
About the event
📸 Join Sony Digital Imaging Advocate Jay Evans for an immersive photowalk along the Great River Walk, capturing the beauty of the Nepean River and its lively surroundings.
Nestled at the foothills of the Blue Mountains, this seldom explored area around Penrith and Emu Plains with its scenic riverside location offers a diverse range of photographic opportunities. From bird and wildlife photography featuring Superb Fairy Wrens and Eastern Water Dragons, to landscape compositions showcasing the misty morning light over the river, and street-style photography with runners, rowers, cyclists, and dog walkers—there’s something for every Sony photographer.
🌍 Sony Scene Festival Bonus
This event is part of the Sony Scene Festival. By attending, you’ll automatically receive one entry into the draw to win a trip to Rome!
What to Expect
🌅 Golden Hour & Sunrise Shots – Capture the first light as it dances across the riverbanks and the Yandhi Nepean Bridge.
🐦 Wildlife & Landscape Photography – Explore unique compositions with birds, reptiles, flood-felled trees, and the bubbling waters of the river.
🏃 Street & People Photography – Document the morning energy with rowers, runners, cyclists, and dog walkers.
☕ Post-Walk Camera Chat & Breakfast – We’ll conclude at a local café (Laughing Boy or Emu Hall) for a relaxed discussion on camera settings, techniques, and optimizing your Sony gear.
Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, 4th October 2025
📍 Meeting Point: Regatta Park Car Park, off River Road, Emu Plains
🕒 Time: 5AM (sunrise) – 9AM
📷 Sony Loan Gear Available* – Limited loan equipment will be available.
This is a great opportunity to refine your Sony photography skills, network with fellow creatives, and capture stunning images in a relaxed and inspiring setting — all while being in the running for an incredible photography adventure in Rome.
Techniques covered
- Sunrise Landscape Photography
- Wildlife/Bird Photography
- Street/People Photography
- Sony Camera System
- Sony Camera Settings & Techniques
What to bring
- Mirrorless camera with Interchangeable Lenses
- Lenses for Landscape (16-35mm), Wildlife & Birds (100-400, 200-600), People/Street (70-200)
- Note- this photowalk is optimised for Sony photographers, but any other Camera types/models are welcome.
- Comfortable camera bag or backpack or trolley bag
- Water bottle
- Rain jacket
- if wanting to loan any Sony equipment, bring an empty memory card that can be formatted in camera.