Safety Policy

By adding your name below to attend this Focus shoot you are agreeing to abide by the SAFETY POLICY FOR FOCUS SEASCAPE AND LANDSCAPE available on the Focus website http://focusphotographers.org/focus-safety-policy/
This Safety Policy is designed to promote the safety of all members of the Focus Seascape and Landscape Photography Inc Group (Focus) and outlines the responsibilities of members and event leaders.
Focus Photographers as a group advocates and promotes safe shooting practices. Please consider your personal safety and the safety of the group during your time spent on any Focus group outing.
By placing your name below you are stating that you have read and understood the Focus Safety Policy Document.


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Newcastle Shoot – Saturday 2nd March at Caves Beach with Terina Vale

Caves Beach

Location Information Location features: Large deep cave, with several smaller caves. Rock platform with interesting rocks below cliff, accessed via back of main cave. Please be mindful of other photographers and avoid leaving footprints across the entrance to the cave. Hazards/Dangers: Rock shelf can be slippery. Limited headroom in the cave, so watch your head. Rocks may fall […]

SYDNEY CITY URBAN SHOOT – Saturday, 2nd March with Thom Wheeler

Sydney City Urban Shoot

PLEASE NOTE: SHOOT CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF NUMBERS   Location Information   Sydney City seems to be somewhat back to its eclectic self post Covid, so think it's time to get back out there and capture her vibrance, emotion and energy. We will start at the decadent QVB Building, then stroll towards Circular Quay […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 9th March 2024 at North Avoca with Debbie Ivereach

North Avoca Beach , Australia

Location Information Location features : Beach, rock shelf, water flow Hazards/Dangers : Deep holes, slippery rocks and rough waves. As it is close to high tide, so extra care should be taken on the rock shelf at North Avoca. Fitness requirements? : short walk from car park Additional safety equipment required : head torch and […]

North Shoot – Saturday 9th March at Mona Vale Pool with Andrew Porter

Mona Vale Pool , Australia

Location Information Location features : Beach and ocean pool. It's a high tide rising (1.8m) so there should be some flow over the pool - ideal for long exposures. Swell is also very gentle, so it might be possible to access the rockshelf at the back of the pool. The pool is also a good […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 16th March at Soldiers Beach with Sam Wilson

Gravelly Beach

Location Information Location features: Beautiful rockshelf with views over Norah Head Hazards/Dangers. Usual rock shelf dangers.  Slippery rocks, concealed holes, waves, trip hazards, land slides. Fitness requirements:  Easy walk to rock shelf with one steep part on the rocks. Additional safety equipment required: Head lamp and rock shoes required. *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please […]

Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 16th March at Zenith Beach with Terina Vale

Zenith Beach Shoal Bay, NSW, Australia

Location Information Location features: Rocky shoreline looking along beautiful beach towards Mt Tomaree or other side towards Box Beach. Hazards/Dangers: Trip hazards on rocks.  Waves may suddenly break onto rocks. Fitness requirements: Moderate.  350m walk across sand dune to reach shooting location from the car park. Additional safety equipment required: Torch.  Rock shoes if accessing […]

Sydney North Shoot – Saturday, 16th March at Turimetta with Jon Hawton

Turimetta Beach , Australia

Location Information Location features (e.g. Beach, Rockshelf): Hazards/Dangers: (e.g, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools) Fitness requirements: (e.g. long/steep walk, stairs) Additional safety equipment required: (e.g. Rock shoes, Flashlights) *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to Subscribe, this will enable you to be notified automatically of any changes […]

Introduction to Seascape & Landscape Photography – South Turimetta Beach – Saturday, March 16th with Graeme Gordon

South Turrimetta Nsw, Australia

Focus is keen to provide a two-hour Introduction to Landscape Photography session. It is hoped this will provide you the opportunity to ask all the hard questions while putting into practice your new knowledge and build your confidence to enhance your photography experience. Location Information Location name: Turimetta Beach Location features: Beach & rock platform […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday, 23rd March at The Entrance Ocean Baths with Sam

The Entrance Ocean baths

Location Information Location features (e.g. Beach, Pool, Rockshelf, Waterfall, City views): Hazards/Dangers: Beach, Ocean Baths, Shark Tower Fitness requirements? (e.g. long/steep walk, stairs): Easy short walk Additional safety equipment required: Headlamp or torch *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to Subscribe, this will enable you to be […]

North Shoot – Saturday 23rd March at Whale Beach with Andrew Porter

Whale Beach , Australia

Location Information Location features : Beach, pool and rockshelf. Tide and swell conditions are not ideal for this location (you normally need a bit more of both for the best flow). But there are still compositions to be found. Hazards/Dangers : The tide is rising and random waves can crash over the rockshelf. Watch the […]