Panning And Streaking Lights

Photography Workshop

πŸ“† Friday 7th August 2026

πŸ•š 5.30 - 8.30pm

πŸ“The Esplanade Mornington - (outside Kirkpatricks Hotel)

🏷️ $297

What You Will Experience

Spend three hours learning how to capture 'streaking' car and bus lights as the sun sets and darkness falls

This is not simply pointing your camera at moving lights and hoping for the best

This is a hands on learning experience where you will discover how to control your camera in low light, master long exposures, and capture light trails with intention rather than luck

You will also learn how to 'pan' a subject

Wide lenses are best for streaking lights and panning techniques

What You Will Learn

  • How to shoot in Aperture mode

  • Understanding shutter speeds and how to choose the right speed to create light trails, not motion blur

  • Aperture and ISO - getting correct exposure in low light conditions

  • How to use a tripod correctly for sharp, stable long exposure shots

  • Panning technique - how to move with a subject to create striking motion while keeping it sharp

  • Focus techniques - how to nail focus in the dark when you camera wants to hunt

  • Composition for light trails - framing your shot before the light even moves through it

What To Bring

  • Your camera

  • A tripod - essential for this workshop - let me know if you don't have one, I will lend you one

  • A fully charged battery and spare if you have one - it will be cold and batteries drain quickly, partcularly mirrorless cameras

  • Comfortable, warm clothing - we'll be outside after dark, so dress for evening temps

  • Torch or similar so you can see your camera settings

Is This Workshop

For You?

This workshop is perfect for you if you've ever seen stunning light trail photos and wondered how they're actually made, or you've tried it yourself with results that didn't quite hit the mark.

Whether you are an absolute beginner or you have some experience, this session is designed to meet you exactly where you are..

In a small group of just 6, you'll get real hands on guidance as we work together to photograph streaking lights and panning shots, so you leave with images you're genuinely proud of and skills you'll use long after the day is done.

Friday 7th August 2026

5.30 - 8.30pm

Only 6 spaces available

$297 AUD per person

Only 6 spaces available

About Derry

With 40 years behind the camera and 17 years teaching others how to see the world through their camera, I've helped thousands of photographers go from 'I just don't get my camera' to capturing images they're genuinely proud of

As the founder of Learn How To Photograph, I've built a community of over 1.4 million people across Instagram, TikTok and Facebook who are learning to slow down, look closer and shoot with confidence, in not only their camera, but themselves

And if you're a bit old school like me and you prefer to learn at a slower, kinder, more gentle pace, without judgement or assuming you already have a level of knowledge, this is for you

I am so looking forward to walking alongside you on your photography journey for a few hours to help you capture the shot you saw