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Brett Lobwein
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Advocate

Whale Photography Workshop

Brett Lobwein
Image: Alpha 1 (A1)
Brett Lobwein
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Advocate
Whale Photography Workshop
Brett Lobwein
Brett Lobwein
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Advocate
Whale Photography Workshop
Brett Lobwein
Image: Alpha 1 (A1)
PLAN B - NOW FROM Sydney CBD due to weather forecast

About the event

VERY IMPORTANT - TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST

We are now running the workshop with Go Whale Watching. 

Photo from 25th of May 2024 Workshop. Taken with Sony Alpha 9 III and Sony 300mm G Master

Join award winning wildlife photographer and Sony Advocate Brett Lobwein for a workshop on capturing whales. 

 

Photo from 25th of May 2024 Workshop. Taken with Sony Alpha 9 III and Sony 300mm G Master

OPEN TO EVERYONE - ANY SKILLS and ANY CAMERA 

For this workshop we are using the team at Go Whale Watching .

Bubbles is much more suitable for the forecasted condistions this weekend. 

IMPORTANT - PLEASE ARRIVE WITH PLENTY OF TIME BEFORE DEPARTURE TIME - IF YOU ARE LATE THEN THE BOAT WILL LEAVE AND NO REFUND CAN BE ISSUED AS I HAVE TO PRE-PURCHASE SPOTS ON THE BOAT.

Great opportunity for Bird Photography during the workshop as well. 

Photo from 25th of May 2024 Workshop. Taken with Sony Alpha 9 III and Sony 300mm G Master

DISCOUNT CODE AVAILABLE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BOOK ON MULTIPLE WORKSHOPS. Message me for code.  

Techniques covered

  • Wildlife Photography 
  • Great bird photography opportunities as well 
  • As a bonus you will get an amazing cruise out of Sydney Harbour to photograph all what the city has to offer
  • Shooting from a moving boat
  • Best position on the boat to create stunning images
  • Whale behaviours, giving you the best chance of predicting where the action is going to happen

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Best lens is 100-400mm for Full Frame shooters, also 70-200mm is a great option
  • Bring a wider lens like a 24-70mm just in case the whales decided to get close and personal to the boat
  • Extra Battery
  • All our whale watching tours take us out in to the open ocean so it is best to be prepared for all weather eventualities. Ocean conditions can change whilst we are out. We recommend bringing warm clothing, rainproof jacket, hat, sunglasses, any food you may want whilst on the tour 
  • Seasick tablets recommended 

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

Yes I will have some A7RV and Sony 100-400mm G Master with me Please message me when booking onto the workshop if you would like to "reserve" any of this loan equipment. Otherwise it will be first come first serve on the day. Or we will rotate the equipment around the group.
We recommend bringing warm clothing, rainproof jacket, hat, sunglasses.
3 Hour cruise. Free Zoom Workshop., Please note to keep the cost down we aren't "chartering the boat". We will be onboard with the general public as well. I keep this workshop group to a small number so we have room to work around the boat.
Drop me a message via Sony Scene :-) or via email b.lobwein@me.com
The health and safety of our crew and passengers has always been important to us. However the recent COVID19 pandemic has highlighted this and we have responded by increasing our onboard hygiene measures. We take our responsibility for your health and safety seriously. We also acknowledge that this is a cooperative approach, one that we would ask all our passengers to comply with NSW Health. In Australia all vessels carrying passengers are required to meet strict safety standards. Our vessels are surveyed annually to comply with Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requirements. We are required to maintain and update our Safety Management Systems (SMS). Please be assured that the boat will carry all required lifejackets and safety equipment. Lifejackets are not required to be worn during this tour as we do not cross any sandbars. All crew are appropriately qualified and experienced. You may ask what are we doing to ensure that to the best of our ability that our tours and boats are CovidSafe environments? All vessels are thoroughly cleaned at the end of the day from top to bottom with detergent and water. Handrails, seats and internal surfaces are then also disinfected with commercial grade disinfectant. We have installed hand sanitiser on all boats. All vessels now have reduced passenger capacity. We will continue to adhere to the NSW Government’s social distancing policy. At present this requires us to ensure that we provide 4 square meters of space for each person onboard the boat including crew. We also need to ensure that we are able to facilitate people/families remaining 1.5 meters from one another. Each deck space onboard our boats is now clearly signed as to how many people can be in the space at any one time. Our onboard toilets which on all of our boats are located on the stern lower deck are fitted with hand washing facilities. A toilet has been reserved for passengers on the upper deck and a toilet reserved for passengers on the lower deck. Crew will disinfect the toilet surfaces regularly during tours. Your co-operation with with this will be most appreciated. Our crew will circulate throughout the cruise disinfecting handrails and another surfaces. We have provided our crew with training about safe cleaning practices and maintaining good personal hygiene. Tea and coffee will continue to be served, however this will no longer be available for you make yourself. Crew will make this for you. Have fun with a
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Brett Lobwein

Brett Lobwein is a passionate and environmentally-minded photographer based in Sydney, Australia. Having grown up on the waterways of the Port Hacking River in ...

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