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
Taking workshop in downtown Auckland
Tom Ang
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Advocate

Get the Most From Your Camera

Tom Ang
Image: Taking workshop in downtown Auckland
Learn how to get the best results from your Sony cameras and lenses

About the event

Now you're the proud owner of a great camera with with one or more superb lenses, how do you make sure you get the most out of your kit? 

Are you confused or intimidated by the huge range of menu options and the photography jargon? Or do you simply want to know which camera settings will work best for the subject matter you want to shoot?

If so, then this session is for you! Bring your camera. Bring your lens(es). Bring your questions. Come along and be informed and inspired.

We will touch on:

  • Common myths and pitfalls for beginner photographers
  • The uselessness of rules
  • Basic terminology worth mastering
  • Secrets of colour photography 
  • Anything else that you want to know about

There will be plenty of time for questions, and the group will be small enough to ensure it can be tailored to group needs.

By the way: this would be a really useful session even if you don't own a Sony camera. Many tips and ideas can be applied to any kind of camera, or any level of photographer.

Techniques covered

  • Using automatic modes
  • Setting menu options
  • Basic photography jargon
  • Common myths

What to bring

  • Note taking device
  • Your camera and lens(es)
  • Questions

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

Yes, there will be plenty of demo cameras on hand.
There is ample free parking at the Sylvia Park shopping mall.
Minors are welcome to attend, but be aware that it's basically a sit-down session.
Yes. Buses and trains stop regularly at the Sylvia Park shopping mall.
Yes. Please feel free to email me - tomangphoto@gmail.com

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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Tom is an excellent professional and he doesn’t hesitate to share his knowledge with others.”

Almua Damian, In-camera Creativity Photo Walk & Review Session
Koi carp in English lake
Co-creation 4-shot

Going to the Basic Camera event by Tom Ang reinforced what I was doing and learning with my camera and also some additional things I didn't realise.”

Michael Ng, Basic Camera Skills
Event capacity: 20