Capture the Berlin Experience: Canon's Photo & Video Styled Shoots
Fancy shooting the parts of Berlin the tour buses miss? Canon has prepared an extraordinary experience for Way Up North attendees with exclusive Styled Shoots at the stunning Schloss Friedrichsfelde, a preserved 17th-century manor house situated within Berlin's Tierpark. Get ready to capture breathtaking images in a unique setting that combines elegant architecture with the unexpected bonus of wildlife and even dinosaurs nearby!
Four Incredible Opportunities Await
As Platinum Sponsor of Way Up North, Canon has created four distinct styled shoot sessions to suit photographers of all interests and skill levels. Don't forget to pack your SD or CFastExpress Type B memory cards, you'll need them for the incredible shots you'll be taking!
1. Video Style Shoot for Canon Users (12:00-1:20pm)
Arrive by 11:50am - Limited to just 5 participants
Looking to improve your video skills with your Canon camera? A session for Canon shooters who want to get better at video. Our resident video expert Jack will guide you through optimal camera settings and demystify those confusing video menus. After the technical briefing, you'll apply your new knowledge during a style shoot with couples staged throughout the wonderful Schloss Friedrichsfelde.
Video Style Shoot for Canon Users is now full.
2. Style Shoot for Canon Users Only (1:30-2:50pm)
Arrive by 1:10pm - Limited to 10 participants
An exclusive opportunity for Canon shooters! This is your chance to ask Canon experts all the questions you've been saving up, without "those pesky Sony shooters getting in the way." Friendly Canon staff will provide personalized tips to help you get the most from your camera before heading out to capture stunning imagery around the beautiful manor house. Of course, a range of the latest EOS R cameras and RF lenses will be available for you to test during your shoot.
Style Shoot for Canon Users is now full.
3. General Style Shoot (3:00-4:20pm)
Arrive by 2:50pm - Limited to 30 participants
For the first styled shoot of 2025, we found somewhere most Berliners have never been. The 17th-century Schloss Friedrichsfelde offers a spectacular backdrop for your photography, and Canon will provide the latest mirrorless EOS R System cameras and lenses for you to use as you photograph the provided models in and around this stunning location. As a bonus, after your session, you'll have the opportunity to explore the Tierpark, including the animals and Dinoworld Berlin exhibition!
General Style Shoot is now full.
4. Video Style Shoot (4:30-5:50pm)
Arrive by 4:20pm - Limited to 15 participants
Whether you want to shoot stills or video, this end-of-day session offers the most exclusive experience with a limited number of attendees to ensure maximum creative freedom. With fewer people around, you'll have better access to the models and more space to work. The beautiful manor house and surrounding grounds provide endless inspiration for compelling imagery and footage.
Video Style Shoot is now full.
Important Information for All Sessions
Location: Café Schloss Friedrichsfelde, Am Tierpark 41, 10319 Berlin, Germany Access: Via Schloss Tierpark gate Transport: 10-minute walk from Friedrichsfelde metro station or 15 minutes via U5 metro from Alexanderplatz
What to Know Before You Go:
Tickets Required: Canon will provide entry tickets to the Tierpark. Please meet at the gate 10 minutes before your time slot where Canon staff will greet you.
Bring Your Own Memory Card: Remember to bring SD or CFastExpress Type B cards.
Time Management: We kindly ask you to leave the manor house after your session concludes. You're then welcome to enjoy the Tierpark and zoo.
Venue Limitations: There are important shooting restrictions at the venue, please follow all guidance provided upon arrival.
A Canon Tradition at Way Up North
Canon's styled shoots are a fixture at Way Up North. Borrow the newest kit, shoot in a venue you could not otherwise book, and leave with frames worth showing. The Schloss Friedrichsfelde sessions continue this tradition, providing a perfect blend of technical learning, creative opportunity, and the chance to network with fellow professionals in a historic Berlin landmark.
Remember: All sessions have limited capacity and will fill quickly! Sign-up using the forms below each session description to secure your spot.
We can't wait to see what you'll capture at Schloss Friedrichsfelde during Way Up North Berlin 2025!
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