Photography Retreat: The Rhythm of the Land

Callubri Station is excited to collaborate with renowned photographer Nilmini De Silva to offer an Outback Station Stay and Photography Retreat like no other!

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Nilmini De Silva is a Grand Master of the Australian Photography Society and an international award winning photographer from Sydney. Nilmini shoots all genres but is especially drawn to photographing the natural world through landscapes and aerial abstracts.

This retreat is designed to guide your creative intent and express your passion through photography. Refine your technical skills whilst immersed in the beauty of the Australian outback! Join us for four days and three nights of gourmet food and wine, inspired conversation and immersive workshops with like-minded explorers and photographers!

PHOTOGRAPHY HIGHLIGHTS

Ancient waterways including the Bogan River, cropping and sheep, wildlife, rural landscapes and endless horizons, Explore original log cabins (pre 1890), pioneering buildings including the historic shearing shed, rustic farm antiques and the ‘car graveyard’. Immerse yourself in the wildflowers, painted sunrise, endless sunsets and dark sky astrophotography.

STATION HIGHLIGHTS

Indulge in paddock to plate dining using home grown and local ingredients with The Cocky’s Wife Catering. Stay overnight in our luxury ‘converted- container’ accommodation. Enjoy a secluded pine forest picnic, canapes at The Lookout at golden hour, and marshmallow toasting over a fire under the stars!

ITINERARY
DAY 1- FRIDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER

2pm Onwards: Arrival, Meet and Greet
Afternoon Session: Setting up your Camera
Pre-dinner Drinks and Dinner

DAY 2- SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER

Sunrise Shoot: Outback (Landscape) and Breakfast
Chats: Discovering your Why and Creating a Photo-Story
Station Tour: Picnic Lunch and Car Graveyard Shoot (Macro)
Pre-dinner Drinks, Nibbles and Dinner

DAY 3- SUNDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER

Breakfast
Morning Shoot: The Woolshed (Still Life/Portrait)
Grazing Lunch
Afternoon Workshop: Post-Processing & Sharing Images
Sunset Shoot: Sundowner Drinks and Canapes
Drinks and Dinner
Night Shoot: Weather Dependent

DAY 4: MONDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER

Breakfast and Farewells!

WHO THIS RETREAT IS FOR

This retreat is perfect for someone who is familiar with navigating their camera. You will get the most out of this workshop if you have an idea of how the exposure triangle works and can adjust Aperture, ISO and Shutter Speed in your camera. If all this is new to you, then it is advised that you download and read A Guide to Mastering the Basics prior to coming to the retreat.

To get the most out of this retreat we recommend guests have a moderate level of fitness and mobility. There will be some walking around the property, getting in and out of vehicles but nothing too strenuous!

INCLUSIONS
  • 3 nights accommodation at Callubri Station
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and wine with evening meals
  • Transport and hosting around the property
  • Photography sessions, presentations and processing workshop with Nilmini
WHAT ISN’T INCLUDED
  • Transport to and from Callubri Station
  • Personal Travel Insurance
WHAT TO BRING
  • Camera—whatever camera you have and your camera manual
  • Lenses—whatever you have. There are opportunities for landscape & night photography (16-35mm, 24-105mm) wildlife (70-200mm or 100-400mm) and portrait (a prime lens such as a 85mm) as well as a macro lens.
  • Filters—If you have them. CPL, ND and/or IR
  • Camera Remote— useful for long exposures or night photography but you can also use your in-built features in camera
  • Spare memory cards and camera batteries
  • Tripod—essential for night photography and long exposures
  • Camera backpack
  • Boots, hats & beanie, wet weather gear, jackets, gloves, insect repellents, sunscreen, refillable water bottle
  • Laptop with Lightroom and/or Photoshop & Camera Raw
  • External storage if you need it to store your images
  • Head torch with red light for astrophotography
  • Your passion, curiosity and questions!

LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 8 GUESTS!

Special price for this year only:
$1995 Single Occupancy Room (Normally $2995)
$2995 Twin/King Share Room (Normally $4500)

3 Nights Luxury Accommodation
Indulgent Paddock to Plate Meals
Hosted Station Tours | Escorted Shoots
Processing Sessions and Presentations

FRIDAY 19TH – MONDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2025

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