Depth Of Field Assembly - Queenstown
5th - 7th September 2025
Depth of Field is a weekend gathering bringing together women from across the action sports and outdoor media world.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, you'll find space to learn from the best, chat over coffee, and get stuck into hands-on shooting sessions
Why should you come to Depth Of Field?
This isn’t just another industry event - it’s a chance to genuinely connect, learn, and grow. Whether you’re a seasoned creative or just getting started, you’ll walk away inspired, informed, and plugged into a supportive community of like-minded photographers, filmmakers, athletes, and storytellers.
You’ll hear real stories from people doing the work - not just the highlight reels. Learn how they got started, what challenges they faced, and how they’ve carved out their paths in the creative and sports industries. You’ll also get the inside scoop on working with brands, events, and media from the people hiring creatives right now.
Plus, the weekend is designed to be relaxed, collaborative, and fun - think good food, chill hangs, and plenty of space to meet rad people.
What’s in it for you?
A chance to be part of a creative community that gets it. Expect low-pressure conversations, shared experiences, and time to connect with people who are on a similar path.
What will you walk away with?
A sharper creative edge, new inspiration, and real-world insight from some of the best in the business.
What makes this worth your weekend?
You’ll leave feeling supported, a little more sure of yourself, and with new contacts in your corner.
What the weekend looks like:
Friday evening -
We will have casual drinks at Sherwood.
From 6.30pm - 8pm this is an low-key hang out, so come along to meet some likeminded people.
Saturday - 9 - 5.30pm - Lunch Included
Our morning will be spent with two amazing speakers. In this interview-style chat, we sit down with Alicia Lovrich to hear how she got started in her sports photography career and take a closer look at her incredible experience at the Paris Olympics.
Our second speaker, Sophie Luther is a world class athlete who has moved into event management. Running the NZ Winter games for over 15 years and more recently the penultimate Natural Selection MTB tour, Soph is going to give us a perspective from an event manager on how working with media works for her and how you might be able to be a part of it going forward.
LUNCH - Think extremely yummy lunch created by the talented Sherwood chefs.
Our afternoon will be filled with a panel discussion from a handful of talented and experienced people who will bring varying perspectives to the table.
The panel is made up of both filmers and photographers and we will discuss a variety of subjects with an industry focus. We hope this will be the most collaborative of our events with an open floor for question and answers and an organic flow.
Scattered throughout the event will be gear and product highlights
Sunday morning - 8.30am - 1pm
This will be a hands on workshop, so bring your camera!
This interactive session will guide you through a styled lifestyle shoot featuring both a model and curated products. It's the perfect chance to refine your creative process, build your portfolio, and experiment in a relaxed, supportive environment. Sony gear will be available to try out on the day, so you can get a feel for the latest in camera tech. Whether you're a seasoned shooter or just starting out, this is your opportunity to get inspired, get practical, and get creating.
Location TBC
What will you gain from this experience?
You come away with real-world inspiration, industry insight, and creative momentum. Across the weekend, you’ll connect with like-minded people, hear firsthand stories from professionals working at the top of their game, and gain a deeper understanding of both the creative and operational sides of sports and lifestyle media.
You’ll also leave with practical experience - having taken part in a hands-on shoot, tried new gear, and contributed to open conversations with photographers, filmers, and event managers. Most importantly, you’ll walk away with fresh ideas, new contacts, and a clearer sense of how you might carve out your own path in this space.
Depth of Field is a gathering for women in the action sports, Sports and outdoor media industry.
It’s all about learning, connecting, and creating with inspiring talks, workshop tips and tricks and plenty of time for real conversations.
This event is for women at any stage of their journey. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, if you’re passionate about photography, filmmaking, or storytelling in the action sports or outdoor space, you’ll feel right at home.
The main day will be speaker and information focused, so if you aren't someone who uses a camera, but are in the industry this will still be a beneficial day for you.
The event will take place in September in Queentown 2025.
Not at all. We want to both support and grow this community so to do that, we need all of you.
Whether you’ve been in the industry for years or you’re just getting started, there’s something here for you. Come with curiosity and a willingness to learn and connect.
Bring your camera gear, comfortable clothes for outdoor shooting, a laptop if you’d like to edit or take notes, and a good attitude. We’ll send out a full packing list closer to the event.
Details will depend on the type of ticket you choose. We’ll offer full-package options that include meals and accommodation, as well as day passes. Everything will be clearly explained when ticket sales open.
You’ll be part of a practical workshop, keynote speakers, speaker panels, workflow sessions , and relaxed conversations with experienced people in the industry. There will also be time for connection, reflection, and fun.
Absolutely. Many people will attend solo and we’ll make it easy to meet others from the very beginning. Depth of Field is built to be welcoming and community focused.
Sign up for our mailing list or follow us on social media to get updates, early ticket access, and a behind-the-scenes look at what we’re planning.
We’re a team of women working in action sports and outdoor media who saw the need for a space like this. We’re passionate about sharing knowledge, making connections, and helping others grow in the industry.
You can see more about us here.
Of course not, while we are very proud to partner with SONY , it doesnt mean we are only speaking to SONY users. Shoot with whatever you have .
The goal of this event is to first and foremost grow community and that means we are open to people from all backgrounds.
The focus of Saturday is to hear from people working in the industry and the paths they took to get there. We see this benefitting a wide array of people - not just those who work behind a camera but in the industries adjacent to this.
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