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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.

Explore Sony’s Digital Imaging line-up, an ever-expanding range of cameras, lenses and accessories that have been developed to meet a diverse range of creative needs and technical requirements.

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Autumnal mist after rain, Colleoli, Toscana, Italy
Tom Ang
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Advocate
Digital Black & White
Photogear, Mt Eden, Auckland, Auckland
Sat 18 Jul
Tom Ang
Image: Autumnal mist after rain, Colleoli, Toscana, Italy
Turn colour into classic

About the event

Black-and-white photography has its own lyrics. Distinct from colour, it’s a poetry rather than specification. This workshop gives you the tricks and workflow for making striking monochrome images starting from your colour originals. And you’ll be able to use any editing software.

What you’ll learn

  • The essential principles behind great B&W conversion
  • How colour channels influence greyscale tones
  • Building a tonal foundation for impact and depth: levels and curves
  • Practical order of operations for best quality and efficiency
  • Dodging, burning, and local contrast control for subject emphasis
  • Adapting your workflow for print, web, or archival

Why it’s different

This is app agnostic — you won't be tied to one program. Instead, you’ll gain a transferable skillset that works whether you edit in Lightroom, Capture One, Affinity, Photoshop, or anything else.

Who it's for

  • Photographers wanting to refine their monochrome work
  • Colour shooters curious about B&W’s creative potential
  • Anyone who wants a clear, repeatable workflow

Techniques covered

  • Image manipuation
  • Software
  • Workflow

What to bring

  • Images for discussion
Sat 18 Jul 2026, 10:30AM - 12:30PM (UTC+12) Auckland, Wellington
Suitable for all levels
Event capacity: 12
NZ$40 per/person    Book now
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

Tom Ang

Tom received the Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA) Content Creator Award in 2019 and the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jinan Internationa...

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Great event. Tom was creatively insightful, technically very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and encouraging. We all got a lot out of the time.”

David Knight, Open Photo Clinic
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St Bathans gold mine

Tom has an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience. I learnt a great deal about black and white processing and more!”

Renee Leth, Digital Black & White
Event capacity: 12
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