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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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Scene Festival 2025 🎉
Practice and learn how to pose and photograph people

About the event

Learn, practice and play with portrait photography!

Curious about portraits but not sure where to start? This welcoming workshop is designed especially for beginners who want to build confidence behind the camera in a relaxed, supportive setting.

With Wellington portrait photographer Rebecca McMillan as your guide, you’ll explore how to capture people using just the light around you. No flash or fancy lighting required. Our slightly spooky late-October theme adds a fun twist, and with a professional model to work with, you’ll get plenty of chances to practice both taking photos and gently directing your subject.

Over two and a half hours, Rebecca will share how she approaches a scene, engages with her subject, and makes the most of natural light in an outdoor city location. You'll then have plenty of time to practice photography and directing our model. You’ll leave with new skills, a boost of confidence, and portraits you’ll be proud of.

All camera brands are welcome, and you don’t need to be an expert with your settings, Rebecca will guide you through. Sony spot prizes and loan gear are also available (let us know at least two weeks ahead if you’d like to borrow a camera or lens).

Spaces are limited so everyone gets lots of time to learn and play. Come along and discover how fun portrait photography can be!

Please Note: This workshop is weather dependent and the exact late afternoon timing is subject to change. Registered participants will be notified one week prior if any workshop details have to change.

Techniques covered

  • Using available light
  • Using reflectors and modifiers 
  • How to pose and direct your subject
  • The impact of lens choice on your images

What to bring

  • Camera and favourite lens
  • Ideal focal lengths for portraits include 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 135mm

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

Yes, loan gear can be requested from Sony with at least ten working days notice. Please contact the host rebecca@rebeccamcmillanphotography.co.nz
A minimum of six attendees are required for this workshop to go ahead. Cut off deadline Friday 17 October 2025.
Yes please get in contact directly with Rebecca: rebecca@rebeccamcmillanphotography.co.nz

NZ$79 deposit payable via Sony Scene to secure a spot.
Balance Due Date: 15/10/2025

Payment for the remaining balance should be made directly to the host. They will be in contact with you shortly to provide the payment details and further instructions.

Sun 19 Oct 2025, 4:30PM - 7:00PM (UTC+13) Auckland, Wellington
Beginner
3 going, 5 spot(s) left
NZ$179 (Deposit NZ$79) per/person    Book now
Attend & win a trip to Rome with Sony!

Attend & win a trip to Rome with Sony!

Attend any event during Scene Festival, which runs between Monday 1 September - Friday 31 October 2025, and receive one entry into the draw for a chance to win one of five tickets to the ultimate Scene event experience in Rome, Italy! The more events you attend, the more chances you have to WIN!

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Rebecca McMillan

Kia ora, I'm Rebecca; a Wellington-based NZIPP-accredited professional photographer and proud Sony shooter.I'm a visual communicator and content creator with a ...

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A fantastic session packed with handy tips and practical experience. There was something for everyone, whatever their goals or skill level.”

Cherie Mcquilkin, Portraits that Pop!
The Royal Family Portrait
City to Sea Bridge

Rebecca was an amazing host! So friendly, approachable, knowledgable and helpful. 10/10, would workshop again!”

Bren Murrell, Wairarapa Pop-up Headshots
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