Are you keen on photographing animals? Planning a wildlife safari in Africa, exploring the Galapagos, the Amazon or Antarctica—or simply wanting to capture dramatic and amusing portraits of animals at your local zoo? This immersive wildlife photography workshop will help you take your skills to the next level.
Led by multi-award-winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Nic van Oudtshoorn ARPS, this hands-on course combines classroom learning with practical experience. The morning session at Sydney Community College covers essential techniques and equipment, with a strong focus on capturing compelling wild portraits. In the afternoon, you’ll put theory into practice during an excursion to Taronga Zoo.
You’ll explore camera settings, lenses, lighting, composition and editing techniques, while learning how to photograph animals ethically and respectfully—minimising disturbance while capturing their essence and personality.
Course Content Highlights
- Equipment selection for wildlife photography, including lenses and supports
- Camera settings for portraiture: focus, depth of field, white balance and exposure
- Lighting techniques, fill-in flash and composition for powerful animal portraits
Schedule & Pricing
- One-day workshop: 8:30am–4:30pm
- Morning theory at Rozelle Campus; afternoon practical at Taronga Zoo
- Zoo admission ($49.50 online / $55 gate) not included in course fee
Details
You will learn
- Use advanced camera settings for wildlife portraiture
- Apply composition, lighting and depth of field techniques
- Edit wildlife images using Lightroom or Photoshop
You will get
- Expert tuition from award-winning photographer Nic van Oudtshoorn ARPS
- Hands-on practice at Taronga Zoo
- Personalised feedback on your wildlife images
Appropriate for
Students with a solid working knowledge of their camera, including aperture, shutter speed and focus, or those who have completed a beginner photography course.
Preparation
What to bring
- DSLR or mirrorless camera with lenses and charged batteries
- Laptop with Lightroom or Photoshop installed
- Tripod and flash (optional but recommended)
What to wear
Casual, comfortable outdoor clothing and walking shoes
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
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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