the storytelling potential of your images.

After our sunrise escapade, why not extend your exploration of the mountains? I’m here to offer personalized travel tips, guiding you to other hidden treasures based on the day’s conditions. Let’s embark on a day filled with discovery and unforgettable moments amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Blue Mountains.

Join me on an unforgettable Antarctic adventure aboard the Ocean Endeavour with Chimu Adventures and Sony Australia. For 12 days, we’ll explore the Antarctic Peninsula, focusing on the “Best of Antarctica: Whale Discovery” expedition, at the cost of A$11,790.00 per person, twin berth (other cabin options available*), departing from Ushuaia.

We’re seeking 5-9 intrepid adventurers and photographers to join this special expedition, capturing the peak of the whales’ feeding season, exploring epic landscapes, and encountering penguins, seals, and birds. Expertly guided by the Chimu Expedition team, we’ll use Zodiacs for photography sessions and land on Antarctica.

Led by Jay, with 2 seasons experience in Antarctica, and decades of photography teaching, you’ll refine your craft and capture emotive images. Express your interest, and a Chimu Adventures consultant will handle your booking, flights, and trip preparations. Don’t miss this extraordinary journey to the wildest continent on earth!

Join us as we take a photo adventure through the sublime declared wilderness area of Mount Hay and Butterbox Point  in the Blue Mountains. After taking in a sunrise, you will be taken on a guided bushwalk with plenty of photo opportunities for the landscape photographers, but also providing lots of nature, macro wild flowers, birds and other wildlife.

This area remains one of the most unknown gems of the Blue Mountains and is an absolute must for photographers to visit. So book your place and come join us for the day.

Come and join Sony Advocate Jay Evans as we explore an iconic walking track in the Blue Mountains on this epic photo walk.

The Grand Clifftop Track covers a distance of 15kms, traversing the southern escarpment of the Jamison Valley, beginning at the iconic Scenic World and Reids Plateau, finishing at Wentworth Falls. Comprised of several sections of track encompassing the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, Sublime Point, Lillians Bridge Trail, and the Overcliff/Undercliff Walks.

This epic trail has recently undergone a transformation, repairing flood damaged tracks to rebuild a legacy of the tourism and industrial history, combined with the natural and cultural values of this area of the Blue Mountains. There is no better way to introduce yourself to the wonders of the Blue Mountains than to complete this trail.

As we traverse the clifftop track, we take in Katoomba Falls, The Three Sisters, Leura Cascades, Elysian Rock, Pool of Siloam, Sublime Point, Valley of the Waters, Den Fenella Falls, and Wentworth Falls, traversing the iconic trail through eucalypt forest, hanging swamps and sandstone cliffs. Plus, at this time of year, a startling array of colourful wildflowers intermixed with the wildlife in the many varieties of birds (cockatoos, eagles, lyrebirds, wattlebirds), plus many other insects, snakes and reptiles.

Join us in April, where you will be transported around the Blue Mountains in our dedicated tour vehicle, as we explore the autumn colour fest across the mountains, from Leura through to Hartley Vale, and across the other side of the Darling Causeway at famous Mount Wilson. While we travel, I will introduce you to some of the lesser known facts about the prevalence of European gardening in the mountains that has given us so much colour in the autumn months, and the reasoning behind there being so many streets lined with deciduous trees. We will also look at techniques for capturing autumn colours, and seeking compositions both in wide angle and macro, and if we are blessed with misty cloudy days, we will see how this can be encompassed into our images, so we are able to take away some stunning unique imagery from the day.

Our most popular Tour introduces you to the Wonder of Waterfalls in the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains. Available as a 2 day fixed date tour for a maximum of 5 people. This tour will take you across a stunning array of waterfalls where we guide you to some sublime locations and tutor you on the photography techniques that will capture the best long exposure images of flowing water among the lush green mosses and ferns our waterfalls are renowned for.

One of my most popular tours, introducing you to the Magical Mountains. Available as a 2 day fixed date tour for a maximum of 5 people. This tour guides you across the photography hotspots and many locations only locals know about. Focused on capturing the wide variety of photography the Blue Mountains has to offer capturing Sunrise and sunset across deep valley vistas, and descending into fern and moss lined gullies and rainforests to capture the waterfalls. Not just for photographers, you will also be guided on the natural values of the region introducing you to the flora, fauna, geology and guiding you on the industrial and tourist history. There is no better way to explore the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains.