Experience
Photography workshops / classes
Spend a day learning and working with the experts, Zoo photographers, Graham Meadows and Claire Vial in the unique environment of Auckland Zoo.
Learn how to use your digital camera like a pro -
understand its settings and what you need to compose a professional
looking photograph.
Take it a step further and attend the Photoshop Elements workshop, where you will learn how to use this photo-editing software to create extraordinary photos.
You'll have the opportunity to practice what you've learned out in the Zoo with Graham and Claire on hand to give you tips. With so many great photographic opportunities and challenges at the Zoo, you'll have plenty of pictures and new skills to take home!
Photography workshops are scheduled monthly (subject to availability), take place at the NZCCM lecture theatre and include time to photograph around the zoo grounds. You must provide your own digital camera and accessories. See below for full details.
Click here for examples of photos taken on previous workshops!
About our photographers, Graham and Claire
Graham Meadows is a former Auckland Zoo curator and veterinarian. An established international author and professional photographer, he also runs a commercial internet photo library service.
Claire Vial is a zoologist, photographer and African safari tour leader. She lived and worked in Africa as a conservation volunteer, and now runs her own African safari travel business.
| Workshop 1 - Knowing your digital camera and getting the right exposure |
Workshop outline: How digital cameras work; Exposure; Knowing your camera modes; Photography around the Zoo (putting theory into practice); Downloading of images and group assessment. Click here to view
the full outline of this workshop (pdf) Next workshop dates: Sunday 26 February 2012 and
Saturday 7 April 2012 |
| Workshop 2 - Picture Composition |
Workshop outline: Photographic composition; Knowing your camera modes; Photography around the Zoo (putting theory into practice); Downloading of images and group assessment. Click here to view
full outline of this workshop (pdf) Next workshop date: Saturday 11 February
2012 (SOLD OUT) and Saturday 28 April 2012 |
| Workshop 3 - An introduction to Photoshop Elements |
Workshop outline: Introducing Photoshop Elements; The Basics; Processing a digital image; Photography around the Zoo (putting theory into practice); Photoshop Elements - Advanced techniques. Click here to view the full outline of this
workshop (pdf) Next workshop dates: Saturday 18
February 2012 If you would like more information, or want to reserve your place for an upcoming workshop, please phone 09 360 4700. |
Bookings are essential: To enquire or make a booking - phone the Experience Products team on 09 360 4700, or email us at zoom@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Alternatively, you can click on the below links to download a registration form to complete and fax back to us on 09 360 3818: