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Rebecca McMillan
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Advocate

Awesome Astro: Online Intro

Online
Fri 10 Jul
Rebecca McMillan
Image: Alpha 7R V (A7RM5)
Learn the technical considerations for photographing the night sky

About the event

Always wanted to capture the Milky Way but don't know where to start? Or you've tried and the results haven't been amazing?

We're running this online tutorial ahead of the practical Wellington workshop. Register for this online introductory session and hear from Wellington-based astro and landscape photographer Chris McKeown, and Sony Digital Imaging Advocate Rebecca McMillan. 

We'll be talking about what's required to plan, shoot, and process stunning images of the incredible night sky in Wellington. We will also cover settings and camera gear and confirm the meetup location for the Saturday evening workshop on Wellington's South Coast with those registered to attend.

This introductory session will also touch on why night sky photography can feel so powerful. Chris has spoken and written about this connection through multiple public talks, exhibitions, publications and podcast interviews.  The thread through all of it is simple: looking up can pull attention outward, quieten mental noise, and give us time with something much bigger than ourselves.

Want to know more about the practical workshop?

  • In person workshop on South Coast of Wellington on Saturday 11 July 7:30pm to 10:30pm. 
  • Everyone registered for the practical workshop will receive free access to this online briefing session in advance.
  • Followed by an online two-hour tutorial on the 14 July to demonstrate how to process your images.

About Chris McKeown

Chris moved from Scotland to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2002 and immediately fell in love with photographing the landscape. He has captured the earth, the sea, the stars, and the people who live beneath them. His images have been nominated for awards, published in magazines, featured in hospital murals, and sold as fine art prints and canvases. His annual calendar sells out each year and has raised thousands of dollars for charity. Chris is an avid astrophotographer who spends long nights around Wellington, Taranaki, Queenstown, and Lake Tekapo chasing the stillness of the night sky.

Techniques covered

  • What is astrophotography?
  • Planning an astrophotography shoot (apps and tools) 
  • Best camera, lenses, tripods, and other gear 
  • Making the most of your equipment 
  • What to look for in the sky
  • Health and safety ahead of the night time shoot

What to bring

  • Notepad and pen
  • Questions
Fri 10 Jul 2026, 7:30PM - 8:30PM (UTC+12) Auckland, Wellington
Beginner
Event capacity: 100
NZ$25 per/person    Book now
Online meeting details will be emailed to you with the booking confirmation.
2026 Alpha Awards Photo Competition

2026 Alpha Awards Photo Competition

2026 marks the eleventh year of the Alpha Awards celebrating the greatest images from across Australia and New Zealand captured on Sony Alpha cameras and lenses, giving you the chance to share in over $62,000 (AUD) worth of Sony digital imaging gear. 

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Advocate

Rebecca McMillan

Kia ora, I'm Rebecca; a Wellington-based NZIPP-accredited professional photographer and proud Sony shooter.I'm a visual communicator and content creator with a ...

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Informative, friendly and will help produce better results.”

Adam Vickers, Awesome Astro: Online Intro
The Royal Family Portrait
City to Sea Bridge

Rebecca and Chris are fantastic tutors and accommodating across all skill levels. Great banter, and they articulated instructions clearly and well.”

Dennis Renshaw, Perfecting Panos: Next Level Astro Photography
Event capacity: 100
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