PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCES AND RETREATS
ONE ON ONE EXPERIENCES
One-on-One Photography Experiences with Marcus Bell
PRIVATE, TAILORED PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCES DESIGNED AROUND YOU.
2025 / 2026 DATES AVAILABLE
Step into a world of light, story, and connection with Marcus Bell, Grand Master of Photography. These private, tailored workshops are designed around your creative vision—whether you’re drawn to the energy of the streets, the vast beauty of landscapes, or the intimacy of portraits.
Each experience blends hands-on guidance with 30 years of insight, helping you master light, refine composition, and create images that resonate. You’ll not only learn the secrets of an award-winning master, but also leave with powerful photographs—and a fine art print to keep.
For those seeking more, multi-day retreats across Australia and beyond offer the chance to immerse yourself in breathtaking locations, with flexible itineraries tailored to your pace. From luxury lodges to remote wild landscapes, these journeys are designed to inspire, transform, and stay with you long after the last shutter is released.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Tailored Just for You — Every session is customised around your style, goals, and passion.
World-Class Locations — From Brisbane streets to Australia’s most breathtaking landscapes, or even international destinations.
Master the Light — Learn how to see, shape, and use light to create emotion and depth in your images.
Hands-On Guidance — Shoot alongside Marcus with real-time instruction and personal feedback.
Transform Your Vision — Discover how composition, tone, and storytelling elevate your photography.
Take Home a Keepsake — A fine art print of your own work, created during your session or retreat.
Pre Call — You will chat with Marcus prior to your experience and begin before the day arrives.
Flexible Options — Half-day, full-day, or multi-day retreats tailored to your creative ambitions.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS 2025
BRIGHT FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2025 - SOLD OUT
TWO WORKSHOPS TWO TIMES
UNFRAMED: THE ART OF SEEING DIFFERENTLY
FRIDAY 3PM 10th October 2025 and SATURDAY 3PM 11th October 2025
MT BUFFALO - VICTORIA AUSTRALIA 2hrs. Group Size 20px
Blending technical mastery with philosophical insight, this workshop is designed to help you expand how you communicate your unique perspective to the world.
You’ll explore ways to draw on your own strengths, learning tools to amplify them while combining technical mastery with personal insight. Together, we’ll look beyond the rule of thirds, explore tonal composition, and uncover techniques painters have used for centuries to guide the viewer and create depth.
By translating the emotional impact of a grand vista into a single frame, you’ll leave Mt Buffalo with breathtaking images—and a deeper understanding of your own photographic voice.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Beyond the Rules – Explore composition and tonal techniques that go past traditional formulas to create images with depth and impact.
Lead the Eye – Guide viewers through your images with intention and impact.
Amplify Your Strengths – Learn to draw on your personal perspective to create images that are uniquely yours.
Guide the Viewer – Master ways to lead the eye through your image and create an emotional journey.
Simplify or Layer – Develop the confidence to make creative choices that balance clarity and complexity.
BOOKINGS CAN BE MADE DIRECTLY WITH THE BRIGHT FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY
WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE. PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECTLY Marcus [at] studioimpressions.com.au
BRIGHT FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2025 - SOLD OUT
TWO WORKSHOPS TWO TIMES
In Their Element: The Art of Environmental Portraits
SATURDAY 8:00AM 11th October 2025 and SATURDAY 10:00AM 11th October 2025
MT BUFFALO - VICTORIA AUSTRALIA 1.5hrs. Group Size 20px
Blending technical skills with warmth and empathy, this workshop shows you how to bring out the humanity and character of your subjects while connecting them to their environment.
From portraits to candid environmental studies, you’ll explore how natural light and studio flash can shape mood, highlight textures, and guide the viewer through your story. Rustic landscapes, animals, and wide horizons become layers that enrich your portraits.
Learn to balance intimacy with context, draw on your personal vision, and create images that resonate. By the end, you’ll leave with unforgettable portraits—and a deeper understanding of connection and light.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Connect Deeply with Your Subject – Approach people with respect and empathy to capture authenticity.
