This Dandeli Photography Guide translates location knowledge, simple gear choices and practical workflows into repeatable photographic outcomes for both DSLR and mobile creators. The guide is written for travellers who want to return from Dandeli with a curated set of images—river reflections at dawn, layered forest compositions, intimate bird portraits and night-sky frames—without compromising safety, ethical field behaviour or local regulations. Location-first thinking is central: we describe high-yield spots by time-of-day and light conditions (river backwaters and timber bridges at sunrise, canopy clearings for mid-morning bird portraits, and open meadows for Milky Way attempts after moonset). Each location entry explains safe footing, likely foregrounds, and the kinds of lenses and shutter speeds that tend to succeed there so you can pack and plan with precision. Scout during daylight to mark safe trip paths and avoid last-minute scrambling at dawn. Gear guidance focuses on getting the right balance between portability and capability. Recommendations include a versatile wide-to-standard zoom for landscapes and low-light frames, a telephoto for wildlife and compressed river scenes, a stable travel tripod for long exposures, and fast primes or a competent mobile sensor for low-light handheld work. Battery and storage management forms a key operational section—daily backup routines, a lightweight folder structure for quick edits, and practical tips on conserving battery in colder dawn hours or during long boat rides. Workflow sections are intentionally practical: quick camera presets for forest greens and river blues, a simple RAW-to-JPEG edit pipeline that saves time without losing quality, and export settings for web and social sharing that preserve colour and crop safely. Night photography guidance covers fundamentals—manual exposure, star-tracking basics, and foreground-lighting techniques—along with safety checks like avoiding trek into unlit areas and carrying compact headlamps with red-light modes. Ethical and operational best practices are emphasised: avoid flash near wildlife, request consent before photographing people in villages, follow forest department restrictions for drone use, and prioritise guides' instructions to protect sensitive zones. The guide finishes with sample day plans tailored for different creators (mobile-first, landscape-focused, or wildlife-intense itineraries), precise checklists for shooting days, and contingency suggestions if weather or activity windows change. The tone is educational and factual—no sensational claims—so photographers can plan technically sound, legally compliant and low-impact shoots in Dandeli.