Shoot the Game: Sports Photography with Laurence Griffiths

Shoot pitchside at Cardiff Arms Park with Getty Images sports photographer Laurence Griffiths. Hot food included, students free. Ever wondered how the pros freeze that match-winning moment? Join us at Cardiff Arms Park for a day with Laurence Griffiths, Getty Images sports photographer and Nikon Sports Ambassador, and learn straight from someone who has photographed sport at the very highest level. After a quick introduction to the latest Nikon kit, Laurence will brief you on how to read the game, pick your position and nail your settings for fast action. Then we'll head pitchside to put it into practice, shooting the team in action with Laurence on hand to help. After hot food, Laurence takes you behind the lens with the stories and techniques behind his favourite shots, before we round off the day reviewing your images and a Q&A where you can pick his brains. New kit to try on the day • Nikon Z5IIc: get your hands on Nikon's newest camera • A brand-new Nikon sports lens: available to try on the day. Full details revealed on 29 November, so watch this space! What's included • Full use of Nikon cameras and lenses for the duration of the event, including the new Z5IIc • A first look at a brand-new Nikon sports lens • A pitchside briefing and hands-on shooting session with Laurence Griffiths • An inspiring talk from Laurence on life as a top sports photographer • Tips on sports photography technique, autofocus tracking and camera settings for fast action • Hot food • Image review and Q&A with Laurence • £25 off any purchase made on the day Who it's for No experience necessary. Whether you're just starting out, a student, or a seasoned photographer looking to up your sports game, you're welcome. Kit is provided, so you don't need to own a camera to take part, and you're also welcome to bring your own. Bring your own SD card and you'll take all your photos home with you. Students go free! Book a student ticket and bring valid student ID. Proof of student status will be checked on arrival. Location Cardiff Arms Park, Westgate Street, Cardiff, CF10 1JA The event starts and finishes at the clubhouse. Itinerary • 9:30am Arrival and check-in at the clubhouse • 10:00am Welcome and introduction to the Nikon kit, including the Z5IIc and the new sports lens • 10:30am Pitchside briefing with Laurence: positioning, settings and autofocus tracking • 11:00am Hands-on session shooting the team in action, with tips from Laurence • 12:30pm Hot food • 1:15pm Talk with Laurence Griffiths: the stories and techniques behind his favourite shots • 2:15pm Image review and Q&A with Laurence • 3:30pm Close Meeting point Please arrive 10–15 minutes before the event starts at the clubhouse, where the team will check you in. What to bring • Your own SD card to use in the cameras • Your own camera kit, if you'd like to use it • Valid student ID if you've booked a student ticket • Appropriate clothing, the event will go ahead rain or shine Parking There is limited parking at Cardiff Arms Park, available on a first come, first served basis, so arrive early if you’re hoping to park on site. If the venue car park is full, these city centre car parks are nearby: • NCP • St David’s car park • John Lewis car park Cardiff Arms Park is right in the city centre, and Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street stations are both within walking distance, so public transport is a good option too.