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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.

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Joanne Stephan
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Advocate

Learn the art of skateboard videography using natural light

Joanne Stephan
Image: Alpha 7 III (A7M3)
Joanne Stephan
-
Advocate
Learn the art of skateboard videography using natural light
Joanne Stephan
Image: Alpha 7 III (A7M3)
How to film skateboarding at Sydney's Monster Skate Park

About the event

Join Sony Digital Imaging Advocate Joanne Stephan at Monster Skate Park, at Sydney Olympic Park for an unforgettable experience. 

In this workshop you will learn filming techniques to capture skateboarding in action. Meet and work with student athletes who specialise in vert skateboarding both on the mini vert ramps and the 14.5ft vert - The biggest ramp in the Southern Hemisphere!!

You will learn how to work with natural light while capturing a fast moving subject in an outdoor setting and……have heaps of epic fun!

We are partnering with Monster Skate Park to give you access to this exclusive event. 

If you’re someone who loves video, is an action sports enthusiast and is interested in learning how to film fast, fun and crazy skateboard tricks OR simply just want to have a good time - grab a ticket, grab your camera along with good vibes and let’s send it! 

Techniques covered

  • Using the camera in manual mode 
  • settings and exposure for video 
  • Creating a narrative 
  • Composing and pre-visualising your composition 
  • Track moving subjects 
  •  Understanding movement and How to capture the action “Skate boarding ticks” to tell a story 
  • Hand held filming techniques

What to bring

  • Camera 
  •  Any lens you have (wide/ zoom, we can make it work) 
  •  ND filter (if you have them) 
  • SD card 
  •  Hat 
  •  Water bottle 
  •  Sunscreen 
  • Closed in comfy shoes

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

2025 Alpha Awards Photo Competition

2025 Alpha Awards Photo Competition

Celebrating its tenth year, the Alpha Awards showcase the very best of photography captured on a Sony Alpha camera and lens, giving you the chance to share in over $60,000 (AUD) worth of Sony digital imaging gear. 

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Advocate

Joanne Stephan

Hey, I’m Jo, a Sydney-based photographer, award-winning videographer and licensed drone operator who loves the outdoors. My greatest passion is action spo...

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Joanne was an awesome host, super helpful, brimming with knowledge and helpful tips. Our athletes were very accommodating offering us great content. ”

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Jo was a great host, there were varying experience levels (with myself being at the lower end) and Jo was able to provide advice and support to all!”

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Event capacity: 10