Shape Portraits with Light & Environment – Master both natural light and studio flash to enhance mood and storytelling.
Balance Intimacy with Context – Place your subject meaningfully within their surroundings.
Weave farm life, textures, and environment into compelling narratives.
Develop Your Personal Vision – Strengthen your creative voice to create portraits that resonate across all genres.
BOOKINGS CAN BE MADE DIRECTLY WITH THE BRIGHT FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY
WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE. PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECTLY Marcus [at] studioimpressions.com.au
UPCOMING 2026
POST PRODUCTION
EXCLUSIVE ONE DAY WORKSHOP
2026 DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
In this highly practical day, Marcus will show you how he creates his award winning images, and share’s his latest time saving workflow techniques.
You will leave with practical tools that are easy to implement in your own workflow, and receive a selection of Marcus’ own Lightroom settings including presets, masks and brushes to get you started immediately.
Most importantly, you will gain a greater understanding on how to draw on techniques applied by classic artists throughout time that will enable you to rethink your approach to photography, post production and how to bring your stories in your images to life.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Communicating your vision into print.
Apply techniques of master painters to image making and post production.
Transferring the age old art of darkroom techniques into the digital realm.
Story telling techniques through the use of creative editing.
Post Production secrets and how to create a remarkable final image.
SPICERS PEAK PHOTOGRAPHY RETREAT 2026
2 DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP COMBINING RELAXED LUXURY WITH PHOTOGRAPHY
FRIDAY - SUNDAY > 2026 DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
SPICERS PEAK LODGE - QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA
Hone your skills across a 2-day intensive workshop where you will dive beyond settings and techniques and into the heart of image making.
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Scenic Rim as you take your photography to the next level. You’ll have the opportunity to photograph people, animals and the incredible landscapes.
Come away with a deeper understanding of light, composition, and how to turn your images into art, creating your very own art piece to hang on your wall after the weekend.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
One-on-One pre planning session with Marcus to personalise your experience over the weekend.
Multiple Photography sessions offering a unique combination of scenery from sunrise to sunset.
Each evening enjoy a degustation tasting menu with matching wines and share stories from the day shoots.
Dive into the heart of image making. Find the extraordinary in the ordinary.
Post weekend Zoom session to put the finishing touches to your favourite image that Marcus will personally print for you.
BOOKINGS CAN BE MADE DIRECTLY WITH SPICERS PEAK LODGE
WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE. PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECTLY Marcus [at] studioimpressions.com.au
PREVIOUS RETREATS
2024 SPICERS PEAK PHOTOGRAPHY RETREAT
2 DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP COMBINING RELAXED LUXURY WITH PHOTOGRAPHY
FRIDAY 17TH MAY - SUNDAY 19TH MAY 2024
SPICERS PEAK LODGE - QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA
2023 SPICERS PEAK PHOTOGRAPHY RETREAT
2 DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP COMBINING RELAXED LUXURY WITH PHOTOGRAPHY
FRIDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER - SUNDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 2023
SPICERS PEAK LODGE - QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA
2022 SPICERS PEAK PHOTOGRAPHY RETREAT
2 DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP COMBINING RELAXED LUXURY WITH PHOTOGRAPHY
FRIDAY 4TH NOVEMBER - SUNDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2022
SPICERS PEAK LODGE - QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA
2021 SPICERS PEAK PHOTOGRAPHY RETREAT
2 DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP COMBINING RELAXED LUXURY WITH PHOTOGRAPHY
FRIDAY 12TH NOVEMBER - SUNDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2021
SPICERS PEAK LODGE - QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA
2025 SPICERS PEAK PHOTOGRAPHY RETREAT
2 DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP COMBINING RELAXED LUXURY WITH PHOTOGRAPHY
FRIDAY 16TH MAY - SUNDAY 18TH MAY 2025
SPICERS PEAK LODGE - QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA
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