Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Course
Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Course
Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Course
Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Course
Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Course
Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Course
Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Course
Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Course
Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Course
Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Course
Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Course
Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Course
Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Course
Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Course
Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Course
Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Course

Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Course


what students are saying

🎓 Expert Guidance 📸 Hands-On Learning 🌿 Scenic Environment 🤝 Personalized Tips

Our most popular outdoor event! 

Our Wildlife Photography course at Healesville Sanctuary is excellent for native animal and bird photography.

Healsville sanctuary is perfect for learning wildlife photography and a bird lovers’ paradise. The animals are close and sometimes personal! The bird aviaries are well-designed and perfect for close photography without carrying huge lenses. The spirit of the sky arena display is the climax of our class, and my team will be with you at every stage to ensure you get great results.

What do I bring, and what level of skill do I need?

Your Camera (Obviously!), batteries, and cards for lots of great photos.

Medium and bigger zooms are perfect for this class. We cater to all skill levels, from novices to master photographers and ages 9 to 99. Just bring your camera and your enthusiasm

How many people are in the class, and how many teachers?   

Unlike many Melbourne Camera Schools, we prefer small groups. So, we take a small group of six students and two teachers. So each student receives maximum attention. 

Feel free to stay after the class so that you can use the skills learned to catch one more great image.

Rain Policy

If rain is forecast, we will advise 48 hours before the class and offer alternative dates or a refund of the class cost.


Details
3 hours 30 minutes

You will learn

  • How to take great images of Wildlife

You will get

  • Hands on advice in a small class, six students and two teachers

Appropriate for

Anybody who cares about their photography, any age any experience level


Preparation

What to bring

  • Camera and lots of media cards

What to wear

Casual


Your Teacher
Alwyns Photo School

Alwyns Photo School

80 reviews

Who am I

My name is Alwyn Hanson, I have been teaching photography for over 30 years in Melbourne. I have worked with and taught over 30,000 people including new users as well as training groups such as Victoria Police,  MFB and many Government Departments. 

I believe in teaching photography in a simple, logical way rather than boring lectures. My classes are short, practical and complete. Most are three hours long (My experience is longer classes don't always achieve good results)

I teach photography and software based on classes that have run with great success in my previous position as manager of Michaels Media School in the Melbourne CBD. 

I am passionate about teaching and want you to use YOUR camera to take great photos.

I can teach you in a class or if you prefer at your home, cafe or local park. 

You tell me what you want and I can make it happen.

Why Alwyns Photo School is different.

We believe in working WITH all the special features on the camera,NOT turning them all off and going manual. The camera companies have spent millions in development, so why reinvent the wheel. We can teach YOU how to take great photos on YOUR own digital camera.

Alwyns Photo School, making great photography easier.


5.0 (16 reviews)
Philip
Aug 2025
Alwyn made the experience fun, and easy to follow. The different environments of the Sanctuary provided different learning opportunities and everything from camera operation, composition, and finding the photo in the situation were all emphasised at different points. Loved it, and got my hands back on the camera an off the iPhone!!!
Alwyns Photo School Aug 2025

Hi Phil, Thanks for your kind review. We had a great day at the Sanctuary with the animals being very photogenic for us-See you at the next class you attend!

Colin
Jun 2025
Alwyn led us through the Sanctuary using his extensive knowledge of the venue, subjects to look out for and camera set-up and use to help me/us capture great photographs. I came away confident that the experience will be reflected in my future photography endeavours!
Alwyns Photo School Jun 2025

Hi Colin, thank you for your kind review. We had a great day at the Sanctuary, and all the animals seemed to pose for us. See you at the next class you attend

Alex
Jan 2025
Alwyn is a relaxed, friendly and knowledgeable teacher. I'm a bit anxious when it comes to photography, but he made me comfortable and made the process easy. Right away he took me through the way my specific camera works in a way that was appropriate for my skill level (novice). He adjusted any incorrect settings, which was half the problem. Later came the more advanced tips and insights, which were really cool. I like to photograph birds and plants and we went through several techniques for both, including more artistic approaches. The small group makes it a really fun and hands-on process with lots of chances to trouble-shoot and ask questions. It was a great setting at the sanctuary and a really fun experience. Good chats were had by all. Would recommend.
Alwyns Photo School Feb 2025

Hi Alex, Thanks for the kind review. We had a great day at Healesville and the animals seemed to know we had cameras and posed! See you on the next course you attend


Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re welcome to send someone in your place.

OR

You may cancel anytime before class starts and claim a full refund or transfer or credit note.

Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Classes are based on a Maximum of Four Students, in the unlikely event that the minimum number of bookings is not reached we will organise either an alternative date, offer and alternative class option or offer a full refund.

Outdoor workshops and events are subject to Weather if bad Weather is forecast (Based on BOM forecasts 48 hours ahead) we will offer an alternative date, or an alternative class option or offer a full refund.


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