Workshops built for photographers who want to go further.
Chasing Light Collective is a small network of working photographers co-hosting small-group workshops across Australia and New Zealand — with the planning, permits, and professional standard that most operators skip.
Workshops are owned and operated by Dylan Knight Photography.
Running a photography workshop isn't as simple as taking people to a location.
The moment you charge for a workshop in a national park, on council land, or anywhere with managed access — you're operating commercially. That means permits, safety plans, risk assessments, public liability insurance, and compliance documentation most photographers have never heard of.
CLC exists because great photographers shouldn't have to become all of these just to teach in the field.
Why CLC exists
Three things the industry is missing.
Collaboration culture
Photography workshops in AU and NZ are siloed — everyone for themselves. In the US and Europe, photographers co-host, share locations, and build each other's audiences. CLC is building that culture here.
Instructor pathway
You don't need to invent a workshop business from scratch. CLC provides the structure: booking pipeline, client experience, field delivery standard, and planning system. Focus on what you're great at — we've built the scaffolding.
Compliance backbone
Councils, national parks, DOC, safety plans, risk assessments, permits, insurance — it's a maze. We've navigated it across QPWS, Parks Tasmania, Parks Australia, Seqwater, and DOC New Zealand so you don't have to start from zero.
The CLC standard
What every workshop delivers.
Mentorship-led
We teach the why — not just settings to copy. You leave with a process you can repeat anywhere.
Small groups
6–8 participants max, with a strict 4:1 participant-to-instructor ratio. Enough to share the experience, small enough for real guidance.
Professional planning
Light, tides, moon, weather, and access handled upfront. We plan around reality, not wishful thinking.
Run properly
Permits where required. Safety plans in place. No risky access for hero shots. Smooth and defensible.
Workshop types
Three disciplines. One standard.
Seascapes
Sunrise timing, swell reading, long exposure technique, and composition in real coastal conditions.
Landscapes
Light, framing, field technique, and a repeatable editing workflow — whether you're at the coast or in the ranges.
Astro & Night
Milky Way planning and capture, star trails, low-light focus, and clean night sky processing from field to final image.
Participant feedback
What people leave with.
"Before the workshop, my approach was simple — just take the shot. Now it's all about planning, preparation, and waiting for the light. Understanding light as the most fundamental element of composition was the real revelation, along with the discipline of arriving early to set up properly. The total experience will exceed expectations."
"Before the workshop, advanced techniques like exposure blending and shooting full manual felt out of reach. Three days on the Sapphire Coast changed that. I left not just with shots I'm genuinely proud of — particularly nailing slow water — but with a real understanding of why the process works. For anyone at an intermediate level sitting on the fence, I'd say do it."
"I've done quite a few workshops with Dylan now, and I keep coming back for good reason. The planning that goes into finding the right locations at the right time for the best light is exceptional — nothing is left to chance. And the Milky Way sessions? Absolutely fantastic. Dylan sets the bar high and consistently clears it."
Instructor pathway
Want to teach with CLC?
If you're an instructor-level outdoor photographer with strong work, calm field presence, and a professional mindset — I'd like to hear from you.
Guest instructors join select dates in 2026–27 with a consistent workshop structure, full planning support, and a compliance backbone you don't have to build yourself.
Get workshop drops first.
New dates, locations, and guest-instructor trips — straight to your inbox before they go public. No spam, no noise.
Workshop releases only. Unsubscribe anytime.
Workshops are owned and operated by Dylan Knight Photography. For workshop questions, instructor enquiries, or partnerships — email me with what you shoot, where you're based, and what you're looking for.