Renowned night photographer, Peter Solness, developed these workshops as a result of much interest from visitors to his exhibition, ‘Illuminated Landscape’ at the Superintendents Residence at Centennial Park.

In this 3.5 hour session Peter shares his knowledge and experience of this exciting new genre of digital photography. You are invited to join this unique workshop and photograph the beautiful trees, gardens and sculptures within the Park.

Workshop details:

• Arrival at 7pm at the Superintendents Residence.
• An audio-visual presentation of the best images from my ‘Illuminated Landscape’, followed by a Q and A session and descriptions of how certain images were created.
• Discussions about the principles of night photography and the recommended lights and equipment required to create stunning night-time images.
• An initial session playing with lighting effects and photographing the immediate surrounds outside of the Superintendents Residence to gain confidence working with your equipment in the dark.
• Break into smaller groups and head out to photograph Centennial Park’s splendid paperbark and figtree groves nearby. I will guide you in ways of ensuring the best results, as you ‘paint the trees’ with torchlight.
• Return to the residence for a final de-brief and refreshments, tea and coffee.

General Information

Age: Adults
Times: 7.00pm to 10.00 pm
Location: Superintendents Residence, Paddington Gates (opposite Oxford Street) Centennial Park. Participant parking available inside Paddington Gates, on Parkes Drive.
Price: $125 per person. Please note payments are non-refundable.

Bookings

Strictly limited numbers - so please book early. To book contact Peter Solness on email: peter@solness.com.au or phone 0413 304 889 and he will confirm places and send payment details.

Special notes

• Bookings are essential.
• Bring: Digital Camera with fully charged batteries and a capacity to work on manual settings -especially you need to be able to do a minimum of 30 second exposures. (I do have some spare cameras and tripods to borrow if you are really stuck). Tripod, Torch to help you see while you work (i.e. a head-light), Other Torches or lights you would like to play and experiment with, Warm Clothes and Sturdy Footwear.
• Equipment Preparation: Simple procedure to practice before the night (if you have time) Mount camera on the tripod and set your ISO rating to 200, set your lens aperture to F8 and your shutter speed to 30 seconds. Turn out the room light and practise focusing your camera at a subject across the room - a bookcase etc. By lighting it with a torch and adjusting the focus ring on your lens.

• Weather contingency: Participants can work from the shelter of the verandah of the residence if it rains lightly. However if it rain is heavy Peter will rebook you into his backup dates. If these are not suitable the fee will be refunded.