Teds X Nikon: Flames in Focus: A Steel Wool Spectacle

Name: Teds X Nikon: Flames in Focus: A Steel Wool Spectacle
Start: 2025-08-26T18:00:00+09:30
End: 2025-08-26T19:30:00+09:30
Location: Adelaide University Footbridge

Schedule

Tue Aug 26 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC+09:30

Location

Adelaide University Footbridge | Adelaide, SA

Join Teds and Nikon to light up the night: step into a world where fire meets steel and imagination ignites.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of photographic magic, hosted by Nikon's talented Toban Darley, as you capture the mesmerising spectacle of steel wool spinning - transforming ordinary materials into a breath-taking shower of glowing sparks. At its heart, fire spinning is a vivid fusion of light, motion, and creativity. It's not just photography, it's painting with brilliance and precision.
Whether you're a seasoned shutterbug or just beginning your journey into the Nikon universe, this experience invites you to explore Adelaide through a whole new lens. A variety of Nikon cameras and lenses will be available for you to experiment with; allowing you to discover how the right equipment can move at the speed of your vision and bring your ideas to life.
Let’s light up the night together!

Meet Toban Darley, Your Nikon Guide for the Night.
From capturing life’s fleeting moments in portraits and weddings to crafting polished commercial shots, his lens has seen it all. With nearly seven years as a Nikon insider and a past life as a camera store owner, he pairs deep technical expertise with a genuine love for visual storytelling. Whether you're new to photography or adjusting your exposure like a pro, Toban’s approachable style and wealth of experience make him the perfect guide through this fiery, frame-worthy evening
✨ Learn about steel wool photography and the technicalities of light painting
✨ Experiment with faster and slower shutter speeds for different creative purposes
✨ How to plan your shot: composition and end result
✨ How to set up your camera to get the desired look and feel to your image

WHAT TO BRING FOR THE PHOTO WALK
✨ Already using a Nikon Z camera? A variety of Z lenses will be available to borrow
✨ Curious about new gear? A wide range of Z Mirrorless Bodies and Lenses will be there for you to use. Bring an SD card so you can keep your images
✨ Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing – we’ll be walking and chasing the sights.
✨ Tripod
✨ Shutter release cable or wireless trigger is recommended
NOTE: purchase your ticket and let us know what camera and or lens you would like to try before 9th August to help us make this available to you. Otherwise, your options are subject to availability.