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MTB -
Joanne Stephan
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Advocate

GAME ON! ACTION AND SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY – ONLINE PRESENTATION
Joanne Stephan
Image: MTB - "The Apocalypse"
  • 16mm
  • ƒ/3.5
  • 1/2500s
  • ISO 100
Are you Board?
Joanne Stephan
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Advocate
GAME ON! ACTION AND SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY – ONLINE PRESENTATION
Joanne Stephan
Image: Are you Board?
  • 12mm
  • ƒ/5.6
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO 125
Alpha 7 III (A7M3)
UniSport Surf Nationals
Joanne Stephan
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Advocate
GAME ON! ACTION AND SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY – ONLINE PRESENTATION
Joanne Stephan
Image: UniSport Surf Nationals
  • 500mm
  • ƒ/5.6
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO 100
Alpha 7 III (A7M3)
A-Mount 100mm F2.8 Macro Lens
Tips for action and sports photography with Joanne Stephan

About the event

Ready to elevate your action and sports photography? Join Joanne Stephan for a comprehensive online presentation where she breaks down the techniques, she has honed over 10+ years of shooting high-speed sports. Whether you’re capturing frozen moments or motion blur, Joanne will share the insights you need to capture dynamic, emotion-packed shots.

Techniques covered

  •  Mastering Motion: Understand how to freeze the action or create impactful motion blur.
  • Technical Settings: The right shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and autofocus tips to get sharp, vivid shots.
  • Lens Choices: Learn when to use telephoto lenses vs wide-angles to isolate the action or show the athlete's environment.
  • Capturing Emotion: The secret to photographing athletes in their most intense, emotional moments.
  • Creative Techniques: Tips for panning, using unconventional angles, and leveraging lighting to add flair to your shots.
  • Common Mistakes: Avoid the common pitfalls that hold back your sports photography.

What to bring

  • Pen and paper (you may want to take notes)
  • Your questions
Suitable for all levels Action / sport
Sun 13 Apr 2025, 5:30PM - 6:30PM (UTC+10) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Suitable for all levels
A$10 per/person    
Online meeting details will be emailed to you with the booking confirmation.
2025 Alpha Awards Photo Competition

2025 Alpha Awards Photo Competition

Celebrating its tenth year, the Alpha Awards showcase the very best of photography captured on a Sony Alpha camera and lens, giving you the chance to share in over $60,000 (AUD) worth of Sony digital imaging gear. 

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Advocate

Joanne Stephan

Hey, I’m Jo, a Sydney-based photographer, award-winning videographer and licensed drone operator who loves the outdoors. My greatest passion is action spo...

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Jo provided a comprehensive run down on the intricacies of sports action photography. An excellent presentation.”

Paul Mcguire, Action Photography Talk - by Sony Digital Imaging Advocate Joanne Stephan
Alpha 1 (A1)

My Gear

Alpha 1 (A1)
UniSport Surf Nationals
MTB - "The Apocalypse"

Joanne was generous in tips and what lenses she uses to achieve certain shots. She also talked about what to watch for when taking action shots.”

Sawling Lim, Action Photography Talk - by Sony Digital Imaging Advocate Joanne Stephan
Cinema Line FX3 Full Frame E-Mount

My Gear

Cinema Line FX3 Full Frame E-Mount
Event capacity: 20