Neon Nights – Chinatown Portrait Photography Experience

Sony Presents:
Neon Nights – Chinatown Portrait Photography Experience

Step into the vibrant glow of Haymarket’s Chinatown for a captivating evening of neon portrait photography. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro, this immersive hands-on workshop is open to photographers of all levels.


Examples of photos shot in city cbd with neon lights / bokeh
 

We’ll be exploring the art of creating cinematic portraits using bold bokeh, confident poses, and the electric charm of neon-lit laneways. With creative direction on lighting, composition, and working with your subject, this is the perfect opportunity to sharpen your low-light shooting skills and walk away with a gallery of striking, high-impact images.

Join Sony Digital Imaging Advocate Vienna Marie,
and bring your camera, your curiosity, and get ready to light up the night.

• Mastering Bokeh: How to achieve dreamy background blur using wide apertures and longer focal lengths.
• Low-Light Shooting: How to shoot crisp, clean images in dim environments without heavy grain. 
• Manual Mode Confidence: Balancing ISO, shutter speed, and aperture for night photography. 
• Creative Composition: Framing subjects with leading lines, reflections, and neon signs. 
• White Balance Control: Adjusting tones to match or enhance the glow of different neon colors. 
• Focusing in the Dark: Using manual focus and focus peaking for precise sharpness. 
• Flash Blending: How to subtly use flash with ambient neon light for dynamic portraits. 
• Subject Direction: Tips for guiding your model into bold, confident poses.

• Camera 
• SD cards
• Flash 
• Camera Batteries