Powerhouse Museum - Powerhouse X Sony – Night Photography Workshops

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The Agricultural Hall

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Defining the terms in the 21st century

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Night Photography Workshops

Monthly

6 sessions

Duration – 2 hours

8amWed28 January 20268amWed25 February 20268amWed4 March 20269amWed29 April 20269amWed27 May 20269amWed3 June 2026

$100

$100General 12+ years

Sydney Observatory

On Gadigal Land

Sydney Observatory

1003 Upper Fort St, Millers Point NSW 2000

Notes

Minimum age 12 years.

In the event of wet weather, the workshop may be cancelled and payment refunded. Guests will be notified of a cancellation via email four hours before the workshop.

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This program is designed for photography enthusiasts eager to improve their skills with guidance from professionals.

Each month a two-hour workshop will be co-led by a Sony Digital Imaging Ambassador or Advocate and a Sydney Observatory host.

Sony Australia will provide photography equipment for use during each workshop, though participants are welcome to bring their own.

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