VIVID SYDNEY Workshop

Welcome to our VIVID Sydney Photography Workshop, an immersive experience designed to spark your creativity and illuminate your photography skills amidst the dazzling lights of Sydney's most iconic festival. This workshop is perfect for photographers of all levels eager to capture the vibrant energy and spectacular light installations that transform Sydney into an outdoor gallery of wonders.

Your journey will be hands on, where you'll learn how to harness the magic of low light, navigate the challenges of capturing vivid colors and dynamic movements, and use the enchanting backdrop of VIVID Sydney to tell compelling visual stories.

Diving into the technical essentials, we'll cover everything from adjusting your camera settings for night photography (think shutter speed, aperture, and ISO) to choosing the right gear to bring the luminous scenes to life. Our focus will be on mastering techniques to shoot in low-light conditions without sacrificing image quality.

Creativity is at the heart of this workshop. We'll explore artistic approaches to photographing the festival's light sculptures, projections, and installations. Learn how to play with perspectives, incorporate reflections, and use the interplay of light and shadow to add depth and drama to your photographs. We'll also discuss how to capture the human element within this electrifying environment, creating images that resonate with emotion and energy.

Under the twinkling lights of VIVID Sydney, you'll participate in hands-on practice sessions led by our passionate mentors, led by Dani Watson. These real-world experiences are designed to put your newfound skills to the test, offering personalised guidance and feedback as you shoot.

Whether you're drawn to photography as a form of expression, storytelling, or simply to preserve the beauty of the world around you, the CapturEDU VIVID Sydney Photography Workshop invites you to dive into the city's vibrant heart. Let the festival's kaleidoscope of colours ignite your imagination, and join us for an unforgettable adventure in photography.

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    Location

    Sydney

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    Duration

    3 Hour Workshop Plus post event ZOOM editing session.

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    Cost

    $199.00

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    Fitness Level

    Easy

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    Group Size

    Maximum 12 Guests (2 Mentors)

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WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS

This workshop offers a deep dive into the enchanting world of night photography, tailored VIVID. Participants will unlock the secrets to capturing the festival's dazzling light installations, projections, and illuminated landscapes under the cover of darkness. You'll gain comprehensive insights into adjusting your camera settings for night photography, ensuring you can manage exposure effectively in low-light conditions.

Hands-on shooting sessions form the cornerstone of our workshop, providing a real-world platform to apply your new skills amidst VIVID Sydney's mesmerising displays. Guided by our expert instructors, these practical experiences are designed to refine your abilities in capturing the dynamic interplay of light and shadow, mastering long exposure techniques, and creatively documenting the festival's vibrancy.

Key topics include sophisticated composition strategies specific to night photography, which allow you to frame the festival's illuminations in ways that tell compelling visual stories. You'll also explore how to manipulate depth of field in the dark, focusing on subjects to produce striking, memorable images that embody the essence of VIVID Sydney.

By harnessing different lighting scenarios presented during the festival, you'll learn to work with and against ambient light to create photographs that stand out. This workshop is an invitation to photographers looking to enhance their night photography skills and capture the magic of VIVID Sydney through their unique lens.

After the workshop, we will also run a ZOOM group editing session where we will guide you through ways to edit your photographs, a unique aspect of the CapturEDU Vivid Workshop.

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Details:

  • This workshop is an easy workshop located in Sydney CBD.

  • Mirrorless or DSLR camera - one that can shoot in manual mode.

    Tripod. 

    SD card

    Spare camera battery.

    Warm clothing and walking shoes

    A Remote control is preferable but not necessary.

    Filters - Polarising filter, ND Filters is preferable but not necessary

  • Professional photographic tuition and instruction from 2 mentors.

    Group Zoom Editing Session within 7 days of the workshop.

    Adventure, fun, inspiration, and a great time!

  • Travel to and from Sydney CBD

    Any meals and snacks throughout the workshop.