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Tom Ang
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Advocate

Ponsonby Photowalk on Auckland Photo Day

Tom Ang
Image: Alpha 6000 (A6000)
Capture the colour and character of Ponsonby

About the event

Join me on Saturday, June the 8th, for a photowalk designed to create entries for Sony Auckland Photo Day.

We'll begin with a relaxed briefing and Q&A session at Ponsonby Food Court. This will be followed by a photowalk around Ponsonby Central and Western Park. You'll have many scenes to photograph – from stall-holders to the busy street and café life, from the photogenic Western Park to numerous shop fronts with their windows, reflections and shoppers.

Topics to explore include:

  • How to photograph strangers
  • Street photography techniques 
  • Working in black-and-white 

 

The Ponsonby Food Court opens at 11am. We'll meet there at 11:30am for a briefing (in the part of the dining hall next to Pollen Street).

I will then lead a small group for about 45 minutes on a round trip to Ponsonby Central, Western Park and back. Those who wish to explore by themselves are of course free to do so. Depending on numbers, I can lead another group on the same circuit.

At 1:30pm we'll regroup in the Ponsonby Food Court for a review of photos and experience.

After lunch you can check out nearby Karangahape (K) Road and its own lively vibe.

These events usually book out quickly. Reserve your spot now to avoid missing out!

 

Note: This year's Auckland Photo Day is sponsored by Sony NZ. You can enter photos made any time in the 24 hours of 8 June into the Auckland Photo Day competition and they will become part of a documentary archive for the city. It's free to enter, and you could win some excellent and valuable prizes - including an Alpha 6700 mirrorless camera and E 16-55mm F2.8 G lens worth over $5,000!

For more info visit www.photographyfestival.org.nz/taking_part/photoday.cfm

Techniques covered

  • Photographing strangers
  • Street portraits
  • Street photography 
  • Black-and-white photography  

What to bring

  • Camera with favourite lens (all makes and models welcome, including smartphones)
  • Clothing suitable for the weather
  • Comfortable shoes

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

Parking meters in neighbourhood.
Ponsonby Food Hall is not accessible to wheelchairs.
Yes. Minors are very welcome, provided they are fully and constantly supervised.
Yes. Inner Link and other routes serving Ponsonby Road or K Road, and Great North Road.
Yes. Email me at tomangphoto@gmail.com

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Tom Ang

Tom received the Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA) Content Creator Award in 2019 and the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jinan Internationa...

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Very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly host, Tom just exudes experience and confidence with his subject matter and passion. Top event!”

Phil Clark, In-camera Creativity Photo Walk & Review Session
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Co-creation 4-shot

I have taken photos a long time with no formal training. The content of Tom's photo walk surpassed my expectations and challenged my old ideas.”

Gaynor Chapple, Onehunga Photo Walk
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