Night Photography Fundamentals & Photo Walk with Cody Ellingham

Name: Night Photography Fundamentals & Photo Walk with Cody Ellingham - Session 1
Start: 2021-10-18T05:00:00Z
End: 2021-10-18T08:00:00Z
Location: Jellicoe St, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Sony New Zealand

Image: Alpha 7R II (A7RM2)

Learn how to create evocative images of urban environments at night

About the event

To coincide with his New Zealand Nocturnes exhibition, renowned photographic artist Cody Ellingham will be hosting a very special Sony Scene workshop.

Join Cody on Sunday, October 17th, for a three hour session where he will discuss his photographic practice and then lead a hands-on photo walk, giving you the opportunity to practise various shooting techniques (tripod and freehand) while exploring the Auckland waterfront and CBD at night.

As an added bonus this workshop will also include a two hour online editing session on Monday, October 18th (6-8pm via Zoom), where Cody will cover post-processing and image treatment of raw files.

Techniques covered

Exploring and photographing cityscapes effectively at night
Tripod shooting on the go
Camera settings for best results
Getting your composition and focus right
How to edit your images in Lightroom and Photoshop

What to bring

Mirrorless or DSLR camera and lenses (Cody uses a 50mm prime on a full frame camera, but bring whichever focal lengths fit your style)
A tripod is HIGHLY recommended for this workshop
Shutter release cable or remote control (if you have it)
Camera bag
Comfortable shoes and warm clothes appropriate for the weather
A rain cover for your camera in case of rain
For the editing component via Zoom: computer with Lightroom installed

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

Is there any parking available?

Yes, you can use the Jellicoe Street Car Park or park on Beaumont Street.

Is it possible to get to the meetup point using public transport?

Yes, the nearest bus stop is at 188 Beaumont Street.

I have more questions. Can I contact the host?

Yes, please contact Cody directly via cody@codyellingham.com if you have any questions.

Suitable for all levels City / street Night Software (Photography)

Session 1 - Mon 18 Oct 2021, 5:00AM - 8:00AM (Closed)

Mon 18 Oct 2021, 5:00AM - 8:00AM

Suitable for all levels

NZ$120 per/person

Jellicoe St, Auckland Auckland 1010
Meet at Silo 6 on Jellicoe Street

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