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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
Whale sharks at St Helena Island in the Atlantic Ocean
Simon Pierce
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Advocate

Introduction to Ocean Wildlife Photography
Simon Pierce
Image: Whale sharks at St Helena Island in the Atlantic Ocean
  • 15mm
  • ƒ/9
  • 1/250s
  • ISO 400
Alpha 7R III (A7RM3B)
Gentoo penguin chick learning to swim in Antarctica
Simon Pierce
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Advocate
Introduction to Ocean Wildlife Photography
Simon Pierce
Image: Gentoo penguin chick learning to swim in Antarctica
  • 24mm
  • ƒ/6.3
  • 1/640s
  • ISO 320
Alpha 7R III (A7RM3B)
Full Frame FE 24-105mm F4 G Lens with Optical Stabilisation
Simon Pierce
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Advocate
Introduction to Ocean Wildlife Photography
Simon Pierce
Image: Alpha 7R IV (A7RM4A)
  • 318mm
  • ƒ/6.3
  • 1/4000s
  • ISO 400
Alpha 7R IV (A7RM4A)
Full Frame E-Mount FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
Scene Festival
Tips, tricks, and techniques for getting stunning ocean wildlife photos

About the event

Join award-winning wildlife photographer, marine biologist, and Sony Digital Imaging Advocate Simon Pierce for this 1-hour workshop on taking great wildlife photos on, near, or under the water.

Simon will share his go-to settings for different situations and subjects, how you can take advantage of camera customisations and setup options to speed up your shooting in the field, some gear and accessory recommendations, and quick editing tips for Lightroom too.

Techniques covered

  • Photography from small boats
  • Birds in flight
  • Snorkelling (using natural light underwater)
  • Underwater photo editing

What to bring

  • A device that can log into Zoom, and plenty of questions!
Suitable for all levels Nature / wildlife Underwater
Thu 17 Oct 2024, 8:30PM - 9:30PM (UTC+13) Auckland, Wellington
Suitable for all levels
NZ$0 per/person    
Online meeting details will be emailed to you with the booking confirmation.
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Advocate

Simon Pierce

I'm an ocean wildlife photographer and marine biologist living in Kaikōura, New Zealand.My scientific speciality is photo-identification, where we use distincti...

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This was a really good overview of the topic and very accessible to me - a relative novice. The practical tips were really helpful.”

Janice Barrett, Introduction to Ocean Wildlife Photography
Alpha 1 II (A1 II)

My Gear

Alpha 1 II (A1 II)
Whale sharks at St Helena Island in the Atlantic Ocean
Friendly loggerhead turtle off Byron Bay, Australia

Great talk. Perfect for beginners getting into photography!”

Jon Andrew Cabiles, Introduction to Ocean Wildlife Photography
Alpha 7R III (A7RM3B)

My Gear

Alpha 7R III (A7RM3B)
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