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Events, photo walks, talks from the masters, in-depth workshops. Expand your horizons with one of our many events across Australia.

Starting Never Ends is the one place for all Sony camera mini-sites. Learn about all new Sony camera products in a fun interactive way.

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The Church of the Good Shepherd under a starry night. This is a composite image of one frame for the foreground, and 150 images for the star trails.
Alesha & Jarryd
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Sony Ambassador

Astrophotography Theory 101 - How to Create Epic Milky Way Photos

Alesha & Jarryd
Image: The Church of the Good Shepherd under a starry night. This is a composite image of one frame for the foreground, and 150 images for the star trails.
Learn the basics, settings, techniques and post-processing of astro images.

About the event

Have you ever wanted to take epic photos of the stars and Milky Way, but don't know where to begin?

Perhaps you've already played around with shooting astro and are wondering how you can make your images even better using advanced techniques and post processing skills.

No matter which level you are at on your astrophotography journey, this online workshop is going to help you take your night sky images to the next level!

In this exclusive workshop I will be diving into the exciting and incredible world of astrophotography! Whether you are a complete beginner using a point-and-shoot camera or have years of experience capturing the stars, this virtual lesson will cover all the bases you need to know. From the gear you need to which settings to use, right through to advanced techniques and theory, this presentation will help you on your path to full creative control when taking photos of the Milky Way.

I'll even edit a couple of my own RAW images live to show you my exact post-processing workflow using Adobe Lightroom, and will be ready to answer any questions you may have.

This online workshop is being presented by professional photographer and Sony Digital Imaging Advocate, Jarryd Salem.

Techniques covered

  • Gear you need
  • Understanding your camera settings
  • Tips and tricks to use in the field
  • Light painting
  • The '500 Rule'
  • Advanced techniques such as blending, stacking and star trails
  • Editing your astro photos with a live Adobe Lightroom demonstration

What to bring

  • A computer or smartphone
  • Your camera
  • Coffee and excitement!

Event FAQs (For general FAQs, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page)

You don't need a camera or lens to take part in this online workshop. Even if you just use a smartphone, the techniques and skills in this presentation will be applicable.
A recorded copy of the presentation.
Yes, you can contact the host at any time before or after the event.
Sat 2 Oct 2021, 11:00PM - Sun 3 Oct 2021, 3:00AM (UTC+10) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Suitable for all levels
A$50 per/person    
Online meeting details will be emailed to you with the booking confirmation.
Sun 3 Oct 2021, 6:00PM - 9:00PM (UTC+11) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Suitable for all levels
A$50 per/person    
Online meeting details will be emailed to you with the booking confirmation.
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Alesha & Jarryd

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