Whether you want to document a historic event or capture the spirit of a city while you’re travelling, this popular Aperture Club adventure will teach you to photograph people, objects, architecture, street art, events, festivals and more.
Whether you want to document a historic event or capture the spirit of a city while you’re travelling, this popular Aperture Club adventure will teach you to photograph people, objects, architecture, street art, events, festivals and more.
Sydney Street Photography Adventure – Newtown – The Poetic Witness
WORKSHOP FORMAT
Tutors: a professional photographer and a photographer’s assistant (subject to group size)
Class size: minimum four; maximum 10
Time: 8 am to 12 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes before the workshop to ensure we start on time.
Meeting point: Cafe Newtown, 329 King Street, Newtown (corner of King Street and Enmore Road, opposite Newtown Station)
Getting there: Public transport: easy access from Newtown Station, and a variety of buses from the city.
Private transport: parking available at Dendy Cinema, 261 King Street; entry via Lennox St. Maximum fee $12. Phone 1800 PARKING (1800 727 5464) Some back Streets west from Police Station has free all day parking – allow time to find these laneways.
WHAT WILL I LEARN
The Poetic Witness street photography adventure will help you sharpen your
powers of observation, improving your candid photography, teaching you how to predict and capture moments without being noticed and how to tell stories with photography. You’ll also build confidence in meeting and photographing new people.
WHAT TO BRING
- A digital SLR camera or compact camera with manual settings and a built-in flash. Please make sure you also bring the user’s manual
- A lens hood if you have one
- A cleaning cloth
- At least one empty memory card
- At least one set of spare batteries —make sure they’re fully charged
- Your camera manual
- Camera bag
- Water bottle and snacks
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen and hat
- Comfortable, inconspicuous clothing; check the weather forecast!
EXTRA INFORMATION
Detailed Aperture Club course notes will be emailed to you on completion of each workshop.
Camera kits are available for $75 per workshop if you want to experiment using a professional DSLR camera. Kits include a camera, lens and other equipment (flash/tripod) appropriate to the particular tutorial. Kits are limited, so make sure you reserve one when you confirm your workshop.
Workshops do not include drinks, meals/snacks, public transport or parking.
WEATHER
If it looks as if the weather will be unsuitable on the day, we’ll contact you early in the morning. In the event of cancellation, you can select an alternative workshop date.