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Dylan Giannakopoulos
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Introduction to Astrophotography

Dylan Giannakopoulos
Image: Alpha 7R IV (A7RM4B)
Scene Festival
Learn how to photograph the night sky with Dylan

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 14th October 2023. 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 workshop’s small group structure ensures that Dylan can provide plenty of one on one tuition. You will also be invited to join a private Facebook group which 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.

Why not make a day of it?

Guests who book Dylan’s Introduction to Astrophotography workshop on 14/10/2023 will be sent a 20% discount code for Dylan’s Sunsets at Shelley Pier and Seascape Long Exposure Photography Workshop on Saturday 14th October 2023, through Sony Scene. The code will be sent out within 48-72 hours, subject to availability.

WEATHER & COVID 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 unless in extraordinary circumstances. 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 you have tested positive for COVID-19, you must not attend the event. Please contact sonyscene.sanz@sony.com prior to the event to arrange a refund

Dylan Gianna Photography is a Parks Victoria Licensed Tour operator 2023-2024

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 

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

Please contact Dylan prior to booking to arrange a loaner camera or lens - dylangiannaphotography@outlook.com
Please dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather. It is strongly recommended that you bring layers of warm clothing. It is also recommended that you bring, sturdy closed toes shoes, gloves, and a beanie, it can get very windy!
Attendees must have a minimum level of fitness and mobility to attend this event. There is a small amount of walking on sandy paths and stairs to reach the shoot location. If you have any concerns, please contact Dylan before booking - dylangiannaphotography@outlook.com
Whilst this event is suitable for all skill levels, it’s important that you have an understanding of how to operate the basic functions of your camera. You must bring an interchangeable lens camera with a fast wide angle lens, tripod and remote shutter release. If you do not own a wide-angle lens (35mm or wider) with a maximum aperture no less than f/2.8 – e.g. Sony FE 16-35 f/2.8 G Master, It is essential that you contact Dylan prior to booking to arrange a suitable loaner lens - dylangiannaphotography@outlook.com
Please do not hesitate to contact Dylan via his email - dylangiannaphotography@outlook.com
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Dylan Giannakopoulos

Motivated by the many beauties of the world, Melbourne based commercial, travel and landscape photographer Dylan Giannakopoulos has set out to capture all that ...

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Thank you Dylan for the great Astro photography class. We learnt heaps very quickly and you were very helpful and engaging. ”

Lucy Mcewan, Introduction to Astrophotography
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Dylan was very knowledgeable and ensured everyone was able to capture images of the Milky Way. Great workshop, would recommend.”

Glenn Smith, Introduction to Astrophotography
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