2025 Hobart Dark Photo Walks

Join Sony Digital Imaging Advocate Luke Tscharke for a series of night photography walks through Hobart during the Dark Mofo festival period! We're offering two identical sessions featuring Sony's latest camera gear, including the opportunity to try out the new FE 16mm f/1.8 G lens.

Choose the date that works best for you:

• Photo Walk 1: Thursday, 5 June from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (BOOKED OUT)
• Photo Walk 2: Friday, 6 June from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (BOOKED OUT)
• Photo Walk 3: Friday, 13 June from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (NEW)

These photo walks are a great chance to capture Hobart's interesting scenes during the Dark Mofo festival. We'll explore how to photograph the festival's lighting installations, work with low-light conditions, and create street photography with compelling compositions.

While you're welcome to bring a tripod, this is also an excellent opportunity to experiment with adaptable handheld approaches that allow you to move freely and capture spontaneous moments. We'll be on hand throughout the walk to offer guidance and answer questions about both techniques.

Complete Winter Photography Series

These Dark Photo Walks are part of our comprehensive winter photography program. For the full experience, consider joining these connected events:

1. Introduction to Low Light Photography - Online Session
Date: Monday, 19 May 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM AEST
Join us online to learn essential low light photography techniques that will prepare you for our in-person events. This free session covers camera settings, handheld techniques, and creative approaches for night photography.

2. Creative Light Painting Workshop - Hands-on Session
Date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The night before our first photo walk, join us at a coastal location near Hobart for hands-on light painting under the stars. Learn how to create stunning light trails and patterns while experimenting with various light painting tools.

3. Hobart Dark Photo Walks
Dates: 5, 6, 13 June, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Apply your skills during the Dark Mofo festival period with our guided walks through Hobart. More details below.

4. Winter Solstice Astrophotography Workshop
Date: Friday, 21 June 2025
Join us for a special outdoor session capturing the stars on the winter solstice. This workshop will build on the skills from previous events and focus on astrophotography techniques in Tasmania's stunning winter night sky.

This progressive series allows you to build your skills from theory to creative application to specialised night photography techniques. You'll have multiple opportunities to try Sony's latest equipment, including the FE 16mm f/1.8 G lens.

Photo Walk Details

Dates: 5, 6, 13 June, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Meeting Point: Victoria Dock in front of Henry Jones Art Hotel, Hobart
Cost: Free

Sony loan equipment will be available for you to try, including the new Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G lens with its night photography-friendly f/1.8 aperture. If you'd like to borrow equipment, you'll be asked to complete a short form after registering.

This event will proceed regardless of weather conditions, unless deemed unsafe. If significant changes are required, registered participants will be notified via email.

Please note that while this event coincides with Dark Mofo, it is not an official Dark Mofo event. Entry to Winter Feast or any ticketed Dark Mofo events is not included in this photo walk.

• Night Photography: Techniques for capturing festival lighting and installations
• Low-Light Photography: Working in challenging lighting conditions
• Wide-Angle Composition: Creating dynamic compositions with wide lenses
• Street Photography: Capturing candid moments and the festival atmosphere
• Manual Exposure: Balancing ISO, aperture, and shutter speed for optimal results

• Your camera with manual settings (Sony cameras available to borrow)
• Tripod (optional)
• Comfortable footwear for walking
• Warm clothing (June evenings in Hobart can be chilly!)
• Water bottle