CAPTURE vIVID sYDNEY

3-hour Vivid Sydney Photography Masterclass

Standard cost: $249 per person

Availability: Join us for an exclusive 3-hour photography masterclass during Vivid Sydney, on one of the below dates. Sessions starting at 6:00pm.

📅 Dates:

• Monday, 26 May 2025
• Monday, 2 June 2025
• Friday, 6 June 2025
• Saturday, 7 June 2025
• Monday, 9 June 2025

Limited Spots: Each session is capped at just 20 participants, so secure your place now!

New This Year – Try NiSi Filters!

We’re proud to have NiSi on board for 2025. At each Pylon workshop, you’ll get hands-on access to their powerful Natural Night Filter  — perfect for cutting through city glare and capturing crisp, vibrant colours in your night shots. You will also have the opportunity to try the incredible new JetMag Pro magnetic filter system with a variety of ND filters for accurate control over movement in your shots. 

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

• A unique 3-hour Vivid Sydney photography Masterclass 
• Comprehensive Masterclass on shooting after dark
• Professional and experienced Photographer/Tutor for 4 hours  
• Access to the exclusive Gun Deck of the South-East Pylon 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Here's a basic overview of some of the topics that will be covered:

• Fundamentals of Night Photography
• Essential Gear and how to use it correctly
• Mastering Manual Exposure
• Focussing Techniques for night photography
• Taming your White Balance & Colour
• Creative use of Movement
• Improve your Composition - Practical & Creative Composition Techniques
• Shooting in HDR
• Night Portraits
• Creating a Panorama
• Light Painting Techniques
• Creative use of B (bulb) Setting
• Post Production - how to best finish your image

Where

BridgeClimb Pylon Lookout & Museum, South-East Pylon, Sydney Harbour Bridge
Bookings for the sessions will be through the Pylon Lookout website

CAPTURE vIVID sYDNEY

WHAT TO BRING

• Your Camera(s)
• A sturdy tripod (this is essential)
• A selection of lenses if you have more than one and you would like to experiment with them
• A torch (to be used to see your camera control in the dark)
• Lens Hood if you have one
• Blank formatted memory Card(s)
• Fully charged camera battery and spare if you have one
• Your camera manual(s) – for referencing those hard-to-find features
• Dress casual & comfortably with sensible shoes & something warm as you will be outdoors for most of the experience.

Note: A tripod is ESSENTIAL for these photography experiences. A lens hood & wide angle lens are recommended. If you do not already have a lens hood or tripod – you should consider purchasing them at your earliest convenience as they are an essential part of any good photography kit.

WHO ARE SYDNEY PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOPS?

Sydney Photographic Workshops have been sharing their knowledge and inspiring Sydney's budding photographers for 20 wonderful years. A collective of passionate award-winning professional photographers who live and breathe photography, hence their slogan: "Photography, we live it…"

Sydney Photographic Workshops take a holistic approach to teaching photography, ensuring that you not only know how to use your camera but also understand what makes a great photograph - along with the process involved in creating it.

The founder, Daniel Linnet, M.Photog, is an internationally acclaimed professional photographer who has drawn on his extensive experience and his photographic network to construct a sensational curriculum of workshops run by some of Sydney's highly awarded and passionate teaching professional photographers. Each workshop is lovingly collated and curated by Daniel, a master of the craft and an official Canon Master. 

MORE ABOUT SPW

What to wear

The unique location of the event requires you to ascend approximately 200 stairs (no lift), plus a ladder, therefore we suggest you wear comfortable shoes.

how to get there

• From The Rocks – take the Harbour Bridge lift or stairs from Cumberland Street, located opposite The Glenmore Hotel. Turn right and walk North along the pedestrian footpath for 300 metres until you reach the South-East Pylon entrance. 
• From Milsons Point – head to the Bridge footpath via the stairs or lift and walk South for 800m to reach the Pylon entrance. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Additional terms apply to the use of camera on the Bridge and at the Pylon - more information will be provided throughout the booking process
• Weather checks will be completed in the days leading up to each workshop with the final check on the afternoon of the workshop itself. In the case of rain, or other extreme weather conditions, the workshop may be postponed. In this case, you will be contacted, and rescheduled to the next available, and convenient, date.  

CANCELLATIONS 

• Please be advised that due to the nature of the event and limited ticket numbers, cancellations within 13 days will incur a $30 cancellation fee per person.
• Tickets can be rescheduled based on availability and are transferable.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 

The following conditions apply to all persons who visit The Pylon premises and are the terms of trade of Feliz Puente Pty Ltd ABN 79 625 999 877(“BridgeClimb Sydney”) and all dealings relating to the BridgeClimb Pylon Lookout & Museum (“The Pylon”) will be on these Terms of Trade (“Terms”) unless otherwise agreed in writing by BridgeClimb Sydney. These Terms are also subject to revision and change without notice.

• The Pylon may refuse entry to its premises to any person if in The Pylon’s discretion that person may adversely affect the health, safety or security of The Pylon’s employees, the person, or other people at The Pylon. At The Pylon’s discretion, the person will be reimbursed for the cost of the Ticket if the person is refused entry to its premises for any reason other than inappropriate behaviour.  You may be refused entry or removed from The Pylon if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Ticketholders acknowledge that in order to enhance security, surveillance equipment (including security cameras) may be used at The Pylon. Ticketholders also consent to the use of any such film, image or recording at the discretion of The Pylon or law enforcement agencies without compensation or further notice.
• Access to the Pylon premises is at your own risk and if you sustain any personal injury, loss or damage to property, you hereby agree that The Pylon is not liable to you and has no responsibility to you for any such personal injury, loss or damage to property. You are responsible for your own safety at all times through responsible behaviour.
• Alcohol and glassware not purchased at The Pylon is not permitted to be brought onto The Pylon premises.
• All persons must abide by any other conditions communicated by The Pylon staff or displayed at The Pylon premises.