2026 Alpha Awards Photo Competition
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📅 Sunday 21st September 2025
📍 Starting Point: White Bay Power Station, Rozelle
⏰ Morning – 8KM walk
Join Sony Digital Imaging Advocate Jay Evans for a captivating morning photo walk along Sydney’s Glebe and Balmain Foreshore, beginning at the historic White Bay Power Station.
This specially curated route takes you through some of Sydney’s hidden gems, with opportunities for sunrise, cityscape, landscape, wildlife, portrait, street, and architectural photography. Along the way, Jay will share expert tips on capturing diverse subjects — from sweeping harbour views to the vibrant energy of foreshore life.
As part of the Sony Scene Festival, your ticket includes free entry to Scene Scape at White Bay Power Station, plus automatic entry into the Scene Fest competition to win the ultimate photography experience in Rome with Sony!
As this event is part of Sony’s Scene Festival, for every ticket you purchase, you will receive one entry into the draw for a chance to win the ultimate Scene experience in Rome! To ensure that your entry is valid, please check-in with your event host upon arrival as your attendance must be recorded in order for your entry into the draw to be validated.
White Bay Power Station – meet and begin the walk.
Secret City Viewpoint – discover a hidden vantage point looking across to Barangaroo and the CBD.
Anzac Bridge Crossing – capture sweeping architectural perspectives.
Pyrmont & Sydney Fish Market – shoot (and enjoy) the morning bustle, with coffee and breakfast at Blackwattle Deli.
Blackwattle Bay – ideal for cityscapes, wildlife, boats, and colourful Saturday morning dragon boat crews and rowers.
Tram Sheds – iconic heritage site offering architectural and street photography opportunities.
Rozelle Parklands – explore Sydney’s newest green space, part of the foreshore’s ongoing transformation.
Cityscapes & Skylines – unique views of Sydney Harbour and Barangaroo.
Street & Urban Life – runners, cyclists, fishermen, and bustling markets.
Wildlife & Nature – birds, flowers, and native foreshore vegetation.
Architecture & Structures – Anzac Bridge, heritage buildings, and modern developments.
Jay will guide you through composition, storytelling, and creative styles as each scene unfolds.
Distance: Approx. 8KM walk.
Difficulty: Easy to moderate. Mostly flat, with some inclines and stairs.
Facilities: Toilets available along the route. Coffee and breakfast options at Sydney Fish Market or Tram Sheds.
Local Insight: Having lived in the area for many years, Jay will share fascinating local history and stories of Balmain, Glebe, Pyrmont, and White Bay.
🎟️ Free Scene Scape Entry – All participants receive access to the Sony Scene Scape show at White Bay Power Station.
✈️ Win a Trip to Rome – Each ticket purchased = 1 entry into the Sony Scene Festival draw. (Check in with Jay on the day to validate your entry.)
Discover hidden gems of Sydney with a local photographer and guide.
Experience a variety of photographic genres in one morning.
Be part of the Sony Scene Festival, with exclusive access and prizes.
Learn, create, and share alongside a passionate photography community.
👉 Secure your place today for this exciting morning photo walk, and join us afterwards at the Sony Scene Tradeshow to celebrate photography with the wider community.