Hidden Valley is located one and half hours drive northwest of Townsville, near Running River on the western slope of the Paluma range in Queensland. It is riddled with stunning locations, from scenic waterfalls, Lake Paluma, to untouched rainforests, to some of the most spectacular gorges in Australia. These pristine environments also host the region's most rare and endangered species of flora and fauna including platypus, cassowary and golden bowerbird. All within close proximity to your accommodation, these locations offer stunning photo opportunities. Whilst at the Workshop you will be hosted by Hidden Valley Cabins, an Australian Tourism Award winning resort. Nestled in the heart of the forest and committed to environmental sustainability, Hidden Valley Cabins is Australias 1st fully solar powered and carbon-neutral resort. After listening to Les and Richard, the Hidden Valley guides will take you to some of its best locations, from the gorge to the rainforest to put your learning into practice. You can also use the Epson printers to create your own art prints to take home. Our head chef, Natalie, will treat you to amazing meals. We have sourced North Queensland's best produce to photograph, prepare and enjoy including North Queensland mudcrab, barramundi, black bream, red claw, rare tropical fruits and locally grown grass fed beef. Even if you are not a food photographer you will want to make some images. Richard Bennett will be teaching you the art of food photography and book publishing, so some meals will begin with a short workshop. This exclusive workshop is limited to eighteen guests so you will have unlimited access to the presenters, tutors and sponsor's products to develop your photography skills. The registration includes bus transfers from Townsville, all meals, four nights shared log cabin accommodation, photography excursions to the rainforest and the gorge, sponsor's products and printing.