Capturing creatures of the night requires plenty of skill, with vampires shying away from camera flashes and the boogieman proving hard to spot when all the lights are out. Learn how to photograph dark happenings with today’s Groupon for Lensman Sydney:

The Deal

$39 for a three-hour night photography course for one person (total value $99)

$69 for a three-hour night photography course for two people (total value $148)

Head to the meeting spot of St Mary’s Cathedral in Hyde Park with any digital SLR camera, a fully-charged battery and plenty of paper to take note of the tips given by Lensman’s professional photographers throughout the evening. While touring the city with cameras in hand, students learn the basics of aperture, shutter speed and ISO to perfect exposures along with composition techniques and flash use. Discover how to shoot buildings, landscapes and people in low light, throwing in light painting and trails for good measure. Groupies are required to bring a DSLR camera and tripod, warm clothes and rain gear (weather dependant). Inclusions and locations may be subject to change.

Lensman Sydney

Lensman Sydney helps aspiring photographers master their cameras, navigate the technical aspects of digital photography and learn to compose eye-catching shots. Courses are practical, rather than theoretical, and largely take place in the great outdoors. Lensman also offers private, one-on-one photography lessons.