One to One Private Session and A7V run through

Name: One to One Private Session and A7V run through - Session 1
Start: 2026-03-24T10:00:00Z
End: 2026-03-24T11:00:00Z
Location: Online meeting details will be emailed to you with the booking confirmation.

Joanne Stephan

Image: Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners

One on one sessions with Joanne Stephan

About the event

Grab a seat with Jo for a relaxed one to one chat about what really makes a great sports photo. You will talk through timing, positioning, reading the play, and how to capture those peak action moments that actually tell a story. There will also be a practical run through of the Sony A7 V, covering useful settings for fast action, autofocus setup, burst shooting, and how to get the camera dialled in for game day. Perfect if you want clear, real world tips you can use straight away on the sidelines!

Techniques covered

Framing for storytelling
Quick camera setup on A7V for changing light conditions
Staying mobile and reacting to unpredictable action
Choosing the right shooting position for impact

What to bring

Your camera
Note pad
Coffee
Good vibes!

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

I have more questions. Can I contact the host?

Yes - jstephanxx@gmail.com

Beginner Action / sport Portraiture Education

Session 1 - Tue 24 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:00AM (UTC+11) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney (Closed)

Tue 24 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:00AM (UTC+11) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

Beginner

~~A$40 per/person~~

Online meeting details will be emailed to you with the booking confirmation.

2026 Alpha Awards Photo Competition

2026 marks the eleventh year of the Alpha Awards celebrating the greatest images from across Australia and New Zealand captured on Sony Alpha cameras and lenses, giving you the chance to share in over $62,000 (AUD) worth of Sony digital imaging gear.

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Advocate

Joanne Stephan

Hey, I’m Joanne (but you can call me Jo) - an award-winning filmmaker, photographer and licensed drone operator based in Sydney, with a deep love for capt...

Jo was fantastic, I went to the session with a wide variety of questions and Jo was able to answer them all and point me in the right direction!”

Shane Darwin, One-on-One in store chats with Sony Advocate Joanne Stephan

My Gear

Alpha 1 II (A1 II)

Highly recommend these sessions. Joanne is an extremely knowledgeable and patient advocate, with so much experience and wisdom to share”

Ciara Rogers, One to One Sessions focused on learning techniques, optimizing your camera, and testing gear.