WILDLIFE & NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY | PERTH ZOO | 4 HRS | CODE LIME PHOTOGRAPHY

• 4 hrs
• picturesque Perth Zoo
• outdoors
• low light photography
• small groups
• motion
• flora, fauna & birdlife
• ideal for travellers
• detailed notes
• $250

DESCRIPTION

On this workshop you will learn the skills required to take photographs of native and exotic animals in a controlled environment, giving you photos that appear to have been shot 'in the wild'. It's a great opportunity for anyone who loves the fauna of our planet and wants to learn the skills of wildlife photography and how to shoot both macro (close -up) and with telephotos (long lenses). Gain first-hand experience with all cameras. Learn how to shoot a large variety of flora, fauna, & bird photography. The perfect workshop for travellers and those wishing to build a nature photography portfolio and improve their technique. It is suitable for anyone at any skill level.

Learn how to utilize the operation of your DSLR, mirrorless, or compact digital camera in order to get fantastic photographs of Australia's finest collection of native animals and a diverse collection of exotic species from around the world. We practice general camera handling, use of long focal length zoom lenses, manipulation of depth of field, shutter speed to freeze or blur movement, composition and lighting techniques.

Perth Zoo is one of the world's leading conservation zoos, supporting local, regional and international projects designed to conserve species in the wild. Perth Zoo features one of Australia's finest collection of native animals and a diverse collection of exotic species. It is a 41-acre zoo that opened in 1898 in South Perth. It is home to 1258 animals of 164 species and includes an extensive botanical collection.

The zoo has three main zones - Australian Walkabout, Asian Rainforest and African Savannah - with a few minor exhibit areas (Lesser Primates, South American birds, Main Lake, Galapagos Tortoises). All exhibits are designed to mimic the animals' natural habitats and utilise passive barriers where possible.

On this workshop, we custom tailor our tuition for those travellers, photographers and wildlife lovers wanting to photograph certain wildlife. For instance may Perth residents want to shoot in the African Savannah section with its African Painted Dogs, African lions, Cheetahs, Grant's Zebras, Hamadryas Baboons, Meerkats, Radiated tortoises, Rothschild's Giraffes, Spotted Hyaenas and Southern White Rhinoceroses.

WHAT THE COURSE COVERS

• Gain first-hand experience with all cameras, with 'hands on' shooting
• Ideal for travellers wanting to take much better safari photos
• Learn how to shoot a large variety of flora, fauna & bird photography
• Depth of field, aperture, colour balance, lens perspective
• Freezing and showing motion, exposure, focus modes and points
• Meet interesting, like minded persons who love wildlife, travel & photography
• No more than 8 persons per group for more individual attention
• First hand experience up-close and personal with wildlife
• Expert tuition from professional photographers
• Detailed notes and follow up advisory service

INSTRUCTORS

Serena Pearce and / or Andrew Thomasson

REQUIREMENTS

• No previous photography experience is required
• A digital SLR, mirror-less, or compact camera
• For DSLR and mirror-less camera users, at least one multi range lens
• Memory Card(s) - at least a 8GB card
• Charged camera battery
• DSLR Nikon & Canon cameras for hire ($50), 8GB cards for sale ($19)

MEETING LOCATION

Perth Zoo - 20 Labouchere Rd South Perth. Meet outside the main front gates at 9:00am

COURSE TIMES

9:00 am to 1:00 pm

EXCLUSIONS

• Food and beverages
• Perth Zoo Entry ($33 adults, $26 concessions)

Availability

• Sun, 09 Feb 09:00