Lake Tarawera & The Redwoods Morning Workshop

Experience and capture sunrise at one of the North Island's most stunning locations - Lake Tarawera, followed by a morning shooting golden light in The Redwood Forest, Rotorua.

Learn the best settings for correct exposures and unique compositions in these two very different locations. 

We will visit 2 locations during the workshop so you will need transport to get between the two spots. We will also have brunch at a local cafe at the conclusion of the shoot (approx 10.30am).

Please Note: To get the most from this workshop you will need a polariser AND at least one ND filter (6-stop would be best). If you don't own an ND filter and polariser, please contact me. I will have some filters available to use during the workshop but it is first in, first served. I will also need to know the thread size of the lens you will be using.

Trying Sony Gear: please let me know at least 3 weeks in advance if you would like to try out any camera bodies or lenses and I will try to arrange this for the event.

Transport to the event: if you are coming from the Waikato it may be possible to carpool with me (3-4 seats available) leaving Cambridge approx 5am.

• The art of long exposures for smoothing water 
• Getting the best results when shooting sunrise over the water
• Using a polariser to get the best colour from the scene and reduced reflections 
• How to successfully capture sunstars and light rays in the forest

• Camera and lenses (recommend wide angle as well as telephoto zooms)
• Tripod (I have one spare if needed)
• ND filters and polariser (email me if you need to borrow a set)
• Spare batteries
• Remote shutter control (if you want to do exposures > 30 seconds)
• Rain jacket and/or umbrella (in case of bad weather we will try to proceed) 
• Comfortable shoes and warm clothing (sunrise can be chilly eve in March)
• Snacks and water
• Money for brunch
• A willingness to learn and a sense of adventure!