Seascape and Astrophotography Workshop

Join award winning photographer and Sony Digital Imaging Advocate, Dylan Giannakopoulos on his Seascape and Astrophotography Workshop on Saturday 20th June 2020. 

In this workshop, we will be visiting three locations in the Mornington Peninsula. At the first two locations, you will learn all about long exposure seascape photography. Using a variety of both man-made and natural elements as our subject, you’ll discover how to manipulate your shutter speed to capture silky smooth water. After sunset, we will grab a quick bite to eat for dinner before heading to our third location for astrophotography if the sky is clear (weather permitting). Here you will learn about the fundamentals of astrophotography including how to manually focus your lens and use the 500 Rule for capturing tack sharp stars.    

At the workshop, you will learn how to:  

• Take creative control over your camera’s shutter speed with square neutral density (ND) filters. 
• Use compositional techniques in your landscape photography to create captivating imagery. 
• Plan your sunset and astrophotography shoots around light and moon phases.  
• Photograph the night sky and galactic centre (weather permitting). 
• Master control of various camera modes and settings such as aperture priority and manual focusing, and learn how to read your camera’s histogram. 

Guests will receive a $50 refund if the astrophotography component is cancelled due to the weather. Locations will be selected based on weather conditions closer to the date.  

Strictly limited to 5 attendees, the small group structure of the workshop ensures that Dylan’s able to provide plenty of one on one tuition. After the workshop, you will be invited to join a private Facebook group which is strictly limited to past attendees of Dylan Gianna Photography Workshops. The Facebook group offers members a space to share their images, ask questions and learn tips and tricks from Dylan.  

Please note: This is a self-driven workshop and transportation is NOT included. Please read the FAQs before booking. Full details of the itinerary will be sent to registered attendees prior to the workshop. This workshop will be held in accordance with local regulations and it is expected that all participants will practice social distancing. There will be no loan gear available at this workshop and all gear swapping between participants should be avoided. 

• Compositional techniques and concepts 
• Quality of light 
• Filter selection  
• Calculating exposure times with ND filters 
• Seascape long exposure photography 
• Fundamentals of astrophotography (weather permitting)  

• Camera
• Fast wide angle lens (35mm or wider with a maximum aperture no less than f/2.8) 
• Spare memory cards and batteries 
• Tripod 
• Remote shutter release 
• Filters 
• Head torch (ideally with a red light) 
• Snacks and water 
• Warm and waterproof clothes 
• Sturdy footwear