About the event
Have you ever wanted to shoot astrophotography but haven't had the opportunity or equipment to do so?
Join award-winning photographer and Sony Digital Imaging Advocate, Dylan Giannakopoulos at his Introduction to Astrophotography Workshop held at Flinders Blowhole on Saturday 30th April 2022. Nothing quite compares to the feeling of seeing the Milky Way light up your LCD for the first time, so why not come and experience it for yourself!
At the workshop, you will learn how to:
- Use the 500 rule to capture tack-sharp stars.
- Plan your astrophotography shoots around moon phases and galactic centre visibility
- Manually focus your lens
- Utilise compositional techniques to create eye-catching images of the Milky Way
Strictly limited to 6 attendees, the small group structure of the workshop ensures that Dylan’s able to provide plenty of one on one tuition.
After the workshop, you will be invited to join a private Facebook group that is strictly limited to past attendees of Dylan Gianna Photography Workshops. The Facebook group offers members a space to share their images, ask questions and learn tips and tricks from Dylan.
WEATHER POLICY
Astrophotography workshops are highly weather dependent and the decision to cancel or postpone the workshop due to weather conditions will be made 24-48 hours prior. Conditions are rarely perfect and the cloud coverage can change quite quickly and is often unpredictable. If we are waiting for clouds to clear, the core concepts will still be taught and other techniques such as light painting will be introduced. If there are no breaks in the clouds during the course of the workshop, guests will also be emailed a $20 Sony Scene Voucher to a future Dylan Gianna Photography Workshop.
COVID-19 IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
It is expected that all guests practice social distancing and comply with any other government directives. If you are being tested and awaiting results or have tested positive, you must not attend the event. Please contact sonyscene.sanz@sony.com prior to the event if you fall into one of the above categories to arrange a refund.
Dylan Gianna Photography is a Parks Victoria Licensed Tour operator 2021-2022
Techniques covered
- Compositional techniques
- Fundamentals of astrophotography
- 500 rule
- Manual focus
- Manual mode
What to bring
- Camera
- Fast wide angle lens (35mm or wider with a maximum aperture no less than f/2.8)
- Tripod
- Remote shutter release
- Head torch (ideally with a red light)
- Warm and waterproof clothes
- Sturdy footwear