CUPRA City Garage: Automotive Photography with Sarah Hatton & Suzie Weiss

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Step inside CUPRA’s Sydney City Garage for an immersive automotive photography experience led by professional photographers and Nikon School Lecturers Sarah Hatton and Suzie Weiss.

This hands-on masterclass is designed for photographers who want to elevate their automotive work, learning how to shape light, explore form, and tell visual stories around a performance vehicle in a premium indoor environment. You’ll work up close with a CUPRA vehicle, experimenting with angles, interiors, and learn to shape light and work with & enhance available light.

Whether you’re new to automotive photography or looking to refine your approach, this session offers real-world insight, practical shooting time, and direct feedback from two industry professionals.

Recommended Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Please Note:

A selection of Nikon Z series cameras and NIKKOR Z lenses will be available for trial during the session, along with a Nikon representative to answer your questions

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Topics Covered:

• How to approach automotive photography in an indoor space
• Reading and shaping light around reflective surfaces
• Which camera bodies, lenses, and lighting tools are suited to automotive photography
• Choosing the right angles to emphasise design, lines, and detail
• Shooting both exterior and interior features with intention
• Shaping light and working with available light
• Creative lighting techniques for dramatic results
• Working confidently around a vehicle in a brand-led environment

What to Bring:

• Mirrorless or DSLR camera
• Lens or lenses of your choice (wide to mid-telephoto recommended)
• Fully charged batteries and spares
• Tripod
• Polarising filter for your lens if you have one

For more course information or enquiries, email:

[email protected]

Images by Sarah Hatton

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