Join Sony at Wex Photo Video’s Whitechapel store in London for free portrait seminars with Sony Ambassador Tom Oldham. (3x sessions limited to 15 tickets per session)

Tom will share his approach to creating powerful, character-led portraits, offering photographers and creatives a rare opportunity to learn from one of the UK’s most distinctive contemporary portrait photographers.

A London-based portrait photographer known for photographing well-known musicians, sports stars and creative talent across the UK and internationally, Tom is also a proud Sony Imaging Ambassador, bringing a deep understanding of Sony Alpha equipment into his professional practice. His career includes major portrait projects, editorial work and award-winning personal projects, along with being named Sony World Open Photographer of the Year 2020 for his portrait of Black Francis for MOJO Magazine. Tom also won the 2018 Sony World Photography Award for Portraits in the Professional Category for The Last of the Crooners, and was a winner in the 2018 BJP Portrait of Britain.

This is a unique chance to hear directly from Tom in an intimate Wex store environment, with the opportunity to discover how he approaches portraiture, subject connection, lighting, composition, storytelling and professional workflow. Whether you are building your confidence with portrait photography, looking to develop your own visual style, or interested in how Sony Alpha cameras and lenses perform in a professional portrait environment, these sessions are designed to inspire, inform and give practical insight to take into your own photography.

Attendees will also get the chance to hear the thinking behind the images, not just the technical settings. Tom will talk about how he builds trust with subjects, finds the right visual approach, works under pressure, and creates portraits that feel honest, memorable and full of character. A Sony technical expert will also be in store from 10am – 2pm with a selection of Sony cameras & lenses to touch and try, for what is also a great opportunity to ask any questions.

This event is free to attend, but spaces are strictly limited, with each seminar session is limited to just 15 tickets, creating a more personal and engaging experience for those attending.

Due to the exclusive nature of the event and limited store capacity, advance booking is essential. Please book one session only to allow as many customers as possible the opportunity to attend. Spaces are expected to fill quickly, so early booking is recommended.

The event will also be an opportunity to be among the first to experience the all-new Sony Alpha 7R VI camera. Designed for photographers and filmmakers who demand both speed and resolution, the Alpha 7R VI combines a cutting-edge full-frame stacked sensor with stunning high-resolution output, lightning-fast 30fps continuous shooting, and up to 16 stops of dynamic range for exceptional detail and flexibility.

Discover the power of Sony’s latest AI-driven autofocus technology, built to deliver fast, precise subject tracking for both stills and video, alongside impressive 8K video capabilities for next-generation content creation.

Session times:

• Session 1 – 10:00am to 11:00am
• Session 2 – 11:30am to 12:30pm
• Session 3 – 1:00pm to 2:00pm