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.
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.
Capture the beauty of Hahndorf Flower Garden from golden hour to starlight
About the event
Step into the beauty of the flower garden for a unique evening of photography, beginning in golden hour and continuing through sunset, blue hour, and into the night. This workshop is designed to help you capture the changing light across the garden as day fades into darkness. As the evening unfolds, we will also experience the moon rising over the flower garden, adding another beautiful moment and creative opportunity to photograph this stunning location under the night sky.
Please note that if there's a cancellation due to bad weather, an alternative date of 26th October has been set.
Techniques covered
How to set up your camera for golden hour, night sky photography
Manual exposure settings for nightscapes, including ISO, aperture, and shutter speed
Focusing accurately in low light and darkness
Planning and locating the Milky Way Core using apps and astronomical tools
Long exposure techniques, including the Rule of 500, Rule of 300, and NPF rule for sharper stars
Composing nightscapes with flowers, foreground interest, and the Milky Way
Tips for photographing moonrise over the flower garden
What to bring
DSLR or mirrorless camera with full manual control
Wide angle lens, ideally in the 14mm to 24mm range, with a fast aperture such as f/2.8 to f/4
Telephoto lens for capturing the moon rise
Sturdy tripod
Headlamp or torch with red light mode to preserve night vision
Will Godward is a two-time former Olympian whose passion for competition and performance has supported a lifelong pursuit of capturing the night sky. An award-w...
