Sunrise in Middle-earth: Capturing the WOW from Te Waihou (Blue Spring)

Name: Sunrise in Middle-earth: Capturing the WOW from Te Waihou (Blue Spring) - Session 1
Start: 2025-06-07T06:30:00Z
End: 2025-06-07T10:00:00Z
Location: Blue Spring (Te Waihou Walkway)

Blue Spring (Te Waihou Walkway), Tapapa, Waikato

Sat 7 Jun

Meghan Maloney

Image: Alpha 7R V (A7RM5)

Meghan Maloney

Sony Ambassador

Sunrise in Middle-earth: Capturing the WOW from Te Waihou (Blue Spring)

Blue Spring (Te Waihou Walkway), Tapapa, Waikato

Sat 7 Jun

Meghan Maloney

Image: Alpha 7R V (A7RM5)

Meghan Maloney

Sony Ambassador

Sunrise in Middle-earth: Capturing the WOW from Te Waihou (Blue Spring)

Blue Spring (Te Waihou Walkway), Tapapa, Waikato

Sat 7 Jun

Meghan Maloney

Image: Alpha 7R V (A7RM5)

Explore this one-of-a-kind location during sunrise and golden hour

About the event

Join me for sunrise and golden hour at one of New Zealand's most unique locations, the Blue Spring.

We'll shoot amongst the most pristine water you'll find anywhere in the country, with some incredible composition options.

Learn how to use a polariser and ND filters to improve your results and give you different creative options for your images.

If people have time afterwards, we will pop into Putaruru for a coffee.

Techniques covered

How to use a polariser to enhance the natural beauty of the location
When to use an ND filter to improve the look of the water
Composition ideas for maximum impact

What to bring

Mirrorless or DSLR camera
Lenses (I recommend bringing a range from 16-35mm through to 70-200mm as some shots are very wide while others need a real zoom focal length)
Tripod
ND filters and polariser (I may have some available to borrow, please enquire)
Warm and wet weather gear
A willingness to learn!

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

Is there any parking available?

Free parking is available at the location.

I have more questions. Can I contact the host?

If you wish to borrow filters or simply want to know more, please message me on photos@meghanmaloneyphotography.co.nz

Suitable for all levels Landscape Nature / wildlife

Session 1 - Sat 7 Jun 2025, 6:30AM - 10:00AM (Sold out)

Sat 7 Jun 2025, 6:30AM - 10:00AM

Suitable for all levels

~~NZ$40 per/person~~

372 Leslie Rd, Tapapa Waikato 3483
Meet in the Leslie Road carpark to walk to the Spring (5 minute easy walk)

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Meghan Maloney

Hey! I’m Meghan, a landscape & travel photographer based in the Waikato, home of Middle-earth.I’m head over heels in love with New Zealand and my great passion ...

The smaller group made it easier to ask questions and share knowledge. Meghan was very adaptable to the participants varied knowledge and expertise.”

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Alpha 7R V (A7RM5)

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Meghan Maloney was the perfect event host. Helpful and engaging. Encouraging and ready with help when needed, making useful suggestions. ”

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