Scenes on Sony: Central Park Photo Meetup with Focus Camera & Sony Alpha

Join Focus Camera & Sony Alpha Specialist Jason Etzel in Central Park for a photo meetup, creative walk, and contest prep for Scenes on Sony
About this Event

📍 Meetup Location: Monumento General José de San Martín — Central Park, New York City
📅 August 6, 2026
📸 Hosted by Focus Camera + Sony Alpha Specialist Jason Etzel

Join Focus Camera & Sony Alpha for a Creative Photo Walk Through Central Park

Every frame tells a story. Now it’s your chance to capture yours.

Join the Focus Camera team and Sony Alpha Specialist Jason Etzel for a special Scenes Through Sony Central Park Meetup designed to inspire creativity, explore photography techniques, and help you capture images for the

We’ll meet at Monumento General José de San Martín in Central Park before heading out together to photograph the park’s unique landscapes, people, wildlife, and everyday moments.

Whether you’re interested in landscapes, portraits, wildlife, or street photography, this meetup will help you discover new ways to approach each category and create images that showcase your personal vision.

Bring your Sony camera, meet fellow creators, and spend an afternoon capturing the world around you.

What You’ll Experience

📸 Photo Walk Through Central Park
Join Jason Etzel and the Focus Camera team as we explore the park and identify creative opportunities across multiple photography styles.

🌎 Learn How to Capture Contest-Worthy Images
We’ll focus on the four official Scenes Through Sony contest categories:

🏞 Landscape
Discover compositions, lighting, and perspectives that highlight the beauty of your surroundings.

👤 Portrait
Learn how to capture compelling portraits using natural light, backgrounds, and creative techniques.

🦅 Bird & Wildlife
Practice patience, timing, and techniques for photographing wildlife in an unpredictable environment.

🚶 Travel & Street
Capture authentic moments, movement, and storytelling through everyday scenes.

🤝 Meet Other Sony Creators
Connect with photographers of all skill levels, share ideas, and get inspired by the Sony community.

🏆 Submit Your Photos & Win Big
Put your images to work! Photos captured during the contest period can be submitted for a chance to win the contest.

Who Should Attend?

Whether you’re picking up a camera for the first time or you’re an experienced Sony shooter, this meetup is for you.

✔ Sony photographers of all experience levels
✔ Creators looking to improve their photography
✔ Anyone looking for inspiration and new shooting opportunities
✔ Photographers interested in entering the Scenes on Sony Contest

Every photographer sees the world differently. Now is your chance to share your perspective.
Submit your best photographs captured on Sony and showcase the moments, places, and perspectives that inspire you.
Whether you capture breathtaking landscapes, unforgettable portraits, wildlife encounters, or moments from the streets, this is your chance to showcase your creativity and be rewarded.

Timeline
📅 Submission Period
July 23, 2026 – August 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
🏆 Judging
By September 15, 2026
🎉 Winner Announcement
September 30, 2026
- Categories
🏞 Landscape
👤 Portrait
🦅 Bird & Wildlife
🚶 Travel & Street

- Eligibility
• Open to legal residents of the United States and District of Columbia (excluding U.S. territories and possessions)
• Must be 18 years or older (19+ in Alabama and Nebraska)
• Open to photographers of all experience levels
• Photos must be captured using a Sony camera
• Images must be the entrant’s original work
• Employees of Focus Camera, Sony Electronics, and affiliated companies are not eligible
• All submissions must comply with the Official Contest Rules

Photo - Requirements
Submitted images must:
✔ Be captured during the Promotion Period
✔ Be photographed using a Sony camera
✔ Include original EXIF metadata
✔ Be submitted in JPEG or JPG format
✔ Be entered into one of the following categories:
Portrait
Landscape
Bird & Wildlife
Travel & Street
✔ Be the photographer’s original work created specifically for this contest
✔ Not have been commercially published, previously entered into another contest, or previously submitted to Sony or Focus Camera
✔ Include any necessary model or property releases if applicable

Editing - Guidelines
Basic post-processing is permitted, including:
✔ Exposure adjustments
✔ White balance
✔ Color correction
✔ Cropping
✔ Basic sharpening
The following are not permitted:
✘ AI-generated or AI-assisted imagery
✘ Composite images
✘ Heavy digital manipulation
✘ Excessive effects that significantly alter the original photograph
✘ Over-processed images that no longer represent the original scene naturally

Website - Upload Requirements
Accepted File Type: JPEG (.jpg)
Maximum File Size: 100MB