Elevate your photography skills
Step into the magic of Vivid Sydney with an exclusive Photography Experience at the South-East Pylon—a rare vantage point 89 metres above sea level, normally off-limits to the public!
Capture the city’s dazzling lights with expert guidance from Sydney Photographic Workshops, mastering the art of night photography while enjoying front-row views of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, and the Bridge from a whole new angle.
This 3-hour Workshop will take your skills to new heights—literally! Spots are limited, so book now and frame Sydney like never before. 📸✨
3 HOUR VIVID SYDNEY PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS
Availability: Join us for an exclusive 3-hour photography masterclass every Monday during Vivid Sydney, starting at 6:00pm.
Dates:
- Monday, 26 May 2025
- Monday, 2 June 2025
- Monday, 9 June 2025
Limited Spots: Each session is capped at just 20 participants, so secure your place now!
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- A unique 3-hour Vivid Sydney photography Masterclass
- Comprehensive Masterclass on shooting after dark
- Professional and experienced Photographer/Tutor for 4 hours
- Access to the exclusive Gun Deck of the South-East Pylon
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Here’s a basic overview of some of the topics that will be covered:
- Fundamentals of Night Photography
- Essential Gear and how to use it correctly
- Mastering Manual Exposure
- Focussing Techniques for night photography
- Taming your White Balance & Colour
- Creative use of Movement
- Improve your Composition – Practical & Creative Composition Techniques
- Shooting in HDR
- Night Portraits
- Creating a Panorama
- Light Painting Techniques
- Creative use of B (bulb) Setting
- Post Production – how to best finish your image
WHERE
BridgeClimb Pylon Lookout & Museum, South-East Pylon, Sydney Harbour Bridge.
WHAT TO BRING
- Your Camera(s)
- A sturdy tripod (this is essential)
- A selection of lenses if you have more than one and you would like to experiment with them
- A torch (to be used to see your camera control in the dark)
- Lens Hood if you have one
- Blank formatted memory Card(s)
- Fully charged camera battery and spare if you have one
- Your camera manual(s) – for referencing those hard-to-find features
- Dress casual & comfortably with sensible shoes & something warm as you will be outdoors for most of the experience.
Note: A tripod is ESSENTIAL for these photography experiences. A lens hood & wide angle lens are recommended. If you do not already have a lens hood or tripod – you should consider purchasing them at your earliest convenience as they are an essential part of any good photography kit.
WHO ARE SYDNEY PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOPS?
Sydney Photographic Workshops have been sharing their knowledge and inspiring Sydney’s budding photographers for 20 wonderful years. A collective of passionate award-winning professional photographers who live and breathe photography, hence their slogan: “Photography, we live it…”
Sydney Photographic Workshops take a holistic approach to teaching photography, ensuring that you not only know how to use your camera but also understand what makes a great photograph – along with the process involved in creating it.
The founder, Daniel Linnet, M.Photog, is an internationally acclaimed professional photographer who has drawn on his extensive experience and his photographic network to construct a sensational curriculum of workshops run by some of Sydney’s highly awarded and passionate teaching professional photographers. Each workshop is lovingly collated and curated by Daniel, a master of the craft and an official Canon Master.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS:
- Additional terms apply to the use of camera on the Bridge and at the Pylon – more information will be provided throughout the booking process
- Weather checks will be completed in the days leading up to each workshop with the final check on the afternoon of the workshop itself. In the case of rain, or other extreme weather conditions, the workshop may be postponed. In this case, you will be contacted, and rescheduled to the next available, and convenient, date.
- Please be advised that due to the nature of the event and limited ticket numbers, cancellations within 13 days will incur a $30 cancellation fee per person.
- Tickets can be rescheduled based on availability and are transferable.
- The Pylon may refuse entry to its premises to any person if in The Pylon’s discretion that person may adversely affect the health, safety or security of The Pylon’s employees, the person, or other people at The Pylon. At The Pylon’s discretion, the person will be reimbursed for the cost of the Ticket if the person is refused entry to its premises for any reason other than inappropriate behaviour. You may be refused entry or removed from The Pylon if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Ticketholders acknowledge that in order to enhance security, surveillance equipment (including security cameras) may be used at The Pylon. Ticketholders also consent to the use of any such film, image or recording at the discretion of The Pylon or law enforcement agencies without compensation or further notice.
- Access to the Pylon premises is at your own risk and if you sustain any personal injury, loss or damage to property, you hereby agree that The Pylon is not liable to you and has no responsibility to you for any such personal injury, loss or damage to property. You are responsible for your own safety at all times through responsible behaviour.
- Alcohol and glassware not purchased at The Pylon is not permitted to be brought onto The Pylon premises.
- All persons must abide by any other conditions communicated by The Pylon staff or displayed at The Pylon premises.
