Wide & Wild: A Sony Journey Through the Blue Mountains
🗺️ About the Event
Join professional photographer and Sony advocate Jay Evans for a full-day, immersive landscape photography tour through the stunning Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. This small-group, hands-on workshop is designed for photographers of all skill levels and offers a unique opportunity to test the powerful new Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G lens—a lightweight, ultra-wide-angle prime ideal for low-light and sweeping landscape scenes.
From sunrise to sunset, you’ll capture majestic valleys, dramatic cliffs, and eucalyptus-draped ridgelines while receiving expert instruction in the field. Return transport from Sydney, meals, and Sony gear are all included.
🎯 What We Will Do
Spend the day exploring a curated route of iconic Blue Mountains lookouts, learning how to master light, composition, and camera settings to elevate your landscape photography.
🕒 Sample Itinerary
- 🕔 5:00AM – Meet at Central Station, Sydney (Waivers & Briefing)
- 🚐 5:15AM – Travel to Echo Point for Sunrise
- 🌄 6:45AM – Gear Handout & Sunrise Shoot at Echo Point
- 🍳 7:30AM – Breakfast & Gear Familiarisation in Leura
- 🏞️ 8:30AM – Visit Lookouts in Leura, Wentworth Falls & Katoomba
- Elysian Rock
- Wentworth Falls
- Cahills Lookout
- 🍴 12:00PM – Lunch Stop in Blackheath
- 🌲 12:30PM – Explore Blackheath, Mt Victoria, Bells Line of Road & Medlow Bath
- Govetts Leap
- Anvil Rock
- Centennial Glen
- Walls Lookout
- 🌅 4:00PM – Sunset Shoot at Lincoln’s Rock
- 📦 5:30PM – Gear Collection & Return to Sydney
- 🏙️ 7:00PM – Drop-off at Central Station
🧰 Sony Loan Equipment
🎥 Try the Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G Lens
Each participant will have access to this premium wide-angle lens, perfect for handheld low-light and expansive landscape photography.
📸 Need a Sony Alpha Camera?
We have a limited number of Sony Alpha camera bodies available. To access loan gear:
- 💾 Bring a blank SD card (32GB or more) (all data will be formatted)
- 🪪 Provide a valid photo ID (Driver’s License or NSW Photo Card)Loan gear is participant’s responsibility during the event
🎓 What You Will Learn
- 🌄 Landscape photography composition for dramatic natural scenes
- 🌙 Handheld low-light shooting techniques using fast primes
- 📷 How to shoot wide-angle scenes with visual impact
- ⚙️ Real-world camera settings & shooting tips from a pro
- 💡 How to use Sony Alpha gear to its fullest potential
📦 Inclusions
- 🚌 Return transport from Central Station Sydney to the Blue Mountains
- 🎥 Sony loan gear – FE 16mm F1.8 G lens + Sony Alpha body (if needed)
- 🍳 Breakfast & lunch (set menu at selected cafés)
- 💧 Bottled water throughout the day
- 📸 Guidance & tuition from Jay Evans, Sony Digital Imaging Advocate
🎒 What to Bring
- 📷 Your Sony Alpha camera (loan body available if needed)
- 📍 Sturdy tripod (limited loan tripods available)
- 🧥 Warm layered clothing suitable for mountain conditions
- 🧣 Winter jacket or coat
- 👟 Hiking boots or sturdy footwear with warm socks
- 🚰 Reusable water bottle
🧭 Fitness Level
🟢 Grade 2: Easy to Moderate
This tour includes short walks on uneven terrain and some stairs to reach the lookouts. Participants should have a moderate level of fitness and mobility. Not suitable for those with limited walking ability or injuries.
💻 Post Event Online Sessions
Enhance your learning experience:
- 🖥️ Post-Event Editing & Critique Join Jay for an online session to refine your best images and get valuable feedback. Ideal prep for submitting to the Sony Alpha Awards.
🚀 Book Your Spot Today
Don’t miss this chance to capture the epic beauty of the Blue Mountains with professional guidance and top-tier Sony gear. Whether you’re refining your technique or shooting for the Alpha Awards, this workshop is your ticket to breathtaking images.
👉 Spaces are limited—secure your place now and go wide, go wild.
