Sat 24 May 2025 6.00-8.30pm
An intro to Astrophotography
Where: Lake Karapiro
Cost: $125 (WAITLIST ONLY)
In this workshop, you'll learn the basics of how to set yourself up for success in the field with the correct settings, how to focus to get sharp shots of both the stars and foreground, and how to create unique compositions.
You'll then learn the key steps to editing your astrophotography images to create amazing results with a follow-up online post-processing session on Monday 26 May 7.30-9.30pm.
Mon 28 July 2025 7.00-8.00pm
Women in Focus: Online Session
Where: Online at your place
Cost: FREE
Join me as I chat with host Kirsty Halliday about my journey in photography. Kirsty is a fellow Sony NZ advocate and award winning portrait and wedding photographer based in Whangarei, and this year she’s hosting Women in Focus sessions, chatting to NZ female photographers across a range of genres and specialities. I’m honoured to be featured in this Women in Focus series.
Sat 6 Sep 2025 5.30am-7.30am
Where: Near Cambridge, Waikato
Cost: $40 (WAITLIST ONLY)
Join me for a unique sunrise among Waikato's rolling hills reminscent of Tuscany. We'll shoot sunrise from this stunning roadside location watching the scene change over the course of the sunrise through to golden hour. This is a location to embrace the art of taking it slow and choosing sections of the scene and focal lengths carefully as the light changes.
I'll be on hand to make suggestions on lens focal length and compositions.
Capture a golden Tuscan sunrise in NZ
Sat 13 Sep 2025 9-11PM, Mon 15 Sep 7.30-9.30PM
Learn the art of Astrophotography Panoramas
Where: Lake Arapuni
Cost: $125 (WAITLIST ONLY)
In this workshop, you'll learn the basics of how to set yourself up for success in the field with the correct settings and number of shots required for a successful panorama. You’ll learn how to focus to get sharp shots of both the stars and foreground, and how to create and edit a multi-row astro panorama with our follow-up online session on Monday 15 Sep 7.30-9.30pm.
Mon 8 September 2025 7.30-9.00pm
Planning for Success with PhotoPills & Weather Apps
Where: Online at your place
Cost: $25
Photographers often say they have PhotoPills but no idea how to use it to its full potential. The same applies to using weather apps, if you are only relying on basic information you’re basically taking a stab in the dark every time you go out to shoot. Having a deeper understanding of local forecasts, cloud cover and lighting angles can make or break your results while in the field. Learn how to harness the power of this information to supercharge your results!
Fri 19 September 2025 7.30-9.00pm
Spring Cherry Blossom Photo Walk
Where: Cambridge, Waikato
Cost: FREE (WAITLIST ONLY)
The Waikato is pretty as a picture during Cherry Blossom season, and there are some beautiful compositions to be shot during golden hour and sunset. Join me As this is a casual event, there won't be any formal teaching but I'll be on hand to give you tips on camera settings and help you find some unique compositions to show off this stunning time of year.