About the event
Learn the essentials of night photography at Sydney Observatory, one of the city’s most iconic and historic locations. This monthly workshop is designed for beginners and photography enthusiasts looking to develop practical skills for shooting after dark.
Each two-hour session is co-led by a Sony Digital Imaging Ambassador or Advocate and a Sydney Observatory host, providing expert guidance in a supportive learning environment.
The workshop covers core night photography techniques, including photographing the night sky, stars, moon, cityscapes, and creative methods such as long exposures, star trails, and light painting.
Participants will have the opportunity to use a selection of Sony Digital Imaging cameras and lenses, gaining hands-on experience while capturing Sydney’s night lights, the surrounding skyline, and the Observatory’s heritage architecture.
Suitable for all experience levels, this workshop provides clear instruction on camera settings, equipment, and workflow, helping participants build confidence and practical skills they can apply to future night photography sessions.
Tickets are available via the Powerhouse website:
https://powerhouse.com.au/program/night-photography-workshops?details=open
Techniques covered
- Digital photography fundamentals for shooting in low-light and night conditions
- Understanding Sony cameras and lenses for night and astrophotography
- Camera settings for photographing the moon, stars, night skies, and cityscapes
- Planning successful night photography sessions using mobile apps
- Creative night photography techniques, including star trails, timelapse, and light painting
What to bring
- Sony Australia will provide photography equipment for use during each workshop, though participants are welcome to bring their own.
- Most important: please bring a working headlamp or torch (no mobile phone torches please).
- If you are borrowing equipment, please bring: An empty SD card that can be formatted in the camera.
- If you are bringing your own equipment, please bring: Camera with manual controls and interchangeable lenses (such as a Mirrorless or DSLR camera), Telephoto lenses suitable for Moon photography (70-200, 100-400, 200-600 etc.)
- Charged batteries Empty memory cards
- Optional: sturdy tripod with suitable plates for your camera
- Optional: remote shutter for camera.
- What to wear: Warm layered clothing, including a beanie or other warm headwear and warm socks Sturdy shoes or boots.
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