Nikon Experience: Exploring Sydney’s South Coast

Join Nikon Creators Brooke Maxwell and WIll Eades on a photographic adventure and explore the breathtaking South Coast of Sydney. This hands-on photography class is designed to help you master a range of photographic techniques, from capturing the motion of seascapes to the magic of sunset and glow worm photography - all in one unforgettable evening.

Starting with a seascape session at Coalcliff Beach, Will and Brooke will guide you through creative techniques to capture the raw beauty of the coastline. With the backdrop of crashing waves and dramatic rocky formations, this is the perfect spot to warm up and get your creativity flowing.

For sunset, we’ll head to the iconic Stanwell Tops Lookout, where you’ll capture the stunning views of the southern coastline and the iconic Seacliff Bridge. Learn how to capture a variety of shots from one location, experiment with wide-angle perspectives, and then use your telephoto lenses to zoom in on distant details, quickly adapt to changing light, and explore compositional techniques to frame the perfect shot.

After our sunset session, we’ll venture to the Old Helensburgh Station Tunnel for a truly unique experience of photographing the glow of bioluminescent glow worms. Keeping quiet and our lights down, this section of the class will challenge you to work with low-light conditions. You’ll learn how to utilise long exposures to reduce noise and preserve the natural ambiance of the glow worms with minimal artificial lighting.

Throughout the class, Will and Brooke will provide expert guidance on camera settings, composition, and techniques suited to each environment, ensuring you leave with new skills and beautiful images.

Skill level required: Beginner to Intermediate

Topics Covered:

• Seascape Photography:
  Learn the art of capturing the dynamic movement of water, using long exposure techniques and the best settings for coastal shots.
• Sunset Photography:
  Explore various perspectives and compositions for breathtaking sunset images. Adapt to changing lighting conditions and learn how to use both wide-angle and telephoto lenses to capture stunning landscapes and details.
• Low-Light and Night Photography:
  Discover techniques for shooting in low light as we capture the glow of glow worms. Learn how to manage noise, adjust settings for night photography, and create captivating images in challenging conditions.
• Composition and Framing
• Planning your Shoots
• Using Natural and Ambient Light
• Camera Settings and Gear Selection
• When to use filters

Approximate Class Timeline:

• 6 pm to 7 pm - Seascapes at Coalcliff Beach
• 7:10 pm to 8:15 pm - Sunset at Stanwell Tops Lookout
• 8:30 pm to 10 pm - Glow worms at Old Helensburgh Station Tunnel

You will be required have your own car to travel between spots.

What to Bring:

• Mirrorless or DSLR Camera
• Tripod
• Wide and Telephoto Lenses
• Fully charged batteries and spare memory cards
• Headtorch (Red light preferred)
• Gumboots or Shoes that can get wet & muddy
• Remote trigger (optional)
• Filters for your lenses (optional)
• Snacks & Water bottle

What’s not included:

• Food & Drinks – you are welcome to bring your own snacks and water.
• Transport to and from the various spots covered in this class – you will be required have your own car to travel between spots.

Images by Brooke Maxwell and Will Eades

Please note:

• A selection of Nikon Z series cameras and NIKKOR Z lenses will be available for trial during the session, along with a Nikon representative to answer your questions.

• If your Nikon camera is Snapbridge compatible, please bring along your mobile device with the Snapbridge application already installed.

For more course information or enquiries:

1300 851 435 (Mon-Fri 9-4 PM AEST)