Photography Basics

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Photography Courses

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.

Photography Basics Dates for 2013

Program runs for two full days

April - 20th & 21st
May - 4th & 5th
September - 7th & 8th
October - 12th & 13th
November - 9th & 10th
December - 7th & 8th

Photography Basic program cost

$565 per person. Book here.

Gift Certificates now available, contact the team on +61 2 9978 4746 or tti@zoo.nsw.gov.au.

Photography Enthusiasts

A one-day training workshop that covers advanced techniques in digital photography in a zoo setting. Using the Zoo's unique fauna, flora and scenic surrounds, students will learn how to get the best out of their digital SLR using techniques such as exposure compensation, white balance control and tips on getting creative with digital photography.

The course will run into the evening giving students the opportunity to shoot the beautiful Sydney Harbour from one of the best city vantage points and learn how to create beautiful nighttime images.

Photography Enthusiasts Course Times

Photography Enthusiasts - afternoon and night - 12pm to 8pm (course times will vary depending on season)

Photography Enthusiasts Dates for 2013

Saturday 11 May
Saturday 5 October
Saturday 30 November

Photography Enthusiasts program cost

$425 per person. Book here.

Gift Certificates now available, contact the team on +61 2 9978 4746 or tti@zoo.nsw.gov.au.

Entry Requirements for Photography Courses

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.

Location to Meet for Photography Courses

Taronga Zoo, Bradleys Head Road, Mosman. Participants meet at Taronga Zoo Education Centre.

>> Download Photography Basics and Enthusiasts Course Enrolment Form

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.

Photography: Participant Feedback

This course has helped many budding photographers get more out of their cameras while snapping the photogenic scenery at Taronga Zoo. See what they have to say about the experience.

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.