Sony Artist Talk With Lester Jones

• Event Description

  Join us for an engaging evening at the Sony Artist Talk, featuring our distinguished guest, Lester Jones. Lester Jones is a renowned photographer and director known for his distinctive visual style that masterfully blends raw authenticity with sleek, polished aesthetics. Based in Sydney but originally from London, Jones has carved a niche in fashion, advertising, and documentary travel photography, with his work featured in top-tier publications and brands like Highsnobiety, The Iconic, and Mercedes Benz. His ability to tell stories through both photography and film has earned him a reputation as a creative force, with notable campaigns for Nike, Samsung, and the Australian Ballet.
  
  Connect with fellow creatives, gain insights from an industry professional, and learn from the best in the field. Lester Jones will share his journey, techniques, and impressive body of work, offering valuable inspiration and practical tips. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone passionate about visual storytelling. Plus, enjoy pizza and drinks while networking—because who says learning can't be delicious? We look forward to welcoming you and making this a memorable experience for all attendees. Explore his captivating work on his official website.

  Explore Lester Jones' stunning work on his Website and Instagram.

  Specials Promotions for attendees available on the day

  What you will learn: 

  Lester’s background:
  - Start of professional career; moving image and photography.
  - I Dig Your Sole Man Blog
  - IDYSM leading yo commercial work.
  - Their Grind Not Mine.
  - Directing films/commercials
  
  Commercialising your talent
  - Different for everyone
  - Using social media
  - How does your work apply to the commercial space?
  
  How to build your own brand and identity.
  - Who are you and what is your work?
  - What can you offer?
  - Contacts and relationships
  - Find people who can support you and help you grow.
  
  Fashion Work
  - Examples of Lester’s work.
  - A very saturated area/The reality of fashion shooting.
  - Commercially very trend led
  - What does fashion work entail?
  
  Film 
  - Examples of Lester’s work.
  - How Lester's Tv background informed his film work
  - What does film work entail?
  - How can you crossover from photography into film work?

  What to bring:

  - Note book and Pen
  - Any questions you may have for Lester

  ♿️ Accessibility Disclaimer ♿️

  If you need anything in order to participate in this event, please contact events@teds.com.au three days before the event.

  
  
• Covid-Safe Event Policy (please read before registering)

  Ted’s Camera Stores is committed to providing a COVID-safe environment for customers and staff at all times in-store and as part of our workshop experiences:

  • Workshops are operating at reduced capacity to ensure customer experiences are not overcrowded.
  • Workshop areas and demonstrational products are regularly sanitised.
  • If at any time rules or regulations are implemented by either Federal or State Governments (e.g. the use of face masks or social distancing requirements), you must adhere to these rules in order to participate in this workshop.

  We thank you for your cooperation in helping ensure that our consumer experiences at Ted's Cameras Stores are COVID-safe.

  Ted’s Camera Stores is committed to providing a COVID-safe environment for customers and staff at all times in-store and as part of our workshop experiences:

  • Workshops are operating at reduced capacity to ensure customer experiences are not overcrowded
  • Upon signing in for this event, you will be asked to sanitise your hands before handling demonstrational products
  • We encourage the use of face masks particularly in indoor settings, and if your state government requires their use at any given time, you must wear one in order to participate in this workshop
  • Social distancing measures are in place for all indoor workshops/experiences, and for outdoor workshops/experiences we strongly encourage social distancing where physically possible
  • There is strictly no sharing of demonstrational products - if you are allocated any demonstrational products to try, you must hand these back to your workshop trainer for cleaning before they can be given to another customer

  We thank you for your cooperation in helping ensure that our consumer experiences at Ted's Cameras Stores are COVID-safe.