Are you planning a wildlife safari or want to explore exotic locations like the Galapagos, Amazon, or Antarctica? Or perhaps you'd like to capture expressive portraits of animals at your local zoo? This workshop is perfect for you.
Led by award-winning wildlife photographer Nic van Oudtshoorn ARPS, this course begins with a theory session covering vital aspects of wildlife photography, including camera settings, gear, lighting, and photo editing. The afternoon is dedicated to hands-on experience at Taronga Zoo, where you’ll apply your knowledge in the field to photograph a variety of animals in both colour and black-and-white. Learn about composition, lighting, camera angles, and the importance of animal welfare while shooting wildlife.
Course Outline
- Understanding and setting up your camera for wildlife portraiture
- Using various lenses, supports, and flash for best results
- Applying composition principles like Rule of Thirds and depth of field
- Differentiating between colour and black-and-white wildlife photography
- Basic photo editing techniques
Schedule & Pricing
- Morning theory session at Rozelle Campus
- Afternoon practical session at Taronga Zoo (admission not included)
- Course fee: $299 (Zoo admission additional $49.50 online, $55 at gate)
Note: Taronga Zoo entry must be paid separately. Students carpool to the zoo after the morning session.
Details
You will learn
- Configure your camera for wildlife portrait photography
- Utilize lenses, flash, and lighting for animal shots
- Apply effective composition and editing techniques
You will get
- Expert guidance from award-winning wildlife photographer
- Practical shooting experience at Taronga Zoo
- Insights into both colour and black-and-white photography
Appropriate for
Individuals with working knowledge of camera settings, or those who have completed a beginner's photography course.
Preparation
What to bring
- Laptop with Photoshop or Lightroom installed
- DSLR or mirrorless camera with lenses, tripod, and accessories
- Camera manual, batteries, writing materials, and lunch
What to wear
Casual
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
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We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
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
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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