Do you want to know how to take an amazing wildlife photo?
Photography Basics is a two-day training course designed to give participants the basics of great photography in one of Australia’s most unique and scenic locations – Taronga Zoo! For beginners, this course covers the basics of technique, composition, exposure, light, depth of field, shutter speed and how to make the best use of your photos later. Participants will be treated to two full days with Taronga Zoo’s expert photographers, course material to take home, lunch each day and a certificate of participation..
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Entry Requirements
Participants must have their own Digital SLR Camera.
Minimum age requirement for this course is 16 years of age. Participants are also required to have a reasonable level of fitness and physical ability to traverse the Taronga Zoo site.
Where is the course held?
The course is held at Taronga Zoo, Mosman. Participants meet at the Taronga Zoo Education Centre.
Course Duration.
The course is presented over two full days.
Dates for 2012
- 28 & 29 Jan - COURSE FULL
- 4th & 5th Feb - *extra date added*
- 24 & 25 March
- 26 & 27 May
- 25 & 26 Aug
- 20 & 21 Oct
- 8 & 9 Dec
Costs
The costs per course are $565 per person.
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Meet the Photographers
Jay Collier
Jay started working with some of the world’s leading camera manufactures in the late 1990s and has been photographing African wildlife professionally since 2004. Jay now heads Canon Professional Service (CPS) and provides support to many of Australia’s leadingprofessional photographers.
Mandy McLellan
Mandy’s combined experience of over 10 years as a Taronga Zoo Keeper and running her own photography business, ensures an intimate and creative experience for all course participants.
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