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Events, photo walks, talks from the masters, in-depth workshops. Expand your horizons with one of our many events across Australia.

Starting Never Ends is the one place for all Sony camera mini-sites. Learn about all new Sony camera products in a fun interactive way.

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Reggio Emilia Station
Rachael Smith
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Advocate

Palmerston North Long Exposure Workshop
Image: Reggio Emilia Station
  • 34mm
  • ƒ/16
  • 61s
  • ISO 50
Alpha 7R II (A7RM2)
Vario-Tessar T* Full Frame E-Mount FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Lens
Birdlings Flat
Rachael Smith
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Advocate
Palmerston North Long Exposure Workshop
Image: Birdlings Flat
  • 24mm
  • ƒ/22
  • 30s
  • ISO 200
Alpha 7R II (A7RM2)
Vario-Tessar T* Full Frame E-Mount FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Lens
pastel sunrise
Rachael Smith
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Advocate
Palmerston North Long Exposure Workshop
Image: pastel sunrise
  • 70mm
  • ƒ/11
  • 1/10s
  • ISO 100
Alpha 7R II (A7RM2)
FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS
Understanding the fundamentals of shooting long exposure images

About the event

Learn how to use long exposures to enhance your architecture and landscape photography. We'll cover what gear you need, how to use ND filters, and how to add depth and emotion to your images. We will also discuss using long exposures in street and abstract photography, and touch on basic editing in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

This is a small group workshop based around the theory of long exposure photography, we will follow it with a FREE Long Exposure Photo Walk on February 27th to practice what we cover in this session.

You don't need to have a Sony camera to attend this event

Techniques covered

  • Camera settings
  • Gear requirements
  • Visual communication techniques
  • Using filters and calculating exposure
  • Basic editing techniques (using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop)
  • Tips on planning your shoots

What to bring

 
  • Whatever you need to take notes
  • Your camera (to go over settings, etc.)

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

You don't need to have your camera for this theory based workshop, however I will have a Sony Alpha 7R IV and a Sony Alpha 6100 on hand for people to test camera settings.
Meals are not included in this short workshop, however there are two cafes nearby if you would like to purchase refreshments.
Parking is available on Cambridge Ave, at the main Ashhurst carpark, and there are limited spaces in the lot next to V & R Studio Gallery.
There are no restrictions, this workshop is aimed at beginner-intermediate level photographers.
Yes.
Yes, please contact me via raheraphotography@gmail.com and I will respond ASAP.
Beginner City / street Landscape Other
Sat 20 Feb 2021, 9:00PM - 11:00PM
Beginner
NZ$50 per/person    
101 Cambridge Ave, Ashhurst Manawatu-Wanganui 4810
V & R Studio Gallery
2026 Alpha Awards Photo Competition

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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