FREE EVENT: Golden Hour Art Trail Photography - Brisbane

Brisbane Art Trail Photo Walk – Golden Hour to Twilight

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Event Description

What better way to start the new year, than a relaxed late-afternoon into twilight photography walk exploring Brisbane’s City Art Trail. This session is designed to capture public art, architecture, laneways, and city textures as the light transitions from golden hour into early evening.

We will walk at an easy pace with regular stops to photograph key artworks and laneways. This is a social, unhosted-style photo walk focused on creativity, learning from one another, and enjoying Brisbane’s urban art scene.

After the walk, you are welcome to join us for an optional dinner and drinks nearby at Mr Edward’s Alehouse & Kitchen.

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Meeting Details

Meet:
5:15pm sharp

Meeting Point:
Tank Street, near Kurilpa Bridge (CBD side)
(Start of the Brisbane City Art Trail)

We will depart shortly after 5:15pm to maximise shooting time.

Finish:
Approx. 6:30 pm, near Edward Street / Queen Street Mall area

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Planned Route (Approx. 1.8 km)

This follows the official Brisbane City Art Trail, with flexibility for laneway detours:

1. Tank Street / North Quay
   Sculptural works and river-edge perspectives
2. George Street & Brisbane Square
   Large-scale public artworks and architectural lines
3. Burnett Lane & CBD Laneways
   Street art, textures, shadows, and candid urban scenes
4. Queen Street Mall & Wintergarden Precinct
   Iconic artworks and illuminated façades as dusk approaches
5. Edward Street Area
   End point close to dinner venue

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Optional Dinner

Venue: Mr Edward’s Alehouse & Kitchen
Address: 46 Edward Street, Brisbane City
Time: From approx. 6:45pm

This is optional and pay-your-own-way. Please indicate in the comments if you plan to join, so we can advise the venue of numbers.

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Photography Tips for This Walk

Recommended Gear
• Wide-angle lens (16–35 mm equivalent) for murals and architecture
• Standard prime or zoom (35–50 mm) for detail and street scenes
• Telephoto optional for isolating artwork details
• Tripod optional (useful as light drops, but not essential)

Settings Guidance
• Golden hour: ISO 100–400, f/5.6–f/8 for sharpness
• Twilight: Increase ISO gradually or use wider apertures
• Watch white balance as city lighting changes

Creative Focus
• Contrast between old and new architecture
• Details: textures, shadows, reflections, signage
• People interacting with art (respectful, candid style)
• Leading lines through laneways and streets

What to Bring
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Water and sun protection
• Insect repellent for dusk
• Fully charged batteries and spare memory cards

As always, pleaser update RSVP when things change.

Looking forward to seeing you then,
Donna