Marcus Bell Photography Weekend
16-18 May 2025
Combine the relaxed luxury of Spicers Peak Lodge with the renowned expertise of the Grand Master of Photography, Marcus Bell, at our Photography Weekend.
Hone your skills across a two-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 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.
To reserve your place at this exclusive event, call 07 4666 1083 or email [email protected], or book online below.
Package Inclusions
â‹… Luxury accommodation
â‹… Light lunch
⋅ Daily à la carte breakfast
â‹… Chef tasting menu at The Peak Restaurant
â‹… All beverages during your stay (Cellar Master Wines and premium cocktails available at extra cost)
â‹… Daily minibar
â‹… Complimentary Wi-Fi
â‹… Outdoor activities including tennis, mountain biking and hiking
⋅ A $200 lodge credit which can be used towards paid activities outside of the package, spa, premium wine, spirits and cocktails
â‹… Marcus Bell photography workshop, including a pre-event Zoom with Marcus
Itinerary
Before the weekend
Meet with Marcus over Zoom for a one-on-one session to discuss your current experience level, tips for using your equipment, and what you would like to get out of the weekend. This weekend caters for photography enthusiasts of all experience levels. This session will give you the basics to get the most out of your weekend experience.
Friday, 16 May 2025
11.30 am – 1 pm
Arrive at Spicers Peak Lodge at your leisure
12 pm – 2 pm
Casual lunch at The Peak Restaurant
4 pm
Join Marcus and our General Manager, Erin Proud, for a welcome drink and canapés with the group in the lounge
5.30 pm – 7 pm
Head out to the perfect vantage point overlooking the mountains to the West. Here you’ll capture this evening’s golden hour and sunset.
From 7 pm
Enjoy a relaxing dinner from The Peak Restaurant team. During the evening, learn a little about lowlight and night photography.
Saturday, 17 May 2025
4 am – 5 am SUNRISE
For the early birds, meet the group pre-dawn to set up for the perfect sunrise shot
7.30 am – 8.30 am
Breakfast at your leisure
9 am
Spend the morning looking for the extraordinary in the ordinary. Learn to capture those unique and beautiful details as you go beyond the settings and techniques and into the heart of image making
12 pm
Gather by the campfire for a casual BBQ lunch
Afternoon session FARM LIFE SHOOT
Take a short drive to Peak Station, our working cattle station. Here you’ll meet the Farm Manager and his family, our subjects for the afternoon. Play with light and movement as you capture the action of the farm.
Tonight you’ll join us in the Main Lodge to share stories, tips and a unique dinner from The Peak Restaurant.
Sunday, 18 May 2025
4 am – 5 am SUNRISE
Another early start for those that wish to join. Hone your skills on one last sunrise.
7.30 am – 8.30 am
Breakfast at your leisure
9 am
Spend the last hour with the group to recap the weekend and discuss the magic of post-production
11 am
Check out and departure
After the weekend
Meet one-on-one with Marcus again over Zoom to put the finishing touches on your favourite piece. Marcus will personally print your chosen image ready for you to display.
About Marcus Bell
Marcus Bell is a multi award-winning and highly acclaimed photographer with a passion for grand landscapes and storytelling through photography. Pushing the boundaries of landscape, documentary and wedding photography with fearless originality, his creative and distinctive images propelled this Brisbane-based photographer into the international space.
Well-known in the global photography community, Marcus is a sought-after portrait and wedding photographer invited to photograph Queensland Governors, sporting legends, and International Artists. His landscape photography has been featured in several exhibitions. American Photo Magazine listed Marcus as one of the top 10 wedding photographers in the world. Marcus has been photographing the landscapes, people, and weddings at Spicers Peak Lodge for over 12 years.
