About the event
Need a challenge? Our fourth Wellington Photo Challenge for 2025 is a ONE LENS challenge set in and around the Botanic Gardens.
You will be given a specific challenge to complete during one hour in the Gardens. Participants will then go home and edit their favourites and send through their top two images. We'll then have a follow-up group online session to review everyone's photos. The photo review will take place on Tuesday evening following the photo session.
Our location for this challenge is the Botanic Gardens, starting at the Cable Car on Upland Road. We will meet for a coffee and briefing at the Cable Top Eatery before heading out on your challenge.
ONE LENS?! How do I choose?
Yes, this is a challenge for me too. If you need help selecting your lens for this challenge then do get in touch and I'll decide for you!
Techniques covered
- Working with the gear you have available
- Composition techniques
- Exposing for natural and available light
- Long exposure photography
- Constructive critique of your work
What to bring
- One camera
- One lens (you choose a focal length that will challenge you!)
- Tripod (not essential but recommended)
- ND filter to fit your chosen lens (not essential but recommended)
- Coffee money for the cafe