http://www.webchild.com.au/win/sydney/macro-photography-classes-at-wild-life-sydney-zoo2013Macro Photography Classes at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
25 September 2013
For the very first time, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is offering children and adults the chance to take a photography class with a variety of live Australian native animals! You will gain a fascinating insight into the world of close up photography with a lesson from renowned award winning macro photographer Angela Robertson-Buchanan.
Classes are split into age groups to cater for those learning the basics of photography right through to those who would like to hone their existing skills further by learning about macro photography.
General Photography Skills
This is a chance for 5 – 8 year olds to learn general photography skills including a practical challenge where they can meet some of the animal residents at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, including kangaroos! Kids can learn how to improve their photography skills and at the same time soak up the Aussie animal atmosphere.
Who: 5 – 8 year olds
Date: Saturday 19th October
Time: 9am – 10:30am
Price: $40 each (Merlin Annual Pass holders pay $30)
Equipment: iPhone or point and shoot camera
Introduction to Macro Photography
In this class, 9 – 12 year olds will be introduced to the fascinating world of macro photography in the WILD Discovery Zone lab at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo. Using live and pinned bugs, the class includes both theory and practical which covers background checks, horizons, avoiding shake as well as how to approach insects for the best shots possible. Kids will leave enthused and excited about capturing macro images of bugs like never before!
Who: 9 – 12 year olds
Date: Sunday 20th October
Time: 8:30am – 10:30am
Price: $50 each (Merlin Annual Pass holders pay $40)
Equipment: DLSR camera with a macro lens or lens with a macro setting OR Compact point and shoot that has a zoom or macro setting.
Macro Photography Class
Students in this macro photography class will learn an array of skills to enable them to move forward with confidence in the world of macro photography. Using bugs and butterflies, skills taught include background checks, focal points, depth of field, ethical photography of animals, props and safety.
Who: 13+
Date: Saturday 26th October
Time: 8am – 11am
Price: $70 each (Merlin Annual Pass holders pay $60)
Equipment: DSLR camera with a macro lens, would expect student to have knowledge of their camera but be a beginner in macro photography. If you have a teleconverter or macro flash, please bring along.
To book a place in one of these classes please call 02 9333 9288.
Opening hours: Open 9am-8pm (last entry 7pm)
Tickets: Best price guaranteed online at
www.wild-life.com.auWebChild is giving away 3 double passes in total to the above photography classes (if a parent has two children in different age groups, they might be able to receive a single pass in each group).
Up to two parents can enter the attraction for free, while their child is undertaking the class.
This offer is not redeemable for cash and can only be used to enter the attraction on the dates that the classes are held.
Wildlife Zoo
Web Child gives away 3 double passes to the photography classes (see Terms and Conditions above), courtesy of Wild Life Sydney Zoo. Please select the course in the entry form. For your chance to win simply fill out the form below, entries close 7 October 2013.
Please note: Although the system will allow you to enter as many times as you like, only your first entry will count towards the competition.
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