In a unique & comprehensive Action Photography field trip at Shep’s Mound, Mascot, learn comprehensive camera set up, how to photograph the constant flow of colourful and variations of different aircraft, that taxi & take off every few minutes including; action peak – freezing the moment, and capturing a sequence.

Please see agenda for full details. All other details, other than listed, will be sent via email prior to field trip.

This field trip has a maximum of 6 students for a greater learning experience, and more one on one time with the Tutor.

Skill Level:

This field trip is suitable for students who have a thorough working knowledge of their camera and controls, shutter and aperture settings and or have completed either a; Beginner’s Photography Course or similar , Basic DSLR / Digital Photography Course or similar.

Agenda:

OUTLINE:

Camera Set Up

Focusing set up

Focusing correctly and getting it sharp

Exposure / Shutter settings

Motordrive set up

Reviewing of your photographs

The Decisive MOMENT

TIMING:

Single Photograph

Freezing the Moment
Action Peak
Freezing the Moment and Understanding the difference between using a motor drive and taking a single photograph at a time
Sequence Photography
Using a motor drive and higher shutter speeds, to capture a series of photographs that make up a sequence, how to make sequences matter

LIGHT:

Interpreting and working with the light

COMPOSITION:

Framing
POV Point of View
Negative space

• Please note the agenda is an outline only, depending on how much time it takes to teach each module.

What to Bring:

MATERIALS Field trip

Ear Safety
Please bring EAR protection
noise cancelling over ear or in ear headphones,
over ear noise protection, in ear noise protection etc
(cotton wool, etc not recommended)

Camera Equipment;

Any adjustable digital camera; DSLR / Four Thirds / Mirrorless with;
RAW / JPEG image capability
adjustable ISO / film speed settings
with adjustable exposure settings; shutter, aperture, and manual exposure i.e. S or TV, A or AV, and M
with manual / autofocus capability
also if your camera has adjustable picture control/picture style settings i.e. monochrome standard, neutral, etc

A spare camera body / compact camera only if you have one

PLEASE NOTE:

Batterie(s) fully charged x 2 if you have them

Memory card(s) 2 or 3 if you have them

Filter(s) only of you have any of the following;

A circular polarizing filter known as a CPL can help you get more colour and depth – is very helpful but not necessary.

If you have a suitable teleconverter, ie 1.4x or 2x etc, for extra reach, bring that too.

Lens(es)
Please note; any range from wide to standard, but especially telephoto to super telephoto lenses are strongly recommended, including zoom lenses.

If you are not sure about lens selection the Tutor, will be able to help you via email, prior to the field trip.

ZOOM Lenses:

If you have any focal length lenses, they are strongly recommended and will also be the most useful;
Please note zoom lenses i.e 55 – 200 , 100 – 400 , 70 – 200, 150 – 600,

Prime lenses Short telephoto 85mm, 105 mm, 135mm 200mm, all the way up to super telephoto 400mm, 500mm, 600mm lenses etc, any of these will be very helpful to get you a lot closer, especially on The Mound.

PLEASE NOTE:

Tripod use is allowed for this field trip
Set up will be under Tutor supervision (low – non-trafficked areas for your safety, and public safety)

Tripod kit

Neoklis will bring an extra 3 tripods to share

VENUE:

We meet at 10 am at
Shep’s Mound,
Ross Smith Ave, Mascot NSW 2020
SYDNEY AIRPORT NSW 2000

Shep’s Mound is quite close, to the International Airport Tower.

Google pin to our exact meeting location
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YeAGcoFX2CY9RMVQA
Getting there:
By car
Is strongly recommend

PARKING:

Car Parking spaces are directly opposite Shep’s Mound (lookout, platform).

About the Tutor:

"My name is Neoklis Bloukos and I have had a passion for photography since I was 14 years old. With over 50+ years of experience in Photography including; 9+ years as a Photography Tutor, and 20+ years of digital Photography and post processing. I am now a Professional Photography Tutor, teaching all levels of Photography at SGSCC.

I am passionate about Photography and love to teach and share both classic and modern Photography techniques, and believe it is the most significant visual medium on this planet.

My Photography Courses, Field Trips and Workshops, are not just about learning Photography, but experiences with like-minded people whom want to learn, share and enjoy the Photography learning experience together, in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere."

Neoklis

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled before the commencement and you will be informed.