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Events, photo walks, talks from the masters, in-depth workshops. Expand your horizons with one of our many events across Australia.

Starting Never Ends is the one place for all Sony camera mini-sites. Learn about all new Sony camera products in a fun interactive way.

AU NZ
Shoot a fast-paced sport and try out some new Sony gear!

About the event

Come and join me at the NZTFI Trans-Tasman Tag Football Champs in Auckland on April 5th.

Tag football is a fast-paced, colourful and exciting sport - so this will be a great event to shoot that will result in spectacular images.

The session will start with a quick introduction and safety briefing. I will then give some advice about camera settings, lens selection, and choosing locations to shoot from. While this a Tag event, the techniques will work across most sports. I'm keen to help you get the best photos of athletes with the gear you have.

We will shoot LOTS of images! Although this is scheduled as a two-hour workshop, the tournament will go on all day and I'll be shooting all day - so you're welcome to hang around and cover more matches if you like.

I will have my Alpha 1 II and Alpha 9 III as well as a few lenses for you to try out. Remember to bring a fast UHS-II SD or CFexpress Type A memory card if you want to test out these Sony cameras.

Techniques covered

  • Lens selection
  • Settings for sport
  • Choosing angles and backgrounds

What to bring

  • Camera and telephoto zoom lens
  • Fast SD or CFexpress Type A memory card to try out the Sony gear
  • Hat and sun screen 
  • Water

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

There's no dress code - but if it's sunny it will get hot out on the fields as there is no shade.
Theres plenty of free parking
Of course! If you have any questions please send me an email - john@alphapix.co.nz
Sat 5 Apr 2025, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Suitable for all levels
Event capacity: 20
NZ$10 per/person    Book now
2025 Alpha Awards Photo Competition

2025 Alpha Awards Photo Competition

Celebrating its tenth year, the Alpha Awards showcase the very best of photography captured on a Sony Alpha camera and lens, giving you the chance to share in over $60,000 (AUD) worth of Sony digital imaging gear. 

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John Cowpland

I've been a professional photographer for over 30 years - the past 21 working as a freelance editorial/sports and commercial photographer based in Napier, New Z...

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John was fabulous- friendly engaging passionate. Made us feel very welcome and at ease. Heaps of useful info - really inspiring. Thanks heaps”

Jan Bone, Napier Coffee Meetup

John was super helpful, friendly and a great ambassador for the brand. I really enjoyed meeting him”

Karen Brown, Napier Coffee Meetup
Event capacity: 20
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