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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.

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.

AU NZ
Andrew Clarke
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Advocate

Creative Portraits + Editing Workshop

Andrew Clarke
Image: Alpha 7 III (A7M3)
Andrew Clarke
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Advocate
Creative Portraits + Editing Workshop
Andrew Clarke
Image: Alpha 7 III (A7M3)
Join us for a unique hands-on creative portraits and editing workshop

About the event

*Cover images by Sam Cullen

Join Sony Advocate Andrew J Clarke and creative portraits 
specialist Sam Cullen for a unique hands-on creative portraits and post-production workshop at Canvas at the Collective!

Andrew J Clarke
Sam Cullen

This workshop will delve into both the technical and creative aspects of studio portrait photography as well as cover the post-production workflow. We will start with a brief introduction from Andrew before handing over to Sam who will guide you through setting up for a studio portrait session and introduce you to the equipment you will be using. 

From there, Sam will teach you how to deploy all of the tools available to portrait photographers (lighting, backdrops, composition, depth of field etc) to create compelling and emotive portraits, working directly with our model Emma Hope in two hands-on 30 minute studio shoots. To minimise downtime during the studio sessions, we will split into 2 groups of 3-4 people, with the second group heading over to the post-production station where Andrew will be covering exposure/colour corrections and touch-ups in both Lightroom and Photoshop.

This workshop is open to all photographers regardless of camera model, but there will be a variety of Sony cameras and lenses (including the brand new 50MP, 30fps beast the Sony α1!) available to try out courtesy of Sony Australia and we will be using the Sony α1’s wireless tethering capabilities to fire RAW photos over to the editing station in real time for use in the editing sessions.

Emma Hope

Light refreshments and a grazing table will be provided - please contact Andrew in advance if you have any dietary requirements. Hope to see you there!

Program

  • 6:30-6:45pm - Welcome and introduction
  • 6:45-7:00pm - Scene setup with Sam
  • 7:00-8:00pm - Scene 1 with Sam & Emma / Image corrections with Andrew
  • 8:00-8:15pm - Intermission 
  • 8:15-9:15pm - Scene 2 with Sam & Emma / Touch-ups and finalising images with Andrew 
  • 9:15-9:30pm - Image review and wrap-up

Techniques covered

  • Studio setup for creative portraiture. 
  • Shaping light with both soft, diffused lighting and hard, directional lighting for different effects. 
  • Focusing on the eyes, including using Sony’s real-time Eye-AF. 
  • Controlling depth of field. 
  • Controlling exposure using the histogram / metering. 
  • Creating compelling and emotive portraits through posing and composition.
  • Collaborating with models.
  • Processing images in Lightroom and Photoshop. 
  • Exposure / colour corrections and creative adjustments. 
  • Tools for touching up your images in Photoshop. 
  • Finalising your images and exporting settings.

What to bring

  • A camera with manual exposure control. 
  • Lens(es) with focal lengths between 35mm - 200mm (full-frame sensor) or 24 - 150mm (APS-C sensor).
  • Memory cards and batteries.
  • (Optional) Laptop or tablet for following along during the post-processing workshop.

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

A variety of Sony cameras and lenses will be available for loan during the event.
Light refreshments and a grazing table will be provided.
Yes there is parking on site.
A minimum of four attendees is required for the workshop to go ahead on the specified date. If there are fewer than this registered 48 hours prior to the workshop, we reschedule for a date convenient for all.
Yes! Feel free to contact Andrew with any questions at andrew@andrewjclarke.com.au (preferred) or on 0431 262 360 (if urgent).
Participants will be required to comply with any WA State Government restrictions in place at the time of the workshop.
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Andrew Clarke

Andrew J Clarke is a multi-award winning commercial, landscape and travel photographer with a passion for the stunning Australian landscape. Andrew is also an a...

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Andrew is a very personable and friendly guy who instantly made attendees feel welcome. He connected with each one - new or frequent attendees alike.”

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