Photographer's Toolkit #1 - Camera Settings and Exposure

Buy One, Get One Free: Sign up for this session and get a free voucher to attend another Photographer's Toolkit session. The voucher will be sent via Sony Scene messages within 72 hours after session completion.

Join professional photographer and Sony Digital Imaging Advocate, Luke Tscharke, for an immersive online session of the "Photographer's Toolkit". With over 10 years of experience shooting with Sony cameras, Luke has designed this workshop to help you unlock the full potential of your Sony Alpha camera. A recording of the session will be provided to all participants, allowing you to review the content at your own pace.

What is the Photographer's Toolkit?

The Photographer's Toolkit is a series of online sessions designed to equip you with essential skills and knowledge, much like tools in a tool belt. Each session focuses on key areas of photography, allowing you to build a comprehensive set of techniques that you can draw upon when needed. These sessions are perfect for photographers looking to fill specific knowledge gaps, gain a deeper understanding of their Sony Alpha camera's capabilities, learn to adapt their camera settings to various shooting situations, and expand their overall photographic toolkit. Whether you're new to Sony or looking to take your skills to the next level, the Photographer's Toolkit series offers valuable insights and practical techniques to enhance your photography.

Other Photographer's Toolkit Sessions

The Photographer's Toolkit series offers a range of sessions to enhance your skills. If another workshop is available you can click its link below to and learn more about it:

1. Camera Settings and Exposure: September 24th, 6:30pm AEST
2. Planning and Shoot Readiness: September 26th, 6:00pm AEST
3. Composition and Visual Storytelling: September 30th, 6:30pm AEST
4. Long Exposures and Editing
5. Exposure Blending and Merging
6. Panorama Capture and Stitching
7. Focus Bracketing and Stacking
8. Printing and Image Preparation
9. Star Trails from Capture to Stacking
10. Timelapse from Capture to Video

What You'll Gain from This Session - Camera Settings and Exposure

In this workshop focused on mastering Sony Alpha settings, you'll:

• Gain expertise in optimising custom button assignments and menu settings
• Learn advanced autofocus modes and tracking techniques
• Develop strategies for mastering exposure in challenging light conditions
• Become proficient with Sony's unique features like Bright Monitoring
• Acquire specialised skills for night photography and astrophotography
• Engage in an interactive learning environment with fellow photography enthusiasts
• Get insider tips from a professional photographer with extensive Sony experience

Session Breakdown

• Introduction: Overview of the session and the "Photographer's Toolkit" concept
• Practical Session: Hands-on advice on managing and optimising camera settings, with real-world scenarios
• Short Break
• Theoretical Deep Dive: In-depth exploration of Sony Alpha features
• Q&A Session: Opportunity to ask specific questions and clarify settings

Reward for Early Participants

As a token of appreciation for joining us in this first session, all attendees will receive a discount code for a future workshop in the Photographer's Toolkit series. This is a great opportunity to continue building your skills across multiple areas of photography.

Don't miss this chance to transform the way you use your Sony Alpha camera. Join us for an evening of learning, inspiration, and photographic exploration. Remember, you'll have access to the session recording, allowing you to revisit the content and reinforce your learning.

• Essential exposure settings: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO 
• Understanding the interaction between exposure settings 
• Advanced Sony Alpha features including custom modes 
• Utilising Bright Monitoring for low-light situations 
• Optimising autofocus settings for various scenarios 
• Specialised techniques for night photography and astrophotography 
• Effective camera setup for different photography genres 
• Customising button assignments and menu settings for efficient shooting

• Your Sony Alpha camera (to follow along with the settings)
• Notebook and pen for taking notes
• Any questions about specific settings or features you'd like to explore

• General admission (includes voucher for free session) A$19
• Concession (includes voucher for free session) A$15 - Students and concession holders