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Photo Challenge and Online Review: Wellington Botanic Gardens

Cable Top Eatery, Wellington, Wellington
Sun 6 Apr
Rebecca McMillan
Image: Alpha 1 (A1)
  • 34mm
  • ƒ/22
  • 2s
  • ISO 50
Alpha 1 (A1)
Full Frame E-Mount FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens
Rebecca McMillan
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Advocate
Photo Challenge and Online Review: Wellington Botanic Gardens
Cable Top Eatery, Wellington, Wellington
Sun 6 Apr
Rebecca McMillan
Image: Alpha 1 (A1)
  • 24mm
  • ƒ/8
  • 1/500s
  • ISO 200
Alpha 1 (A1)
Full Frame E-Mount FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Rebecca McMillan
-
Advocate
Photo Challenge and Online Review: Wellington Botanic Gardens
Cable Top Eatery, Wellington, Wellington
Sun 6 Apr
Rebecca McMillan
Image: Alpha 1 (A1)
  • 63mm
  • ƒ/22
  • 1/3s
  • ISO 50
Alpha 1 (A1)
Full Frame E-Mount FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens
Join me for a photo challenge at Wellington's Cable Car and Botanic Gardens

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

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

No, all ages are welcome
Please let me know in advance if you would like to borrow a camera and lens for this challenge. Notice at least two weeks out is required so loan gear can be arranged.
Layers suitable for outdoor Wellington conditions
Paid parking is available at the Cable Car. On-street parking available in the Gardens and surrounding Kelburn streets.
Your ticket price covers the host's time for supporting during the photo walk and photo review time.
Minimum number of attendees required is five. Cutoff date for go ahead will be Friday prior at 5pm.
No, the Gardens are accessible and participants will be free to make their way around the area during the Photo Challenge.
Yes
Yes, this is a Wellington central location and is close to the main bus route and cable car connection.
Yes, feel free to contact me rebecca@rebeccamcmillanphotography.co.nz
Suitable for all levels Landscape Nature / wildlife Photowalk
Sunday morning photowalk - Sun 6 Apr 2025, 8:30AM - 10:30AM
Sun 6 Apr 2025, 8:30AM - 10:30AM
Suitable for all levels
Event capacity: 40
NZ$25 per/person    Book now
1 Upland Rd, Wellington Wellington 6012
Meet at the Cable Top Eatery (cafe next to the Cable Car)
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Rebecca McMillan

Kia ora, I'm Rebecca; a Wellington-based NZIPP-accredited professional photographer and proud Sony shooter.I'm a visual communicator and content creator with a ...

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Rebecca was an excellent host, very engaging and friendly. I especially appreciated her generosity in letting me use some of her gear.”

Camden Wright, Wellington Photo Challenge and Online Review: City to Sea Bridge
Alpha 1 (A1)

My Gear

Alpha 1 (A1)
The Royal Family Portrait
City to Sea Bridge

Rebecca is a very welcoming and knowledgeable host of the photo challenge. I had a good time, learnt a lot, and would highly recommend these events.”

Olivia Baddeley, Wellington Photo Challenge and Online Review: Save the Begonia House
Alpha 6000 (A6000)

My Gear

Alpha 6000 (A6000)
Event capacity: 40
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