AU NZ

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
Curate the perfect natural light beach photography shoot

About the event

Coastal Fashion Portraits:
Mastering Natural Light by the Sea

Step into an inspiring 1-hour beach photography experience designed to help you confidently work with natural light and reflectors in a serene private beach setting.

Shot during the day, this session is ideal for photographers who want to elevate their outdoor skills and create soft, naturally flattering portraits in an open, ever-changing environment.

Guided by Sony Digital Imaging Advocate Vienna Marie, you’ll learn how to read natural light, shape it using reflectors, and direct a professional model to achieve clean, editorial-style beach imagery.

Preview the vibe:
Here’s a glimpse of the look and feel you can expect on the day.

 

Techniques covered

  • Mastering Natural Light – Understand how to work with golden hour lighting, direct sunlight, and diffused conditions to create soft, flattering portraits. 
  • Reflector Techniques – Learn how to bounce and shape natural light using reflectors for balanced, professional-looking images. 
  • Creative Composition & Framing – Use shoreline elements, textures, and the environment to frame your subject and enhance storytelling.
  •  Posing for Movement and Flow – Direct your model to pose naturally, incorporating motion that complements the beach setting. 
  •  Camera Settings for Outdoor Shooting – Utilise your camera settings for dynamic lighting, fast-changing conditions, and capturing fine details in portraits. 

What to bring

  • Cameras
  • SD Cards
  • Lenses
  • Batteries

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

Unfortunately, there will be no Sony Loan Station. So it is preferred to bring your own camera / gear.
There is a carpark avaliable at the location
Yes! Feel free to contact Vienna Marie through the Sony Scene platform or Instagram @vnrxo
Thu 26 Feb 2026, 10:00AM - 11:00AM (UTC+11) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Suitable for all levels
Event capacity: 15
A$50 per/person    Book now

Advocate

Vienna Marie

Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Vienna Marie is a bubbly, passionate, and ambitious creative powerhouse with a decade of experience in photography, video, graph...

Read more

Vienna is bubbly, enthusiastic, passionate, genuine, a natural born teacher, and such a great cheerleader for the models! One of the best in Sydney!”

Wayne Mcanalley, PIGMENT OF YOUR IMAGINATION (Portrait + Fashion Workshop)

Vienna always brings the best vibes and creates a safe space for both the photographers and model to experiment and interact. ”

Alice Liang, Portrait & Editorial Workshop: Activewear Meets Fashion
Event capacity: 15
Book now